Start the Bank Holiday with a bit of Lancashire

Posted on May 1, 2012 by admin

On Friday 4th May 2012 Blackpool Grand Theatre will host 5 northern men in a folk band called the Lancashire Hotpots for an evening of fun and laughter.

The Lancashire Hotpots formed in 2007 and since then have toured with the likes of Paddy McGuinness and have played at Glastonbury Festival twice.  The Lancashire hotpots have also played live studio sessions at BBC 6 Music with fan Steve Lamacq.

So if you’re interested in a night at the theatre for something different why not make this your first point of call?

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BREAKING DAWN AT THE ODEON!

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Blackpool Blogger

There are many things to see and do in Blackpool, but if you fancy taking a breather from the fantastic attractions and dazzling live entertainment, then perhaps a visit to The Odeon Cinema Complex on Rigby Road is the thing for you! The site boasts free parking, a vast array of newly released movies to choose from and a McDonalds and Frankie and Benny’s too!

HERE ARE SOME FILMS ON RELEASE IN THE WEEK LEADING UP TO NOVEMBER 20TH.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN Part 1 is released on November 18th with a 12A certificate. The teen vampire/werewolf saga continues with Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson expecting their first child, which in itself causes upset amongst the ranks. Expect more teen shocks and emotions in abundance in this highly anticipated installation!

JUSTICE has been given a 15 certificate and is also released on November 18th. Nicolas Cage (Con Air, Leaving Las Vegas, Lord of War) and Guy Pearce (LA Confidential, The Time Machine, Memento) star in this action thriller about a high school teacher whose wife is attacked. Expect twists at every turn and plenty of action set pieces in what looks to be one of the better Nic Cage offerings of late!

IMMORTALS 3D is out now with a 15 certificate. Quite bizarrely, this action adventure movie, aside from being released on 11/11/11 also has a running time of 111 minutes! This epic stars Henry Cavill (The new Superman) and Micky Rourke (The Wrestler, The Expendables, Iron Man 2) in a mythological feast of warring deities and humans! Expect Clash Of the Titans meets 300, with plenty of action set pieces and grit thrown in for good measure!

ARTHUR CHRISTMAS 3D is also out now with a U rating certificate. This family animation will certainly be a hit with kids and with A List voice talent from the likes of James McAvoy (X Men: 1st Class, Last King of Scotland), Jim Broadbent (Harry Potter Saga), Bill Nighy (Love Actually, Shaun of the Dead) and Matt Lucas (Little Britain, Alice in Wonderland), you can be sure of quality entertainment! Expect animated fun for the whole family!

THE RUM DIARY has been given a 15 certificate and is on general release now. Johnny Depp (Blow, Pirates of the Caribbean, Edward Scissorhands) returns to the world of Hunter S Thompson (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) in this darkly comic drama directed by Bruce Robinson (Withnail and I). A journalist becomes more than a little out of his depth when he moves to Puerto Rico and embarks on a drunken adventure. If you liked Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, this is definately the film for you this week!IN TIME is out now with a 12A certificate, but keep an eye out for advanced screenings in days leading up to the 1st. This sci-fi thriller stars Justin Timberlake (Alpha Dog, Bad Teacher, The Social Network) and Cillian Murphy (28 Days Later, Sunshine, The Dark Knight, Inception). Over 25’s are literally out of time in this world and without money, the lead character in this film struggles to fight for survival! Expect action and suspense along the way! TOWER HEIST is also out now with a 12A rating as well as advanced screenings and is an action comedy with a huge star cast! Ben Stiller (Zoolander, Dodgeball, Tropic Thunder) and Eddie Murphy (Beverly Hills Cop Trilogy, Trading Places, Life) team up with some other folks who have been left penniless by a corrupt billionaire in order to steal back their money! Expect big laughs and inane slapstick at times! THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN: SECRET OF THE UNICORN 3D is on release now with a PG certificate. This motion capture epic is directed by Steven Spielberg (Jaws, Close Encounters of a Third Kind, Jurassic Park) and produced by Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings, King Kong) so you know you’re in for a real treat! This eagerly awaited 3D adventure features the talents of Daniel Craig (James Bond, Defiance, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), Andy Serkis (Lord of the Rings, King Kong), Jamie Bell (Billy Elliott, Jumper), Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, Paul). With all that talent in one place, this is sure to be a rollercoaster movie for the whole family! PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 is out now with a 15 certificate. This horror sequel might just be the ideal choice for Halloween and will have you holding your breath and on the edge of your seats! If you are a fan of the first two instalments, then this film promises to round the frights off for good. If you missed the first two, I’d pop along for this anyway just for the supernatural chills you will gain on the big screen! JOHNNY ENGLISH REBORN has a PG certificate and marks a return for Rowan Atkinson (Blackadder, Mr. Bean) in the role of the hapless secret agent. Expect lots of slapstick comedy and hilarious buffoonery by the bucket load! Gillian Anderson (The X Files) also stars!

