Blackpool · Thu 5 Nov · Price not listed
Mick McConnell & Blue Thunder at THIRTEEN, Blackpool
THIRTEEN
Thursday 5 November 2026. Starts 18:00. Price not listed.
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Thu 5 NovThursday
| Date | Thursday, 5 November 2026 |
| Starts | 18:00 |
| Ends | 22:30 |
| Entry | Price not listed |
| Ages | Not listed |
| Listing | Being verified |
01 — The gig
World MusicAbout the gig
Mick McConnell & Blue Thunder plays THIRTEEN in Blackpool on Thursday, 5 November 2026.
Thirty years touring the world as guitarist with British legends Smokie, now Mick McConnell is coming to Kendal with his own group, Blue Thunder.
Find Mick McConnell & Blue Thunder online · Find THIRTEEN online
02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts| Venue | THIRTEEN |
| Area | Blackpool LA9 4TN |
| Genre | World Music |
| Status | Being verified |
03 — Find THIRTEEN
BlackpoolGetting there
The nearest station is Kendal (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
04 — Planning
BlackpoolYour night out
Smaller live music rooms in Blackpool often put you close to the stage, and support acts can be worth arriving early for.
A price isn't listed with us yet - check the venue's own listing or socials before you go.
Travelling? The map shows exactly where THIRTEEN is, and the Blackpool live music hub has what else is on around the same night.
Mick McConnell & Blue Thunder at THIRTEEN, Blackpool
Thursday, 5 November 2026 · starts 18:00 · THIRTEEN, Blackpool
Last updated: 1 November 2026
Mick McConnell & Blue Thunder — Quick Facts
Thirty years touring the world as guitarist with British legends Smokie, now Mick McConnell is coming to Kendal with his own group, Blue Thunder.
Mick McConnell & Blue Thunder are playing THIRTEEN in Blackpool on Thursday, 5 November 2026. It starts at 18:00 and is listed to finish around 22:30. Expect World Music. This listing is part of the Blackpool grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Blackpool gigs there.
Blackpool has 72 upcoming gigs in the GigXchange directory, across 11 venues — 7 of them this week. Saturday is the city's busiest night for live music, and the average listed start time is 19:03.
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About this gig
Thirty years touring the world as guitarist with British legends Smokie, now Mick McConnell is coming to Kendal with his own group, Blue Thunder.
The artist — Mick McConnell & Blue Thunder
Mick McConnell & Blue Thunder headlines this Blackpool gig on Thursday, 5 November 2026. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste — expect World Music across the set.
The venue — THIRTEEN
THIRTEEN is in the Blackpool gig directory on GigXchange. Age policy and prices can change from night to night, so check the details here against the venue's own listing closer to the date.
Find THIRTEEN
Blackpool, LA9 4TN
The nearest station is Kendal (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. THIRTEEN is in Blackpool — use LA9 4TN for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue’s own site for parking and step-free access before you set off, and aim to arrive a little before 18:00.
Ferocious Dog at Kendal Brewery Arts Centre, Hejira at Kendal Brewery Arts Centre, Cut Capers at Kendal Brewery Arts Centre and Dom Martin at Platform.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning your Blackpool night
Smaller live music rooms in Blackpool often put you close to the stage, and support acts can be worth arriving early for.
A price isn’t listed with us yet — check the venue’s own listing or socials before you go.
Travelling? The map on this page shows where THIRTEEN is, and the Blackpool live music hub has what else is on around the same time.
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Mick McConnell & Blue Thunder at THIRTEEN. Mick McConnell & Blue Thunder play THIRTEEN on Thursday 5 November from 18:00. Also on in Blackpool: Ferocious Dog at Kendal Brewery Arts Centre, Hejira at Kendal Brewery Arts Centre and Cut Capers at Kendal Brewery Arts Centre. All upcoming shows are in the Blackpool gig directory. Thinking past one night? The UK music festivals we have date-checked are on one festival timeline, clashes flagged.
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08 — At THIRTEEN
No other datesRooms nearby
No other gigs are listed at THIRTEEN yet — these are the rooms around it in Blackpool.
Nearby rooms| Bloomfield Brewhouse |
| Bootleg Social |
| GinPigGrange-over-Sands |
| Lake District MusicKendal |
| Muncaster CastleRavenglass |
| Peek A Booze |
09 — Coming up in Blackpool
Next in the cityWhat else is on
Coming up| Ferocious DogKendal Brewery Arts Centre | Thu 5 Nov |
| HejiraKendal Brewery Arts Centre | Fri 6 Nov |
| Cut CapersKendal Brewery Arts Centre | Fri 6 Nov |
| Dom MartinPlatform | Sat 7 Nov |
| HoneyfeetKendal Brewery Arts Centre | Sat 7 Nov |
| Steely Don liveThe Warehouse Arts Centre, Southport | Sat 7 Nov |
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