It is also great to see some of our students starting bands and beginning to gig! To help you along the road to fame we have made a short list of some of Blackpool's best gig venues to start you gigging life at as well as some of the best local venues to watch more established bands at! In no order...
Blackpool Winter Gardens have held some truly amazing gigs over the years, acts such as Pet Shop Boys, The Beatles, Queen, Oasis, Radiohead and The White Stripes all performing in the Empress Ballroom. Not to mention the Empress Ballroom being used by the Admiralty during World War I, it was here too that Blackpool Council imposed an indefinite ban on the Rolling Stones after a riot broke out during a suggestive performance in 1964. Today it plays host to gigs from likes of Ed Sheeran, Jack White and Status Quo along with many other international famous acts - an iconic venue to go and watch some of the worlds best!
If you are looking for a pub with regular live music then Ma Kellys on 62 Foxhall Rd, Blackpool FY1 5BW is your best option. They have regular live music events and live bands playing. They also have a great selection of beers and food available as well. If you are going there on the weekend, make sure and go early because it can be difficult to find a table or a place to stand.
Bootleg Social is a live music bar on 30 Topping St, Blackpool FY1 3AQ. Bootleg is another venue that regularly has live bands playing and sometimes comedy shows as well. Make sure to check out their band nights on the weekend for the best crowd. Keep in mind this place also gets full very quickly so make sure and arrive early for any show you are watching.
