Hosting full production cabaret spectaculars and live shows, private functions and corporate events – Viva Bar Blackpool is your number one choice for a great night out! It’s located on Blackpool Promenade right next door to Blackpool Tower, opposite Festival House. The multi-purpose venue opened in 2012.
Viva Blackpool create, produce and perform a number of fabulous in-house cabaret shows for the theatre. Take your pick from these great performances, where you can enjoy a full night out including a great meal.
We went for a look behind the scenes –
- Have you got your Viva Locals Card?
- £5 Deposit Deal at Viva Bar Blackpool
- SEASON SHOWS AT VIVA BLACKPOOL!
- VISITING SHOWS AT VIVA BAR BLACKPOOL!
- Top Secret – The Magic of Science!
- Megaslam Wrestling 2024 Live Tour – to 28 August
- The Ultimate Pop Party
- Viva Cinema Sing-Along Presents – Trolls – Tues 13 Aug at 1.30pm
- The UK Rock Show – Fri 16 Aug at 8pm
- Viva Movie Cinema Sing-Along presents – The Descendants – Sun 18 Aug at 1.30pm
- Ibiza in Symphony – Fri 23 Aug at 8pm
- Shrek the Musical – Mon 26 Aug at 2 & 7pm
- 80s & 90s Bottomless Brunch at Viva Blackpool – Sat 31 Aug at 1pm
- Million Dollar Men Bottomless Brunch – Saturday 7th Sept at 12pm
- The Whitney Houston Experience – Starring Nya King – Fri 20 Sept at 8pm
- Broadway Bottomless Brunch – Sat 21 Sept at 1pm
- Gary Meikle – No Refunds! Fri 27 Sept at 8pm
- Auld Pals – an Evening with the Cast of Still Game – Sun 29 Sept at 8pm
- Sound & Vision – a Tribute to David Bowie – Fri 4 Oct at 8pm
- The Freddie & Queen Experience – Fri 11 Oct at 8pm
- Country Bottomless Brunch – Sat 12 Oct at 1pm
- Rave On – the Ultimate 1950s & 60s Experience – Fri 25 Oct at 8pm
- Spellbound – the Witches Quest
- ABBA Bottomless Brunch
- Bay City Rollermania with ‘The Legendaries’ – Fri 27 Dec at 8pm
- Jim Davidson The Next Chapter! Fri 17 Jan at 8pm
- BIG MOMENTS at VIVA BLACKPOOL!
- 2023: Winter Works at Viva Bar Blackpool
- 2022: 10 Fabulous Years for Viva Bar Blackpool!
Have you got your Viva Locals Card?
Do you have an FY postcode? Brand new in 2023, anyone who lives in an FY district can apply for a ‘Locals Card’ membership.
Here’s what you get:
- 10% off food and drink at the Viva Bar
- 20% off resident shows and selected Blackpool shows at Viva! Please check each show page pricing for confirmation of locals card offer applying to that show
- 10% off private events at Viva Blackpool
- Event referral scheme – receive a £50 Viva credit for referring a friend to book an event
- Birthday club offers and freebies
- Card option available for £2.50, or a PDF / mobile version for free. T’s & C’s apply. Full details and apply here
Take a look at other Fylde Coast venues and attractions which offer discount to local residents.
£5 Deposit Deal at Viva Bar Blackpool
Viva Blackpool has the perfect way to give you something to look forward to without the worry of booking ahead… their flexible booking policy and £5 deposit deal. Reserve your seat for just £5 – and if you need to move your booking, they’ll just move it with their flexible booking scheme!
SEASON SHOWS AT VIVA BLACKPOOL!
Viva Voulez Vous!
Say thank you for the music at Viva Voulez Vous and enjoy a fantastic night out with the songs of ABBA at Viva Blackpool!
With all the hits you love to sing along to from their chart-topping career, this is ABBA but not as you ‘Knowing me, Knowing you’ know it. This show is produced by the Viva production team. It’s performed by the exceptionally talented singing and Dancing Queens of the Viva cast.
