Discover Blackpool

07/02/2025

Happy Rainbow Weekend Blackpool 🌈

BLACKPOOL RAINBOW WEEKEND 2025 Get ready, because Rainbow Weekend 2025 is just around the corner, and we’re delighted to unveil an action-packed event schedule! From dazzling performances to incredible fundraisers, there’s something for everyone at the amazing venues fundraising for Blackpool, W...

06/02/2025

Liberty X Announced as Headliners for Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Pride Festival 2025!

The excitement is building for Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Pride Festival 2025, as organisers have just announced another iconic headliner—Liberty X! The chart-topping pop group will take to the main stage on the Tower Headland on Sunday 8th June 2025, delivering a show-stopping performance that fans won’t want to miss.

With massive hits like Just a Little and Thinking It Over, Liberty X promises to bring nostalgia, energy, and pure pop magic to one of the most anticipated events in the North West’s Pride calendar.

Following the overwhelming demand for early bird tickets, which completely sold out, festival organisers have now released an additional allocation—but hurry! The discounted rate is only available until 14th February 2025.

06/02/2025

SHOWZAM! FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

Showzam!,a festival of circus, magic, live entertainment and fun for all the family, is kicking off this half-term in Blackpool from 14-22 February.

The curtain is set to rise with performances, workshops and free events on offer across the resort, alongside amazing attractions and experiences, including: the Blackpool Tower Circus, Pleasure Beach Resort – Nickelodeon Land, Showtown Museum and VIVA Showbar to name a few.

Here’s some events you can expect:

CILLIAN O’CONNOR
Britain’s Got Talent finalist, Cillian O’Connor, will be performing to a live audience on Blackpool’s Comedy Carpet on Friday 14 February

THE GREATEST ESCAPE – ANDREW BASSO
Locked into a 1000-litre water tank, brace yourself for this death-defying stunt on the Comedy Carpet performed by one of the world’s leading magicians, Andrew Basso, on Monday 17 February.

SPECTACULAR, SPECTACULAR
A live performance on the Comedy Carpet, bringing together amateur and professional performers on Friday 21 February.

📅 14-22 February
ℹ️ https://bit.ly/showzam2025

Showzam! is supported by the UK Government through its Shared Prosperity Fund

03/02/2025

Drag Race UK Finalist La Voix to Headline Blackpool Pride 2025 💋

Get ready for a show-stopping performance as Drag Race UK finalist La Voix takes center stage at Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Pride Festival on Saturday 7th June 2025!

Renowned for her powerhouse vocals, quick wit, and dazzling stage presence, La Voix has captivated audiences across the globe. Now, she’s bringing her signature glitz and glamour to Blackpool for an unmissable Pride performance.

Early bird tickets for the event are now on sale: https://shorturl.at/DefYn

31/01/2025

🌈 BLACKPOOL PRIDE 2025 – FIRST ACTS REVEALED! 🔥

Exciting news for music lovers and Pride-goers! Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Pride Festival is officially returning to the Tower Festival Headland, promising an unforgettable weekend of music, love, and celebration from the 6th-8th June 2025.

Early bird tickets have gone on sale this morning, and the festival has dropped a teaser for Friday night’s epic lineup—a night dedicated to 90’s club classics! Expect an electric atmosphere as some of the most iconic stars of the 90s dance scene take the stage.

🎶 Kelly Llorenna – Tell It to My Heart
🎶 Oceanic – Insanity
🎶 Baby D – Let Me Be Your Fantasy
🎶 Urban Cookie Collective – The Key, The Secret
🎶 Livin’ Joy – Dreamer
🎶 Rowetta (Happy Mondays) – And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going
🎶 Ian Van Dahl – Castles in the Sky

With this throwback dance-fest setting the tone, Saturday and Sunday’s lineups promise to be just as thrilling, with more major acts to be announced very soon!

Don’t miss out—grab your tickets now 👉🏻 https://shorturl.at/tk7C4

30/01/2025

🎆✨ WORLD FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025 ✨🎆

The World Fireworks Championships are back in Blackpool this September and October, bringing breathtaking displays to the night sky!

