A new mural and a host of stars to help Fleetwood’s Marine Hall celebrate 90th milestone

Some big star names, a modern screening of a world famous silent film and the creation of a new mural – it’s all happening at Fleetwood’s Marine Hall this year as the iconic venue celebrates its 90th anniversary.

The Marine Hall, owned and run by Wyre Council, has played a huge role in the life of Fleetwood and the wider area for the best part of a century.

First opened in 1935 by Lady Stanley, wife of Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby,  it boasts a magnificent glass dome, a concert hall with a capacity of 1000, extensive sun-colonnades and beautifully manicured gardens.

Since then, the hall has played host to The Beatles, legendary clown Charlie Cairoli, a host of dances, theatrical productions, election counts and much else besides.

This year the Art Deco building itself, located on the town’s scenic seafront, will take centre stage itself as part of the celebrations.

A bright new mural is currently being created on the sea-facing wall of the venue by students from Blackpool School of Art.

And the colourful addition will be added to in the coming weeks, as the final picture takes shape.

As part of celebrations to mark the milestone this year, Wyre Council is also asking people to get in touch and share their most cherished memories of the venue.

A Wyre Council spokesman for the Marine Hall project said: “People should keep their eyes peeled as this mural comes to life through the coming weeks, capturing the essence of Marine Hall’s legacy and the vibrant spirit of our local arts scene .”

What else is happening?

A ‘Happy 90th Birthday Marine Hall’ short heritage film celebrating Marine Hall through the decades from 1935 to the present day is being produced.

The venue will be hosting a Commemorative Tea Dance in late November 2025. It is a FREE event by invitation only to care homes and rest homes.

There will also be a special cinema night on October 12 of the silent screening of the original ‘Nosferatu’ (1922 Silent Screening) with live musical accompaniment by Chris Green, who has composed a new score for the event.

Some big names will also be performing at the Marine Hall for the first time to help celebrate the big year.

Snooker legends Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor will recreate the match that gripped a nation – the 1985 World Snooker Final, when they visit the Marine Hall for the Black Ball Anniversary show, hosted by another snooker legend, John Virgo on October 14

The band T’Pau, led by flame-haired singer Carol Decker, will perform on November 7

Noted historian, writer and TV personality Lucy Worsley will be at the venue on December 15 to discuss her new biography on queen of crime, Agatha Christie

Colourful actor Ricky Tomlinson will appear on December 17 when he is interviewed live by BBC radio presenter Asa Murphy

And SKY football presenter Jeff Stelling will host a special evening in January 22 2026.

Anyone with information or memories of the venue can share them by emailing alexandra.holt@wyre.gov.uk

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