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What's on this weekend 11th - 13th September
Posted on:
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 | 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 | 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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Coastal
The Farm House - Ribby Hall Village
Featuring six bedrooms, including a family suite for added convenience and comfort. There's also a spacious family-style kitchen with aga, formal dining room and a first of a kind for our larger properties - a cinema room.
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Family Friendly | Outdoors
Blackpool Zoo
All your favourites including big cats, elephants, giraffes, gorillas, orang-utans and sealions.
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Coastal
Elgin Hotel
Family owned 89 en-suite bedroomed Hotel renowned for its hospitality situated on the Queens Promenade, offering individual, group & coach holidays from many pick up points.
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Family Friendly
Sandcastle Waterpark
Sandcastle Waterpark, Blackpool is the UK's largest indoor waterpark and with 18 slides and attractions it is easy to see why this attraction continues to make a splash!
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Coldplace - Viva Blackpool
Date: 15th May 2027
Coldplace are a tribute band whose quality and experience on the tribute scene are second to none. In 12 years the band have over 600 gigs under their belts across the length and breadth of the UK and abroad in over twenty different countries worl...
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Arts & Culture
Varna International Ballet - The Nutcracker - Grand Theatre
Date: 7th Jan 2027
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the presents beneath...
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Events
3rd Venture Away Music Weekends Blackpool Tower Ballroom Rock & Roll Weekender - Sunday ONLY - The Blackpool Tower
Date: 11th Jul 2027
Get ready for one of the UK's biggest and best Rock & Roll weekends as Venture Away Music Weekends returns to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom for an unforgettable weekend of live music, dancing and entertainment.With 12 fantastic l...
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Events
Thank you for the Music - Grand Theatre
Date: 24th Jan 2027
The Ultimate Tribute to ABBACalling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music!This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no oth...
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The South - Viva Blackpool
Date: 6th Nov 2026
The South are an impressive 9-piece band that features former members of The Beautiful South, including singer Alison Wheeler and lifelong sax player Gaz Birtles. They play the songs made famous by The Beautiful South and bring back the full flavo...
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Bat! - The Bat Out Of Hell 50th Anniversary Concert - Opera House & Winter Gardens
Date: 4th Dec 2027
Joining Steve on stage is Mark Alexander, Meat Loaf’s musical director and pianist for over 25 years. Together with a cast of incredible singers and dancers, and ‘The Rock n Roll Heroes’ — an all-star band featuring some of the country’s finest ro...
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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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