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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 | 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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Family Friendly | Coastal | Arts & Culture
Showtown Blackpool
Showtown is Blackpool's brand new, side-tickling, eye-popping, toe-tapping, mind-boggling family attraction.
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Arts & Culture | Coastal | Free things to do
Mirror Ball, Blackpool
The giant mirror ball on the promenade of Blackpool's South Shore is illuminated at night with a colour changing light show.
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Family Friendly | Groups
Coffee Shop at Penny Farm
The dog friendly coffee shop at Penny Farm serves a range of teas, coffee, light lunches and it's famous for homemade cakes and scones and is a five star food hygiene rated.
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Coastal
Old Victoria
Located inside the Winter Gardens Blackpool, The Old Victoria is a traditional British Bar serving a wide range of drinks and classic pub food.
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Arts & Culture
Radio Ga Ga - Opera House & Winter Gardens
Date: 6th May 2027
The Ultimate Celebration of Queen Have your finest hour, or two! As we bring you Radio GaGa. Break free with us and shake all over like a jellyfish as Radio GaGa recreates two magical hours live on stage, celebrating the ma...
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Bay City Rollermania - Viva Blackpool
Date: 28th Dec 2026
The remaining band members of Les McKeowns Bay City Rollers reunite to play the songs, tell the tales and re-live life on the road.Remaining band members Phil Hendriks, Darren Lee, Scott McGowan, Nick Gornall and Alex Southgate re-grou...
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Susan Calman - Grand Theatre
Date: 10th Feb 2027
A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years. Tall Tales is a show about Cruising, driving tanks, cats and getting older.You might have seen her on the television or he...
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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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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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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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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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