BlackpoolLights

Only 24 hrs to go till #SwitchOn21. The live streamed concert starts at 8pm (YouTube) with @ShirleyBallas throwing the switch at about 8:50pm. Can't wait. Have Fun.

#RidetheLights is on NOW!!!! Illuminations are switched on, lots of people on bikes already. Sunset is 8pm - prom opens to all traffic at 10:30 pm ish. Have Fun and stay safe.

It's #RidetheLights this evening and we have some special tram tours! Buy a Heritage Day Ticket on our daytime Promenade tours and they're valid tonight too!

Just 7 days to go to the #2021SwitchON with @KSI, @DigiFarmAnimals, @producerSX, @WesNelsonMusic, presented by @BeccaDudley and in association with @MTVUK. Hosted in the Ballroom @TheBplTower with @ShirleyBallas throwing the switch.

The #2021SwitchOn celebrity has been announced! It's @bbcstrictly very own Head Judge @ShirleyBallas. Shaping up to be an amazing #2021SwitchOn, can't wait.

The #2021SwitchOn line up has started to be announced: @KSI, @DigiFarmAnimals, @producerSX, @WesNelsonMusic, presented by @BeccaDudley and in association with @MTVUK. Hosted in the Ballroom @ @TheBplTower. Can't wait till 3rd Sept.

The 2020 Blackpool Illuminations will be switched off at midnight on Wednesday 4 November due to Covid restrictions. Hopefully restrictions will be lifted and the extended Illuminations will return 3rd Dec to 3rd Jan 2021.

Just over 24 hrs till the Big #SwitchOn Virtual show here: bit.ly/3lveG98 Hosted by: @AshleyBanjo, @perrikiely, @Jordan_Banjo, @Diversity_Tweet, @MTVUK featuring: @BeckyHill, @FleurEast, @JoelCorry, @MelanieCmusic, @raemorrismusic, @Tom_Grennan So excited, can't wait.

Some of our Illuminations Tours have sold out so we've now added some extra ones. This includes the 7-11 September. To check what tours we have available on a particular date visit blackpoolheritage.com/choose/ and click on the calendar. Tours for October will be bookable this week.

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Virtual Switch On 2020 featuring: @BeckyHill, @FleurEast, @JoelCorry, @MelanieCmusic, @raemorrismusic, @Tom_Grennan 8:30pm 4th Sept Watch Live: bit.ly/3lveG98

Only 7 days to #SwitchOn2020. Details of Virtual Show here: blackpool-illuminations.net/2020/Virtual-S… Can't wait.

More great news: 2020 Switch On concert will be streamed FREE as a Virtual event. Details here: blackpool-illuminations.net/2020/2020Switc…

Great News - Blackpool Illuminations 2020 Extended till 3rd January 2021! More info: blackpool-illuminations.net

We thought we'd share some photos of the work progressing on our illuminated trams. The Western Train continues receive bodywork attention and looks very bare without the funnels and wheels. The Frigate is stating to receive new wiring.

📣PLEASE NOTE📣 Due to weather conditions we have decided to move Carnival Magic, Fri 25 Oct, indoors to the Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Still a FREE event, and will be a first come first served basis. The doors will be open at 6.45pm. More info here: visitblackpool.com/things-to-do/f…

Less than 24Hrs to #SwitchOn2019 with @lufallon flicking the switch and @Busted, @ninanesbitt, @sigmahq, @IAMREWIRE & @VARSKI and @Diversity_Tweet. Gates open 4pm, Blackpool Introduces, Main Show 5:30, #SwitchON2019 9pm, @sigmahq 9:15. Weather looking dry, fingers crossed.

Don't forget #RideTheLights is on tomorrow, Tuesday 27th August 2019! Get you bikes out as the prom is closed to traffic, don't forget your bike lights and cycling helmets are recommended.

Only 7 days to Switch ON 2019. With @lufallon flicking the switch and @Busted, @ninanesbitt, @sigmahq, @IAMREWIRE & @VARSKI and @Diversity_Tweet performing

The 2019 Switch On celebrity has been revealed! It will be @itvcorrie Coronation Street's @lufallon Lucy Fallon. It's going to be a great night, we can't wait.