Blackpool's LGBTQ+ scene runs on a steady weekly rhythm, plus bigger seasonal shows and one-off events. Here you will find the drag cabaret seasons at Funny Girls, weekly quizzes, karaoke and game nights at the bars, brunches, choir and sports groups, and community events planned into 2027, such as the Rainbow Quarter street party in June and the Hand in Hand choir festival in August. Dates and prices come from the listings we hold, and they can change, so confirm with the organiser or venue before you book travel. Staying overnight? Check where to stay first, then see bars near your hotel and the open tonight guide.
Betty Legs Diamond and Zoe: Together Again
Central Pier Show Bar
Two long-serving Blackpool drag performers share a stage again for a summer-season show at Central Pier Show Bar, with the run continuing until 31 October 2026.
Coven Queens Halloween Show
Funny Girls · £10 to £35 depending on night and seat
A Halloween-themed drag spectacular at Funny Girls, playing Wednesday to Sunday nights until 1 November 2026. Tickets range from £10 to £35, depending on seat and night.
Rocky Horror Bottomless Brunch
Viva Blackpool · From £39.95
A Halloween brunch with a Rocky Horror theme and bottomless drinks at Viva Blackpool on Saturday 31 October 2026, from 1pm to 4pm. Tickets start at £39.95.
Halloween at McGraths
McGraths marks Halloween night with a drag takeover themed around the Sanderson Sisters, on Saturday 31 October 2026 from 8pm to 11pm, at its bar on Lord Street.
Queens of the Knights
Funny Girls · Standing £13 to £14.50; seats £26 to £35
Phoenix Knights leads two nights of reworked diva anthems at Funny Girls on 6 and 7 November 2026. Standing runs £13 to £14.50, with seats from £26 to £35.
Where We Belong: Sandgrown Song Cycle
Blackpool Grand Theatre · £15 plus booking fees
Six local choirs premiere new songs based on the stories of LGBTQ+ people in Blackpool, at the Grand Theatre on 8 November 2026. Tickets are £15 plus booking fees.
Christmas Sleigh Queens
Funny Girls · Standing £10 to £14.50; seats £17 to £35
Funny Girls' festive cabaret season runs from 12 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, with standing places from £10 and seats up to £35, depending on the night.
Diamonds Showbar: UK Tour
Viva Blackpool · From £28.50
A touring festive drag show comes to Viva Blackpool on 9 December 2026, with lip-sync, live singing and comedy, hosted by Heffa Trott. Tickets start from £28.50.
New Year's Eve 2026 at Funny Girls
Funny Girls · Standing £16; seats £29.50 to £36
Ring in 2027 with a drag cabaret party at Funny Girls, finishing with a midnight countdown. Standing is listed at £16, with seats between £29.50 and £36.
Slay Another Day
Funny Girls · Standing £13 to £14.50; seats £26 to £35
A short run of January drag at Funny Girls, played on Friday and Saturday nights between 8 and 16 January 2027. Standing is £13 to £14.50, seats £26 to £35.
Hello Gorgeous! Spring Show
Funny Girls · Standing £10 to £14.50; seats £17 to £35
The main spring production at Funny Girls, playing Wednesday to Sunday between 21 January and 2 May 2027. Tickets run from £10 standing to £35 for the best seats.
We're Still Here! LGBTQIA+ heritage exhibitions
Showtown and Grundy Art Gallery
Two exhibitions at Showtown and the Grundy Art Gallery draw on community memories and archive photographs to tell LGBTQIA+ stories, planned for February to June 2027.
Smalltown Boy: Re-live the Music of Jimmy Somerville
Viva Blackpool · From £17.95
A live-band evening of songs by Jimmy Somerville, Bronski Beat and The Communards at Viva Blackpool on 6 February 2027, starting at 6:30pm. Tickets from £17.95.
Drag Brunch at Viva
Viva Blackpool · From £39.95 (draught upgrade £49.95)
A drag-hosted bottomless brunch at Viva Blackpool on Saturday 17 April 2027, running from 1pm to 4pm. Tickets start at £39.95, with a draught upgrade at £49.95.
Spring Fling
Funny Girls · Standing £10 to £14.50; seats £17 to £35
A three-night party weekend of glamour and comedy at Funny Girls, from 7 to 9 May 2027. Standing places start at £10 and seats cost up to £35.
Heatwave! The Summer Spectacular
Funny Girls · Standing £10 to £14.50; seats £17 to £35
Funny Girls' summer season show for 2027, on stage Wednesday to Sunday from 13 May to 5 September. It is listed at £10 to £35 depending on seat and night.
Myra DuBois: Siren
Blackpool Grand Theatre
Comedy drag diva Myra DuBois brings her touring show Siren to Blackpool Grand Theatre on 13 May 2027, with an evening start of 7:30pm.
Rainbow Quarter Community Street Party
Rainbow Quarter
The quarter's own community street party comes back for a summer weekend from 4 to 6 June 2027, filling the bar streets with music, entertainment and neighbours.
