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Blackpool's Main Events

Blackpool's Main Events

12-13 January Admission All Classes - Blackpool & Northwest on Film, Grand Theatre

Archive footage and exclusive films from the Mitchell & Kenyon Collection

8-24 February Showzam! locations throughout Blackpool

A festival of circus, magic and new variety

24-25 March Admission All Classes - Burlesque and Exotic Cabaret

Featuring performances from the stars of the Whoopee Club, London

13-20 May Festival of Puppetry and Visual Theatre

A week of puppet shows, parades and workshops throughout the town

23-30 May Blackpool Dance

Festival, Winter Gardens Dancers from around the globe compete in this World Famous Festival of Dance

27 June National Veterans Day

Cenotaph Service and special events to honour and unite all who served

18-20 July Blackpool Cycle Fest

Get on your bike for some energising cycling action - there's
something for everyone

1-3 August Ultimate Street Dance

World Street Dance Championships, showcasing international talent

26 August Ride the Lights, Blackpool

Enjoy a sneak preview of the Illuminations on your bike in a
traffic free environment

Fridays September World Fireworks Championships Blackpool 2008

International Pyrotechnical experts from around the world fire for the title

4-13 September Tour British Masters Beach Volleyball 2008, St Chad's Headland

Following the 2007 first taste of top class beach action, Blackpool establishes itself as a premier beach sport destination

13 September Tour of Britain Cycle Race

Blackpool hosts the start of the final stage of the Tour, which finishes in

Liverpool, Capital of Culture 2008 22-23 November European

Ballroom Dance Championships Brand new dance event to
Blackpool in which top European couples dance for the title