The Montclair

21/08/2026

🌟 Entries are open for the 76th Blackpool Sequence Dance Festival and will close Monday, 14th September

Inventive Dance entry form is available from the website;

https://blackpooldancefestival.com/festivals/blackpool-sequence-dance-festival/

08/08/2026

02/08/2026

It’s finals day at World Dance Masters World Championships🌟🌍

31/07/2026

Kicking off day 2 at with Intermediate, Advanced and Allstar Adult Pro-Am in the Empress Ballroom🤠

24/07/2026

05/07/2026

Multi-attraction tickets

30/06/2026

£20 Million Secured for Proposed New Blackpool Arena

Plans for a new arena in Blackpool have taken a major step forward after Chris Webb confirmed that £20 million has been secured towards the construction costs of the project.

The funding marks significant progress in efforts to bring a modern, large-scale entertainment venue to the town, with hopes that the arena will boost tourism, create jobs, and support the local economy.

Discussions are now underway to identify the right investment partner to provide the remaining funding required and to help operate the venue. The aim is to ensure the arena becomes a first-class destination capable of hosting major events, concerts, and entertainment experiences.

Chris Webb said securing the initial funding represents an important milestone, bringing the long-term vision for the arena closer to reality.

30/06/2026

BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS SWITCH-ON ANNOUNCEMENT

Get ready to party! British pop legends Five are headlining the biggest night in the resort’s calendar on Friday 4 September and they’re going to make sure Everybody Get Up!

Joining them on the Tower Festival Headland stage are the rock quintet The Feeling and chart-topping singer-songwriter Lucy Spraggan.

We are also thrilled to partner with the BBC this year! Graham Liver and Sharon Hartley from BBC Lancashire will be hosting the night, alongside a special showcase of the region’s best up-and-coming talent via BBC Introducing.

Want to be there? You’ve got two ways to get inside the arena:

🎟 ENTER THE FREE BALLOT
We have 20,000 free tickets up for grabs via our public ballot. The ballot opens at midday TODAY and closes at 5pm on Thursday 6 August.
👉 Enter the ballot at 12pm here: https://bit.ly/switchonballot2026

🔥 GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT
Don’t want to leave it to chance? Skip the ballot entirely! Grab a Golden Circle ticket for just £12 (+ admin fee) to secure your place right at the front of the stage for the absolute best views in the house. Tickets are strictly limited.
👉 Book Golden Circle from midday here: https://bit.ly/goldencircleswitchon

Full event timings and our mystery Switch-On star will be revealed in the coming weeks.

23/06/2026

The Blackpool Weekender will feature headline performances from some of the decade’s most iconic acts in the Winter Gardens’ Empress Ballroom, with further acts performing in the Arena, alongside an 80s themed quiz plus further events to be announced taking place in the Pavilion. Throughout the ...