The Wilton Hotel Blackpool

02/09/2026

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Don get caught out in the rain , come early get your selves setlled for the Big Switch On (click The Link below )
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• SWITCH ON 2026 • 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢 • Just ONE WEEK to go until the biggest night in our event calendar... WHO'S EXCITED? ✨

This year's event promises a fantastic evening packed with live music and entertainment. Plus - Paddy McGuinness will flick the famous switch to mark the start of the 2026 Illuminations season!

Before the big moment, enjoy a fantastic evening of live entertainment featuring:

⭐ Five
⭐ The Feeling
⭐ Lucy Spraggan
⭐ BBC Introducing artists

𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦
If you were successful in the ballot, congratulations! As a reminder, ticket holder FAQ's and T&C's can be found here: www.visitblackpool.com/SwitchOn

Missed out in the ballot? Don't worry! You can still be part of the action:

🎟️ 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀? A limited number of Golden Circle tickets are available. For £12 plus booking fee, you'll secure entry and get right to the front of the stage for the best view of the performances and Switch-On moment.

BOOK NOW: bit.ly/goldencircleswitchon

🎉 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿! If you didn't get tickets, why not join the Switch-On Watch Party inside the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom? Entry is free, but tickets are required and space is limited.

Get your FREE Watch Party tickets: bit.ly/switchonwatchparty

🚗 Planning your visit? Please allow extra time for your journey and plan ahead. Expect busy roads, public transport and town centre areas throughout the evening. You can find a full list of council-owned car parks here: www.blackpool.gov.uk/CarParks

We can't wait to see you there! 🪩🎊🕺

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🎉 FREE EVENTS IN BLACKPOOL 🎉

Blackpool’s calendar is bursting with spectacular FREE events!

🗓️ Save these dates:

✈️ Blackpool Airshow- 8/9th Aug

🚲 Ride The Lights – 1st Sept

🎇 Illuminations Switch-On – 4th Sept

💡 Blackpool Illuminations – 4th Sept to Early Jan 2027

🎆 World Fireworks Championship – 12 & 26 Sept, 10 Oct

✨ Lightpool Festival – 21 Oct to 31 Oct

❄️ Christmas By The Sea – Nov to Jan (dates tbc)

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🎆 Last night’s Late Night Riding & Fireworks!

🎇 Only TWO NIGHTS LEFT! 🎆

The sky lit up above the park’s iconic coasters as another themed Fireworks Night brought the colour and atmosphere.

Next display — 10pm:
📅 29 August

End‑of‑season finale — 5pm:
📅 28 November

🎟️ Tickets from £29pp when booked online in advance.

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💜 FREE EVENT: Lightpool Festival 2026 is ready to light up Blackpool! 💡

From 21–31 October, the town transforms into a glowing playground of immersive light installations, 3D projection shows, live performances, and surprise pop‑ups in iconic spots and hidden corners.

✨ And don’t forget the legendary Blackpool Illuminations will shine every night from 4 September to 3 January, making autumn the ultimate season of sparkle across the Promenade.

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FREE EVENT THIS WEEKEND
STANLEY PARK CLASSIC CAR SHOW 🚗

📅 Sunday August 30th 11am-4pm

Head to the beautiful Italian Gardens at Blackpool's Stanley Park for the ever popular Classic Car Show

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✨ Ride the Lights is back a week today! ✨🚴

Get set for one of the most magical nights of the year as the iconic Promenade closes to traffic, giving cyclists a FREE sneak preview of the 2026 Blackpool Illuminations before switch‑on.

🌟 Ride at your own pace from Starr Gate to Red Bank Road

🌟 Light up your bike with LEDs, lanterns and glow‑ups

🌟 A brilliant family‑friendly night out

📅 Tuesday 1 September 2026
⏰ 7 PM – 10 PM
📍 Starr Gate → Red Bank Road, Bispham

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FREE EVENT: World Fireworks Championship returns this autumn! 🎇

Mark your calendars for three huge nights of FREE displays:

📆 12 September
📆 26 September
📆 10 October

🎆 The 2026 lineup of competing nations will be announced soon.

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