Blackpool: Viva’s BIG Show Night Out Show: Ticket

Blackpool knows how to put on a show, and Viva’s Big Show Night Out goes straight for the glitter, big voices, fast costume changes, comedy, and crowd participation. The three-hour production brings together chart hits, classic anthems, singers, dancers, and a compere in a purpose-built venue near the heart of Blackpool’s entertainment scene.

I like the high-energy mix of music, dance, and comedy, since it keeps the night moving instead of asking you to sit through one long musical style. I also like the chance to add dinner, then order drinks during the performance, which makes this feel like a full night out rather than just a theatre ticket.

The main caution is the uneven value of the dinner option. One review praised the music and dancing but found the food cold, and another evening was cancelled. I would confirm the date and decide carefully if dinner is worth the extra cost for you.

Key points to know before booking

• Three hours of live entertainment: Expect singers, dancers, comedy, audience interaction, costumes, lighting, and visual effects.
• Doors open at 6:30pm: Food and drinks are served before the show, so arrive with enough time to settle in.
• Dinner is optional: The standard ticket covers the show only. A Dinner & Show package is available if you want a fuller evening.
• Cabaret-style atmosphere: Seating may be cabaret-style or theatre-style, depending on the performance setup.
• A strong choice for celebrations: A family birthday celebration received warm praise, and the show suits couples, groups, and first-time visitors to Blackpool.
• Some practical risks remain: The average rating is 3.4 from eight reviews, with praise for the production but complaints about cold food, disruptive children, and one cancellation.

What the Big Show Night Out actually is

Viva’s Big Show Night Out is a full stage production rather than a small bar act. You sit in Viva Blackpool, a licensed entertainment venue built for live shows, and watch a cast of singers and dancers work through a broad playlist of chart songs, older anthems, and familiar crowd favourites.

The tone is cheerful and direct. This is not a quiet concert where you study each arrangement. It is designed to keep the room involved with bright costumes, choreography, comedy moments, lighting effects, and audience interaction.

That broad approach is useful if you are booking for a mixed group. One person may enjoy the vocals, another the dancing, and someone else may simply want an easy evening where they do not have to plan several separate stops.

The production also has a traditional cabaret feel. You can order drinks during the show, and the setup may use cabaret tables or theatre seating depending on the night. That makes the atmosphere more relaxed than a formal concert, though it also means the experience may feel less focused than a silent theatre performance.

Arriving at Viva Blackpool at 6:30pm

Your meeting point is Viva Blackpool, The Show & Party Venue. Doors open at 6:30pm, with food and drinks served before the performance.

I would treat this arrival time as part of the evening, not as a suggestion to ignore. If you choose Dinner & Show, you need time to get seated and eat before the stage action begins. Even with a standard ticket, arriving early gives you time to find your place, order a drink, and get comfortable before the lights go down.

The venue is fully licensed, so drinks are available to buy inside. They are not included in the basic ticket, and food is not included unless you select the dinner package. That distinction matters when you compare the headline price with your likely total spend.

At about $33 per person, the standard ticket is reasonably placed for a three-hour live production if you mainly want the entertainment. It becomes less clear-cut once you add dinner, drinks, transport, and perhaps a late-night snack afterward.

The stage production: voices, choreography, and costume changes

Once the show begins, the focus is on pace. The cast moves through music, dance, comedy, and audience participation rather than following a single story.

The production includes singers, dancers, and entertainers, with colourful costumes, visual effects, and stage lighting. One particularly strong detail from the experience is the number of costume changes. A review praised the amount of work put into a long performance by a small cast, noting the endless changes of costume.

That tells you something useful about the show. The appeal is not only the individual songs. It is the constant change in look and mood, which helps maintain momentum across three hours.

The music reaches across several decades. You might hear a mixture of current chart material and classic anthems, making this a safer choice for a group with mixed tastes than a narrowly themed concert. Familiar songs also help the audience join in, especially during the more interactive moments.

The quality may vary from one number to the next, as it would in any production built around a small cast and a wide range of styles. Still, the strongest praise has focused on the professional presentation, music, dancing, and overall effort of the performers.

Comedy and audience interaction keep the evening informal

The show is not all vocals and choreography. Comedy is part of the structure, and the compere helps connect the different sections.

Audience interaction gives the performance a less fixed feel. One review singled out an interactive song, while another mentioned a chance at the end to go on stage for a photograph with dancers in cabaret costumes and red feathers.

That final photo opportunity can be a nice extra for a birthday, group outing, or special evening. It also shows that Viva aims to make the room part of the event, rather than keeping the audience at a distance.

The trade-off is that audience participation is not for everyone. If you prefer a tightly controlled concert and no attention drawn toward the room, this may feel a little too outgoing. If you enjoy joining in, clapping, or seeing a show that does not take itself too seriously, the informal tone should suit you.

The compere was specifically praised along with the music and dancing. A good host matters in a show like this, because the evening depends on moving smoothly between songs, jokes, and interaction.

Dinner before the curtain call

The Dinner & Show upgrade is meant to turn the ticket into a complete evening. You can eat before the performance and then stay in the same venue for the entertainment, avoiding the need to arrange a separate restaurant.

That convenience is the main reason to consider it. If you are celebrating a birthday or planning a group night, keeping dinner and the show under one roof reduces the number of decisions you need to make. It also gives the evening a clear beginning, middle, and main event.

Food quality deserves a careful note. One review described the choice as acceptable but said the meal was cold. That is a significant concern, especially if dinner is a major reason you select the package.