All listings are correct at the time of writing.

COMING SOON…

December has a bumper crop of festive delights for us to choose from including THE THING (December 12th), PUSS IN BOOTS 3D (December 9th), SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS (December 16th) and MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: GHOST PROTOCOL (December 16th).

 LATEST MOVIE NEWS…

2012 is shaping up to be an amazing year for movies with Ridley Scott’s PROMETHEUS due to hit screens in June. The eagerly awaited prequel to Alien is set to put ‘fear’ back into sci-fi and will star Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender, Rafe Spall, Guy Pearce, Ben Foster and Noomi Repace.

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES is released in July 2012 and will pit Tom Hardy’s Bane against Christian Bale’s Batman, in what is to be the final instalment of Chris Nolan’s Batman trilogy. Other stars signed on include Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Cillian Murphy and Anne Hathaway.

THE HOBBIT PART 1 is due for release in December 2012, with Peter Jackson once again taking the reins on Middle Earth. Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis star.

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ROCK OUT!

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Blackpool Blogger

Saturday November 19th is not only a huge day for Blackpool, as it marks the Blackpool Christmas Lights Switch On Ceremony at St John’s Church, which itself features Tinchy Stryder and many other special guest stars and entertainment galore… but this Saturday also marks a fantastic night of rock music in the resort!

The Blue Room is Blackpool’s premier live rock music venue and is hugely popular with locals and visitors alike who turn up to see the best in up and coming bands from all over the UK as well as to soak up the warm and friendly atmosphere along with the selection of reasonably priced ales and cocktails.

This Saturday, rising grunge stars Kraul will take to the stage in what is sure to be a blistering performance on the back of their fantastic live set on BBC Radio Lancashire this month. The band are also releasing their second single this month and preparing for a 2012 tour to promote their upcoming debut album, due for release next year.

Also on the bill are Blackpool stalwarts Dinosaurs are S*** Dragons, This Is Two and Mitford Rebel, all of which are sure to entertain you, and with an admission price of £2.00 or under per person, you really cannot go wrong!

The Tache Nightclub has been a favourite haunt for Blackpool rock fans for many years now and the venue will be holding its final night before closing the doors for good on Saturday night! As a fitting end to the place, live bands will take to the stage to send the club off in style!

Kraul (after a gig at The Blue Room) will perform another grunge blitz for your pleasure and will be joined on stage by at least two other bands ready to rock into the early hours!

If you like that…

You might like another upcoming night of music at The Blue Room on December 2nd as Grunge Night takes control of the stage! Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains cover bands (The Pat Smear Test, Pearl Scam and Angry Hair, respectively) are ready to bludgeon the senses with a healthy dose of fantastic rock music!

Tickets for the event cost just £1 per person on the door!

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NIGHTS OF ENTERTAINMENT!

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Blackpool Blogger

Blackpool nightlife is renowned for fun packed entertainment, no matter what you want to do! The year round resort quite literally boasts a plethora of live shows from live musical legends to stand up comedy geniuses and everything in between!

If it’s a show that you fancy taking in this week, then prepare to be spoilt for choice!

