One of Blackpool's quirkiest bars and a beloved jazz and blues music venue — described by Jools Holland as the best-decorated music venue he'd seen in Europe.
One of Blackpool's quirkiest bars and a beloved jazz and blues music venue — described by Jools Holland as the best-decorated music venue he'd seen in Europe.
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What's on Stage
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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Galleon Bar
The Galleon Bar is a grassroots music venue in Blackpool, Blackpool. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Galleon Bar books Jazz, Blues, Soul, Covers acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Blackpool venue directory.
The Galleon Bar at 68-70 Abingdon Street (FY1 1NH) is one of Blackpool's quirkiest and most-loved bars — and a genuine grassroots music venue. Every wall and room is a pop-art installation crammed with memorabilia, posters, records, guitars and paintings; Jools Holland once called it the best-decorated music venue he'd seen in Europe. It specialises in live jazz, blues and beyond, with guest and talented musicians performing from a small stage in the main bar throughout the week, plus karaoke. A welcoming, inclusive spot open all seven days, it's a Blackpool institution for live music lovers.
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68-70 Abingdon St, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY1 1NH
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The Galleon Bar books Jazz, Blues, Soul, Covers. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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68-70 Abingdon St, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY1 1NH. See the map below for directions. Browse more Blackpool venues nearby.
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