Join us as we Have A Dream of the Swedish pop quartet that swept the globe. More than a tribute, this is a one of a kind experience. There’s fantastic lighting, sound and production visuals including a massive LED screen and lasers. It’s a real ‘wow’ to your night and plenty to enjoy. The show’s full night out, lasting around 2 and a half hours with an interval. Your whole evening is sorted!
Viva Broadway
The Ultimate Musical Theatre show! The musicals you LOVE as seen on Broadway, the West End and on Cinema Screens. Featuring classics like Les Miserables, Barnum & Wicked, to modern musicals SIX, Hamilton & Moulin Rouge!
Relax in your reserved seats whilst we serve food and drinks to your table throughout the evening from our restaurant and Viva bar waiters. It’s an amazing Night Out – great for groups, parties and occasions. You’ll enjoy plenty of comedy laughs, music variety and dancing in a fast moving cabaret style show.
Viva Country Legends – A Night At The Grand Ole Opry
It’s the toe tappin’ music of Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, Tammy Wynette, Carrie Underwood and Glen Campbell.
Brought to you by the Viva cast and hosted by Leye D Johns. Enjoy a show lasting for around 2 and a half hours with an interval. With Live band, full production and a real concert sound your whole evening is sorted! There’s fantastic lighting, sound and production visuals including a massive LED screen – giving a real ‘wow’ to your night and plenty to enjoy.
The Jersey Beats – Oh What a Nite!
Originally conceived and produced by the Viva Blackpool team, ‘Oh What A Nite!’ is celebrating an amazing 8th season in Blackpool and this show is one of our most popular productions appealing to a wide range of audiences and ages.
It’s a sensational show celebrating the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. This show is our most popular midweek production and appeals to a wide range of audiences and ages. Enjoy plenty of comedy, music and moves in a fast moving show. Starring our hilarious host Leye D Johns and resident Viva Showgirls dancers.
This music has broad appeal including ‘Sherry’, ‘Beggin’, ‘Grease’ and ‘My Eyes Adored you’. PLUS more music from the era – so no worries about individual taste or pleasing a big group. Performed by an amazing quartet of vocalists – Matt Andrews (Frankie), Johnny O’Connor (Nick), Toby Beal (Tommy) and Michael Cosgrove (Bob). The show appears with a fabulous troupe of showgirl dancers and full production including video.
There’s fantastic lighting, sound and production visuals including a massive LED screen and lasers – giving a real ‘wow’ to your night and plenty to enjoy. It’s a full night out, with a show lasting for around 2 and a half hours with an interval – your whole evening is sorted!
Viva – Decades Rewind! 80s, 90s & Now!
Back and improved for Summer 2024… celebrate everything you LOVE about the best decades in music!
Revamped and taken to the next level – this is our headline show of the week… featuring a fast moving show with all the best songs you’ll love from the 80s, 90s, 00s and now! Weds & Saturday nights from June to November!
Viva’s amazing party night out – with an amazing show, atmosphere, fast moving show with our talented cast of singers and dancers. Relax, it’s the best of the 80s, 90s and now – a show taking you through the decades of great music and we’ll be setting some reminders of some of the things you’ll have seen on stage and screen from the different eras
Viva The Show!
- This is the headline show of the week… featuring the best of the West End musicals mixed with all your favourites songs from the 80s, 90s, 00s and now!
- Viva’s amazing party night out – with an amazing show, atmosphere, fast moving show and a talented cast of singers and dancers. With fantastic lighting, sound and production visuals including a massive LED screen and lasers. You’ll enjoy plenty of comedy laughs, music variety and dancing in a fast moving cabaret style show
- Featuring numbers from Moulin Rouge, Les Miserables, Mary Poppins, Rock of Ages alongside hits from Wham, Tina Turner, Bon Jovi and many many more…
- Relax in your reserved seats with food and drinks served to your table throughout the evening from restaurant and Viva bar waiters
- This is an amazing Night Out – suitable for anyone looking for a good time, great laughs – great for groups, parties and occasions. With a show lasting for around 3 hours with an interval – your whole evening is sorted!
