What's On and Things To Do Around Blackpool

Following an outstanding West End Run, The Kite Runner comes to Blackpool’s Grand Theatre in 2018! Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling novel, this haunting tale of friendship which spans cultures and continents, follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption.

One of Dickens’ most cherished story’s ‘Oliver Twist’ has been cleverly re-imagined in an explosion of Funk for the family. Follow the charismatic ‘Arti’ who despite his misfortune, tries hard to better his impoverished beginnings. The story is told through a thrilling fusion of Spoken word and Urban Dance.

Blackpool & Fylde Light Opera Company present The Tony and Olivier award-winning Me and My Girl, a musical with music by Noel Gay and its original book and lyrics by Douglas Furber and L. Arthur Rose.

Love photography or want to take up a new skill for 2018? Why not join internationally renowned photographer Sean Conboy for a unique Photographic Session – The Basics at the 123-year-old Grand Theatre, Blackpool.

Tim Vine presents ‘Sunset Milk Idiot’. Fire up your dongles and back-up your 3-pin memory spanners, Tim Vine is returning to Blackpool’s Grand Theatre with his brand new show Sunset Milk Idiot, for two nights only June 2018.

Recreating the sights and sounds of the legendary Pink Floyd live in concert, this highly authentic show features over 50 years of hits by this iconic band.

English Touring Opera presents an energetic new production of one of the world’s most beloved operas, Mozart’s classic comedy The Marriage of Figaro featuring a 25 piece Orchestra.

Some Guys Have All The Luck is a fantastic theatrical production celebrating the career of one of rocks greatest icons, Rod Stewart – from street busker through to international superstar!

The Knotted Project presents The Commuters. In a world where emails & social media follow us around on our phones, is the digital world we live in, changing the way we work? How do we measure success? Money in the bank? Time on our hands? Smiles?

The Great British Take Off – Starring Jon Culshaw & Bill Dare from Radio 4’s Dead Ringers Comedian and impressionist Jon Culshaw and legendary comedy producer Bill Dare come to Blackpool for the first time following their sell-out tour earlier in the year.

The Magic Flute is, in many ways, a pantomime opera and yet features much of Mozart’s most magical music.

Don’t miss Northern Ballet’s hugely popular Ugly Duckling as it returns to the stage for the first time since 2013. Ugly Duckling is lonely and fed-up, ignored by those around her who think she is too ugly to fit in.

The Bon Jovi Experience are the worlds first and finest tribute to the great Bon Jovi and are the worlds ONLY tribute to have been requested by and to have performed live on stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself. They are also the only tribute to have been featured on the official Bon Jovi website.

Traders buying selling collectable vinyl.cds dvds etc

Iconic Norwegian trio a-ha are bringing their Electric Summer Tour 2018 to Blackpool with special guests OMD and The Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey.

with over 30 stalls of craft art and jewellery stalls

Spring Bank Holiday Weekend - Launch of Dales Trail 26th, 27th, 28th May Penny Farm World Horse Welfare Preston New Road, Blackpool, FY4 5JS Zoe Clifford pfvisitorofficer@worldhorsewelfare.org 01253 766983 11am -4pm Free Parking and Entry to the centre.

May Half Term - Launch of Dales Trail 30th May 2018 Penny Farm World Horse Welfare Preston New Road, Blackpool, FY4 5JS Zoe Clifford pfvisitorofficer@worldhorsewelfare.org 01253 766983 11am -4pm Free Parking and Entry to the centre.

Love Cheese? Love wine? Why not come along to our cheese and wine matching evening and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home. We shall be exploring a range of delicious cheeses and matching them with some classic wines from around the globe.

Chapterhouse Theatre Company is proud to present the timeless story of Little Women, based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. Join Chapterhouse as four sisters - Jo, Beth, Meg and Amy - tell the story of their life during the Civil War in America.

Art Exhibition: Printmaking and Paintings by Barbra Cropper and Sculpture and Creative Glass Design by Nicola Thompson.

Art Exhibition: the much-awaited exhibition of watercolours by Tom Eccles.

with over 20 stalls of craft art and jewellery stalls

A wide selection of quality stalls including Jewellery, Silver, Ceramics, Coins Medals, Treen, Lace and Glassware. Refreshments on site.

Alfie Boe Homecoming. Artists performing: Alfie Boe.: Tickets avaiable.

a mixture of stalls selling anything from art, craft, jewellery, vintage and collectables…with occasional live music please see facebook page southport pier bazaar for details…event is inside the pier pavilion café with licensed bar, ice cream and excelle

Race for Life brings millions of women together to support our life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters. So which event is for you? A 5k is great for all ages. Run, jog or walk the only thing that matters is that you’re part of it.

