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Held in the magnificent Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens, the Dance Festival has been a part of Blackpool’s history for almost 100 years. With five festivals throughout the year, there is something for dancers at all ability levels from juniors through to to adults.
The Blackpool Dance Festival began in 1920 in the Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.
Covering a period of fourteen days, the May Blackpool Dance Festival is by far the largest of the five festivals held in Blackpool. The Festival covers Ballroom and Latin American dancing, incorporating the British Open Championships for Adult Amateur and Professional couples, plus Formation Teams.
2005 saw the introduction of two new events, the British Rising Star Amateur Ballroom and Latin Competitions.
2026 will see the 100th Anniversary celebration of the Festival.
| Season (16 May 2026 - 29 May 2026) |
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