Events This Week in Blackpool

Blackpool's live scene centres on the Winter Gardens, the Grade II* listed complex that opened in 1878 and is home to the Opera House, which holds around 2,800 across its stalls, circle and balcony, and the Empress Ballroom, where acts from the Beatles to Oasis have played. The Winter Gardens hosts the annual Rebellion punk festival and the World Matchplay darts, and staged the Royal Variety Performance in 1955 and 2009. The Grand Theatre is another of the resort's stages, and Blackpool is also a family destination, with attractions such as Sandcastle Waterpark, SEA LIFE and Madame Tussauds listed on TheShowFinder alongside the live shows. Compare ticket prices across every major provider before you buy.