I would choose Dinner & Show for convenience and atmosphere, not because the food is guaranteed to be the highlight. If your group cares strongly about the meal, you may prefer to eat elsewhere and buy the standard show ticket. You will have more control over the menu and timing, though you will need to arrange transport or a walk between dinner and Viva.

Food and drinks are served before the show, and drinks can also be ordered during the performance. Remember that drinks and refreshments are not included in the standard ticket.

How the seating affects your evening

The viewing arrangement can be cabaret-style or theatre-style, depending on the performance setup. Cabaret seating usually supports the relaxed dinner-and-drinks mood, while theatre seating places more attention on the stage.

The exact layout matters if you are booking for a large group or someone who needs accessible seating. Viva Blackpool is wheelchair accessible, but the supplied information does not specify particular seat locations or sightline arrangements. If that is important to you, confirm the details before booking.

For most people, the seating style will shape the feel more than the quality of the view. Cabaret-style seating can make the night feel social and party-like. Theatre-style seating may be better if you want to concentrate on the singers and choreography.

Because the show includes audience interaction, you should expect some activity around the room. One complaint concerned three children running about with a parent struggling to control them, which seriously affected that person’s evening. That is not a criticism of the production itself, but it is a reminder that a cabaret venue can feel less controlled than a traditional theatre.

The value of a three-hour evening

Three hours is a substantial run time for a ticket priced at about $33. If the performance fills that time with live vocals, dancing, costume changes, comedy, and audience participation, the basic ticket offers a fair entertainment deal.

The best value comes when you want a self-contained evening. You arrive, watch a full production, buy drinks if you wish, and leave without needing to organize several activities. Couples can treat it as a date night, while groups can use it as the main event of a birthday or weekend in Blackpool.

The price is less attractive if you are only interested in one musical act or want a short performance. This is a broad variety show, so you are paying for the complete package and the changing pace.

You should also allow for costs not covered by the ticket: food unless you select the dinner package, drinks, transport to Viva, and any souvenirs. There is no accommodation included, so the experience works best as one evening within a wider Blackpool stay.

Who will enjoy Viva’s Big Show Night Out?

I would recommend this show most strongly to:

• Couples who want a lively evening without planning several venues.
• Groups of friends looking for music, dancing, drinks, and comedy.
• Families marking a birthday or another celebration.
• First-time Blackpool visitors who want a traditional night of resort entertainment.
• People who enjoy familiar songs and audience participation more than quiet, formal theatre.

The show may be less suitable if you want a serious concert, a meal with guaranteed high quality, or a calm setting with no interruptions. The production is deliberately big, social, and accessible.

It is also worth thinking about your group’s age mix. A family celebration received a very positive response, but noise and movement from children affected another evening. If you are bringing children, plan to sit comfortably and help them understand that the performance lasts three hours.

Booking, cancellation, and practical details

The experience is in English, with an English-speaking host or greeter. You do not need to arrange transport as part of the booking, so plan your own route to Viva Blackpool and your journey home.

The standard booking includes entry to the live production, seated viewing, access to the licensed venue, and the stage show itself. It does not include food, drinks, accommodation, transport, or merchandise.

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. A reserve-now-and-pay-later option is also available, which helps if your Blackpool plans are not fixed yet.

One booking was cancelled, so I would check the current performance date and time before setting your whole evening around it. That is especially important if you are arranging dinner elsewhere, booking a taxi, or travelling from outside Blackpool.

Should you book Viva’s Big Show Night Out?

Book it if you want a lively, all-in-one Blackpool evening built around familiar music, bright costumes, dancing, jokes, and audience participation. The strongest parts are the professional stage presentation, the hard-working cast, the compere, and the way the show keeps changing pace.

I would start with the standard ticket at around $33 unless the dinner package is particularly convenient for your group. That avoids paying extra for a meal that may disappoint, while still giving you the main event.

For a birthday or group celebration, Dinner & Show may be worth the gamble because convenience matters and the shared atmosphere is part of the fun. For a food-focused evening, eat elsewhere and come to Viva for the performance.

The 3.4 rating suggests a mixed experience rather than a sure thing. The show itself receives the clearest praise, while food, interruptions, and a cancellation create the main concerns. If you know you enjoy classic cabaret entertainment, book with sensible expectations and arrive early. If you want polished live energy more than culinary precision, Viva’s Big Show Night Out is a practical Blackpool choice.

FAQ

Where does Viva’s Big Show Night Out take place?

The show takes place at Viva Blackpool, The Show & Party Venue, in Lancashire, United Kingdom.

How long does the experience last?

The stated duration is three hours.

What time do the doors open?

Doors open at 6:30pm.

Is dinner included with the standard ticket?

No. Food is not included unless you select a Dinner & Show package.

Can I buy drinks during the performance?

Yes. Drinks and refreshments are available to purchase at the venue bar, and drinks can be ordered during the show.

What is included in the standard ticket?

The ticket includes entry to Viva’s Big Show Night Out, the live singers, dancers, entertainers, stage production, seated viewing, and access to the licensed venue.

What type of entertainment is included?

You can expect live vocals, chart hits, classic anthems, dancing, comedy, audience interaction, colourful costumes, lighting, and visual effects.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Viva Blackpool is listed as wheelchair accessible.

Is the experience presented in English?

Yes. The language is English, and the host or greeter is also English-speaking.

Can I cancel the booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. A reserve-now-and-pay-later option is also available.