08/06/2026
THE BEANSTALK IS GROWING… AND SO IS DEMAND FOR BLACKPOOL’S NO.1 PANTOMIME!
Best seats, best dates and tickets from just £18 - families urged to book now for Blackpool’s No.1 Pantomime at Blackpool Grand Theatre - The giant festive spectacular!
It might be June, but half the year has already gone! The sun might be shining, and Christmas may still feel a whole beanstalk away - but at Blackpool Grand Theatre, the festive countdown has already begun.
And for families who know their panto, there is one golden rule: the best Christmas seats never wait until Christmas.
Tickets are now on sale for Blackpool’s No.1 Pantomime, as Jack and the Beanstalk climbs into The Grand from Friday 4 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, promising a giant festive adventure packed with comedy, magic, music, mayhem and the kind of full-throttle family fun that has made The Grand’s panto one of the biggest dates in Blackpool’s Christmas calendar.
With tickets available from just £18, audiences are being urged to book early to secure the best seats, the most popular dates and the family-friendly performances that always disappear fastest.
Because panto is not just another show. It is the moment Christmas properly begins.
It is grandparents laughing louder than the children. It is little ones shouting at the stage for the very first time. It is glitter, giants, gags, sweets, songs, daft jokes, dazzling costumes and that unbeatable feeling of walking into a beautiful theatre knowing the whole family is about to have a brilliant time.
The Grand is going bigger than ever as Martin Dodd for UK Productions Ltd, in association with Blackpool Grand Theatre, presents Jack and the Beanstalk – A GIANT Panto Adventure! - a colossal, comedy-crammed, 3D spectacular bursting with bean-credible festive fun.
Beloved Lisa George, best known to millions as Beth Tinker in Coronation Street, joins the cast as the magical Spirit of the Beans, bringing warmth, comic timing and a sprinkle of West End magic to this spectacular family adventure.
And returning to cause absolute chaos is Blackpool favourite Steve Royle, crowned Best Comic at the UK Pantomime Awards 2025, back as Silly Simon. Audiences can expect unstoppable giggles, whirlwind mayhem and the kind of quick-fire comic brilliance that has made Steve one of the most loved performers in panto.
Martin Dodd, Producer, UK Productions Ltd, said: “Blackpool Grand Theatre audiences know and love a proper pantomime, and that is exactly what we are bringing them with Jack and the Beanstalk - a big, spectacular, laugh-out-loud family show with real heart. We are incredibly proud of the quality of this production, from the stunning sets and costumes to the 3D effects, the music, the comedy and, of course, an incredible cast who know exactly how to bring this story to life for a Blackpool audience. Pantomime should feel magical from the moment you walk through the doors, and this year we are making sure families get a giant festive adventure they will remember long after Christmas.”
Andrew Howard, Head of Audiences, Marketing and Sales at Blackpool Grand Theatre, said: “Pantomime at The Grand is so much more than a show in the calendar - it is part of Christmas for thousands of families across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. It is grandparents bringing grandchildren, parents reliving their own childhood memories, school groups roaring with laughter and audiences coming back year after year because they know the magic, warmth and joy they will find here. That emotional connection is why we love creating and sharing Blackpool’s No.1 Pantomime every year. It belongs to our audiences as much as it belongs to us, and Jack and the Beanstalk is shaping up to be one of those brilliant, joyful, not-to-be-missed Grand panto experiences.”
This is no ordinary climb up the beanstalk. The production promises thrilling 3D effects, spectacular visual moments, West End-quality staging, dazzling sets, stunning costumes, show-stopping choreography, mind-blowing lighting and a laugh-loaded script designed to send audiences soaring into the clouds.
This is no ordinary climb up the beanstalk. Jack and the Beanstalk promises thrilling 3D effects, spectacular visual moments, West End-quality staging, dazzling sets, stunning costumes, show-stopping choreography, mind-blowing lighting and a laugh-loaded script designed to send audiences soaring into the clouds.
Even more special, this year marks the story’s first return to Blackpool Grand Theatre for more than 20 years, making it a long-awaited festive comeback for panto lovers and a brilliant first-time adventure for a new generation of families. Reimagined with modern sparkle and packed with all the heart, humour and magic audiences expect from Blackpool’s No.1 Pantomime, this is the kind of Christmas treat people will want to say they saw.
That is why June is the moment to book. The most popular December dates, weekend performances, school holiday shows and festive family slots are always in high demand, with the best seats among the first to go. Booking now means better choice, better views and one very big thing ticked off the Christmas list before summer is even over.
From school groups and family outings to Christmas Eve traditions, Boxing Day treats and New Year celebrations, Jack and the Beanstalk is set to be one of the biggest festive tickets in town. And with Jack back at The Grand for the first time in more than two decades, the beanstalk will not be the only thing growing fast.
From school groups and festive family outings to Christmas Eve traditions, Boxing Day treats and New Year celebrations, the most in-demand performances are expected to sell quickly. Booking now means better choice, better seats and one very big thing ticked off the Christmas list before summer is even over.
And at tickets from just £18, audiences do not need to sell the family cow to join the fun.
Jack and the Beanstalk runs at Blackpool Grand Theatre from Friday 4 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027. Tickets start from £18, excluding any collection or delivery fees.
Accessible performances include Audio-Described/Signed Performances on Saturday 13 December at 7pm and Sunday 27 December at 1pm, and a Relaxed ‘Chilled’ Performance on Sunday 27 December at 5pm, with all tickets for the relaxed performance priced at £25.
Recommended for ages 3+.
Book now at blackpoolgrand.co.uk or call the Box Office on 01253 290190.
