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After a completely SOLD OUT run in 2025, Katie Hopkins returns to BLACKPOOL...
With an ALL-NEW live show for 2026.
Bold, brash and unapologetically outspoken, Katie brings her signature brand of laugh-out-loud stand-up comedy back to the Viva stage for one night only. Whether you’re 18 or 80, out on date night, gathering the girls, or just in need of a proper night off from being “well behaved”, this is your chance to let loose and laugh without limits.
No rules. No filters. No apologies.
In FREE RANGE, Katie takes aim at the usual suspects — useless politicians, ridiculous celebrities and the everyday absurdities of modern Britain. Expect the return of favourites from Batsht Bonkers Britain*, including Lanyard Linda, Fat Brenda and Ceramic Bob-Head Rachel Reeves, alongside brand new characters created especially for 2026.
Katie also turns the spotlight on herself, sharing her own humiliating mishaps and headline-making moments — from battles with the “thought police” to oversharing the kind of personal disasters most of us would rather keep quiet. Nothing is off limits.
Book your tickets now
Her last Blackpool appearance sold out fast — and 2026 is expected to do the same.
Secure your tickets now for an evening of fearless, no-holds-barred stand-up comedy at Viva Blackpool.
Show Timings
Strictly ages 18 and over only – if easily offended, please stay away
Timings
- Afternoon Show – Doors 2.30pm / Show Commences 4pm / Show Ends Approx 6pm
- Evening Show – Doors 7pm / Show Commences 8.30pm / Show Ends Approx 10.30pm
- Limited meet & greet tickets available – timing to be confirmed (Approx 7.30pm)
- All guests will be subject to enhanced security checks at the venue. Please arrive early in order to be seated in time for the show
Dates & Times
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.
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
Viva Kitchen Menu
Available to pre-order when booking your tickets with one of our box office team, or online - or order from your dedicated table host when, our Viva Kitchen is packed with tasty food options to enjoy at any time during your visit to Viva.
Perfect Pizzas, Sizzling Snacks and Sumptuous Sides - take your pick and enjoy!
FAQs
Got a question?
Viva Arena Shows - FAQs
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
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.
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
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.
Here are some images of the Viva Cabaret Theatre
