Blackpool panto 2026–27
Jack and the Beanstalk at Blackpool Grand Theatre
Jack and the Beanstalk: A GIANT Panto Adventure! runs at Blackpool Grand Theatre in Blackpool from Friday 4 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027.
| Dates | Friday 4 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 |
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| Show times | Mostly 14:00 and 19:00; weekday school-term shows at 10:15 and 13:30 in early and mid December; some Sundays at 13:00 and 17:00 |
| Running time | Not published by the theatre yet |
| Ages | Recommended for ages 3 and over |
| Tickets | From £18 Relaxed performance £28 for all seats; group rates from 20 people |
| Starring | Lisa George, Steve Royle, Ben Harlow, Shaun Dalton, Ruth Betteridge, Louis Hearsey |
| Schools and groups | Schools of 20 or more £20 a ticket with one free teacher place per 10; group rates for 20+ and 50+; bookings of 40+ through the group booking page |
| Theatre | Blackpool Grand Theatre, Blackpool FY1 1HT |
| Produced by | UK Productions (Martin Dodd) with Blackpool Grand Theatre |
Access performances
| Relaxed | Sunday 27 December at 17:00 |
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| BSL | Sunday 13 December at 19:00, Sunday 27 December at 13:00 |
| Audio described | Sunday 13 December at 19:00, Sunday 27 December at 13:00 |
| Captioned | None announced yet |
The page lists these as combined audio-described/signed performances. Strobe, smoke, pyrotechnics and loud effects are adapted for the relaxed show.
Planning your visit
| Access booking | 01253 290190 [email protected] Blackpool Grand Theatre's access page |
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| At the relaxed show | The show is the same but strobe, smoke, pyrotechnics and loud effects are toned down, and people can make noise, leave and come back or use the toilets during the show. |
| Visual story | Read the visual story |
| Carer tickets | The theatre uses the Access Card through Nimbus (a free Grand-only digital pass or a £15 Universal Access Card); wheelchair spaces have companion seats beside them. |
| Sensory warnings | Strobe lighting, smoke, pyrotechnics and loud sound effects. |
The visual story is the venue's general guide to the building, not a panto one. The theatre says its relaxed show has only a few technical adjustments and is not suitable for people with sensory sensitivities, so ask the box office first. PECS cards are also on the access page.
Access performances sell out first, so book early. Every relaxed panto in the UK · every signed and captioned one.
About this panto
The Grand's 3D panto is Jack and the Beanstalk, with Coronation Street's Lisa George and Blackpool favourite Steve Royle as Silly Simon.
Other pantos nearby
| Where | Panto | Dates | From | Access | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort | Aladdin | Sat 21 Nov to Thu 24 Dec | £12 | 2 miles | |
| Lytham St Annes Lowther Pavilion | Beauty and the Beast | Mon 30 Nov to Sun 3 Jan | BSL | 7 miles | |
| Fleetwood Marine Hall | Jack and the Beanstalk | Sun 27 Dec to Thu 31 Dec | 8 miles | ||
| Southport The Atkinson | Cinderella | Fri 4 Dec to Thu 31 Dec | £26 | RelaxedCaptioned | 12 miles |
| Preston The Guild Lounge, Preston Guild Hall | Cinderella | Wed 16 Dec to Thu 31 Dec | £14 | 15 miles | |
| Lancaster Lancaster Grand Theatre | Robin Hood Community | Sat 28 Nov to Mon 28 Dec | £13.50 | Relaxed | 19 miles |
More: every Jack and the Beanstalk panto this season.
How we checked
The dates and access performances are from the theatre's own page, published by Blackpool Grand Theatre, checked on Friday 23 October 2026. Theatres sometimes change times or add performances, so check with them before you travel. How we check.