The Old Electric Blackpool

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The Old Electric Blackpool

Springfield Road, Blackpool, FY1 1QW
01253 834175
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours

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If you’re after fun and creative activities away from the madness of Blackpool’s promenade, look no further than The Old Electric.

Founded back in 2020, this thriving community arts space provides a reliable location for creativity and culture. With a purpose to ensure art is accessible for all of Blackpool communities, The Old Electric offers plenty of unique opportunities to learn, develop and grow.

There’s a lot under one roof here. Theatre Space One is the perfect venue for performances, dance classes and rehearsals, which is located on the second floor. This boasts an amphitheatre-style seating arrangement, which is a first for Blackpool.

Alongside the theatre space is The Mezz, ideal for workshops and small-scale gigs. It seats around 35, so it’s a great spot for intimate performances.

You can also find a handy café and tuck shop on site to keep you fed and watered. It offers everything from drinks and snacks to breakfasts and teatime treats. This area has a book exchange, a vinyl player with headphones and some musical instruments, providing ample opportunities to read, listen and play while enjoying a decent brew.

If you’re more interested in The Old Electric’s events, you’ve got a fair few to choose from. You can get stuck into weekly community theatre sessions, musical improv and life drawing classes, as well as one-off performances and themed evenings. There are regular events for families too, so keep an eye out on The Old Electric’s online calendar for their latest listings.

With a great mix of live performances, events, workshops and community events, The Old Electric is a great addition to Blackpool’s growing community art scene. Whether you’re after a place to meet, create or rehearse, there’s plenty of space to suit your needs.

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