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15/05/2026

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25/03/2026

BONNY STREET MARKET IS BACK!

Bonny Street Market is back this Saturday under new management.

We can’t wait to see all the new and returning traders back at the market this weekend.

If you are a trader at the market let us know in the comments below

Will you be visiting the market?

19/03/2026

🐉🕯LIGHTPOOL FESTIVAL - SAVE THE DATE🕯🐉

Blackpool’s award-winning Lightpool Festival will return on the 21-31 October with spectacular light installations, 3D projection shows and live performances.

It’s an extra special year as the festival will be celebrating its 10th anniversary. More details coming soon.

18/12/2025

2026 EVENT DATES ANNOUNCEMENT

The first dates are officially in for next year’s biggest free events in Blackpool! Make sure to get these in your diary so you don't miss out:

🪄 Showzam! 19-22 February
✈️ Blackpool Air Show: 8-9 August
🚲 Ride The Lights: 1 September
💡 Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On: 4 September

05/11/2025

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19/09/2025

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🎆 FIREWORKS UPDATE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS! 🎆

Get ready, Blackpool — the skies are about to sparkle even brighter! 🌟

Team India’s rescheduled performance at the World Fireworks Championship will now dazzle on Friday 26 September 2025!

That means… Two explosive nights in a row 💥

📅 New Line-Up:

• ✨ Friday 26 Sept – Amir Morani Fireworks (India)
• ✨ Saturday 27 Sept – Dance of Fire (Ukraine)
• ✨ Saturday 11 Oct – Orion (Canada)

🕢 Festivities begin at 7:30pm
🎇 Fireworks start around 8:30pm
📍 Best viewing spots: Between Central Pier & North Pier

📸 Gregg Wolstenholme photography