Blackpool: Viva Voulez Vous ABBA Tribute Show Ticket

ABBA works best with a roomful of singers. Viva Voulez Vous brings the group’s biggest songs to a three-hour evening at Viva, next door to Blackpool Tower, with the Viva cast handling the singing and dancing. I like the reserved seating and the ease of having food and drinks brought to your table. I also like the simple, social format: this is a good night out with friends or family, not a concert that demands serious musical homework.

The main drawback is that food and drinks cost extra, so the $26 ticket is only part of your evening budget. You should also check the venue’s access arrangements carefully, since the activity is marked wheelchair accessible but is also listed as unsuitable for people with mobility impairments. That mixed information is worth clearing up before you book.

Key points to know before booking

• Blackpool Tower location: The venue is next door to Blackpool Tower, on the left when you face the tower with the sea behind you.
• Three-hour ABBA party: Expect a full tribute concert built around the group’s well-known hits, singing, dancing, and costumes.
• Reserved seats and table service: You can stay in your seat while restaurant and bar staff bring food and drinks to your table.
• Doors open at 6:30pm: Arrive early if you want to order pre-show food and drinks without rushing.
• Good value at $26: The ticket includes the reserved seat, table service, and the full show, but meals and drinks are extra.
• Strong audience appeal: The performers are praised for quality, friendliness, audience involvement, singing, dancing, and costumes.

Why Viva Voulez Vous suits a Blackpool night out

Blackpool has plenty of ways to fill an evening, but Viva Voulez Vous offers a clear plan: arrive, take your seat, order from the table, and let the cast carry the night. You do not need to arrange transport between several venues or build a complicated schedule around the show.

The setting next to Blackpool Tower is useful. If you are already exploring the seafront, the meeting point is easy to place. With the sea behind you and Blackpool Tower in front of you, look to the left. That simple landmark-based direction is more helpful than a street name when you are making your way through the town.

The show is produced by the Viva production team and performed by the Viva cast. The emphasis is on the complete ABBA package: familiar songs, costumes, singing, dancing, and audience participation. I would choose this for the shared pleasure of a room singing along, rather than for a quiet or highly formal theatre performance.

That distinction matters. An ABBA tribute depends partly on how willing the audience is to join in. If you want a relaxed night where you can sing the choruses you know and watch the performers handle the rest, this format should work well. If you prefer a straight concert with no audience involvement, you may find the party atmosphere less appealing.

Arriving at 6:30pm for food and drinks

Doors open at 6:30pm for pre-show food and drinks. This is an important detail because the advertised three-hour duration covers a substantial evening, and you will want to allow time to arrive, find your reserved seat, and decide what you want from the restaurant or bars.

I would aim to be there close to opening time, especially if you want to eat before the music begins. The exact starting time can vary, so check the available time when booking. The early arrival also gives you a calmer start than turning up just as the show is about to begin.

Table service is part of the experience. Rather than leaving your seat to queue at a bar, you can order through the restaurant and bar waiters while you remain at your table. That is handy for a group, particularly when people want different drinks or when you do not want to miss part of the performance.

The trade-off is cost. Food and drinks are available to buy at the venue, but they are not included in the $26 ticket. Think of the admission price as covering the entertainment and your seat, then set aside extra money if you plan to dine or order drinks.

Settling into your reserved seat

Reserved seating removes one common source of stress from an evening show. You do not have to arrive early and hope your group can sit together, and you can enjoy table service without worrying about losing your place.

The seating also helps shape the night. You are not being asked to stand in a crowded concert area for three hours. You have a base where you can watch the stage, sing along, and order refreshments. For a family group or friends celebrating a birthday or simply looking for a shared evening, that makes the event easy to manage.

The phrase table service should not be confused with included dining. Your seat and the service are included, but anything you eat or drink is purchased separately. I would check the venue menu and prices if keeping to a strict budget matters to you.

The information about access needs a little care. The activity is described as wheelchair accessible, but it is also marked as unsuitable for people with mobility impairments. Those statements do not give enough detail about routes, seating, or facilities. If you use a wheelchair or have limited mobility, contact Viva before booking and ask exactly what access support is available.

People with epilepsy are also listed as unsuitable for this activity. The supplied information does not explain the lighting or stage effects, so anyone with that condition should treat the warning seriously and ask the venue for more detail.

The ABBA concert: songs, costumes, and dancing

The heart of the evening is a full ABBA tribute concert. The cast performs the group’s familiar hits from its chart-topping career, giving you plenty of chances to sing along. The exact song order is not provided, so I would not book this expecting a particular track at a particular moment.

The production is presented as ABBA but with the added style of Viva. That means the focus is not only on reproducing songs. Singing, dancing, costumes, and interaction all matter. Feedback on the entertainment repeatedly highlights the quality of those elements, with particular praise for the way the singers involve the audience.

That audience connection is one of the strongest reasons to choose this show. You are not simply watching performers from a distance. The cast is described as friendly and good at getting people involved, which should help a mixed group settle into the evening even if not everyone arrives as an ABBA superfan.

I also like that the show does not pretend to be the original band. It is a tribute, built to bring the songs and spirit closer to the audience in a Blackpool venue. Go with the right expectation and the format makes sense: expect polished entertainment, familiar music, bold costumes, and a room encouraged to sing.

