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TONY HADLEY - The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026Blackpool · Thu, 26 Nov 2026

19:45 local time

About this event

TONY HADLEY - The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026 takes place at Blackpool Opera House, Blackpool on Thursday, 26 November 2026, starting at 19:45 local time.

It is listed as Rock / Pop (Concerts).

Blackpool Opera House has 27 upcoming events on our calendar.

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Stay & get there

Nearest station
Talbot Square · Tram stop · 310 m · 5 min walk

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Tony Hadley at Blackpool Opera House: show day guide

Show starts
19:45
Tony Hadley on stage(est.)
19:45
Set length(est.)
1 hr
Expected finish(est.)
20:45
Getting there
Talbot Square, 310 m (5 min walk)
Parking
A multi-storey facility is available within the Houndshill Shopping Centre.

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

Know before you go

Ticket limit
Please note: There is a ticket Limit of 8 tickets per person and per credit card on this event
Please note
Under 14s to be accompanied by an adult A max of 8 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 8 will be cancelled.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Butlin's Bognor Regis Resort, Bognor Regis on 26 September 2026

  1. 1Instinction (Spandau Ballet)
  2. 2To Cut a Long Story Short (Spandau Ballet)
  3. 3Highly Strung (Spandau Ballet)
  4. 4Only When You Leave (Spandau Ballet)
  5. 5Turn Me On
  6. 6Chant No. 1 (I Don't Need This Pressure On) (Spandau Ballet)
  7. 7Through the Barricades (Spandau Ballet)
  8. 8Walk of Shame
  9. 9Lifeline (Spandau Ballet)
  10. 10Mad About You
  11. 11True (Spandau Ballet)
  12. 12Gold (Spandau Ballet)
  13. 13We Are the Champions (Queen)

Most played songs on this tour

  • Through the Barricades×15
  • True×15
  • Gold×14
  • Only When You Leave×13
  • To Cut a Long Story Short×12
  • Highly Strung×12
  • Lifeline×12
  • Chant No. 1 (I Don't Need This Pressure On)×10
  • Walk of Shame×10
  • Instinction×8

Setlist data: setlist.fm · Tony Hadley

Line-up

About Tony Hadley

Anthony Patrick Hadley is an English pop singer. He rose to fame in the 1980s as the lead singer of the new wave band Spandau Ballet and launched a solo career following the group's split in 1990. Hadley returned to the band in 2009 but left again in 2017, and has since toured regularly as a solo artist. Hadley has been noted for his expressive voice and vocal range.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Venue: Blackpool Opera House

Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 1HW
Parking
A multi-storey facility is available within the Houndshill Shopping Centre. This is approx 150m from the Coronation Street entrance (lift access to the main areas of the Winter Gardens building) or approx. 300m from the Church Street entrance (ground level access to the main building) the postcode of this car-park is FY1 4NY. This is a pay-on-return car-park. Open air, ground level parking is also available on the corner of Adelaide Street and Alfred Street approx 200m from the Church Street entrance, the postcode of this car-park is FY1 4LA. This is a pay-&-display car-park. Limited metered street-parking is also available close-by. St Johns Square is a shared use space and open to pedestrians only for long-periods. The Winter Gardens does not have on-site public parking.
Accessible seating
The venue is accessible for wheelchair users. Twelve wheelchair spaces are available in the Opera House. These are situated near the fire exits, to the right side or the back of the stalls. To book wheelchair spaces, please call 01253 629716
Venue rules
No cameras or video cameras. No audio recording devices. No alcohol. No mobile phones. No smoking.
Children
All under 18s must be accompanied with an adult.
Box office
Please refer to Box Office opening times on Blackpool Winter Gardens website as times vary. https://www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk/your-visit/opening-hours
Seating chart
Seating chart – Blackpool Opera HouseFull Blackpool Opera House seating plan →

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TONY HADLEY - The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026: FAQs

When is TONY HADLEY - The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026?

TONY HADLEY - The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026 is scheduled for Thursday, 26 November 2026 at 19:45 local time.

Where is TONY HADLEY - The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026 taking place?

At Blackpool Opera House, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HW.

How much are tickets for TONY HADLEY - The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

Is there parking at Blackpool Opera House?

A multi-storey facility is available within the Houndshill Shopping Centre. This is approx 150m from the Coronation Street entrance (lift access to the main areas of the Winter Gardens building) or approx. 300m from the Church Street entrance (ground level access to the main building) the postcode of this car-park is FY1 4NY. This is a pay-on-return car-park.

What songs will Tony Hadley play?

At their most recent show (26 September 2026, Bognor Regis) Tony Hadley played 13 songs, including Instinction, To Cut a Long Story Short, Highly Strung, Only When You Leave, and Turn Me On.

Does Tony Hadley have other upcoming dates?

Yes — Tony Hadley has 23 upcoming dates, including Plymouth (7 Nov), Hastings (8 Nov), and Southend-On-Sea (9 Nov).

What time does Tony Hadley go on stage?

Tony Hadley is expected on stage around 19:45. The show itself starts at 19:45 local time.

How long is Tony Hadley's set?

Recent shows ran to 13 songs, about 1 hr on stage, so expect to finish around 20:45.

TONY HADLEY - The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026

Thu, 26 Nov 2026

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