The Grand Theatre has something different in store for us this week with African Music Night on both Wednesday November 16th and Thursday November 17th. The Batanaimarimba Band will have you tapping your feet to the sound of drums in a show that will leave you captivated! Tickets cost from just £5.00 per person. Jerry Sadowitz: Comedian, Magician, Psychopath takes to the stage on Sunday November 20th to deliver his uncompromising style of manic mirth that has seen the comic unable to break out of the ‘cult status’ mould, but none the less makes him a riveting watch! The show is for adults only and tickets cost from just £18.00 per person!

For more information on these and more shows as well as booking details, visit The Grand Theatre now or book direct from the theatre box office on 01253 290190!

The Winter Gardens will be playing host to The National Dance Festival 2011 from Thursday November 17th to Saturday November 19th as well as The Super Duper Fair on Saturday November 19th which is part of the Christmas Lights Switch On Ceremony, which itself features the rising star Tinchy Stryder and there’s plenty more entertainment at The Winter Gardens!

The Opera House, Blackpool Winter Gardens can boast a true legend with Engelbert Humperdinck Live in Concert on Saturday November 19th. The crooning superstar has sold more than 150 million albums over the world and at 75 years old, is embarking on another supersonic tour! Tickets range from £33.50 to £37.50 per person! Rising star Imelda May was due to take to the stage on Sunday November 20th but the event has been rescheduled for Friday April 27th 2012. All purchased tickets remain valid for the show and if you haven’t already bought yours, you can do so from just £25.00 per person!

For more information on these and more shows at The Winter Gardens, visit Blackpool Live now!

The Sands Venue has always been a fine purveyor of quality entertainment and you can enjoy Jive Night onThursday November 17th, Take That Tribute on Friday November 18th and The Swing Spectacular with Shobna Gulati on Saturday November 19th. The venue itself oozes class and the cost of your ticket includes a fantastic three course meal, so if you enjoy being wined and dined in style, put your best threads on and get down to The Sands!

For more information and booking details, visit The Sands Venue now!

The Blue Room is Blackpool’s favourite live band venue and this week sees amazing live music from rising stars Kraul, Dinosaurs Are S*** Dragons, This Is Two and Mitford Rebel on Saturday November 19th. The venue is a popular choice for rock fans and stocks a wide range of ales and cocktails!

Expect to pay no more than just £2.00 per person on the door!

The Tache Rock Club will be holding it’s Final Night with live bands including the fantastic Kraul (who will be popping over straight after their performance at The Blue Room!) on Saturday November 19th. The nightclub has been a stalwart of the Blackpool rock scene for many years and it will be sorely missed, but fear not… The New Tache will open but a week later at the venue formerly known as Beat!

The Bierkeller on Blackpool Promenade will be holding The Keller Factor Karaoke Competition on Monday November 7th, so if you think you have the vocals to entrance the room, pop along and enjoy a stein of traditional Bavarian ale while your there!

Club Sanuk and Revolution Nightclub are two of Blackpool’s biggest and most popular nightclubs and will keep you fully entertained with guest DJs and MCs all plying you with fantastic club anthems and hardcore classics!

So whatever you fancy doing in Blackpool, you can be sure that your evenings are every bit as filled with entertainment and attractions as your days! Keep checking back with us at blackpoolhotel.com for all the latest news and entertainment updates in the nation’s favourite resort!

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WEEKLY HIGHLIGHT LISTINGS!

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Blackpool Blogger

FROM MONDAY NOVEMBER 14TH – SUNDAY NOVEMBER 20TH 2011.

 

Christmas Lights Switch On Ceremony featuring Tinchy Stryder… St John’s Square (Saturday November 19th from 10.00am).

 

ATTRACTIONS…

Blackpool Tower… Visit site for details.

Blackpool Dungeons… OPEN EVERY DAY 10.00am – 6.00pm (Closed Christmas Day).

Blackpool Zoo… OPEN EVERY DAY 10.00am – 3.45pm (Closed Christmas Day).

Sandcastle Water Park… Open 10.00am – 4.30pm (Saturday November 19th & Sunday November 20th).

The Sea Life Centre*… OPEN EVERY DAY 10.00am – 4.00pm (Closed Christmas Day).

*Pirate Adventure Mini Golf… Also open as above.

