Bring the family together for a special Mother’s Day celebration at Viva Blackpool, combining a delicious 2-course dinner with live entertainment from the Viva Cast and some of the greatest ABBA songs of all time.
From Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia to Take A Chance On Me and The Winner Takes It All, enjoy the songs you love while you dine – followed by even more entertainment as the celebrations continue.
It’s dinner, a show and quality time together, all wrapped into one memorable Mother’s Day experience.
ABBA favourites performed throughout dinner and beyond
The opportunity to submit a special mention
The option to pre-order drinks before your visit
Show Timings
Doors open 5:00pm Dinner service from 6:00pm Entertainment takes place throughout dinner and beyond
Make this Mother’s Day one to remember at Viva Blackpool.
Your Table Is Reserved
There’s no need to worry about finding somewhere to sit together.
Seats are reserved for this event, so your table will be waiting for you when you arrive.
Simply come through the doors from 4:30pm, settle in and enjoy your Mother’s Day together.
Book your tickets now - A Mother's Day They'll Remember
Flowers are lovely.
But singing Dancing Queen together over dinner might just be more memorable.
Whether you’re treating Mum, Grandma, your partner or another important mother figure, bring everyone together for an evening of great food, great music and time spent with the people who matter.
Choose a pre-show dining package, or a snack option and enjoy delicious, freshly prepared food from our award winning team during your visit.
Make It Personal For Mum
Celebrating someone special?
You can submit a special mention for your visit and we’ll help make your Mother’s Day celebration that little bit more personal.
Whether you’re celebrating Mum, Grandma, Nan or another special person in your family, tell us who you’re bringing when you arrange your special mention.
Perfect for Mother’s Day messages, family celebrations and special occasions.
Got A Question?
Mother Mia - FAQs
What is the Mother's Day Dinner & ABBA Celebration at Viva Blackpool?
It’s a special Mother’s Day dining and entertainment experience at Viva Blackpool, combining a 2-course dinner with live entertainment from the Viva Cast.
ABBA favourites are performed during dinner, with the entertainment continuing beyond the meal.
Is dinner included in the ticket?
Yes. Your ticket includes a 2-course Mother’s Day dinner as part of the experience.
The full menu will be announced shortly.
What time do doors open?
Doors open at 4:30pm, giving you time to arrive and settle into your reserved seats before dinner service begins.
What time is dinner served?
Dinner service begins from 5:00pm.
Entertainment takes place during dinner and continues beyond the meal, so this is designed as a complete dining and entertainment experience rather than a separate meal followed by a show.
Who performs the entertainment?
The Mother’s Day entertainment is performed by the Viva Cast.
What music is performed?
The show celebrates the music of ABBA, with favourites including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Take A Chance On Me and The Winner Takes It All, alongside more much-loved songs.
The exact running order and selection of songs may vary.
Is this a performance of the Mamma Mia musical?
No. This is a Mother’s Day dinner and live entertainment experience at Viva Blackpool featuring ABBA music performed by the Viva Cast. It is not a performance of the Mamma Mia stage musical.
Will we have reserved seats?
Yes. Seats are reserved for this event, so you’ll have allocated seating for your Mother’s Day dinner and entertainment.
Can our family sit together?
Bookings are allocated reserved seating. If members of your party are booking separately, we recommend contacting Viva Blackpool with the booking details so the team can advise about seating your group together, subject to availability.
Can I pre-order drinks?
Yes. Drinks can be pre-ordered ahead of your visit, allowing you to have more of your Mother’s Day celebration organised before you arrive.
Can I arrange a special mention for Mum?
Yes. Special mentions can be submitted ahead of the event.
If you’re celebrating Mum, Grandma, Nan or another special person, you can submit their details and your message for the Viva team.
Can I celebrate a birthday or another occasion at the same time?
Yes. If someone in your party is also celebrating a birthday or another special occasion, you can submit a special mention ahead of your visit.
Is this suitable for groups and larger families?
Yes. The combination of reserved seating, dinner and live entertainment makes the event particularly suitable for families and groups celebrating Mother’s Day together.
For larger groups, advance booking is recommended so that the Viva team has the best opportunity to accommodate your party together.
What happens if someone in our party has a dietary requirement?
Please check the menu information and notify Viva Blackpool of any allergies or dietary requirements in accordance with the booking instructions.
Where is the Mother's Day event taking place?
The event takes place at Viva Blackpool, 3 Church Street, Blackpool, next to Blackpool Tower and close to the Promenade in the heart of the resort.
Do I need to book Mother's Day at Viva in advance?
Advance booking is strongly recommended. Mother’s Day is a popular occasion for dining and family celebrations, and all guests at this event have reserved seating.
Booking early gives you the best opportunity to secure your preferred ticket and seating options.
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.