- Starring hilarious host Leye D Johns, resident Viva dancers & aerialists plus our amazing vocalists
Soul & Motown Extravaganza
Featuring all the way from the USA, the exciting JJ Gibson, the latino talents of Kofi Taylor and Alfie Bailey!
The undiscovered talent is the central part of this young tantalising power trio; their electric musical style has generally been described as a “varied range of old school classics” with subtle throwbacks to some of the biggest and legendary Motown/Soul songs of your lifetime.!
This fresh dynamic show specialise in performing the Hitsville magic of the Motown scene to the Soul and RnB era. With slick strong vocals, high energy choreography, excellent musicianship with faultless precision.
they will bring a flavour of fun & excitement while they ease their way through an impressive selection of music from artistes like “Stevie Wonder”, The Four Tops”, “The Drifters”, “The Temptations”, “Diana Ross”, “Gladys Knight”, “Martha Reeves”, “Bruno Mars”, “Luis Fonsi” & more…
VISITING SHOWS AT VIVA BAR BLACKPOOL!
Top Secret – The Magic of Science!
Shows at 1pm on Sunday 1 Sept
Fun for all the family! Enjoy quality family time whilst the kids learn something new. An engaging, fun stage show. Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats as we transform the venue into a real-life science laboratory.
Megaslam Wrestling 2024 Live Tour – to 28 August
14, 24 & 28 August. Doors open at 1pm, show starts at 1.30pm with After Show Meet & Greet from 3.30pm
The number 1 live experience for families is back as Megaslam presents its spectacular 2024 live tour! Taking place in locations across the United Kingdom, Isle Of Man and Republic Of Ireland – this tour will feature all of your favourite Megaslam stars and we invite you to join us as we celebrate 15 years of Megaslam!
The Ultimate Pop Party
Thursdays 15, 22 & 29 Aug at 2pm
Enjoy the hits of your favourite pop icons – Little Mix, Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift – all in one concert! Experience the magic with incredible stage production, professional dancers, and stunning outfits! Perfect for the family or a little one’s first concert. this high-energy performance is not to be missed!
Join the world’s greatest girl group and the biggest solo female pop stars for a show filled with hits like “shake it off,” “Black Magic,” and “New Rules.”!
Viva Cinema Sing-Along Presents – Trolls – Tues 13 Aug at 1.30pm
It’s our Interactive Sing-Along Cinema Screening – ‘Trolls’ assemble!….Calling All Trolls mega fans experience Magic and Music at the Sing-Along, Live at Viva Blackpool! Step into a world of imagination and joy! Watch the full movie as we screen it on our massive LED screen, with sing-a-long lyrics during the songs
FREE ‘Warm Up’ Live Performances – Sing, Dance and Dream along with our Viva Kids Team and let them take you through some vocal ‘warm up’ to get you ready for the movie.
The UK Rock Show – Fri 16 Aug at 8pm
Get ready to be transported back to the 80s heyday of classic rock, combining the feel of a rock festival with the atmosphere of a top end rock arena tour. Huge Hits from KISS, AEROSMITH, VAN HALEN, BON JOVI, GUNS N ROSES, JOURNEY, ALICE COOPER & MORE.
Expect fireworks, flames, amazing lighting and exacting attention to detail with this amazing 5 piece band.
Viva Movie Cinema Sing-Along presents – The Descendants – Sun 18 Aug at 1.30pm
It’s our Interactive Sing-Along Cinema Screening – calling all Disney Fans this ones for you….come and experience the Magic and Music at the Sing-Along, Live at Viva Blackpool! Watch the full movie as we screen it on our massive LED screen, with sing-a-long lyrics during the songs
FREE ‘Warm Up’ Live Performances – Sing, Dance and Dream along with our Viva Kids Team and let them take you through some vocal ‘warm up’ to get you ready for the movie.