The Atkinson will play host to three friends who are stars of folk-rock with a wealth of musical history under their belts. Paul Burgess is a rock drummer best known as a member of hit-makers 10CC, and who has also played with classic bands Jethro Tull, Camel, Magna Carta and The Icicle Works.

A fabulous family fun weekend. Busy event with everything for the model and transport enthusiast plus classic cars, motorcycle stunts and lots more.

A fabulous family fun weekend. Busy event with everything for the model and transport enthusiast plus classic cars, motorcycle stunts and lots more.

A gardeners paradise with an acre of RHS gold award winning gardens and glasshouses, including tropical, temperate and desert zones. Themed and herbaceous borders, pinetum, fruit garden, bog garden, pond and woodland garden. With many plants labelled for identification purposes.

Bubble & Bounce returns to the Cricket Ground at Guy’s Thatched Hamlet on 27th May to 3rd June 2018. A Field Full of Fun - With over 25 Giant Inflatables! Where kids can: Bounce,Squeeze ,Crawl & Slide through every shape and size of inflatable imaginable.Also Includes Kiddies Rides....

As a native dialect speaker, Sid has been researching and collecting songs, stories and poems of old Lancashire for the past 30 odd years, performing them only at impromptu events, at folk and art festivals as well as local clubs.

An established group of gardens surrounding the bustling Victorian village of Birkdale, reached by a short car journey.

Down By The Riverside is a unique festival that caters to all ages. We’ve got two live music stages, multiple theatrical events to tell the story of "The Legend Of The Giants", creative sideshows and workshops to get stuck into, along with a huge food court of world food, local ales and mountains of...

A family navigational challenge that is both fun and educational. Explore the park and follow the map to find the markers. At each marker, young children can identify what the picture is or the older children can challenge themselves by answering a themed question.

A group of four gardens ranging from the smaller to medium sized - each with many features including pergolas, water features and special plants, shrubs and trees.

Four contrasting gardens spaced across an attractive village location. Glynwood House has ¾ acre mixed borders, pond with drystone-wall water feature, woodland walk, patio garden with pergola and raised beds, all in a peaceful location with spectacular open aspects.

1½ acre garden and hardy plant nursery, originally orchard, now has gravel garden with pots and seating area bottle wall and folly, shrubs, herbaceous borders, large stream-fed pond with woodland walk. Sculpture, Victorian fern house.

Four contrasting gardens spaced across attractive village with conservation area. Glynwood House has ¾ acre mixed borders, pond with drystone-wall water feature, woodland walk, patio garden with pergola and raised beds, all in a peaceful location with spectacular open aspects.

This June we’re bringing a whole host of exciting acts to Preston, celebrating the huge range of styles and sub-genres that Jazz music and the art of improvisation encompass.

For Pat, recently widowed, this year’s charabanc trip to Whitby is tinged with sadness. She is determined to enjoy herself in the company of her old friends - warm, kind hearted Jimmy and Joan; gentle, innocent Jessie; Maureen; know-it-all Henry and interfering, out-spoken Kathleen.

An evening packed full of laughter, wonder and excitement hits the stage of Preston Playhouse this June.

The theatre’s three drama groups, Preston Drama Club, The Broughton Players and The Grimsargh Players have come together in a production of four short plays each night to raise funds for the development of the Playhouse.

A family navigational challenge that is both fun and educational. Explore the park and follow the map to find the markers. At each marker, young children can identify what the picture is or the older children can challenge themselves by answering a themed question.

A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening. Through the absorption of the divine power, many people are experiencing the healing of illnesses and pain, that have been declared as “incurable” by the medical profession.

We are delighted to be showing an exhibition of the work of The 2017 Turner Prize winner and Preston-based artist Professor Lubaina Himid MBE. Lubaina has chosen the title Hard Times with reference to Charles Dickens’ novel, inspired by his visit to Preston during the workers’ Lock-out of 1853.

Catch Dara O Briain, one of the most recognisable faces on British TV, as he goes back to his day job as a world class stand-up comedian. Dara will be returning to the stage in 2018 with his eagerly awaited brand new stand-up show ‘Voice Of Reason’.

Club Tropicana 80s night is the ultimate 80s party night in Preston, where the drinks are cheap! With music from ABC to ZZ top, expect 6 hours of 80s heaven. Fancy dress encouraged! THIS IS STRICTLY AN OVER 18’S EVENT – I.D WILL BE REQUIRED.