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Mr Blue Sky Comes to Blackpool
If you grew up with the soaring strings, sweeping harmonies and space-age sound of the Electric Light Orchestra, The ELO Experience at Viva Blackpool is a night you won’t want to miss.
Billed as the UK’s leading tribute to ELO, The ELO Experience has been thrilling audiences in theatres right across the country, from the Manchester Opera House to the Liverpool Empire, and on Saturday 6th March 2027 brings its acclaimed show to the heart of Blackpool, just steps from the Tower.
This isn’t a backing-track tribute. The seven-piece band features live violin and cello alongside guitars, bass, drums and keyboards – complete with that unmistakable vocoder – recreating the rich, orchestral sound of Jeff Lynne’s records note for note.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just love a great night of classic pop and rock, The ELO Experience is a feel-good celebration of one of Britain’s greatest bands.
What to Expect from The ELO Experience
Guests attending the show can expect:
Guests attending the show can expect:
All the classic ELO hits, performed completely live
A full seven-piece band with live string section
Authentic recreations of the original records, right down to the vocoder effects
Big sing-along moments from start to finish
A lively cabaret atmosphere with drinks and table service
With professional lighting, sound and stage production, the show captures the magic of an ELO concert in one of Blackpool’s most vibrant entertainment venues.
Meet the Band
John Rowen – Guitar & Vocals. A lifelong ELO fan, John credits Out of the Blue as the album that made him pick up a guitar and sing.
Jan Christiansen – Lead Guitar & Vocals. Trained at the Musicians Institute in California and a long-serving member of the Starlight Express band.
Chris Marsh – Keyboards, Effects & Vocoder. Has performed everywhere from Reading Festival to Wembley Stadium.
Tom Johnstone – Bass & Vocals
Tony Lawson – Drums & Percussion
Liz Stacey – Violin
Rachel Louise – Cello, Royal Northern College of Music
Show Timings
Dates & Times
March 2027 (1 show available)
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Doors open 6.30pm |
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Dine With Us
Choose a pre-show dining package, or a snack option and enjoy delicious, freshly prepared food from our award winning team during your visit.
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.
Stone Baked Pizzas 13.95
A delicious freshly prepared and cooked 12" Pizza delivered to your table. Made from fresh ingredients - Choose from Margherita or Pepperoni (specify which when you visit with your server)
Pre-Order Food Packages From £24.95
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.
Drinks Options and Pre-Order Packages
Discounted Pre-Order Drinks Packages
Discover the perks of pre-ordering your drinks at Viva Blackpool. Skip the queues and save time with convenient pre-ordering, ensuring you never miss a moment of the action during shows or events. Enjoy priority service, customize your order, and guarantee drink availability while potentially unlocking special offers for added value. Enhance your experience at Viva Blackpool with hassle-free pre-ordering.
There's also the benefit of most of our pre-order drinks packages being discounted. So you'll also save money too!
You can pre-order online using your digital tickets confirmation (we'll send you a link to our online ordering portal), or contact our box office team who'll be happy to help customise your order.
- Pre-order Prosecco - Pop the cork and enjoy some fizz! Served up in an ice bucket and with flute glasses - raise a toast and cheers to a great visit!
- Bottled Beers Packages - Chilled and served up in an ice bucket, our bottled beers packages can offer a saving against purchasing individual bottles
- House Wine Selection - Enjoy one of our house wines from the Gallo brand or a chilled bottle of Champagne
- Spirits Bottles Packages - Perfect if you and your party are going to stay on spirits all night. Enjoy a selection of mixers of your choice served with a premium bottle of Vodka, Gin, Pink Gin or even Tequilla - as well as other bottles added regularly.
- Other pre-order drinks deals are regularly added to our drinks menu, including one off specials
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.
