What's On Guide for Blackpool

Explore and A 2 minute walk and you are in the heart of the town centre. You will find some of the best local bars,restaurants,theartres and clubs. Local and regional attractions are within walking distance or a short bus or tram ride away. Visitors to Blackpool are spoilt for choice all year round, with the many shows, plays, productions and concerts to take in. For those attending events at the Winter Gardens, Empress ballroom and opera house you are only 2 minutes away, while the Tower and Grand theatre is a mere 5 minute walk. Why not visit Cleveleys, Lytham, St Annes or Fleetwood all along the coast. Or further a field The Lake District is only 45 minutes by car and Pendle Hill, where you can do some walking.

Even take in The Hobbit walk near Pendle, before returning for a night on the town. sample the many sights and activities Blackpool has to offer. We are ideally situated for touring the Lake District, Lake Windermere being less than an hour’s
drive away. Entertainment abounds in Blackpool. During the summer season there are many shows to choose from and there is something on every night in town. If asked in advance we can book tickets for any of the shows and have them waiting for you on your arrival.

During the winter months there are many dance competitions on at the winter gardens, and we are only a 2 minute
walk away. For special offers and set deals please view our Special Offers page.


 
Scroll below for a full list of events in Blackpool throughout the year.


Blackpool What's On Guide 2011

June 2011

Blackpool Marathon and Half Marathon - early June, starting at 09:00 at the Blackpool Tower and passing the seafront, Golden Mile and many other prominent sights
Totally Transport - mid-June, a classic car event, with many lovingly restored cars, motorbikes and other vehicles from much of the last century

July 2011
August 2011


September 2011

Fireworks Championships first weekend of September 9TH
Top firework companies from around the globe will be invited to stage firework displays on Central PromenadeCome and see this spectacle: afterwards we sit and reflect in the lounge, enjoying a hot Chocolate with.... to warm up and look forward to the next contestant!

Beachvolleyball: We pride ourselves to be the host of one of the teams, very sportive people who will deserve your admiration for the high level of their sport!

Blackpool Illuminations
4 September - 8 November 2009. Blackpool Illuminations are considered to be the greatest free light show on earth, which entertains millions of visitors between
September and November time each year.

October 2011

Pier to Pier Race - mid-October, many local athletes take part in this well-supported race, which lasts approximately 15 km / 9 miles
Junior Sequence Dance Festival - mid-October, held at the Winter Gardens
Freestyle Dance Festival - mid-October, held at the Winter Gardens

November 2011

First weekend: end of the Illumminations, come and see the Fireworks that come with that!
British National Dance Championships - mid-November, held at the Winter Gardens
Cheerleading Championships - mid-November, held at the Winter Gardens

December 2011

Christmas Panto - December to January, popular seasonal pantomime featuring a number of celebrities, taking place at the Blackpool Tower
New Year's Eve - December 31st, parties and celebrations held all over the city,
including a major event at the Tower




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