📅 SAVE THE DATES:

🔸 Saturday, 13th September 2025
🔸 Saturday, 22nd September 2025
🔸 Saturday, 11th October 2025

🎟️ Free Event (No tickets required)

22/01/2025

🌈 Rainbow Weekend will take place from the 7th-9th February 2025. Here’s everything you need to know.

15/01/2025

🌈 Blackpool Pride Returns This June! 🏳️‍🌈

We’re delighted to announce the Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Pride Festival is back, lighting up the resort from 6th–8th June 2025!

Get ready for a fantastic outdoor celebration bringing the community together for a weekend of love, unity, and pride. With exciting announcements coming soon, this year promises to be bigger and better than ever!

💡 Plan Ahead: This is one of the busiest weekends of the year in Blackpool, so be sure to book your accommodation early.

12/01/2025

✈️ SAVE THE DATE 📅

The Blackpool Air Show is back for 2025! 🛩️🎉 Mark your calendars for Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th August and get ready for an unforgettable weekend of breathtaking aerobatics and seaside fun.

As one of the resorts biggest and most iconic events, the Air Show promises thrilling displays, stunning stunts, and a buzzing atmosphere on the promenade, and it’s FREE. 🌟

📅 When: 9th & 10th August 2025
📍 Where: Blackpool Promenade

📸 Caroline James Photography

08/01/2025

📆 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬 & 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 🤩🎭

There is so much happening in Blackpool in 2025. We cannot wait to welcome you!

𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚

Dec 24 to Jan 5th Cinderella Panto-Grand Theatre

7-10th Britain’s Got Talent Auditions-Winter Gardens

10-12th UK West Coast Folk Festival-Winter Gardens

18-19th Pigeon Fancy Show-Winter Gardens

24-25th Rock The Gardens Festival-Winter Gardens

24-26th Robin Hood-Grand Theatre

30 Jan-Feb 1st Blackpool Gang Show goes around the world-Grand Theatre

31 Jan-Feb 2nd UK Blues Rhythm & Rock Festival-Winter Gardens

𝙁𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮

14-16th World’s Biggest Magic convention-Winter Gardens

14th-22nd Showzam

15th-23rd February Half Term Fun Blackpool Pleasure Beach (Nick Land only)

20-22nd Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock Eternal Love-Grand Theatre

22nd Sausage & Cider Festival-Winter Gardens

25 Feb-Mar 1st An Inspector Calls-Grand Theatre

26-27th Dance Live!-Winter Gardens

28-March 2nd Love Live Festival- Winter Gardens Blackpool

𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝

1st Blackpool Pleasure Beach Reopens (Weekends only)

5-8th Boys from the Blackstuff-Grand Theatre

25-29th Little Women-Grand Theatre

𝘼𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙡

5th Blackpool Pleasure Beach opens daily for the season!

5th Blackpool Lego Brick Festival

9-13th Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat-Winter Gardens

12-13th Comic Con World Blackpool

12-13th UK coach rally

19th Ken Webster Hypnotist Opening Night and selected dates till Nov 8th-Horseshoe Bar Pleasure Beach

21-27th Blackpool Junior Dance Festival

26-27th A Star is Born-Grand Theatre

28th-May 5th Only Fools & Horses Musical

𝙈𝙖𝙮

2-4th Young Farmers Weekend

11th Beaverbrooks Fun Run

14-17th Pig Heart Boy-Grand Theatre

17-20th Blackpool Dance Festival

20-24th Dear Evan Hansen-Grand Theatre

28-31st Everybody’s Talking About Jamie-Grand Theatre

29th-June 2nd Blackpool Comedy Festival

𝙅𝙪𝙣𝙚

4-14th Grease The Musical-Grand Theatre

6-8th Blackpool Pride

8th Cleveleys Car Show

13-15th Blackpool International Soul Festival

15th Lytham Classic Car Show

24-28th Calamity Jane Musical-Winter Gardens

28th: Armed Forces Day

𝙅𝙪𝙡𝙮

2-6th Lytham Festival

6th Blackpool Carnival

10th Hot Ice Opening Night and selected dates till September 13th-Pleasure Beach Arena

