Latest Events and What's On In Blackpool

Blackpool Illuminations Celebrity Switch On at Switch On Arena

Join us on Friday 3rd September on the Brand New Tower Headland for the highlight of Blackpool's year when the Illuminations switch will be thrown to set the town ablaze with light for the 66 nights of the Blackpool Illuminations.
The name of the celebrity who will have the honour of flicking the switch is still a closely guarded secret, call back soon for more information.

Colin Fry - Free Spirit Show is coming to North Pier Blackpool. 

Thursday 02-September-2010
Thursday 07-October-2010

British National Dance Championships at Blackpool Winter Gardens

Ballroom, Latin American Dancing Championships. British Couples only.
Thursday 18-November-2010
Friday 19-November-2010
Saturday 20-November-2010

Pigeon Weekend 21st Jan - 23rd Jan 2011

 British Homing Show of the Year at Blackpools Winter Gardens.

Each January, pigeon fanciers from across the country flock to Blackpool's Winter Gardens for the annual pigeon Show of the Year, presented by British Homing World, "Britain's Premier Pigeon Racing Weekly".

A gala evening on Saturday tops off a weekend where over 200 trade stands and 3000 pigeons are on display.
The event also hosts an international Youth Meeting with young pigeon fanciers from Belgium, France, Holland and Germany and the UK