Blackpool Grand Theatre – March 2026 Show Listings
Blackpool Grand Theatre has a truly wonderful selection of shows on offer as we head into March 2026. Take a look at what’s coming to our historic stage in the new year…
The Nutcracker – Varna International Ballet (Sun 01 Mar)
Swan Lake – Varna International Ballet Mon 02 Mar)
Founded in 1947, the critically acclaimed Varna International Ballet returns to the UK following a breathtaking debut tour. Renowned for its award-winning soloists and magnificent corps de ballet, the company has been delighting audiences for decades at home and abroad with its performances of the highest quality.
Starting from £27
Slay Belles (Mon 02 Mar 2026)
Former 1980s sitcom star, Linda Godfrey, cast as their Wicked Queen, is desperately clinging to delusions of grandeur whilst her past remains threateningly close.
Linda’s long-suffering daughter, Cassie has reluctantly returned from New York, leaving behind her trusted friend and confidante, Rusty Cadillac, a dazzling Broadway drag Diva who Linda finds dangerously illuminating.
Tickets £15
Bach Reimagined – James Wilton Dance (Tue 03 Mar)
Bach Reimagined is a powerful collaboration between James Wilton Dance, one of Europe’s hottest touring companies, and Canadian cello virtuoso Raphael Weinroth Browne.
Prepare to be blown away by a ground-breaking dance performance that explodes with raw energy and breath-taking beauty. Recommended for ages 14yrs+ must be accompanied
Tickets £24
Whittaker’s World at Your Feet (Thu 5 Mar – Sun 8 Mar)
Whittaker’s World at Your Feet is full of variety for the whole family. Featuring Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Riverdance and Pointe. There is something for everyone. Children as young as 2yrs old to adults in their 80’s. They all enjoy performing.
Starting from £17.80
Doin’ Fine Encore – Jason Donovan (Tue 10 Mar)
After the remarkable success of Jason Donovan’s Doin’ Fine 25 tour which saw him play to 40,000 people across the UK and Ireland, Jason returns to the stage in 2026 with Doin’ Fine Encore. Doin’ Fine Encore, is a spectacular celebration of his remarkable career in music, theatre, film and TV. This exciting tour will take fans on a journey through 35 years of hits on stage and screen via Jason’s energetic and unique live performance style.
Starting from £57
Spice Girls – The Theatre Show (Thu 12 Mar)
The girls have put together a very special theatre show with a fun party vibe. They’ll be performing all your favourite Spice Girls hits with their superb backing band, impressive vocals, dance routines, and stunning, authentic costumes. Geri Halliwell, Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Emma Bunton, and Victoria Beckham, AKA Ginger, Scary, Sporty, Baby and Posh formed THE SPICE GIRLS back in 1996.
Tickets £25
Vampires Rock Eternal Love – The Musical (Fri 13 Mar – Sat 14 Mar)
Steve Steinman returns with the new hilarious rock musical; Vampires Rock Eternal Love has stormed onto the scene after its triumph in 2025. Join Steve Steinman and his incredible cast as they take you on an epic journey into a fantastical, dark thrilling world where the love-struck Vampire Baron, played by the charismatic Steve Steinman, searches for eternal love.
Starting from £30
Heritage Tour and Afternoon Tea (Sun 15 Mar)
Celebrate Mother’s Day with an Elegant Theatre Experience She’ll Never Forget.
This Mother’s Day, treat the special woman in your life to a truly unique celebration. Immerse yourselves in the rich history and timeless elegance of Blackpool’s iconic Grand Theatre with our exclusive Theatre Tours, followed by a sumptuous Afternoon Tea in The Studio. Explore the Magic of The Grand
Starting from £28
The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins (Sun 15 Mar)
In her first live show in over a decade, Sue Perkins delivers a hilarious treatise on stigma, humiliation, and misunderstanding. You may know Sue Perkins as Bake-Off Sue, Taskmaster Sue, Just A Minute Sue, or the Sue that gives you travel envy – but stand-up Sue is full of surprises. “Excellent” ★★★★ – The Telegraph (Recommended for ages 16+)
Tickets £33
Gianni Schicchi (or Where There’s a Will) (Tue 17 Mar)
OperaUpClose returns with a brilliantly subversive take on Puccini’s classic family farce, set to delight both opera lovers and curious newcomers alike. Award-winning PJ Harris directs a stellar cast of singers and players in a new English version by Hannah Kumari, re-orchestrated by Vahan Salorian. Puccini’s comic masterpiece comes roaring into the 21st Century, in a modern-day ‘whodunnit’, challenging a world where everyone is out for themselves.
Starting from £15
Teechers (Fri 20 Mar – Sat 21 Mar)
New Year… same problems! It is the end of term and Godber’s hilarious comedy masterpiece has been reset for our post Covid times. Bristling with teenage swagger and outlandish imagination, Salty, Gail and Hobby use their B.Tech Performance exam to showcase their work.
What follows is a funny, fast-moving, hard-hitting account of life at Whitewall Academy as they play staff, students and site premises managers, including the new drama teacher, Ms Nixon, who has helped get them into drama and changed their lives. Recommended for ages 12+
Starting from £15
An Evening Of Burlesque (Sun 22 Mar)
A Glorious Night of Glamour, Laughter and Feel-Good Fun. Roll up, roll up… the UK’s longest-running burlesque show is back touring the nation with a thrilling new twist! Presenting An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret — a dazzling celebration of cabaret, burlesque, and world-class entertainment. This ultimate variety show blends stylish cabaret, comedy, music, and burlesque into a spectacular extravaganza of glitz and glamour.
Tickets £37
Hamlet by The RSC (Tue 24 Mar – Sat 28 Mar)
Fresh from its run in Stratford-upon-Avon, this ‘scintillating new staging’ (Financial Times) of Shakespeare’s famous revenge drama visits Blackpool Grand as part of a major national tour. Hamlet’s mother has married his uncle, and at a less than decent interval since the death of his father. As he pulls at the threads of his not-so-happy new family, Hamlet unravels a web of deceit and immorality that leads to the ultimate crisis of conscience. Recommended for ages 12+
Starting from £15
Theatre Heritage Tour – Grand Opulence (Fri 27 Mar – 10:45am/12noon)
There is no theatre quite like the Blackpool Grand. The published descriptions in 1894 said so, and contemporary theatregoers agree. This is renowned architect Frank Matcham’s masterpiece theatre, with a long and lively history.
Recommended for ages 12+
Tickets £12.50
Madama Butterfly: Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour (Sun 29 Mar)
Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production with exquisite sets, including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes, including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heartbreaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results.
Recommended for ages 12+
Starting From £40.50
Visit blackpoolgrand.co.uk for full show listings and bookings or call the Box Office on 01253 290190 for tickets and further information.