Ibiza in Symphony – Fri 23 Aug at 8pm
Ibiza in Symphony is an electrifying live show that brings the biggest Ibiza anthems to life with a 16 piece orchestra featuring some of the world’s best musicians and singers. The show is a visual and auditory feast for the senses, with a seamless blend of electronic beats, live instruments, and soaring vocals.
The performers take the audience on a journey through the history of Ibiza music and culture, transporting them to the heart of Ibiza with stunning stage design and vibrant costumes. The show has received rave reviews from audiences and critics alike and has quickly become one of the most talked-about shows on the UK music scene.
Shrek the Musical – Mon 26 Aug at 2 & 7pm
Emma Louise Productions is thrilled to present the award-winning, beloved Dreamworks classic, Shrek the Musical at Viva Blackpool!
Prepare for an amazing show packed with humour, adventure, and heart-warming moments. Experience the enchanting tale of Shrek, Fiona, and their quirky friends as they journey through a fantastical world.
80s & 90s Bottomless Brunch at Viva Blackpool – Sat 31 Aug at 1pm
Get Ready for an unforgettable 80s & 90s Bottomless Brunch at Viva Blackpool! Non-stop hits performed live by our sensational vocalists. From “backstreet boys” to “spice girls,” and everything in between! Delicious Mouth-watering sharing platter and bottomless prosecco to fuel the fun! It’s not just a brunch, it’s a full-blown crazy party that’ll have you grooving in your seats. Dress up encouraged!
The 80s 90s are calling and recruiting all party people! Brace yourselves for the ultimate Bottomless Brunch like no other, filled with the timeless tunes you know and love, and get ready to kickstart your night out in the most fabulous way possible!
Million Dollar Men Bottomless Brunch – Saturday 7th Sept at 12pm
Stop Looking and Start Booking – For the Wildest Night of your Life! Live at Viva – Party / Brunch / Adult Revue.
The Million Dollar Men are coming your way – experience the ultimate fusion of entertainment and indulgence with this Bottomless Brunch extravaganza!
The Whitney Houston Experience – Starring Nya King – Fri 20 Sept at 8pm
An award-winning homage to one of the greatest female vocalists of all time – the incredible Whitney Houston.
Nya King is officially the UK’s No.1 tribute to Whitney, as authentic and realistic as you’ll ever hear – with all the hits from her idol, as well as more. Performing Whitney’s greatest hits and more – this is a show filled with emotion from an incredibly talented vocalist. Supported by JJ Gibson with his tribute to Bruno Marrs, two stars in one night to be enjoyed.
Broadway Bottomless Brunch – Sat 21 Sept at 1pm
Get ready for an unforgettable Broadway Bottomless Brunch at Viva Blackpool! Eat, Drink & Jazz Hands!
Non-stop West End to Broadway Hits performed live by our sensational vocalists. From “Les mis” to “Wicked” and everything in between! DJ Party host creating the perfect soundscape to your day – bringing your party to ours.
Gary Meikle – No Refunds! Fri 27 Sept at 8pm
The hilarious and sensational Gary Meikle is back with another self-written, self-deprecating show that will leave you gasping for breath! Last year, “Papa” — as he is affectionately known — became the first-ever comedian without an agent to be granted a full working visa for the USA. Now, he’s ready to prove why he deserved it with his latest tour!
Get ready to laugh as Gary delves into topics like, Rejection issues of men and women, The trials of being a 14-year-old hormonal boy, The acceptance of men being overtly feminine and many more!
Auld Pals – an Evening with the Cast of Still Game – Sun 29 Sept at 8pm
Get ready for an evening of laughter, entertainment, and Scottish wit as we bring you a spectacular line-up of comedic talent! Expect side-splitting stories, hilarious impressions, and a chance to ask your own questions.
