Get ready for an unforgettable evening of smooth harmonies, timeless melodies and feel-good soul as Sounds of The Stylistics – Motown & Soul Special comes to Viva Blackpool.
📅 Fri 29th Jan 2027 / 8pm
📍 Viva Arena Stage
🎟 Reserve seats for £5 : Tickets from £14.95
🎭 Suitable for all ages / Kids U7 go free!
This spectacular live concert celebrates the unmistakable sound of one of the world’s most iconic soul groups, alongside many of the greatest Motown and soul classics ever recorded.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of The Stylistics or simply love the golden era of Motown and soul music, this is a night packed with unforgettable songs, incredible vocals and fantastic live entertainment.
Relive the soundtrack to a generation with beautifully performed classics that continue to fill dancefloors and theatres around the world.
Expect an evening featuring favourites such as:
You Make Me Feel Brand New
Can’t Give You Anything (But My Love)
I’m Stone in Love with You
Betcha by Golly, Wow
You Are Everything
Rockin’ Roll Baby
Alongside a fantastic selection of Motown and soul favourites that celebrate the artists and music that defined an era.
Every performance is delivered with outstanding musicianship, rich harmonies and the feel-good energy that makes soul music so enduringly popular.
Meet the Band
-Derek Green (Lead Vocals): With a rich history of working with artists like the Pet Shop Boys, Status Quo, Paolo Nutini, Kylie Minogue, Will Young, Robbie Williams, Michael Jackson, and Stevie Wonder, Derek brings unparalleled experience to the stage.
– Roy Carter (Musician & Vocals): Formerly a bassist for The Foundations and rhythm guitarist for The Drifters, Roy’s talent adds depth to the band’s sound.
– Carlton White (Vocals & Multi-Instrumentalist): A maestro on vocals, guitar, bass, percussion, and keyboard, Carlton has performed with Alexander O’Neal, The Blow Monkeys, Swing Out Sister, Ruby Turner, Eddie Reader, and Hazel O’Connor.
Few genres bring people together quite like Motown and soul.
From romantic ballads to upbeat classics, Sounds of The Stylistics – Motown & Soul Special is the perfect opportunity to sing along, reminisce and enjoy an evening filled with music that has stood the test of time.
Ideal for:
Motown fans
Soul music lovers
Couples
Friendship groups
Celebration nights out
Visitors to Blackpool
Anyone who enjoys classic live music
Show Timings
Book Your Tickets For This Show
Celebrate the music that defined a generation with Sounds of The Stylistics – Motown & Soul Special.
From unforgettable love songs to uplifting Motown favourites, this spectacular live concert promises an evening of nostalgia, soulful vocals and songs you’ll be singing long after the curtain falls.
Book your tickets today and experience one of the finest Motown and soul nights in Blackpool.
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.
What To Expect
🎵 Timeless Motown & Soul Classics
🎤 Outstanding Live Vocals & Harmonies
❤️ Songs That Defined a Generation
🍷 Cabaret-Style Seating & Table Service
📍 Live at Viva 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.