Madame Tussaud’s… OPEN EVERY DAY 10.00am – 4.30pm (Monday – Friday), 10.00am – 6.00pm (Saturday & Sunday). (Closed Christmas Day).

Stanley Park… Open Daily from 9.00am. Free Admission.

1st Bowl… Visit site for details.

Grundy Art Gallery… The Blackpool Art Fair (November 19th – January 14th 2012).

Bloomfield Road Stadium… COMING SOON: Blackpool FC v Birmingham City (Saturday November 26th at 3.00pm).

 

 

Trax Windsport Centre, Lytham St Annes… Call 01253 781529 for times and bookings.

Farmer Parr’s Animal World, Fleetwood… Open Daily. (10.00am – 5.00pm), (Closed Christmas Day).

Freeport Outlet Shopping Village, Fleetwood… Open 10.00am – 6.00pm (Monday – Wednesday and Friday & Saturday), 10.00am – 8.00pm (Thursday), 11.00am – 5.00pm (Sunday). Christmas Shopping Times coming soon.

 

ENTERTAINMENT…

Blackpool Tower Circus… COMING SOON: Mooky’s Off To See The Wizard Pantomime (November 26th – January 22nd 2012).

The Grand Theatre…African Music Night (Wednesday November 16th – Thursday November 17th), Jerry Sadowitz: Comedian, Magician, Psychopath! (Sunday November 20th).

The Winter Gardens… The National Dance Festival 2011 (Thursday November 17th – Saturday November 19th), Super Duper Fair (Saturday November 19th as part of the Christmas Lights Switch On Ceremony).

The Opera House, Blackpool Winter Gardens… Engelbert Humperdinck Live in Concert (Saturday November 19th).

*Imelda May Live (Sunday November 20th), has unfortunately been rescheduled for April 27th 2012. Visit Blackpool Live for Winter Gardens shows.

Odeon 10 Screen Cinema Complex… Open Daily. TWILIGHTSAGA: BREAKING DAWN PT 1 is released on November 18th.

The Blue Room… Live music: Kraul, Dinosaurs Are S*** Dragons, This Is Two, Mitford Rebel (Saturday November 19th).

The Tache Rock Club… Final Night with live bands including Kraul (Saturday November 19th).

The Sands Venue… Jive Night (Thursday November 17th), Take That tribute (Friday November 18th), Swing Spectacular with Shobna Gulati (Saturday November 19th).

The Bierkeller… The Keller Factor Karaoke Competition (Monday November 14th).

Club Sanuk… Check site for details of the 6 room venue!

Revolution Nightclub… Check site for details!

Ma Kelly’s…Live Acts Galore, Open Daily from 11.30am – 2.00am.

 

EATING OUT…

The Med Taverna… Exquisite Greek restaurant on Church Street, Blackpool. Call 01253 622936.

West Coast Rock Cafe… Famous burgers and more on Abington Street, Blackpool. Call 01253 751283.

Frankie & Benny’s… Italian/American food with speciality pizzas on Rigby Road, Blackpool. Call 01253 292479.

China Red… Great Oriental cuisine on Queens Square, Poulton le Fylde. Call 01253 893701.

 

ALL INFORMATION IS CORRECT AT THE TIME OF WRITING.

 

KEEP CHECKING BACK WITH US AT blackpoolhotel.com FOR MORE NEWS AND REVIEWS ON ALL YOUR ENTERTAINMENT IN BLACKPOOL!

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THE BIG 2012 PREVIEW!

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Blackpool Blogger

Blackpool has had a tremendous 2011 season so far, with many new attractions arriving including Blackpool Dungeons, Blackpool Tower Eye Experience, The Comedy Carpet, Tower Festival Headland, The new Promenade Wedding Chapel, Nickelodeon Land at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Madame Tussaud’s too! Other favourite attractions had new features added for the season including at the Sandcastle Water Park and Blackpool Zoo, Blackpool Sea Life Centre and Blackpool Model Village! With all that going on as well as an abundance of amazing live entertainment, Blackpool has really had its best year yet and with the Christmas Season approaching, it will only get better!

So what about 2012?

