Olympia
Olympia is one of Blackpool’s most distinctive large-scale indoor venues, evolving into a powerful destination for live music, standing concerts, club-style events and contemporary cultural programming. With its raw architectural character, vast footprint and central resort location, Olympia offers a rare opportunity to stage ambitious live experiences at scale.
Built for Big Sounds and Big Crowds
Spanning approximately 2,600 square metres across two levels, Olympia provides the capacity, ceiling height and flexibility required for modern live music production. The space lends itself to adaptable staging, immersive lighting, large PA systems and audience-first layouts — from high-energy standing gigs to hybrid live and DJ-led events.
Its industrial aesthetic gives Olympia a unique identity within the Winter Gardens estate, setting it apart as a venue with atmosphere, edge and presence.
Olympia Exhibition Hall Navigation
Capacity
2,600 delegates
size
1373 sq. metres
Great for
Dinners & Receptions
Services
A Connected Live Entertainment Hub
Olympia sits at the heart of the Winter Gardens complex, with direct links to the Empress Ballroom, Arena and Pavilion Theatre. This connectivity allows promoters to think beyond a single room — creating multi-space takeovers, festival-style programming, artist residencies or late-night extensions that enhance the overall audience experience.
The venue can operate independently or as part of a wider live entertainment campus, offering rare flexibility for touring and bespoke events alike.
A Proven Space for Landmark Moments
Historically, Olympia has hosted large-scale, high-profile gatherings — demonstrating its ability to manage significant audiences, complex logistics and major production requirements. As the venue enters its next chapter, this pedigree underpins its transition into a bold platform for live music and contemporary events.
Practical by Design
Olympia features street-level access with wide loading doors, capable of accommodating vans and vehicles directly into the space. This makes get-in, build and get-out efficient for touring productions, production crews and technical suppliers — a crucial advantage for live music operations.
Plan Your Next Live Event at Olympia
Olympia is a venue built for impact — scale without compromise, character without constraint. Whether you’re planning a headline concert, club night, showcase or multi-day live event, Olympia offers the space, flexibility and ambition to bring it to life.
Get in touch to explore how Olympia can work for your next live music event at Winter Gardens Blackpool.
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Venue Capacities
Venue | Floor | Length (M) | Width (M) | Area (SQM) | Theatre | Cabaret (x10) | Banquet (x12) | Classroom | Exhibition | Boardroom | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Olympia | Lower Ground | 54.82 | 25.04 | 1373 | 1152 | 880 | 1056 | 850 | 75 | N/A | 2600 |
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