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With Easter just around the corner and Half-term underway for many, there are lots of egg-citing things to keep the whole family entertained in Blackpool. ℹ️ Take a look at some ideas here: bit.ly/springinblackp… 📷 Sky Shots Karl Houghton

Lighter evenings are finally here 🙌 📷 Sky Shots Karl Houghton

A brand-new £3 million indoor entertainment centre is set to open this summer, taking over the former Odeon cinema on Rigby Road. Launching on 5 June, Tenpin will feature 24 modern bowling lanes alongside a huge range of activities, including karaoke rooms, laser tag, escape rooms and interactive darts. Best known for their 58 locations nationwide, the new Blackpool venue will also offer a variety of food and drink options. 📍 Former Odeon cinema on Rigby Road - FY1 5EP 🎉 Opening 5 June ℹ️ bit.ly/tenpinblackpool

For the first time ever, a Claude Monet masterpiece has come to the North West! Experience Monet’s breath-taking The Petit Bras of the Seine at Argenteuil (1872) in person at Blackpool’s Grundy Art Gallery from 28 March - 13 June. Chosen as one of only four host venues for The National Gallery’s nationwide tour, the Grundy now proudly displays the 1872 masterpiece - an artwork that has only left London once in the last two decades. Don't miss your chance to see it in person this spring. 📍 Grundy Art Gallery, FY1 1PU 🎫 Free admission

Bonny Street Market, one of Blackpool’s best-known traditional markets, has made its making a long-awaited comeback this morning as it reopened under new management. The popular market, which offers a mix of seaside character and value-for-money shopping, features a host of independent traders and food vendors. 📍 Located at Bonny Street, Blackpool FY1 5AR

Tonight, The Blackpool Tower is joining ‘Light Up The UK’ for Brain Tumour Research. Shining in pink with a yellow heart, the light-up event stands as a symbol of support for patients and their loved ones affected by a diagnosis 🩷 📷 Gregg Wolstenholme Photography

Our Events Guide is here! ❤️ Covering April to August 2026, this guide will help you find great events to enjoy across Blackpool. Grab your copy at our brand-new Visitor Information Centre! Find us on the ground floor of The Blackpool Tower (Bank Hey Street entrance). You can request a postal copy by calling our Visitor Information Centre on 01253 478222 (9am-5pm) or by emailing: information@visitblackpool.com. Prefer digital? Read it online here: bit.ly/eventsguide2026

We’ve all been there - getting dragged onto a ride you absolutely did not want to go on! 🤣 Who thinks we should get him on The Big One next? 🙋‍♂️ 📍 Crazy Coaster, South Pier 📸: Jodie Leigh Brad

Exciting news! ✨ Amanda Holden has officially met her wax figure and we think the resemblance is incredible! You’ll be able to see it for yourself at Madame Tussauds Blackpool from Saturday 28 March. Don’t miss your chance to get up close with one of the UK’s most recognisable stars. 🎫 bit.ly/madametussauds…

If you’re trying to get the 2026 calendar sorted, there are some fantastic kids' shows coming to Blackpool this year. From top TV characters to classic storybook favourites, there’s plenty to keep them busy. Here’s a selection: THE SOOTY SHOW 📍 Grand Theatre 📅 April 5 🎫 bit.ly/sootyshowblack… MS RACHEL TRIBUTE SHOW 📍 Viva Blackpool 📅 April 16 | July 16 🎫 bit.ly/msrachelblackp… THE PRINCESS PROMS 📍 Winter Gardens 📅 April 19 🎫 bit.ly/princesspromsb… TOM FLETCHER AND DOUGIE POYNTER’S DINOSAUR THAT POOPED 📍 Grand Theatre 📅 May 3 🎫 bit.ly/dinosaurthatpo… FIREMAN SAM 📍 Grand Theatre 📅 May 24 🎫 bit.ly/firemansamblac… IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE 📍 Winter Gardens 📅 June 25-26 🎫 bit.ly/inthenightgard… THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA 📍 Grand Theatre 📅 July 14-15 🎫 bit.ly/thetigerwhocam… ALICE FROZEN IN A WONDERLAND OF DREAMS 📍 Pleasure Beach Resort 📅 July 20 – Sept 10 🎫 bit.ly/aliceinwonderl… PEPPA PIG’S BIG FAMILY SHOW 📍 Grand Theatre 📅 Sept 1-2 🎫 bit.ly/peppapigblackp…

