Agenda

Upcoming shows

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Rob Mulholland: Allegations

Hilariously dirty comedy with no sad bits. Blackpool Comedy Festival brings you the funny one from the hit Podcast ‘Dead Men Talking’, the UK’s most disgusting podcast.

14th Jul, 2024 @ 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Russ Brown House of Secrets magic show

Showtown presents The House of Secrets Magic Show, packed with close up magic, illusions and stage magic, this family show has something for everyone!

14th Jul, 2024 @ 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Cartoon version of a New Zealand landscape with mountains, road signs of a Kiwi bird and wave and a floating Rugby ball and sheep.

A Complete Idiot’s Guide to New Zealand

Blackpool Comedy Festival brings you award-winning Kiwi comedian Sully O’Sullivan’s insider’s guide to his eccentric homeland. Answering all the questions about New Zealand you didn’t know to ask in the first place, like why did we almost change our national flag to a drawing of a bird with lasers for eyes?

14th Jul, 2024 @ 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Woman is crouching down holding a keyboard under her arm and another finger on her mouth.

Amy Webber: No previous experience

Blackpool Comedy Festival brings you…Amy is an award winning comedian as heard on BBC Radio 4. Armed with her mini keyboard and an opera degree that’s never been useful, she’s on the hunt for a new job.

14th Jul, 2024 @ 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Man sings at a microphone with a banjo dressed as George Formby.

Showtown: Discover George Formby

Blackpool Comedy Festival event exploring the legendary entertainer George Formby. There will be stories, songs sung and the chance for you to strum along on a ukulele.

14th Jul, 2024 @ 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Open Up the Mic Graduates

This showcase event is an opportunity for the young people who have taken part in Showtown’s short comedy course (Open Up the mic) to perform again and try out new material in front of a warm and friendly audience.

14th Jul, 2024 @ 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Male comedian behind a sign that says show cancelled

Rob Mulholland: Allegations

6:00pm on 14th Jul, 2024

Male magician holds up a sign which says gasp

Russ Brown House of Secrets magic show

6:00pm on 14th Jul, 2024

Cartoon version of a New Zealand landscape with mountains, road signs of a Kiwi bird and wave and a floating Rugby ball and sheep.

A Complete Idiot’s Guide to New Zealand

4:30pm on 14th Jul, 2024

Woman is crouching down holding a keyboard under her arm and another finger on her mouth.

Amy Webber: No previous experience

3:00pm on 14th Jul, 2024

Man sings at a microphone with a banjo dressed as George Formby.

Showtown: Discover George Formby

3:00pm on 14th Jul, 2024

Young boy on stage, arms raised as he tells a joke into a microphone

Open Up the Mic Graduates

2:00pm on 14th Jul, 2024

Female entertainer is performing in front of a group of children with a clown in the background.

Showtown’s Silly workshop

1:00pm on 14th Jul, 2024

A 50m canvas is rolled out flat on the beach and a man has written Rowland Lindup in the sand.

Showtown: Comedy Legends talk

11:00am on 14th Jul, 2024

Jason Manford & Friends

8:00pm on 13th Jul, 2024

Male magician holds up a sign which says gasp

Russ Brown House of Secrets magic show

6:00pm on 13th Jul, 2024

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Locations

Event venues

Old Electric theatre

Blackpool’s newest venue – a home for all kinds of creativity, community, culture and collaboration

Comedy Station Comedy Club

The Winter Gardens Blackpool St. John's Square Entrance

Winter Gardens Blackpool

Welcome to Winter Gardens Blackpool, an iconic venue nestled in the heart of Blackpool, known for its rich history and commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences. Since opening its doors in 1878, Winter Gardens has been a hub of entertainment, culture, and events, captivating the hearts of millions of visitors from near and far. Our magnificent…

Dirty Blondes

Giant pizza, proper cocktails and live music.

Blackpool Grand Theatre

The Grand Theatre, Blackpool is one of Britain’s premier heritage theatres. Listed Grade II*, this Matcham theatre is in the top 8 per cent of all listed buildings in England, and one of only thirty listed buildings in Blackpool. It is one of only nine large theatres listed Grade II* or above, north of London.…

Showtown

We’re Blackpool’s brand new all-singing, all-dancing museum and you’ll find us right in the heart of the Golden Mile, next door but one to Blackpool Tower! Showtown is the ultimate celebration of Blackpool, the greatest seaside resort in the UK and world famous as a capital of entertainment. When we open our doors on Friday…

Comedy Station Comedy Club

Blackpool Central Library

House of Secrets

Located on Church Street, Blackpool and at the front of Blackpool’s Iconic Winter Gardens, House of Secrets is a small, intimate venue accommodating 40 people. Featuring its own stage, state of the art lighting and TV screens all designed to showcase the art of magic and live performance. House of Secrets features a well stocked…

The Winter Gardens Blackpool St. John's Square Entrance

Winter Gardens Blackpool

Welcome to Winter Gardens Blackpool, an iconic venue nestled in the heart of Blackpool, known for its rich history and commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences. Since opening its doors in 1878, Winter Gardens has been a hub of entertainment, culture, and events, captivating the hearts of millions of visitors from near and far. Our magnificent…

Showtown

We’re Blackpool’s brand new all-singing, all-dancing museum and you’ll find us right in the heart of the Golden Mile, next door but one to Blackpool Tower! Showtown is the ultimate celebration of Blackpool, the greatest seaside resort in the UK and world famous as a capital of entertainment. When we open our doors on Friday…

Dirty Blondes

Giant pizza, proper cocktails and live music.