New projects and live acts are being announced all the time, so keep checking back with us for all the latest news here at blackpoolhotel.com, but here is a big selection of some of the fantastic entertainment to look forward to in the nation’s favourite year round holiday resort!

The Opera House, Blackpool Winter Gardens has an astonishing amount of entertainment coming our way including One Direction (Wednesday January 18th), Billy Connolly Live (Friday January 27th & Saturday January 28th), Katherine Jenkins (Saturday February 4th), Sarah Millican (Wednesday February 8th), Lord of the Dance (Friday February 10th – Sunday February 12th), Circus Hilarious (Monday February 13th), Derren Brown (April 2nd – April 4th), Joe Bonamassa Live (April 5th), The Osmonds Live (April 8th) and Imelda May (April 27th).

The Empress Ballroom, Blackpool Winter Gardens has entertainment galore too, including Kaiser Chiefs (Saturday February 11th) and Bombay Bicycle Club (Friday April 27th). New acts are still being confirmed for the venue.

For all of these and more upcoming shows, check out Blackpool Live for more information and booking details!

The Grand Theatre has a great selection of live plays, stand up comedy and music lined up for 2012, suitable for everyone, including The Nutcracker (Saturday January 7th), Swan Lake (Sunday January 8th), An Inspector Calls (Tuesday January 10th – Saturday January 14th), Duggie Chapman MBE (Thursday January 19th), Peppa Pig’s Treasure Hunt (Saturday January 21st & Sunday January 22nd), Colin Fry: Higher Senses Tour (Wednesday February 8th), Russell Kane Live (Sunday February 26th), La Boheme (Tuesday March 6th), Sleeping Beauty (Sunday March 18th), Anne Boleyn (Tuesday March 27th – Saturday March 31st), Titanic: The Musical (Wednesday April 11th – Saturday April 14th), BBC’s Birds of a Feather (Tuesday April 24th – Saturday April 28th), Psychic Sally Morgan Live (Thursday May 3rd) and Ken Dodd Live (Saturday May 5th). New acts are still being confirmed all the time!

For more information and booking details on all of these and more shows, visit The Grand or call the theatre box office direct on 01253 290190!

The amazing Blackpool Pleasure Beach will be playing host to the fantastic Hot Ice Show again from July 4th to September 8th and will be performing both matinee and evening performances. There is no more news yet about the rumoured Wallace and Gromit Ride, but as soon as we hear something, rest assured we will keep you updated!

For more information on the park, which will be open on selected days throughout December this year, visit The Pleasure Beach now!

Blackpool also has a fantastic Odeon Cinema Complex that shows all the latest movies, including 3D films and 2012 has some pretty big movies coming your way that you wouldn’t want to miss, even on your holiday. Ridley Scott’s Prometheus is out in June and is a prequel to the popular Alien franchise, started back in 1979. The eagerly awaited Dark Knight Rises is due to hit screens in July 2012, which will see Christian Bale’s Batman pitted against Tom Hardy’s Bane! Also look out for The Hobbit Part 1, which will be released in 3D next December by acclaimed director Peter Jackson.

For more information on The Odeon and upcoming films, visit The odeon now!

With all that in mind, as well as new live acts being announced weekly, I think you’ll agree that 2012 is shaping up to be another great year not to be missed in Blackpool! For all the latest news and entertainment updates, join our blog now!

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THIS WEEKEND

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Blackpool Blogger

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12TH & SUNDAY NOVEMBER 13TH

It’s yet another fantastic weekend of live entertainment in the UK’s favourite holiday resort so you can bank on a great break away with us, whether you like live rock music, live comedy, dance music or live variety, Blackpool really has it all!

The Opera House, Winter Gardens has a treat in store for you with Sixties Gold playing on Saturday November 12th! The live show features favourite hits from the sixties performed by some sixties legends in person, including Gerry and the Pacemakers and The Searchers, so if you’re in the mood for some musical memories live and loud, this show has your name on it! Tickets start from just £26.50 per person. The Opera House has a real treat in store for you on Sunday November 13th, when legendary comedian Bill Bailey takes to the stage as part of his Dandelion Mind Tour. The comic genius is renowned for his scatterbrain wit and his musical exuberance and with tickets from just £29.50 per person, you can grab a real bargain too!

