Viva Blackpool Presents: Gareth Gates – Boy Band in the Buff
Packed with pop favourites, live vocals and plenty of cheeky fun, this is a high-energy live music show designed for fans of classic boyband hits, big singalong moments and unforgettable nights out.
Whether you’re planning a girls night, birthday celebration, group night out or something different to do in Blackpool, this is a show made for dancing, singing and letting your hair down.
From soaring ballads to high-energy dancefloor fillers, Boy Band in the Buff delivers all the hits you know and love. Expect classics from the golden era of pop, stunning live vocals and a show packed with laughter, personality and plenty of surprises along the way.
This is not just a concert — it’s a feel-good, singalong party where the audience becomes part of the show. Whether you were Team Take That, mad for Westlife or knew every word to a Blue ballad, this is your chance to relive the soundtrack of your youth.
Starring Gareth Gates
Featuring Gareth Gates, one of the UK’s most recognisable pop voices, Boyband in the Buff brings together star quality, nostalgia and a party atmosphere in one entertaining live show.
Expect a fun-filled evening celebrating the music and energy of the boyband era, with songs audiences know and love performed live on stage.
Visitors looking for live entertainment in Blackpool
With Viva’s cabaret-style seating, drinks service and central Blackpool location, it’s the perfect setting for a full night of entertainment under one roof.
Show Timings
6.30pm – Doors Open / Arrive
Bars & Kitchen Open for pre-show food & drinks
8pm – Show Commences
9pm – Interval
9.20 Act 2 Begins
10.20pm – Show Ends
Bars remain open after the show
Please note – all timings are approximate and provided for information purposes only. Timings are subject to change
Book Now with Just a £5pp Deposit
If you’re searching for live music in Blackpool, things to do in Blackpool at night, party shows in Blackpool or a fun group night out, Boyband in the Buff starring Gareth Gates is the perfect choice.
Reserve your seats online today with just a £5pp deposit.
Choose a pre-show dining package, or a snack option and enjoy delicious, freshly prepared food from our award winning team during your visit.
Drinks Options and Pre-Order Packages
Drinks Table Service
Across most of our shows, Viva operates table service from our award winning team of Food & Beverage assistants.
You can:-
Order & Pay via mobile - scan the QR code on your table, or click the link that we will text you out before your arrival - and browse our full range of drinks, food and other snacks on your mobile. Our mobile order and pay solution is a really simple way of ordering - and will also store your order so you can order another round at just the click of a button.
Order via our Table Hosts - our team will regularly circulate around the room taking orders
Please note - All of our bars and table service team accept card and cash payments, though we do prefer cards as they are quicker and safer to process.
Show Dining Options at Viva
Pre-Order Snack Menu
We have a range of pre-order food packages to choose from when booking, or to add as an upgrade before your visit, offering great choice and value for money.
Our platters, pizzas and munchie boxes are great sharing options to enjoy either before the show or during the performance.
Chinese Sharing Munchie Box – Salt & Pepper Chicken, Salt & Pepper Fries, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Egg Fried Rice, Curry Sauce, Prawn Crackers Viva Ultimate Sharing Platter – Halloumi Strips, Chicken Strips, Onion Rings, Garlic Bread, Vegetable Samosas, Fries & Dips Margherita Pizza – Classic Italian-style pizza topped with rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Pepperoni Pizza – Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and slices of pepperoni. BBQ Chicken Pizza – BBQ sauce base topped with mozzarella, chicken and red onion.
Guests attending Boyband in the Buff can look forward to:
Live pop and boyband hits
Gareth Gates live on stage
Feel-good party atmosphere
Singalong moments
Cabaret-style seating
Drinks and table service
A fun night out in the heart of Blackpool
Got a question?
Viva Arena Shows - FAQs
What are the Seating Plan / Arrangements?
Your seats are reserved and guaranteed for the show.
Our seating plan is a mix of table sizes with tables of 2,4 and 6 and 12 people.
We have different tiers of seating which are represented by different coloured dots (seats) on the plan. Our main room shows have ‘Premier’, ‘Standard’, and ‘Premier-Plus’.
No need to get up to the bar, or wait in queues as we have waiter service running throughout your visit serving drinks and snacks
You can make specific seating requests if you want (i.e. if you don’t want to sit too near to the front!).
You can either select your own seat online, or make the request to the box office operative when booking
Can I get tickets just for the show?
Yes. Tickets for our resident and visiting shows are all for a reserved seat for the show only.
There are various upgrade options available for most shows after you have selected your seats/show ticket type (Adult/Junior etc.) with options to add a dining package, and pre-order drinks options etc.
Whilst we recommend dining with us to get the complete ‘Viva experience’, you can opt to come just for the show by selecting a ‘Show Only’ ticket which is a reserved seat for the show.
Does Viva cater for groups?
We LOVE groups.
Viva is a perfect destination for a party, or a group. With different table sizes (2s, 4s, 6s, 10s and 12s) and a flexible layout meaning we can add tables together, or seat in the same area of the room – we can cater for any private party requirement within our big show atmosphere.
Group discounts may be available for certain shows when booking for 10 people or more. Please enquire with our team if you’re booking for a group and we’ll be happy to advise.
When booking dining as a group, we’re likely to need your menu options before your visit (for groups of 10 or more people.)
Please click here and send an enquiry to our Groups Specialist if you’d like help putting together a package for your booking
What is the Viva venue like?
The Viva Arena a is a spacious, modern and comfortable venue which seats up to 650 people, or up to 1200 at standing events.
The stage is large, but close to the front tables – and all guests will feel like their part of the show with tables of various sizes.
You’re free to get up and dance around the table if you want to (as long as you don’t spoil the view for anyone else), and you can move around the room freely during the performance (relaxed space policy)
If you’ve ordered pre-ordered dining with our 2 course dining deal – then you’ll dine in your show seats before the curtain goes up on the performance.
Drinks pre-orders will be delivered to your table before the doors open, ready for your arrival.
Additional food (snack) pre-orders will be sent to our kitchen team when your tickets are scanned on arrival. This ensures your food will be freshly prepared and delivered promptly (please ensure your tickets are available to scan on arrival)
Most of our events enjoy table service from our food & beverage team, and we also have a QR code ordering system which sends orders directly yo the kitchen/bar.