We have a massive opportunity for UK-based creatives to join the team for Lightpool 2026. We are officially opening an Expression of Interest for two separate 3D projection commissions: 🗼 The Blackpool Tower: Create a family-friendly chapter for one of the world’s most famous landmarks. 💍 The Wedding Chapel: Bring this unique coastal landmark to life with your own creative vision. The Details: ✨ Create a 3–4 minute 3D animation/video chapter ✨ Work alongside our Artistic Director and the Lightworks team ✨ Full technical and production support provided ✨ Showcase in Autumn 2026 We want fresh ideas that turn these wonderful buildings into immersive experiences for all communities to enjoy. 🔗 Apply now: lightpool.org.uk/lightpool-oppo…

Win Afternoon Tea for two in The Blackpool Tower Ballroom ☕✨ Indulge in the charm of a classic afternoon tea experience in the renowned Blackpool Tower Ballroom as part of English Tourism Week. Enjoy live music from the mighty Wurlitzer and observe the wonderful dancers as they glide and twirl around the beautiful dance floor. If you’re feeling in the mood, you can even join in yourself! 🔗 Enter over on our website here: bit.ly/englishtourism… T&Cs apply. 📷 Sophie Pearce

We’ve just added an incredible prize to our English Tourism Week competitions: Win Four Ultimate Tickets! Freshly launched last week, the Ultimate Ticket gets you into SIX top attractions in Blackpool: ⭐ The Blackpool Tower Eye ⭐ Sandcastle Waterpark ⭐ Pleasure Beach Resort ⭐ Madame Tussauds Blackpool ⭐ The Blackpool Tower Dungeon ⭐ The Blackpool Tower Circus 📅 Can't do it all in one day? Your tickets stay valid for 90 days after your first visit! Enter here: bit.ly/englishtourism… Find out more about the Ultimate Ticket here: bit.ly/ultimateticket… T&Cs apply. Good luck! 🤞

Big news! 📣 Pleasure Beach Resort has just announced that their new ride, Aviktas, will open on May 21! Reaching a staggering 138ft at full swing, the 40-seater pendulum ride will arc 120 degrees over the Blackpool coastline, making it the tallest ride of its kind in the UK. We can’t wait for this!

Blackpool’s award-winning Lightpool Festival will return on the 21-31 October with spectacular light installations, 3D projection shows and live performances ✨ It’s an extra special year as the festival will be celebrating its 10th anniversary. More details coming soon.

From March 26-29, the Winter Gardens Blackpool will host the annual WDSF DanceSport Festival. This four-day event brings together hundreds of international competitors to compete across multiple disciplines. ✨ 4 days of competitions 🌍 Hundreds of dancers from around the world 🎶 A wonderful live orchestra 🏆 The very best, all under one roof 🎫bit.ly/dancesporttick…

Fantastic news! Blackpool is officially in the running to become the UK City of Culture 2029 👏 We’ve just been longlisted by the government which means we’re one step closer to hosting a massive, year-long celebration. If we’re successful, it would bring £10m into the town to create incredible arts and culture events for everyone to enjoy, while boosting tourism and creating new jobs.

Happy St Patrick’s Day! ☘️

Win four tickets to Pleasure Beach Resort 🎢 Be in with a chance of winning four tickets to Pleasure Beach Resort as part of English Tourism Week. Whether it's heart-pounding thrills or family fun, there's something for everyone at the UK's most ride intensive park. 🔗 Enter over on our website here: bit.ly/englishtourism… T&Cs apply.

Today we officially launched the 2026 season! 🚀 It was fantastic to bring together our resort partners to celebrate everything that makes Blackpool special and to showcase the exciting plans and experiences lined up for this season. A huge thank you to the Winter Gardens Conference & Exhibition Centre for hosting, Mel Kelly Bakes & Cakes for the delicious biscuits, the incredible Tower Circus entertainers and even a surprise appearance from Harry Styles 😉 Here’s to a brilliant 2026 season! 🎉