{"id":12807,"date":"2026-06-29T13:03:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T13:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/?post_type=venue&#038;p=12807"},"modified":"2026-06-29T13:03:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T13:03:15","slug":"garlands-blackpool","status":"publish","type":"venue","link":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/venue\/garlands-blackpool\/","title":{"rendered":"Garlands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Garlands \u2013 Blackpool&#8217;s Home of Daily Drag Entertainment<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in the heart of Blackpool&#8217;s LGBTQ+ scene, Garlands is one of the town&#8217;s most popular and welcoming venues, offering free entry, outstanding drag entertainment, and an inclusive atmosphere every day of the week. Recently refurbished with stylish modern interiors and its eye-catching feature wall, Garlands provides the perfect backdrop for unforgettable nights out, whether you&#8217;re meeting friends, celebrating a special occasion, or discovering Blackpool&#8217;s famous nightlife for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known for its friendly team and lively entertainment, Garlands welcomes everyone to enjoy great music, fantastic performances, and a safe space where individuality is celebrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Live Drag Entertainment Every Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Garlands has earned a reputation as one of Blackpool&#8217;s leading drag venues, presenting an impressive programme of entertainment throughout the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guests can enjoy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Daily drag queen entertainment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resident drag DJ performances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live singing drag queens and drag kings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cabaret shows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theme nights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Party anthems and chart favourites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekend celebrations and special events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With multiple resident performers entertaining guests every week, there&#8217;s always something new to experience whenever you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cocktails, Drinks &amp; Dancing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fully stocked bar serves a wide selection of cocktails, premium spirits, beers, wines, ciders, and soft drinks, alongside regular drinks promotions and party offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re sipping a classic cocktail, enjoying a round of shots with friends, or dancing late into the evening, Garlands delivers a fun and energetic nightlife experience for every visitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Proud LGBTQ+ Safe Space<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Garlands has become an important part of Blackpool&#8217;s LGBTQ+ community by creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, and free to be themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The venue attracts a diverse mix of locals, tourists, couples, groups, and solo visitors, all enjoying the warm hospitality and inclusive atmosphere that has made Garlands one of the town&#8217;s favourite LGBTQ+ destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special Events Throughout the Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside its daily entertainment schedule, Garlands hosts a variety of seasonal celebrations and themed parties, including its popular indoor beach party during Bank Holiday weekends in support of Blackpool Pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regular special events ensure there&#8217;s always something exciting happening, with themed d\u00e9cor, guest performers, and unforgettable party nights throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Visit Garlands?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free entry every day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily drag entertainment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resident drag DJs and live cabaret<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stylish recently renovated venue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fully stocked cocktail bar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Themed party nights and seasonal events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proud supporter of Blackpool Pride<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friendly, inclusive LGBTQ+ atmosphere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Garlands<\/strong><br>69\u201371 Talbot Road<br>Blackpool<br>FY1 1LL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combining exceptional drag entertainment, lively music, great drinks, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere, Garlands continues to be one of Blackpool&#8217;s premier LGBTQ+ venues and a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the very best of the town&#8217;s nightlife.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visit Garlands Blackpool for award-winning drag entertainment, DJs, cocktails, themed parties, and vibrant LGBTQ+ nightlife with free entry every day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":12808,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"venuecat":[351],"venue_tags":[],"location":[211],"class_list":["post-12807","venue","type-venue","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","venuecat-lgbtq-queer-venues","location-blackpool"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue\/12807","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/venue"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12807"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue\/12807\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12809,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue\/12807\/revisions\/12809"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12808"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12807"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"venuecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venuecat?post=12807"},{"taxonomy":"venue_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue_tags?post=12807"},{"taxonomy":"location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/location?post=12807"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}