Hand in Hand Festival 2027
Winter Gardens and Tower Ballroom
The national LGBTQ+ choir festival for the UK and Ireland takes over the Winter Gardens and Tower Ballroom for a weekend, 13 to 15 August 2027.
Drag Brunch at Viva
Viva Blackpool · From £39.95 (draught upgrade £49.95)
Viva Blackpool hosts another drag brunch with bottomless drinks on Saturday 11 September 2027, from 1pm to 4pm. Listed from £39.95, or £49.95 with the draught upgrade.
Drag Brunch at Viva
Viva Blackpool · From £39.95 (draught upgrade £49.95)
A festive-season drag brunch with bottomless drinks at Viva Blackpool on Saturday 18 December 2027, between 1pm and 4pm. Prices start at £39.95, or £49.95 for draught.
Bingo and Blankety Blank with Wayne
Monday evening at Peek-a-Booze means bingo and a Blankety Blank game, hosted by Wayne from 7pm, at the Dickson Road cabaret bar with rooms upstairs.
Karaoke with DJ Keiron
Every Tuesday from 9pm, DJ Keiron runs karaoke at Peek-a-Booze on Dickson Road, a casual midweek night for anyone who fancies a song.
Bingo and Play Your Cards Right with Wayne
Wednesday at Peek-a-Booze starts with free bingo at 7pm, then Wayne hosts a Play Your Cards Right game from 9pm. A cheap, cheerful midweek night.
LGBTQ+ Swimming Group
Moor Park Leisure Centre · Free (donations welcome)
A free, private pool hour for LGBTQ+ swimmers at Moor Park Leisure Centre, held on the last Thursday of each month from 8:30pm with a qualified coach on hand.
Pre-show dinner at Garbo's
Garbo's restaurant at Funny Girls · £29.85 per person (three courses)
Eat before the cabaret at Funny Girls with a three-course meal in the art deco restaurant, served on show nights between 6pm and 8pm for £29.85 per person.
Funny Girls Aftershow at Oscars
When the Funny Girls curtain falls, Oscars picks up the evening with karaoke and live music from 11pm, Wednesday to Saturday, in the same building.
Electric Pink Voices rehearsals
The Old Electric
Blackpool's LGBTQ+ community choir rehearses every Tuesday evening from 6:30pm at The Old Electric, and newcomers are invited to come along and join in.
LGBTQ+ football sessions
Aspire Sports Hub
Friendly weekly football for LGBTQ+ people and allies of every ability level, played every Monday from 7pm to 8pm at the Aspire Sports Hub.
Lady and the Camp
An occasional Sunday-afternoon show at The Flying Handbag on Queen Street, with dates announced through the year, so watch the bar's own pages for the next one.
Monday Mayhem
Monday Mayhem is The Flying Handbag's weekly late session, starting at 8pm and running until 3am, which makes it a handy night for early arrivals.
QuizMania with Amber
A comedy quiz hosted by resident drag host Miss Amber every Wednesday afternoon, from 4pm to 8pm, at The Flying Handbag on Queen Street.
Karaoke at The Flying Handbag
Grab the microphone at The Flying Handbag on Queen Street, where karaoke is listed three nights a week: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Thirsty Thursday with Miss Amber
Thursday nights at The Flying Handbag are hosted by resident drag personality Miss Amber, a weekly fixture that builds towards the weekend on Queen Street.
Take It or Leave It
A weekly game-show night at The Flying Handbag every Thursday, adding a bit of competition to your evening on Queen Street.
TFI Friday with Miss Amber
Fridays at The Flying Handbag are hosted by Miss Amber with resident DJ Pudsley, a lively way to start the weekend on Queen Street.
Sunday Lunch at The Flying Handbag
Sunday lunch is served at The Flying Handbag every week from noon to 5pm, a more relaxed way to visit Queen Street's best-known bar.
Daily drag at Garlands
Garlands · Free entry
Garlands on Talbot Road lays on free drag every day, with resident queens and guest cabaret acts performing from mid-afternoon and no cover charge to pay.
Karaoke Thursday with Wayne
Thursday karaoke at Peek-a-Booze is hosted by Wayne from 9pm to 11:30pm every week, with plenty of room for show-offs and singalongs.
GROWLR Club at Man Bar
Man Bar and GROWLR Club · Wristband from the bar
The men-only club above Man Bar opens at weekends, entered with a wristband from the bar. It leans towards the bear community and is listed from 8pm.
Weekend cabaret at Lu-Lu's
Lu-Lu's Cabaret Lounge puts on music and cabaret acts every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from 7pm, with Crystal Candyfloss among the names listed.
Afternoon and evening entertainment at Rendezvous
Rendezvous Bar on Lord Street schedules small-bar entertainment on most afternoons and evenings from Thursday to Sunday, so there is usually something on.
W3 theme nights
The W3 Complex men's sauna runs weekly theme nights: Naked Thursdays, Underwear Fridays and late Saturdays. Check the venue before travelling, as times can change.
Rainbow Quarter Sunday roasts
Venues across the Rainbow Quarter
Several venues across the Rainbow Quarter serve a Sunday roast every week, giving visitors a hearty, relaxed way to spend the day before heading home.