A December to remember at Blackpool’s famous Winter Gardens

This December, the stunning Opera House at the famous Winter Gardens is where Christmas really comes to life! Home to festive fun for all the family with a glittering array of shows and guaranteed to be the most Christmassy town this festive season.

There is everything from a Christmassy circus extravaganza to the glitz and glamour of Burlesque – it’s a winter season not to be missed! Shimmy on down to Xmas on the Dancefloor for a night of breathtaking choreography, powerhouse vocals, and non-stop energy with Strictly sensation Gorka Márquez on 5 December. Get the family together for a whirlwind of spectacular circus sparkle and be in with a chance of winning £1000 in the Lucky Seat Draw at Scrooge Cirque Extravaganza from 10 to 13 December. And … discover the fabulous, sequin-studded world of Burlesque: A BIG New Musical and join Ali on a scintillating journey of self-discovery that absolutely sizzles from 21 December to 2 January.

ONE NIGHT ONLY: Fabulous festive fun with Strictly royalty! Event: Xmas on the Dancefloor Dates: 05 December Location: Winter Gardens Opera House Featuring guest star and Strictly sensation Gorka Márquez alongside a stunning cast of world-class dancers, singers and the fabulous XMAS DOLLS. This dazzling new show brings iconic festive hits to life with breathtaking choreography, powerhouse vocals and non-stop energy. From Mariah Carey and Slade to the Spice Girls, Whitney Houston, Elton John, Michael Bublé and many more, it’s a high-energy celebration packed with glitz, glamour and Christmas magic. This is Christmas – turned all the way up!

A Family favourite Christmas classic with a circus spin! Event: Scrooge Cirque Extravaganza Dates: 10 – 13 December Location: Winter Gardens Opera House Step into a Christmas adventure where circus sparkle meets festive fun! Laugh, gasp and cheer as a famously grumpy Scrooge discovers the joy of the season – helped by dazzling aerialists, cheeky characters and a whirl of music, acrobatics and wow-moment surprises. Watch incredible aerial stars soar overhead, marvel at gravity-defying flips, and meet lovable on-stage mischief-makers who keep kids giggling and grown-ups grinning. Expect colourful costumes and magical moments. Perfect for kids, teens, grandparents and everyone in between this is your feel-good festive treat to share together.

The fun doesn’t stop there! With our Lucky Seat Draw, you could win £1,000 every show!* *excluding school matinee performances.

Blackpool’s hottest ticket: experience the glitz and glamour of Burlesque! Event: Burlesque: A BIG New Musical Dates: 21 December – 02 January Location: Winter Gardens Opera House From executive producer Christina Aguilera and written by Steven Antin, based on the hit movie, Burlesque invites you to a club like no other: a hidden world beneath the city lights where sequins sparkle, seduction shimmers and lives can change in the flick of a feather boa. When Ali arrives in New York searching for the mother she never knew, she stumbles upon a dazzling underground scene alive with music, movement, and mystery. Drawn into this intoxicating world, she begins to uncover her extraordinary voice — and finds an unexpected family of dreamers, misfits and schemers who will change her life forever. The UK tour stars Faye Brookes (Coronation Street, Chicago) as Tess Richarde, alongside Ryan Carter (Titanique, Ain’t Too Proud) playing Sean and Ms Loretta. Recent graduate Gracie O’Brien makes her professional stage debut in the role of Ali Rose, supported by Davide Fienauri (Kiss of the Spider Woman, Moulin Rouge) as Vince, Tyler Davis (Sunset Blvd, Back To The Future) playing Jackson and Vanessa Ela Young (The Drifters Girl, Moulin Rouge) as Nikki. Burlesque is a scintillating journey of self-discovery that absolutely sizzles, featuring powerhouse songs by Christina Aguilera, Sia and Diane Warren, alongside new numbers from Todrick Hall and Jess Folley.