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What's on this weekend 11th - 13th September
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10 September 2026
This weekend will be another busy one across Lancashire with plenty of great events filled with fun for you to enjoy.
Blackpool
Known for its iconic seafront, Blackpool is one of Lancashire’s best-loved visitor destinations. The promenade is home to many of the resort’s most recognisable attractions, including the historic Blackpool Tower and the traditional piers, offering classic seaside experiences alongside long-established entertainment. Whether it’s a walk along the Golden Mile or time spent enjoying the shoreline, Blackpool delivers all the elements of a great British coastal break.
There’s plenty more to explore beyond the beach. Blackpool Pleasure Beach remains one of the UK’s leading theme parks, while venues across the town host a packed programme of shows and live performances throughout the year. The famous Blackpool Illuminations continue to draw visitors each autumn, lighting up the coastline with spectacular displays. With a wide choice of places to eat, stay and explore, Blackpool is a destination that’s easy to enjoy at any time of year.
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Arts & Culture
Nobody puts this show in the corner - Dirty Dancing has arrived!
Posted on: 9 September 2026
It’s the summer of 1963, and 17 year-old Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman is about to learn some major lessons in life as well as a thing or two about dancing as Dirty Dancing has arrived in Blackpool.
Blackpool's world-famous Illuminations were officially switched on tonight (Friday 4 September) by comedian and presenter Paddy McGuinness, marking the start of another dazzling season for one of the UK's most iconic attractions.
Blackpool Businesses
Family Friendly | Coastal | Free things to do
World Horse Welfare Penny Farm
Penny Farm is a horse rescue and rehabilitation centre operated by the charity World Horse Welfare. They welcome visitors 3 days a week to meet the ponies & find out more about the work of the charity.
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Family Friendly | Coastal | History & Heritage
The Hole in Wand Blackpool
Blackpool's most magical attraction, The Hole in Wand Wizard Golf.
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Family Friendly | Coastal
Blackpool Tower Circus
Dating back to 1894, The Blackpool Tower Circus is the oldest permanent circus arena in the world.
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Coastal
Beachside Restaurant at Boulevard Hotel
The Beachside Restaurant enjoys a relaxed ambience where guests can enjoy dining, complemented by beautiful decor and impeccable service.
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Coastal
Hotel Sheraton
A warm and friendly welcome awaits everyone who visits this family owned hotel situated on the cliffs at Queens Promenade opposite the Irish Sea.
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Coastal
Ribby Hall Village Holiday Home Ownership
Ribby Hall Village is set in over 130 acres of beautiful countryside and is Lancashire's only five-star holiday village, offering first-rate facilities.
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Sam Bailey - Viva Blackpool
Date: 9th Apr 2027
Sam Bailey is a powerhouse British vocalist who rose to fame as the winner of the X-Factor in 2013. Known for her soaring voice and emotional performances, she topped the UK charts with her debt albumThe Power of Love. Before her music breakthroug...
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Del Amitri - Opera House & Winter Gardens
Date: 12th Nov 2026
Formed in the 1980s, Glasgow five-piece Del Amitri have enjoyed global chart success over the years with their hits “Always The Last to Know”, “Nothing Ever Happens”, “Roll To Me” and many more.
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Gabrielle - Opera House & Winter Gardens
Date: 23rd Apr 2027
Through the first chapter of her career from her emergence in 1993 through to 2007, Gabrielle was a constant presence in the UK charts. She landed two number 1 singles, a further eight Top 10 hits and five Top 10 albums, including the number 1 hit...
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The Mersey Beatles - Opera House & Winter Gardens
Date: 19th Nov 2026
The Mersey Beatles have been rocking sold-out shows around the globe since 1999 with their truly authentic and widely acclaimed celebration of John, Paul, George and Ringo. The band – who clocked up more than 600 appearances in a 10-year residency...
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Boyzlife - Opera House & Winter Gardens
Date: 20th Nov 2026
Irish pop duo featuring ex-members of Westlife and Boyzone. Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy perform pop hits by their former bands.There are few acts that accomplished the level of success that Boyzone and Westlife respectively achieved...
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Wet Wet Wet - Opera House & Winter Gardens
Date: 26th Feb 2027
Released in 1987, Popped In Souled Out was the album that introduced Wet Wet Wet to not only a national audience, but a global one too. It reached No.1 on the UK Albums Chart and featured the hit singles “Wishing I Was Lucky”, “Sweet Little Myster...
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Itineraries
Lancashire Set-Jetting: Blackpool, Preston and the surrounding areas
DurationThree days
Whether it is feature films, comedy shows, sci-fi or drama, Lancashire's wonderfully varied coastline, cities, towns and countryside, make it a wonderful place to capture people's imaginations.
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Lancashire Set-Jetting: East Lancashire, the Ribble Valley and the surrounding areas
DurationThree days
Iconic mills, rolling hills and a national landscape that rivals the beauty of the Lake District means that East Lancashire and the Ribble Valley are often used to showcase the quintessential British countryside on our tv and cinema screens.
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