Blackpool Events 2026
Blackpool Airshow
August 8th & 9th 2026
Blackpool International Soul Festival
To be confirmed
Rebellion Festival
6th August - 9th August 2026
Blackpool World Champion Fireworks
To Be Confirmed 2026
Blackpool Illuminations Switch On date
The annual Switch-On is scheduled to take place on the night of Friday 4th September 2026 until January 2nd 2027
Xmas By The Sea starts Nov 22nd 2026
Northern Soul
Competitions throughout the year held at Blackpool Tower
2026 BIG SEASON OF EVENTS!!
Build your Blackpool break around some of our amazing events.
Pleasure Beach Late Night Rides
Pleasure Beach Late Night Rides 2nd & 23rd August
Comic Con World -
Armed Forces Day -
Elvis Celebration -
SUMMER CIRCUS PARTY -
Blackpool Carnival -
Fleetwood Festival Of Transport -
Blackpool Music Run -
Blackpool Air Show - 9th 10th August
Lytham Wartime Weekend -
Ride The Lights - 26th August
St Annes International Kite Festival -
Blackpool Illuminations Switch On - Friday 4th September
Jaguar Centenary Event -
Journey To Hell Freak Nights -
Lightpool Festival - Late Oct (Dates TBC)
CARNIVAL OF SCREAMS - HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR - October
Please note that dates may be subject to change
2026 dates are to be updated when available
Blackpool Pleasure Beach opening day 14th Feb 2026
New Ride For 2026