Visit Blackpool Live for more information on these and other shows as well as booking details!

The Grand Theatre also has a great line up this weekend with the godfather of alternative comedy, Mike Harding Live. This amazing night of laughter will cost you from just £16.00 per person! There’s another treat of a saucy kind with An Evening of Burlesque on Sunday November 13th. The show is for over 18s only and tickets cost from just £19.50 per person!

Visit The Grand for more information on these and other shows as well as booking details or call the theatre box office direct on 01253 290190!

The Blue Room on Church Street has some fantastic live music courtesy of Endeavours, Whipcord and System Fault on Saturday November 12th. The venue is highly popular with locals and the band scene in general and you fancy seeing up and coming bands from all over the UK, this is certainly the venue for you!

Expect to pay no more than £2.00 per person admission on the door!

There’s a superb nightclub scene in Blackpool with many nightclubs featuring guest DJs and differing dance music from hardcore to RnB. Club Sanuk has six rooms to choose from, including an outside room for those in need of a breather. Other popular clubs include Revolution and Walkabout!

With an abundance of clubs, pubs, variety shows, amusement arcades, restaurants and world beating attractions for all the family, you cannot fail to find a number of great things to entertain yourselves in Blackpool!

Have a great holiday and keep checking our blogs for all the latest in Blackpool entertainment!

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NOVEMBER NIGHTS!

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Blackpool Blogger

It’s a cram packed week in Blackpool so if you’re looking for entertainment, here is a selection of just some of the best live entertainment you can enjoy on your visit to one of Europe’s biggest and best loved year round holiday resorts!

The Opera House, Blackpool Winter Gardens has some amazing talent gracing it’s stage this week including the unique Charlie Landsborough Live on Tuesday November 8th. The singing stalwart and his band are well known for great music from folk to rock n’ roll! Tickets start from just £17.50 per person! Rumer performs live on Thursday November 10th. The rising singing sensation has been compared by critics and fans alike to Karen Carpenter and her laid back style has won her an army of adoring fans! Tickets start from just £19.50 to £32.50 per person! Legendary scatterbrain comic Bill Bailey takes to the stage on Sunday November 13th to deliver his inane wit and musical mirth to the masses. His stand up shows are practically stuff of legend and are truly hilarious. Tickets start from just £29.50 per person!

The Empress Ballroom, Blackpool Winter Gardens will be playing host to the rock and roll sounds of Beady Eye Live on Friday November 11th. The band is fronted by former Oasis vocalist Liam Gallagher, so expect plenty of swagger and stage presence to go with the volume!

For more information on all Winter Gardens shows, as well as booking details visit Blackpool Live now!

The Grand Theatre Blackpool will be showing Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock on Thursday November 10th. This fantastic show features some of the very best rock tunes you can think of and is all tied into a creepy but comic tale that will leave you utterly entertained! Tickets start from just £16.00 per person! Mike Harding takes to the stage on November 12th. Nicknamed ‘the godfather of alternative comedy’, the man will have you in stitches all night! Tickets start from just £16.00 per person! It’s An Evening of Burlesque on Sunday November 13th in a show that is strictly for over 18s, full to bursting with dancers and entertainment! Tickets start from £19.50 per person!

For more information and booking details on these and more upcoming shows, visit the Grand Theatre or call the theatre box office direct on 01253 290190!

The Sands Venue is well known for classy evenings of superb entertainment, with ticket prices including a three course meal! It’s Divas Through the Decades on Thursday November 10th, Soul Night on Friday November 11th and Swing Spectacular with Natalie Anderson on Saturday November 12th.

For more information and booking details visit the Sands Venue now!

The Blue Room has some fantastic live music this week with Endeavours, Whipcord and System Fault all performing live on Saturday November 12th. The venue itself has prided itself for many years on bringing the best up and coming bands from around the UK to perform in Blackpool and for that reason as well as the friendliness and warmth of the place, it is a favourite amongst locals!

