WHAT'S ON IN BLACKPOOL

Unmissable events in Blackpool 2026

🪄 Blackpool Magic Convention

Winter Gardens, Blackpool

19 - 22 February, 2026

A magical four‑day gathering with world‑class performers, gala shows, lecture sessions, late‑night fringe events and the largest dealers’ hall in the UK magic scene

🎴 Blackpool Restaurant Week

Various Venues in Blackpool

12 - 19 March, 2026

A week-long celebration of Blackpool’s food scene, with special menus, dining events, tastings and family-friendly food offers..

🎭 Blackpool Junior Dance Festival

Winter Gardens

6 - 12 April, 2026

Young ballroom and Latin dance stars take over the Empress Ballroom in this vibrant competition and showcase.

🤖 Blackpool Comic Con

Norbreck Castle

Sunday 26 April, 2026

A family‑friendly convention celebrating comics, sci‑fi, pop culture, cosplay, celebrity guests, panels and traders selling collectibles and props

💃 Blackpool Dance Festival (100th Anniversary)

Winter Gardens

16 - 29 May, 2026

The world's most prestigious ballroom dance competition, attracting elite dancers from around the globe. The event features a variety of dance styles, with performances held in the historic Empress Ballroom.

🎷 Blackpool International Soul Festival

📍 Various Venues, Blackpool

🗓️ 19 - 21 June, 2026

Three days of soulful sounds spanning Northern Soul, Motown, jazz‑funk and modern soul — a highlight for music lovers

Lytham Festival

Lytham Green, Lytham St Annes (near Blackpool)

1 - 5 July, 2026

Five nights of big‑name live music outdoors by the estuary.

Blackpool Air Show

Blackpool Seafront

8 & 9 August 2026

One of the UK's top air shows, featuring thrilling aerobatic displays from historic and modern aircraft. Expect stunning performances from teams like the Red Arrows.

The programme will showcase the very best in British aviation with a whole host of amazing flying machines and some of the country’s most talented pilots. Join us for this fantastic free event.

Blackpool Illumination Switch-On Concert

Blackpool Promenade

4 September, 2026

A dazzling display of lights stretching over six miles, transforming the town into a magical wonderland. A Blackpool tradition since 1879..

Blackpool International Fireworks Championships

Blackpool Promenade

Friday in September 2026 (TBC)

The stunning displays, which are set to music, will take place over the beach in front of The Blackpool Tower. All of them are free to access.
Over the years, the firework events have become one of the resort’s biggest draws. In 2022, each of the events attracted more than 50,000 spectators to the Tower Festival Headland..

Blackpool Circus

The Tower Circus is Blackpool’s Longest Running Show!

Despite two world wars and a pandemic, the Circus has never missed a season, counting 128 whopping years of belly laughs aplenty and jaw-dropping stunts.
Join Mooky and Mr. Boo for The Blackpool Tower Circus Fiesta! This is a spectacular celebration, providing a feast for the senses, as double act Mooky and Mr.Boo deliver their hilarious slapstick antics and edge of your seat death-defying stunts.
It’s a show not to be missed when visiting Blackpool.

Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds Blackpool offers a celebrity experience unlike any other. Mixing the best of British with international stars, there really is something for everyone.
Burst through the pages of vintage Marvel comic strips and step right into the action with Marvel Heroes. First enter a Jottenheim ice cave and come face to face with Thor. Are you brave enough to lift his hammer? Next up, we have appearances from Captain Marvel, The Hulk and Guardians of the Galaxy, and we are sure Spiderman is hanging around somewhere!
They've got TV royalty with the likes of Sir Bruce Forsyth, national treasure Sir David Attenborough and double act Ant & Dec, alongside actual royalty in the form of Prince William, The Duchess of Cambridge and Her Majesty The Queen.
You’ll find music giants such as The Beatles, Lady Gaga, Susan Boyle and Michael Jackson and sports stars like Wayne Rooney, David Beckham, Mo Farah, Lewis Hamilton and Tiger Woods. Legendary comedians like Tommy Cooper, The Two Ronnies and Morecambe & Wise mingle with modern-day talent such as Graham Norton, John Bishop, Alan Carr and Russell Brand are all waiting for you too.

Sea Life Centre

Showcasing over 1,000 spectacular aquatic creatures across 50 dazzling displays, SEA LIFE Blackpool is sure to excite visitors of all ages. Experience the secrets of the deep sea and examine these spectacular species up close from just £14.50. SEA LIFE Blackpool is packed with fascinating creatures. Be sure to visit the huge ocean tank, where a maze of tunnels allows you a unique view of a host of amazing aquatic animals, including tropical sharks.

Blackpool Tower Ballroom

One of the world’s most magnificent ballrooms, nothing sums up the historic charm of Blackpool quite like the breath-taking atmosphere of The Blackpool Tower Ballroom.
Designed by Victorian architect Frank Matcham, it’s something you truly have to experience first-hand to appreciate. Its famous tea dances occur daily, accompanied by a live organist. Bring your dancing shoes and hit the floor for a spot of tango, waltz or foxtrot, or take a seat and simply soak up the atmosphere.