Blackpool is bidding to be UK City of Culture 2029.This will transform the nation’s favourite playground into a bold, brilliant celebration of creativity, joy and shared wonder: from large-scale events to vibrant neighbourhood talent, uniting communities and visitors in an experience that is bigger, bolder and open to all. The UK City of Culture is a title given every four years to a UK city or local area. Blackpool is into the second round, in the running against eight other

British pop favourites Five are set to make sure Everybody Gets Up for the biggest night in the resort’s calendar, as they take centre stage at this year’s Illuminations Switch‑On. The free outdoor event on the Tower Festival Headland, in the shadow of The Blackpool Tower, takes place on Friday 4 September 2026 and marks the start of the iconic Illuminations season. This year’s event sees Blackpool Tourism Limited collaborate with the BBC, with the evening hosted by BBC R

Blackpool’s Armed Forces Week is back with a programme of events and entertainment to honour the nation’s military personnel of the past, present and future. Armed Forces Week is Blackpool’s opportunity to say thank you to our heroes. Since 2006, we have been celebrating the event annually, and it now forms an integral part of VisitBlackpool’s events calendar. From 22–28 June, Blackpool will come together to welcome serving military personnel, veterans and cadets, with a

Blackpool is celebrating Father’s Day in style this year with an exclusive one‑day offer giving Dads free entry to five of the resort’s most iconic attractions on Sunday 21 June. Families can treat Dad to an unforgettable day out from thrilling slides to celebrity encounters, sky‑high views and spine‑tingling scares. This special promotion applies to the following attractions: · Sandcastle Waterpark · Madame Tussauds Blackpool · The Blackpool Tow