Jane McCarry, Paul Riley, Mark Cox, Gavin Mitchell, and Sanjeev Kohli, some of the most talented actors and comedians in Scotland, perform an evening with event at Viva Blackpool. This talented ensemble cast has been entertaining audiences for years, with unforgettable performances in some of the biggest comedy shows on TV, including Still Game, Chewin’ the Fat, and The Karen Dunbar Show.
Sound & Vision – a Tribute to David Bowie – Fri 4 Oct at 8pm
This show was launched on what would have been Bowie’s 75th birthday in 2022. What makes Sound & Vision so special, is their note-perfect recreation of the legend himself and the iconic musicians he loved to work with.
The 7-piece band offers audiences a chance to fully appreciate each complex nuance of his many, many songs. And they’re all there!
The Freddie & Queen Experience – Fri 11 Oct at 8pm
Get your hands in the air and clap along to the music of QUEEN – played LIVE with a brilliant tribute to the masters of rock.
You’ll ‘Want to break free’ as ‘We Will Rock You’ and breakout into a ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ as the very best hits of UK supergroup Queen are performed live in a brilliant stage show.
Country Bottomless Brunch – Sat 12 Oct at 1pm
Recruiting all party people! Brace yourselves for the ultimate Bottomless Brunch like no other, filled with the timeless classic and new Country tunes you know and love, and get ready to kickstart your night out in the most fabulous way possible! Non-stop hits performed live by our sensational vocalists. From Dolly Parton, to Shania Twain. Morgan Wallen to Kenny Rodgers.
It’s not just a brunch, it’s a full-blown crazy party that’ll have you grooving in your seats! Dress up encouraged! Delicious mouth-watering sharing platter and bottomless drinks to fuel the fun! Including Prosecco and now extended to include a choice of house cocktails.
Rave On – the Ultimate 1950s & 60s Experience – Fri 25 Oct at 8pm
Whether you lived through it, or just loved it second or third time around – the music of the 50s and 60s performed live on stage is not to be missed! From the arrival of Rock and Roll from Memphis to the British invasion… .
Be blown away by a thrilling, authentic show packed full of iconic classics, vibrant, vintage costumes and colourful staging that will have you dancing in the aisles. Transporting you back to the fabulous 50’s and swinging 60’s in stunningly authentic style, Rave On promises to be a musical experience like no other.
Spellbound – the Witches Quest
Sat 26, Sun 27, Wed 30 & Thurs 31 Oct at 1pm
Spooky Halloween Fun to enjoy with all the family! Help our spooky cast find the secret recipe for the magic potion! At Halloween Witches help to stop all of the ghosts and ghouls from returning to walk the earth. Did you know that not all witches are bad? Each year there’s a very important and secret potion that must be made to help keep everyone safe…. But what happens when the recipe has gone missing!
Come and join our team of witches and help them on their quest to save the world. Do you have what it takes to learn the witchy secrets and complete the challenges to recreate the secret potion? Family fun – with our special ‘Party Panto’ event. Where the entertainment and fun starts as soon as you arrive!
ABBA Bottomless Brunch
Sat 2 Nov at 1pm
Calling all ‘Dancing Queens’ and party people! Brace yourselves for the ultimate ABBA Bottomless Brunch like no other, filled with the timeless tunes you know and love, and get ready to kickstart your night out in the most fabulous way possible! Sing, Drink, and Dance Along to ABBA’s Greatest Hits at the ultimate pre-night out party that will elevate your weekend vibes! Non-stop ABBA hits performed live by our sensational vocalists. From “Dancing Queen” to “Mamma Mia,” and everything in between!
Delicious Mouth-watering sharing platter and Bottomless Drinks to fuel the fun! Including Prosecco and now extended to include a choice of our house cocktails (Beach Bomb or Viva Purple) or draught Coors Lager. Dress up is encouraged! Plus Live DJ Set with Jay Fontalba on the decks, spinning tunes to keep the party alive.
Bay City Rollermania with ‘The Legendaries’ – Fri 27 Dec at 8pm
After an incredibly successful nights in 2021 and 2022, the band are BACK in 2023 to perform another night dedicated to the memory of Les McKeown and the Bay City Rollers.
