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Escape the ordinary and enter a world of the extraordinary in 2023 with an evening of unmissable live entertainment at Blackpool Grand Theatre. Book now for vibrant variety, cracking comedy, dazzling drag shows and marvellous live music productions.

Cirque – The Greatest Show
Cirque – The Greatest Show production shot

Topping the bill is the award-winning Cirque – The Greatest Show on Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 July and Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 August. This smash-hit circus musical is a real summer spectacular for all the family as West End stars combine with incredible circus performers to bring the biggest hits from everyone’s favourite musicals to the Grand stage in a unique, spellbinding style. Experience all the hits from The Greatest Showman, Moulin Rouge, Hairspray, Rocketman the Musical and many more, all combined with thrilling feats of agility and flair from amazing aerialists and contortionists. Step into the light where musical theatre meets circus and book your seats now for an unforgettable night out like no other.

And there’s plenty more live entertainment to choose from at The Grand this year. Variety is the spice of life after all…

Join comedy legend Steve Royle (Britain’s Got Talent) in Carl Schofield’s hilarious Sunday Night at the Grand returning for a sixth sensational year on Sunday 5 March in conjunction with the Lyndene Hotel. Big Blackpool names Jimmy Cricket and Betty Legs Diamond will also take part in this non-stop night of eclectic entertainment featuring talented vocalists and an array of show-stopping dancers.

Strike up the band! Blackpool Symphony Orchestra returns on Sunday 26 March with an exciting programme of much-loved hits from stage and screen led by charismatic music director, Helen Harrison. The popular orchestra will be playing classics from musical theatre, movies and TV in a captivating concert the whole family can enjoy.

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Dreamboy production shot

Are your ready for some fun, fantasy and no holding back? The delectable Dreamboys return to set pulses racing on Thursday 13 April with their brand-new show No Strings Attached. Featuring movie-quality stage sets, double the dance moves, and more skin on show than ever before, it’s the ultimate night of carefree fun. Age 18+

Come out tonight and celebrate the iconic sound of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons on Sunday 30 April as Big Girls Don’t Cry takes you right back to 1963 and beyond for a magical evening of all your favourite hits from New Jersey’s finest. Sing and dance along to Sherry, Walk Like a Man, Rag Doll, Who Loves You and many, many more. Oh, What A Night it will be!

Be dazzled by the inimitable Ceri Dupree on Sunday 21 May as this truly talented female impersonator brings a glittering evening of gloriously over-the-top costumes, wonderfully wicked wit and vivacious vocal talent. This show deserves 5 stars for Dupree’s costumes alone, with more than 15 outrageous outfits just waiting to be seen. Not to be missed!

Lipstick on your Collar Production shot
Lipstick on your Collar Production shot

Get your dancing shoes at the ready to jive back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared, and feet didn’t touch the floor. Lipstick On Your Collar is back with a bang on Sunday 11 June packed with over forty fabulous hits from the likes of Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Ronettes and many more, all performed by a full live band.

Book your tickets ‘just like that’ for The Very Best of Tommy Cooper on Sunday 23 July and enjoy an uproarious evening packed with Cooper’s trademark mayhem and misfiring magic, beloved one-liners, dazzling wordplay and celebrated tricks – including Glass/Bottle, Dappy Duck, Spot the Dog and Jar/Spoon. Produced and performed by Daniel Taylor with the blessing of the Tommy Cooper Estate.

Bring your little pop star to a children’s live concert with a big difference on Monday 24 July & Sunday 20 August as four fairytale Pop Princesses return by popular demand to sing a sensational soundtrack of top pop hits. It’s the number one show this Summer! Featuring a sizzling soundtrack from artists such as Little Mix, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor and Miley Cyrus, plus all the best songs from all your favourite films and musicals.

Tune in for The Story of Guitar Heroes on Monday 9 October featuring gifted world-class musicians skillfully recreating the unique sounds of guitar legends Hank Marvin, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Jimmy Page, Mark Knopfler, Van Halen, Slash and many more! This critically acclaimed show journeys through five decades from 1950s Rock & Roll right through to the most creative and inspirational guitar heroes of the modern era.

And that’s not all! Live entertainment is always top of the bill at Blackpool Grand with even more exciting shows on offer all the way through 2023.

Watch the trailer for Queenz – The Show With Balls HERE

The trailblazing, life-affirming drag extravaganza Queenz – The Show with Balls storms in on Tuesday 28 March to slay the biggest hits of all time and serve up a sequin-clad pop party; expect fun, feathers and fabulous costumes in the scintillating An Evening of Burlesque with a night of laughter, cabaret, mystery and glamour on Saturday 22 April; the nation’s favourite psychic is back in Blackpool as the phenomenal Psychic Sally returns on Thursday 8 June to wow audiences young and old with her mesmerising mediumship, and leave your inhibitions at the door as the talented cast of acrobats, live male vocalists, fire acts, aerial artists and world-renowned circus performers flip and spin across the stage in the high-octane show Forbidden Nights on Sunday 24 September.

 

Click HERE or call the box office on 01253 290 190 for bookings and more information on all our exciting entertainment events.

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