Blackpool 80s Weekender, ABC, Kim Wilde — Quick Facts
Blackpool is about to become the ultimate destination for 80s music fans in the North West, as the first Blackpool 80s Weekender takes over the iconic Winter Gardens on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 September 2026. Featuring
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The Details
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DateFriday, 25 September 2026
DoorsTBA
EntryTBA
AgesAll ages
Where
Blackpool Winter GardensBlackpool Blackpool
About this venue
Blackpool Winter Gardens hosts grass-roots gigs in Blackpool. Capacity, age policy and door fee vary per night — check the details panel above. Ticket page · Find Blackpool Winter Gardens online
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RockPunk RockPop
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What's On
Blackpool 80s Weekender, ABC, Kim Wilde are playing Blackpool Winter Gardens in Blackpool on Friday, 25 September 2026. Expect Rock / Punk Rock / Pop. This listing is part of the Blackpool grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Blackpool gigs there.
Blackpool is about to become the ultimate destination for 80s music fans in the North West, as the first Blackpool 80s Weekender takes over the iconic Winter Gardens on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 September 2026. Featuring ABC, Kim Wilde, Go West, Haircut 100, Toyah, The Christians, Hue and Cry + more TBA Spanning two unforgettable days, this is set to be the biggest 80s celebration of the year, bringing together legendary artists, guest DJs, and a full-on immersive 80s experience that will have fans dancing, singing, and reminiscing all weekend long. The Blackpool Weekender will feature headline performances from some of the decade?s most iconic acts in the Winter Gardens? Empress Ballroom, with further acts performing in the Arena, alongside an 80s themed quiz plus further events to be announced taking place in the Pavilion. Throughout the weekend, artists will include ABC, the masters of stylish synth-pop; Kim Wilde, the voice behind timeless hits; Haircut 100, whose infect
The Artist — Blackpool 80s Weekender, ABC, Kim Wilde
Blackpool 80s Weekender, ABC, Kim Wilde headlines this Blackpool gig on Friday, 25 September 2026. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste — expect Rock / Punk Rock / Pop across the set.
Blackpool Winter Gardens is one of Blackpool's grass-roots venues on GigXchange — the kind of small-capacity room where you can stand close to the band and the bill changes every week. Capacity, age policy and door fee vary per night, so always cross-check with the gig details panel or the venue's own page closer to the date.
Grass-roots gigs in Blackpool are intimate by design: most rooms cap below 200, the band is on stage close to the floor, and the support acts often deserve as much attention as the headliner. Arrive within thirty minutes of doors to catch the openers and pick a sightline you're happy with.
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