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What's on at the Winter Gardens Blackpool this August
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31 July 2026
Learn more about some of the fantastic shows on at Winter Gardens Blackpool this August
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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Be Inspired
Blackpool Illuminations is launching a brand-new interactive feature and is inviting the public to have their say before designs are finalised
Coastal
Paddy McGuinness named Blackpool Illuminations switch-on star for 2026
Posted on: 30 July 2026
BBC Radio 2’s Paddy McGuinness is set to light up Blackpool’s biggest night of the year on Friday 4 September.
Blackpool Businesses
Family Friendly | Coastal | Free
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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Arts & Culture | Coastal | Family Friendly
Comedy Carpet Blackpool
The Carpet, a permanent walk-on installation on the Tower Festival Headland at the foot of Blackpool Tower
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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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Family Friendly | Coastal | Outdoors
Ridgeway Farm
A place to learn about food, farming and the environment.
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Family Friendly
The Arena at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Why not discover a cool way to spend your day in the world's oldest purpose-built ice theatre.
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GirlyPop Live - Opera House & Winter Gardens
Date: 30th Aug 2026
Calling all pop music fans! Live Republic is thrilled to present GirlyPop Live, a spectacular celebration of all things pop!Get ready for an unforgettable day this Summer, featuring incredible tribute acts to your favourite pop stars,...
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Giovanni - Unstoppable - Grand Theatre
Date: 8th May 2027
He’s back… and more unstoppable than ever.Giovanni Pernice returns in 2027 with his electrifying new live tour – unstoppable.The Strictly Come Dancing champion and BAFTA winner has captivated audiences across the UK with hi...
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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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Man In The Mirror - Opera House & Winter Gardens
Date: 4th Jun 2027
Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP!This is the “Man in the Mirror” – The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson.Starring CJ, one of the...
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Paul Zerdin: Shut Your Mouth Tour - Viva Blackpool
Date: 2nd Aug 2026
Paul Zerdin, the master ventriloquist and winner of America's Got Talent, is back on the road with his brand new stand up comedy tour 'Shut Your Mouth'. Expect an outrageous night of laughs as Paul battles to keep his unruly sidekicks in check fro...
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Adam Garcia's Emerald Storm - Opera House & Winter Gardens
Date: 28th Oct 2026
If Riverdance and Stomp had a baby – it would be Emerald Storm!Direct from the West End, Emerald Storm is the electrifying new dance phenomenon from Adam Garcia , the acclaimed stage and screen star behind some of theatre’s biggest hit...
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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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