Opera House

Known as one of the largest theatres in Europe, the Blackpool Opera House features a state of the art auditorium in an architecturally stunning historic building.

After its 1939 debut, the opera house skyrocketed to prominence as one of the larger venues in the country, hosting world-class performers like Shirley Bassey. While this site has a major historical influence, the stage and equipment in the auditorium is as modern as can be. Visitors can expect to be wowed by the stunning visuals and performances on the stage.

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Blackpool Opera House highlights

The Opera House underwent a recent historic renovation where the original artwork and designs were uncovered. Also, this site has seen it’s fair share of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood with visitors such as Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland performing on the stage.

The site also features a three tiered seating arrangement where every single patron can see the stage without any visual limitations. The Opera House is equipped with a state of the art surround sound system and one of the largest cinema screens in Blackpool. The auditorium was designed to provide a great visual experience when visitors attended live performances.

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Good to know when visiting Blackpool Opera House

Blackpool Opera House is a great place to see a show or attend a concert, and visitors can grab a bite to eat at the new café called Mazzei’s. The café is named after Andrew Mazzei, the designer that created the unique, artistic plaster features that were recently uncovered during renovations.

While in the Winter Gardens district, visitors can check out the restaurants, shops, and historic sites in the bustling area. You can tour the historic, Victorian era pier on the water, or take in more architecture by visiting the Pavilion Theatre. The Winter Gardens features unique history with it’s Victorian design and recent renovations.

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Locatie: 97 Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1HL United Kingdom

Telefoonnummer: +44 1253 629728

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