Events

Blackpool has a jaw-dropping events calendar with mouth-watering shows, concerts and special events.  

Renowned as the Dance Capital of the World, Blackpool boasts two magnificent ballrooms which regularly host major competitions; the largest is Blackpool’s annual Dance Festival 24 May – 1 June.

On day 35, exactly half way round the tour of Britain, Blackpool celebrates the arrival of the Olympic Flame in the resort.  Thousands are expected to the line the route to the Tower Festival Headland where everyone is invited to enjoy a once in a lifetime experience as part of a memorable evening of celebrations. 22 June

Blackpool will once again be celebrating Britain's Armed Forces, past, present and future, with a week of events during 23 June – 1 July.

Aircraft both classic and modern take to the skies in Blackpool’s brilliant FREE airshow – a marvellous family day out for young and old! 12 August

The World Firework Championships in September sees international pyrotechnical experts stage amazing displays in the skies above the Promenade. 7, 14, 21 & 28 September

Blackpool Illuminations is the greatest free show on earth, this year celebrating its Centenary and the Big Switch On weekend from Friday 31 August features special celebrity guests and a free concert. The lights shine for 66 nights until Sunday 4 November.

Don't miss your chance to preview the famous Blackpool Illuminations on 28 August as part of the popular Ride the Lights. So grab your bike and ride at any point along the promenade from Starr Gate at South Shore to Red Bank Road in Bispham. You can ride as much or as little of the route as you are able.

Showzam! is a vibrant international festival of circus, magic and new variety. The fun-packed annual event brings a stunning selection of world-class talent to Blackpool... The next festival will take place 15-24 February 2013.

Blackpool’s events calendar is regularly updated with new and exciting reasons to visit the resort. Keep checking these pages to discover what else we have in store for you during your next visit.

You can use the search facility on the right of this page to look for full range of what's on in and around Blackpool simply use our themed or month tabs at the top of the page.  We also produce a quarterly events guide and you can view or download  this below.

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