The production has earned especially strong praise for its overall standard. One detailed assessment singled out singing, dancing, costumes, and the quality of the performance. Another praised both the entertainment and service. Those are useful signs for anyone concerned that a tribute show might feel cheap or rough around the edges.

How the evening works for different groups

For friends, this is an uncomplicated social night. Everyone has a reserved seat, food and drinks can be ordered without breaking away from the group, and the songs provide an easy subject for conversation before and after the performance.

For families, the show offers recognizable music and a seated format. You should still consider the late evening timing and the separate cost of refreshments, especially if several people in your group will be ordering meals and drinks.

For couples, Viva Voulez Vous works best if both of you enjoy upbeat entertainment and familiar pop songs. It is less suited to someone hoping for a quiet romantic meal with background music, since the audience participation is part of the point.

For ABBA fans, the appeal is obvious, but you do not need to know every song to take part. The programme is built around major hits, and the cast’s job is to create momentum across the evening. You can sing the songs you know and let the rest wash over you.

For solo attendees, the reserved seat and hosted setting make the evening manageable, but the social energy may be strongest when you arrive with company. The show is designed as a shared night out rather than a private listening experience.

Is $26 good value?

At $26 per person, the ticket is reasonably priced for a three-hour live show with a reserved seat and table service. The value is strongest when you compare it with the length of the entertainment and the convenience of having a fixed place for the evening.

You are paying for more than a short music set. The ticket covers the full ABBA tribute concert, a reserved seat, and service at the table. That combination gives the evening a dinner-show feel, even though the food itself is not included.

Your final bill depends on how much you order. If you only want the show and perhaps one modest drink, the ticket can remain a good-value night out. If you plan a full meal and several drinks, the total will be noticeably higher than the headline price.

I would also factor in the location. Being next to Blackpool Tower makes the show easy to combine with other time in the town, though no transport or other attraction is included in the ticket. You are buying a self-contained evening at Viva, not a wider Blackpool sightseeing package.

The strong overall rating of 4.8 from 28 ratings supports the idea that most people feel the entertainment and service justify the price. The most praised parts are not obscure details. They are the basics that make or break a tribute show: good performers, lively costumes, dancing, staff service, and audience involvement.

Service quality and a serious safety note

The service receives unusually clear praise in the available feedback. Staff are described as friendly, and the standard of entertainment and service is rated highly. That matters here because table service is built into the way the evening works. Slow or disorganized service could easily interrupt the show, while attentive staff help you stay focused on the stage.

One account also describes staff responding professionally when a customer became suddenly unwell after drinking very little. The person suspected their drink may have been spiked, and the staff helped while the person’s partner received medical care at Blackpool hospital.

I cannot establish what caused that illness, and you should not treat an individual account as proof of a wider problem. Still, it is sensible to keep your drink with you, tell staff quickly if you feel unwell, and accept help if needed. The important practical point from this incident is that staff were praised for taking the situation seriously and providing support.

That account should not define the whole show, which otherwise receives very positive marks for service and entertainment. It is simply a useful reminder to take normal night-out precautions in any venue where alcohol is served.

Booking, cancellation, and practical details

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the experience for a full refund. A reserve-now-and-pay-later option is also available, which helps if your Blackpool plans may change.

The ticket includes reserved seats, table service, and the ABBA tribute concert. It does not include food or drinks. The host or greeter speaks English, and the activity is offered in English.

The booking also offers skip-the-ticket-line entry, so you should not need to spend your arrival queuing for admission. You will still want to arrive with enough time to find the venue and settle in before the pre-show service.

The meeting point is next door to Blackpool Tower. Face the tower with the sea behind you and look to the left. That is the simplest way to orient yourself.

Should you book Viva Voulez Vous?

Book it if you want a lively, seated ABBA night with familiar songs, costumes, dancing, and plenty of singing along. The $26 price is fair for a three-hour show with reserved seating and table service, provided you remember to budget separately for food and drinks.

I would especially recommend it for friends and families who want an easy group activity in central Blackpool. The performers receive strong praise for quality and audience involvement, while the staff are praised for their welcome and service.

Before paying, confirm the access details if anyone in your party has a mobility impairment. Also take the epilepsy warning seriously. For everyone else, arrive around the 6:30pm door opening, order early if you want food, and expect a cheerful tribute rather than a quiet theatre concert.

FAQ

Where is Viva Voulez Vous located?

It is next door to Blackpool Tower. When you face Blackpool Tower with the sea behind you, the venue is on the left.

How long does the ABBA tribute show last?

The experience lasts three hours.

What time do the doors open?

Doors open at 6:30pm for pre-show food and drinks.

Is food included in the ticket price?

No. Food and drinks are available to purchase at the venue and are not included.

Are seats reserved?

Yes. Reserved seating is included with the ticket.

Is table service available?

Yes. Restaurant and bar waiters serve food and drinks at your table during the evening.

What does the ticket include?

It includes a reserved seat, table service, and the full ABBA tribute concert.

Is the show performed in English?

Yes. The host or greeter speaks English, and the experience is in English.

Can I cancel the booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Can I reserve now and pay later?

Yes. A reserve-now-and-pay-later option is available.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

The activity is described as wheelchair accessible, but it is also listed as unsuitable for people with mobility impairments. Contact Viva before booking to confirm the arrangements for your needs.

Is the activity suitable for people with epilepsy?

No. People with epilepsy are listed as unsuitable for this activity.