14th: Blackpool Music Run

19-27th World Matchplay Darts

20th Fleetwood Festival Of Transport -Tram Sunday

21-26th Chicago Musical-Winter Gardens

29-August 2nd The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Musical-Winter Gardens

𝘼𝙪𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙩

2nd & 23rd Pleasure Beach Late Night Rides

7-10th Rebellion Festival

9-10th Blackpool Air Show

9th & 16th Twilight Thrills At Pleasure Beach

16-17th Lytham Wartime Weekend

20-21st Riverdance 30-Winter Gardens

23rd Blackpool Cricket Club Music Festival

26th Ride The Lights

29-31st British Country Music Festival-Winter Gardens

29th Illuminations Switch On

𝙎𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧

7th: Lytham Green Car Show

13th World Firework Championships Round One

13-15th St Annes International Kite Festival

27th World Fireworks Championship Round 2

𝙊𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧

11th World Fireworks Championships Round 3

1-4th The Bodyguard Musical-Winter Gardens

17-25th Lightpool Festival

17-Nov 1st Journey to Hell Freak Nights-Pleasure Beach (Selected dates)

23-26th Cirque Wicked Wizard of Oz-Winter Gardens

𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧

22nd Christmas by the sea opens

𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧

5–January 4th Beauty & The Beast Panto-Grand Theatre

9-14th Elf The Musical-Winter Gardens

22-Jan 4th Six Musical-Winter Gardens

✍️ 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘱𝘰𝘰𝘭
𝘜𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘑𝘢𝘯 𝟥𝘳𝘥

📸 Sky Shots - Karl Houghton

05/01/2025

Look who’s in town 😍

23/12/2024

Blackpool is ready to ring in 2025 with a spectacular fireworks and projection show on New Year’s Eve! 🎉✨

Join the excitement at the Tower Festival Headland for an unforgettable outdoor celebration from 3pm to 6pm, featuring:
🎶 A lively Bavarian-style Oompah band
🎭 Fun-filled, family-friendly entertainment

🎆 Fireworks at 6pm – the perfect way to light up the final moments of 2024!

📸Gregg Wolstenholme photography

14/11/2024

STRICTLY STARS WILL OPEN CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA THIS FRIDAY!

Four of BBC Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers, Carlos Gu, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu and Neil Jones, will officially open this year’s Christmas By The Sea village tomorrow, Friday 15 November.

The opening event, which also features a cast of skaters and talented young stage school performers, will kick-start a spectacular festive season.

📅 Friday 15 November from 5pm

📍 Christmas By The Sea - Tower Festival Headland

23/10/2024

👹 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙃𝘼𝙇𝙇𝙊𝙒𝙀𝙀𝙉 𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙏𝙊 𝘽𝙇𝘼𝘾𝙆𝙋𝙊𝙊𝙇

We are excited to announce that a brand-new event, Monster Hunt, is coming to Blackpool this October.

Beware, the monsters are on their way! Blackpool’s rooftops are coming alive from Monday 28 October to Sunday 3 November as giant monsters take over buildings around the Golden Mile and Town Centre. Will you be able to track them down?

ℹ www.visitblackpool.com/monsterhunt

18/09/2024

The World Fireworks Championships light up the Blackpool sky again this Saturday 21st September, as Finland takes the beach to compete! 🎆✨ Get ready for dazzling display!

Approx firing time: 8.30pm

📍 Tower Festival Headland
🎫 Free event, no tickets required

📷 Gregg Wolstenholme Photography

08/09/2024

02/09/2024

💥✨ THE FIREWORKS KICK OFF THIS WEEKEND! 💥✨

Get ready for an explosive start to the Blackpool World Fireworks Championships this Saturday 7th September! The renowned Nakaja Art team from Poland, with over 25 years of experience lighting up skies across Europe and Central America, will ignite the night with their breathtaking display.

This is just the first of three spectacular Fireworks and Lights events—all set beneath the iconic Blackpool Illuminations!

⏰ The event will begin at 7.30pm

📍Blackpool Promenade

🎟️ FREE EVENT (No tickets required)

📸 Photo by Gregg Wolstenholme

30/08/2024

Mel B has arrived in Blackpool ahead of tonight’s switch on 😍🎶