19 upcoming events in Blackpool
June 2026
K-Pop All Stars Tribute
A tribute concert celebrating K-Pop hits at the Opera House, Winter Gardens Blackpool.
Beverley Knight - Born to Perform UK Tour
Soul singer Beverley Knight performs live at the Opera House, Winter Gardens Blackpool.
Barnum
The musical Barnum runs at the Opera House, Winter Gardens Blackpool.
Sparks
Art-pop duo Sparks perform live at the Opera House, Winter Gardens Blackpool.
Blackpool International Soul Festival 2026
The 10th-anniversary soul music festival across multiple rooms at Winter Gardens Blackpool.
Queen by Candlelight
A candlelit orchestral tribute to Queen at the Opera House, Winter Gardens Blackpool.
In the Night Garden Live
The family stage show based on the children's TV series at the Opera House, Winter Gardens Blackpool.
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
The BBC Philharmonic performs at the Opera House, Winter Gardens Blackpool.
Miss Saigon
The acclaimed musical Miss Saigon runs at the Opera House, Winter Gardens Blackpool.
August 2026
Rebellion Festival 2026
The world's largest independent punk and alternative music festival, with over 350 bands across 8 stages at Winter Gardens Blackpool.
Blackpool Air Show 2026
Free seafront airshow featuring military and civilian aircraft displays over Blackpool Promenade.
Blackpool Illuminations 2026 Switch-On
The celebrity switch-on of the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations on the Promenade.
September 2026
Ride The Lights 2026
A traffic-free evening to cycle along Blackpool Promenade under the illuminations.
Blackpool Illuminations
Six miles of dazzling lights stretch along Blackpool's promenade from September to January — a much-loved free autumn spectacle that lights up the Golden Mile.
Blackpool Illuminations 2026
The world-famous Blackpool Illuminations light display along the Promenade, running for 123 nights.
World Fireworks Championship Blackpool 2026
Music-synchronised fireworks display launched from the beach in front of Blackpool Tower.
World Fireworks Championship Blackpool 2026 (Second Display)
The second of three free music-synchronised fireworks displays from the beach by Blackpool Tower.
October 2026
World Fireworks Championship Blackpool 2026 (Final Display)
The final free music-synchronised fireworks display from the beach by Blackpool Tower.
Lightpool Festival 2026
A free 10th-anniversary festival of light installations, projections and live performances across Blackpool.