Hotly tipped Blackpool band Kraul will be appearing at the venue on November 19th! Admission on the door is rarely more than just £2.00 per person!

The Odeon Multi-screen Cinema Complex is open every day and there are some terrific movies on release this week including Arthur Christmas 3D, Immortals 3D and The Rum Diary with Johnny Depp. The complex offers free parking and an onsite McDonalds and Frankie and Benny’s, so you can spend an entertaining evening without leaving the site at all!

Visit the Odeon for more information on movies showing this week!

There are many nightclubs in Blackpool too, so if it’s a spot of dance music you crave, then why not check out Revolution or Club Sanuk! Both are highly popular clubs with guest DJs and differing waves of dance from RnB to Hardcore.

For great live music, live comedy, dazzling spectacle, dance anthems, fine restaurants and full on entertainment… visit Blackpool!

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A HUGE EXHIBITION!

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Blackpool Blogger

The Grundy Art Gallery is home to fantastic exhibitions the whole year round in Blackpool and The Blackpool Art Fair 2011 opens at the gallery on November 19th to see us right through until January 14th 2012.

This spotlight event is particularly exciting as it features many up and coming artists from all over the Fylde and the gallery itself has always sought to exhibit innovative artwork, from classical and obscure to weird and wonderful, and edgy and majestic. There is usually an eclectic mix of media too, from oil paintings and watercolours to engaging photography and more interactive installations.

You can be sure of a superb exhibition!

Also showing on November 19th is the The Super Duper Fair, at Blackpool Winter Gardens as part of the huge Blackpool Christmas Lights Switch On! The Super Duper Fair will sell many hand crafted items too, as well as featuring the musical band Penny Black and witnessing the Light’s Switch On between 2.00pm and 5.00pm!

It certainly sounds like a great day out, from 10.00am – 5.00pm with Free Admission!

The Switch On Celebration itself sounds like it will be packed with entertainment this year with superstar Tinchy Stryder joining the fun as well as X Factor contender Jonjo Kerr and much more still to be announced! There is always a huge amount of local entertainment at the event too and of course, it marks the onset of the Christmas shopping season and with many top retailers to choose from in Blackpool including Debenhams, HMV, Primark, Marks and Spencers, the Disney Store, Boots, Waterstones, Holland & Barrett and many more, you really will be spoilt for choice!

So, make a note in your diary… November 19th! It really will be a day to remember!

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LATEST NEWS!

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Blackpool Blogger

The summer season in Blackpool may have drawn to a close along with the Illuminations season, but the resort is very much alive and kicking and with the onset of the magical winter season, Blackpool entertainment has never looked better!

There are year round attractions for the whole family with the amazingly spooky Blackpool Dungeons, the animal adventures of Blackpool Zoo, the underwater mysteries of Blackpool Sea Life Centre and the interactive wonders of Madame Tussauds, as well as many more!

Live entertainment too has never been better with stars such as Imelda May, Engelbert Humperdinck, Jerry Sadowitz, Jedward, Milton Jones, Fatboy Slim, One Direction and many more all lined up to play at the world famous resort! And let’s not forget the amazing pubs, clubs, amusement arcades, restaurants and amazing Christmas shopping experiences too!

2012 is also set to be a fantastic year ahead with a great deal of entertainment already confirmed for the year including;

The Annual Homing Pigeon Festival 2012 (Blackpool Winter Gardens… January 20th – January 22nd 2012)

Katherine Jenkins Live (The Opera House… February 4th 2012)

Colin Fry Higher Senses Tour (The Grand Theatre… February 8th 2012)

Lord of the Dance (The Opera House… February 10th – February 12th 2012)

Kaiser Chiefs Live (Empress Ballroom… February 11th 2012)

Russell Kane Live (The Grand Theatre… February 26th 2012)

Derren Brown Live (The Opera House… April 2nd – April 4th 2012)

The Osmonds Live (The Opera House… April 8th 2012)

So with all that in mind, you can be certain of a fantastic winter season ahead as well as an exciting year to follow! Book your hotels and entertainment early to make great savings and keep checking back with us here at blackpoolhotel.com for all the latest in Blackpool entertainment news!

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