Viva Anthems — Live Music & Comedy Show in Blackpool
Viva Anthems is a live music, comedy and dance show at Viva Blackpool, performed most Saturday nights at 8pm (with selected midweek dates) in the Viva Arena, 3 Church Street, Blackpool — next to Blackpool Tower.
Viva Anthems celebrates every song you've ever raised your hands in the air to. Starring the Viva cast of vocalists, dancers and aerialists, with comedy from host Leye D Johns, it's Blackpool's ultimate feel-good Saturday night out.
📅 Various Dates / 8pm 📅
🎟 Tickets from £17.90, or reserve your seat with a £5 flexible deposit 🎟
🎭 Viva Arena Stage 🎭
Suitable for all ages / Recommended for ages 14+
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Welcome to Viva Anthems – a high-energy live music spectacular packed with the biggest songs, outstanding live vocals, comedy and unforgettable party atmosphere.
Featuring the sensational Viva cast alongside award-winning comedian and host Leye D Johns, this isn’t just another theatre show—it’s a full night out where you’ll sing, dance and celebrate the greatest anthems ever recorded.
From rock legends and pop icons to musical theatre favourites and modern chart hits, every song has one thing in common…
You’ll know every word.
Whether you’re visiting Blackpool for the weekend, celebrating a birthday, planning a hen party or simply looking for an incredible night out with friends, Viva Anthems delivers over two hours of non-stop entertainment.
Whether you’re celebrating something special or simply looking for the best live entertainment in Blackpool, Viva Anthems guarantees a night to remember.
Show Timings
Saturday Timings
6.30pm – Doors Open / Arrive Bars & Kitchen Open for pre-show food & drinks
8pm – Show Commences
9.20pm – Interval
9.40pm Act 2 Begins
11pm – Show Ends Meet & Greet with the cast on stage – photo opportunity. Bars remain open after the show
Midweek Timings
6.30pm – Doors Open / Arrive Bars & Kitchen Open for pre-show food & drinks
7.30pm – Show Commences
8.35pm – Interval
8.50pm Act 2 Begins
10pm – Show Ends Meet & Greet with the cast on stage – photo opportunity. Bars remain open after the show
18:30
Doors Open
18:30
Pre-Show Dining & Drinks
20:00
Curtain Up! (7.30pm weekdays)
Book Your Show Night Today
If you’re searching for the best Saturday night entertainment in Blackpool, you’ve just found it.
Book your tickets today and experience the music, laughter, energy and unforgettable atmosphere that make Viva Anthems one of the resort’s must-see live shows.
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.
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.
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
FAQs
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More About Viva Anthems
What is Viva Anthems?
Viva Anthems is a live music, comedy and dance show at Viva Blackpool, featuring the greatest sing-along anthems performed by a live cast of vocalists, dancers and aerialists, with comedy from host Leye D Johns.
When is Viva Anthems on?
Viva Anthems runs most Saturday nights at 8pm, with selected midweek dates at 7.30pm, throughout the 2026 season. See the full list of dates and times on this page
What time does Viva Anthems start and finish?
Doors open at 6.30pm. The show starts at 8pm (7.30pm on midweek dates) and finishes around 11pm, including an interval.
How much are tickets for Viva Anthems?
Tickets start from £17.90 per person. You can reserve your seats with a £5 flexible deposit and pay the balance 7 days before the show.
Where is Viva Anthems performed?
Viva Anthems is performed in the Viva Arena at Viva Blackpool, 3 Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HJ — next door to Blackpool Tower on the Promenade.
Is Viva Anthems suitable for all ages?
The show is suitable for all ages and recommended for ages 14 and over.
Leye D Johns - FAQs
Is this show suitable for children?
We do not advertise the show as a ‘family show’ however, children are welcome at parent’s discretion.
Some of Leye’s comedy is adult in nature, but not crude or rude. It is better described as ‘risque’ – more akin to ‘panto’ humour or double entendre.
Leye describes himself endearingly as a ‘small fat poof’, although most recently he has lost a lot of weight so not quite as rotund as he used to be!
There are no crude swearing words in the show (No F words, T words, C words for example). Some milder words are used occasionally, but they are not the main feature of the show.
Is the show scripted?
The show is mostly ad-lib, with no two shows ever quite the same.
New content is brought in each season as ‘base’ content – and around those core elements, the comedy elements are ad-libbed in the show – especially when interacting with the crowd.
You never see the same show twice with Leye D Johns
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.
