From chasing giant bubbles in The Blackpool Tower, stumbling upon a 7ft swan or finding out the secrets of the Victorian menagerie, February Festival is well and truly underway. See what Day Three has in store below:
Swan In Love (roaming street theatre)
Leaving from TBC: 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2pm (30 min performances)
Meet Gary and Pel — pedalling straight into your heart. Audiences are invited to slow dance, snap a few pictures, and hop aboard an unforgettable walkabout featuring a towering 7ft Swan Pedalo.
Set against a gloriously Swantacular backdrop, this larger than life performance blends classic British charm with a maritime edge. Expect laughter, surprises, and a bold, joy-filled twist on tradition that’ll have you grinning long after the ride ends.
Meet the Menagerie
Houndshill Shopping Centre: 10.30am-4.30pm
Roll up, roll up! Step inside Blackpool’s once-famous menagerie and meet Dr William Henry Cocker and his curious company of extraordinary creatures. This captivating sideshow spectacle brings Blackpool’s rich history to life through storytelling, discovery, and up-close encounters with an eclectic collection of animals. From meerkats and spiders to snakes, lizards, and much more, audiences will learn as the past meets the wonderfully strange.
Bouncability (roaming street theatre)
Victoria St, Bank Hey St, Church St, Adelaide St West: 11.30am, 1pm, & 3pm (30 min performances)
Bursting with energy and curiosity, the Bouncability characters are ready to play! After a long, cold winter, they’re eager to explore, experiment, and bounce back into the world together on their springy stilts. With energy to spare, you’d be mad not to join in as interactive, all-inclusive fun unfolds around you.
Nathan Earl Street Magic
Adelaide Street West: 12pm, 1.30pm & 3.30pm (30 min performances)
Street theatre is a raw and powerful art form. It’s where performers step straight into the public realm, offering moments of wonder in the open air and relying on nothing but skill, charisma, and connection. There’s no stage, no curtain call, and no guarantees. To succeed, you have to stop people in their tracks, hold their attention, earn their trust and convince them your show is worth staying for.
Nathan Earl knows this challenge inside out. As part of Blackpool’s February Festival, Nathan brings his one-of-a-kind street magic to the promenade, delivering bold, interactive performances that pull audiences together and keep them laughing, gasping, and fully engaged.
Paris Bubbles
Fifth Floor, Blackpool Tower: 12.30pm & 2.30pm, SEND Shows: 11am & 4pm
Free – BOOK TICKETS (Sold out)
Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, is on a mission to perfect the art of bubble-making and to create the ultimate square bubble.
This show is packed with excitement and surprise, as Ray uses a range of gases to produce breathtaking bubble sculptures, magical effects and awe-inspiring displays. Audiences will be wowed by a volcano bubble, a soap bubble carousel, a bubble ghost, and even a tornado trapped inside a bubble.
Join Ray — and discover whether the ultimate square bubble can finally be created.
SEND Shows
Inspired by Ray’s work with SEND schools, adult neurodivergent groups and science centres across Europe, this inclusive performance is thoughtfully designed to be accessible and engaging.
Suitable for both children and adults with additional needs, this joyful, curiosity-fuelled experience invites everyone to share in the wonder.
Blackpool Circus School – Houndshill
Houndshill, 11am till 4pm
Blackpool has a world-famous circus heritage and the Blackpool Circus School has been a huge part of that for over 20 years. They are experts at taking traditional skills and making them fun for everyone, regardless of age or ability.
Whether you’ve always wanted to try your hand at juggling or fancy testing your balance on a tightwire, these workshops are a fantastic way to have a go. It’s not just about the tricks, though, it’s a brilliant way for kids (and adults) to build a bit of confidence, get creative and maybe even find a new hobby.
With sessions designed for beginners and seasoned performers alike, the team is led by experienced instructors who mentor the next generation right here in town. Their sessions are always welcoming, high-energy, and, most importantly, a lot of fun!
Louby Lou’s Circus Celebration
The Arc Cinema: 11am &12:30pm (45 min parties)
Free Event - Tickets required - BOOK TICKETS
Get ready for a high energy show bursting with laughter, surprises and feel-good fun. Louby Lou mixes classic clowning with modern Ibiza-style dance tracks, eye-catching magic and plenty of unexpected moments along the way.
The finale turns up the wow factor, with Louby Lou performing live on saxophone in a passionate, crowd-pleasing finish that will have you cheering for more. Perfect for children and grown-ups alike!
Viva's Big Show Night Out
VIVA Blackpool, Church Street - Doors 6.30pm for show start at 8pm - BOOK TICKETS
Expect powerhouse vocals, professional choreography, laugh-out-loud comedy and show-stopping production, all brought together by Viva’s talented performers. Every element is designed to keep the energy high and the party going from start to finish.
The Greatest Showman Screening
The Arc Blackpool 2pm - BOOK TICKETS
Inspired by the story of P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is a spectacular celebration of imagination, individuality and the magic of live entertainment. With show-stopping songs, jaw-dropping performances and a whole lot of heart, it’s a film made to be enjoyed on the big screen.
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