THE PEOPLE’S STAGE
Star Line-up for FREE Bowie inspired concert for Blackpool's City of Culture Bid 2029.
There’s a Starman waiting in the sky. And he’s going to blow our minds this July…
Blackpool is set to host one of the biggest FREE music events of the year on Sunday 26 July to showcase the creativity, ambition and community spirit behind Blackpool’s UK City of Culture 2029 bid and celebrate David Bowie: On Tour at Showtown.
Manchester’s renowned Hallé Orchestra and acclaimed singer-songwriter and musician Jack Savoretti will lead a star-packed line-up at the free live concert The People’s Stage at Blackpool Opera House from 7pm. The excitingly eclectic event, which is presented in partnership with Elite Competitions, will also include the All-Star House Band featuring members of iconic northern bands James and The Stone Roses, special appearances from Blackpool’s very own Little Boots and Rae Morris, and a whole host of world-class musicians and performers from all across the region. Full line-up with more star names to be announced!
This spectacular evening of Sound and Vision will form part of Blackpool's campaign to become UK City of Culture 2029 and also celebrate the resort’s major cultural achievement of being the only North West venue to host the V&A’s David Bowie: On Tour which will run at Blackpool’s Showtown from Wednesday 30 June to Sunday 26 September 2027 and will feature over 100 highlights from the V&A’s famous Bowie archive - including legendary costumes, musical instruments, career spanning photography and personal treasures, as well as never-before-seen items - including a Ziggy Stardust-era acoustic guitar and handwritten lyrics.
The incredible The People’s Stage live event will be built around the iconic songbook of David Bowie, with each guest artist performing their own interpretation of a Bowie classic, in collaboration with the Hallé Orchestra and All-Star House Band, as well as some of their own top hits.
The People's Stage event is a free, ticketed event with 2,500 tickets available through a public ballot, which is now open!
Where: Blackpool Opera House, FY1 1HL
When: Sunday 26 July
Further Information: Blackpool 2029 | UK City of Culture Bid
Venue details
- Address:
- Blackpool Opera House
- 97 church street
- Blackpool
- FY1 1HL