Joe Longthorne Theatre

This fabulous North Pier Theatre was renamed The Joe Longthorne Theatre in 2020 in memory of entertainer who died in 2019. The Hull-born performer had his first summer season at the pier in 1987 and continued to perform more than 20 seasons in the 1,400 capacity venue on the Grade II-listed pier which he described…

Old Electric theatre

Blackpool’s newest venue – a home for all kinds of creativity, community, culture and collaboration

Blackpool Grand Theatre

The Grand Theatre, Blackpool is one of Britain’s premier heritage theatres. Listed Grade II*, this Matcham theatre is in the top 8 per cent of all listed buildings in England, and one of only thirty listed buildings in Blackpool. It is one of only nine large theatres listed Grade II* or above, north of London.…

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Rob Mulholland: Allegations

14th Jul, 2024 @ 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Russ Brown House of Secrets magic show

14th Jul, 2024 @ 6:00pm - 7:00pm

A Complete Idiot’s Guide to New Zealand

14th Jul, 2024 @ 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Amy Webber: No previous experience

14th Jul, 2024 @ 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Showtown: Discover George Formby

14th Jul, 2024 @ 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Open Up the Mic Graduates

14th Jul, 2024 @ 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rob Mulholland: Allegations

14th Jul, 2024 @ 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Russ Brown House of Secrets magic show

14th Jul, 2024 @ 6:00pm - 7:00pm

A Complete Idiot’s Guide to New Zealand

14th Jul, 2024 @ 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Amy Webber: No previous experience

14th Jul, 2024 @ 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Showtown: Discover George Formby

14th Jul, 2024 @ 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Open Up the Mic Graduates

14th Jul, 2024 @ 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Venues

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Blackpool Central Library

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Blackpool Grand Theatre

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Comedy Station Comedy Club

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Dirty Blondes

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House of Secrets

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Joe Longthorne Theatre

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Old Electric theatre

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Showtown

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Winter Gardens Blackpool

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Fri: 5:00 pm – 12:00 am

Sat: 5:00 pm – 2:00 am

Sun: 7:00 pm – 12:00 am

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Showtown

We’re Blackpool’s brand new all-singing, all-dancing museum and you’ll find us right in the heart of the Golden Mile, next door but one to Blackpool Tower! Showtown is the ultimate celebration of Blackpool, the greatest seaside resort in the UK and world famous as a capital of entertainment. When we open our doors on Friday…

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Tel: 01253 478624

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Upcoming events @ Showtown

Man sings at a microphone with a banjo dressed as George Formby.

Showtown: Discover George Formby

Blackpool Comedy Festival event exploring the legendary entertainer George Formby. There will be stories, songs sung and the chance for you to strum along on a ukulele.

3:00pm on 14th Jul, 2024

@ Showtown

Female entertainer is performing in front of a group of children with a clown in the background.

Showtown’s Silly workshop

Meet a silly train conductor and amusing clown at Showtown and play fun family games that are sure to make you laugh!

1:00pm on 14th Jul, 2024

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A 50m canvas is rolled out flat on the beach and a man has written Rowland Lindup in the sand.

Showtown: Comedy Legends talk

Pete Lindup will be bringing to life the iconic comedy canvas, painted by his father, celebrating 100 famous entertainers who appeared in Blackpool.

11:00am on 14th Jul, 2024

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Child holding up a fake poo and smiling

Showtown’s Funny Craft

Join Showtown for free a family friendly silly session for Blackpool Comedy Festival. Make a fake poo, spin a circus plate and lots more!

2:00pm on 13th Jul, 2024

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Comedian, Victoria, aims a banana at the camera and pulls a funny face.

Showtown’s Noisy Boxes

Join Showtown for a family friendly silly session making the funniest noises you possibly can for Blackpool Comedy Festival.

11:00am on 13th Jul, 2024

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Comedian, Rowan Atkinson, appears 9 times in this image, making funny faces and holding playing cards.

I photograph comedians!

This exhibition at Showtown celebrates British photographer Andy Hollingworth and his incredible photographs of some of Britain’s most iconic comedians including Rowan Atkinson and Victoria Wood.

10:00am on 13th Jul, 2024

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