The remaining band members of Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers reunite to play the songs, tell the tales and re-live life on the road. Playing all the hits and more – from their years of touring with Les. Remembering the hits such as ‘Shang-A-Lang’ Give A Little Love, I Only Want To Be With You, Summer Love Sensation and of course Bye Bye Baby will be extra poignant. Sanctioned and endorsed by Les own family – this will be another evening to remember the good times.
Jim Davidson The Next Chapter! Fri 17 Jan at 8pm
As we turn to this brand-new chapter for 2025, Jim invites you to join him for another evening of rip-roaring, grown-up comedy. Witness the ‘General’ in his latest comedic triumph and support him in the ongoing saga against those who seek to rewrite British comedy culture with their radical sensibilities … and he’s got another wedding to pay for!
BIG MOMENTS at VIVA BLACKPOOL!
2023: Winter Works at Viva Bar Blackpool
Since opening, stage height had been an issue as the venue was built into the constraints of the original building. It’s reduced opportunities for some shows coming into the venue, and caused issues with sound and lighting.
January is a busy month in Blackpool – it’s when theatres, attractions and venues do their building and renovating work! So before the season got into swing it was all systems go at Viva Bar Blackpool. In 2023 the old stage came down – even revealing some of the old Mecca Bingo fittings! Now, there’s a huge new stage for even better shows
A team of skilled builders removed the roof (and the huge steel triangle in the middle of the room). Now there’s a beautiful open stage for performers to do their thing on – and above! It’ also ‘s opened up opportunities for new types of shows and concerts to come to the venue. It’s exciting times – the Viva Bar Blackpool experience has come a long way since it opened and it’s always improving!
2022: 10 Fabulous Years for Viva Bar Blackpool!
Opened in 2012, Viva Bar Blackpool has been entertaining 150,000 visitors each year with a top-class programme of live entertainment. It’s all produced in house by owners Martin Heywood and the ever-popular, outrageous host, Leye D Johns.
The 10th anniversary in 2022 was marked with an exciting line-up of shows. All performed in the unique, cabaret style theatre, with a different attraction every night from June through November.
West End Musical and Blackpool Cabaret
For the first time ever, Viva Bar Blackpool staged a full West End musical, ‘Boogie Nights The 70’s Musical‘. The hilarious and heart-warming musical, with a hit soundtrack of our lives, featured Shane Nolan as the lead.
Jon Conway is the show’s original London director and staged this Viva version. He said, “Boogie Nights always had a terrific party atmosphere on previous Blackpool visits. I’m really excited that we’ve secured a large and talented cast of established musical theatre performers to stage the show at Viva Bar Blackpool.”
Meanwhile resident host Leye D Johns headlined ‘Viva The Show’ a vibrant new spectacular production. Complete with a glamorous cast of singers and dancers, showcasing the very best of showbiz glitz at the heart of the Golden Mile. ‘Viva Country Legends’ was also new in 2022.
Family Entertainment
Viva also became the home of family entertainment as part of it’s 10th anniversary celebration. Welcoming the hilarious ‘Crazy Comedy Company’ with an exciting new show. A hit at the Edinburgh Festival and Butlins alike it’s just one of a number of new family shows at Viva.
A Spectacular 10 Years for Viva Bar Blackpool!
Owners Martin Heywood and popular, outrageous host Leye D Johns, commented –
“It’s been a spectacular 10-years and an amazing privilege to play an integral role in Blackpool’s resurgence as the UK’s favourite family destination. Through hard work, dedication and a huge wealth of talent, Viva’s become an entertainment mecca, welcoming thousands of visitors each season.”
“Guests will enjoy a top-class programme, featuring a wide range of brand-new shows and returning favourites. With the support of the Arts Council, over £250,000 is set to be invested to ensure we continue to grow, producing the best in live entertainment in the heart of Blackpool”
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