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Central Pier shining brightly last night ✨️

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🚨MORE TICKETS AVAILABLE🚨

Due to demand, Peter Kay has added an EXTRA late matinee show at Blackpool Opera House on Sunday 27th Sept, raising vital funds for ‘All In for Fin’, the fundraising campaign supporting Fin Cormack's vital heart surgery.

Tickets on sale now!

31/08/2026

Can you believe it? We’re just one week away from Blackpool's biggest night when the famous Illuminations turn on.

Taking place on Friday 4 September, this year’s Switch-On celebration will see pop favourites Five headlining, joined by The Feeling and Lucy Spraggan. We also have BBC Introducing, shining a spotlight on some of the best local talent.

KEY INFORMATION

🎫 Ticket holders
Were you successful in the ballot? Congratulations! We hope you’ll make a weekend of it and enjoy everything Blackpool has to offer. Check out accredited places to stay, attractions and shows here: https://bit.ly/thisisblackpool

🎫⛔ Non-ticket holders
Didn’t get tickets? Don’t worry, there are two ways you can enjoy the night:

⭐ Golden Circle tickets – this is your last chance to be in the front section of the arena. Limited availability. £12 each: https://bit.ly/goldencircleswitchon

🗼 The Blackpool Tower Ballroom Watch Party – catch all the action live on the big screen in the Tower Ballroom. Free entry but pre-booking is essential: https://bit.ly/switchonwatchparty

TRAVEL
Switch-On night is one of the busiest evenings of the year in Blackpool, so please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey. You can find a full list of car parks here: www.blackpool.gov.uk/CarParks

However you join us, whether it’s in the main arena, along the Promenade or watching on the big screen in the Ballroom, we can’t wait to welcome you to the start of the Illuminations season!

📷 Gregg Wolstenholme Photography

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31/08/2026

DRONE SHOW COMING TO BLACKPOOL

A spectacular drone show will illuminate the skies above Blackpool's Stanley Park on October 3 as part of a special anniversary weekend celebrating the park's 100th year.

The display will be created by Celestial, the company behind the viral drone show filmed at Stanley Park for Britain's Got Talent in 2025, and later seen by millions of viewers across the UK.

The drone show is the headline event of a special two-day centenary festival (2-3 October).

Across the weekend, you can expect:
🎪 An artisan market and family fairground rides
🎭 Live entertainment and activity sessions for all ages

ℹ️ Find out more: https://bit.ly/droneshowblackpool

27/08/2026

ST ANNES - KITE FESTIVAL

The award-winning Kite Festival will return to our neighbouring town, St Annes, next week.

The skies above St Annes seafront will be filled with all different inflatable designs as stunning kites soar over five flying arenas next to the pier.

🪁 Friday 4 September – 12 noon to 10pm, featuring illuminated kite flying
🪁 Saturday 5 September August – 11am to 5pm (Fairground will operate into the evening)
🪁 Sunday 6 September – 11am to 4pm

Don’t forget, just up the coast it’s also the Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On celebration on Friday 4 September. Take full advantage of two brilliant seaside events in one epic weekend!

ℹ️ https://bit.ly/kitefestivalstannes
📷 Gregg Wolstenholme Photography

27/08/2026

Yesterday's sunset 🌅