Showtown Blackpool

04/09/2026

✨ BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS SWITCH-ON DAY IS HERE!✨

Blackpool is getting ready to light up tonight… but you don’t have to wait until then! 💡

Showtown is OPEN from 11am today and it’s like the Illuminations in here too!

🎨 Design your very own Blackpool Illumination
💡 Switch on the Illuminations yourself!
🎪 Explore six galleries packed with the sights, sounds and stories of Blackpool
🌟 Get into the Switch-On spirit before heading out onto the Promenade tonight!

We’re right in the heart of the action, next to Blackpool Tower, so come and see us as part of your big Illuminations day out.

Doors open 11am - see you soon! ✨

19/08/2026

🚨 HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 2026 IS NOW ON SALE! 🏛️✨

It’s back, and this year’s programme is packed with FREE opportunities to discover Blackpool’s fascinating heritage, including some places you don’t usually get to see!

🎟️ Most events are first come, first served, but there are three very special exceptions:

🏛️ Winter Gardens Tour
💡 Lightworks Illuminations Depot Tour
🗼 Blackpool Tower Tour

These are our most popular events, so tickets will be allocated by ballot to give everyone a fair chance of getting a place.
The rest of the programme includes fascinating tours, talks and opportunities to explore Blackpool’s history and hidden gems!

⚠️ Maximum 2 tickets per person
🎟️ FREE entry
📅 Heritage Open Days: 17–20 September 2026
These events are always in huge demand, so don’t wait to book your place!

👉 See the full programme and book now:
showtownblackpool.co.uk/hod

18/08/2026

🚨 WE'VE GOT A SLIME SITUATION! 🧪

Dr Snott needs your help and things are about to get VERY GOOEY! 🤢

🟢 Make your own slime
🟣 Get gloriously messy
🟡 Discover some weird and wonderful Blackpool history

Perfect for ages 5-11- and don’t worry, we’ll handle the clean-up! 😜

📅 Saturday 29 August
⏰ 1:30pm or 3pm
🎟️ Children £6 / Adults £2

Book now: www.showtownblackpool.co.uk/whats-on/family-activities/dr-snotts-slime-workshop

18/08/2026

🎤 BLACKPOOL’S NEXT GENERATION IS TAKING THE STAGE THIS FRIDAY!

Come and celebrate the brilliant young talent emerging from Blackpool at Open Up The Mic's Live Showcase.
This is a FREE evening of comedy, creativity and live performance at The Grand Theatre Studio.

After an intensive programme of workshops, our young performers are ready to bring their comedy to a live audience, alongside a brilliant professional line-up:

🎤 MC: Black Liver, winners of BBC Radio 4's Best Sitcom Award
🌟 Headliner: Molly McGuiness, comedian, writer and actor

❤️ Show your support and help us celebrate the next generation of Blackpool’s creative talent. By being part of the audience, you’re helping young people build confidence, develop their skills and see that there’s a place for them in Blackpool’s arts and performance scene.

📅 Friday 21 August
🕕 6pm-8pm
📍 The Grand Theatre Studio
🎟️ FREE ENTRY - booking essential!

Let’s get behind the young performers, celebrate the arts in Blackpool and give them the audience they deserve.

👉 Book your FREE tickets now! - https://www.showtownblackpool.co.uk/whats-on/events/open-up-the-mic-live-showcase

14/08/2026

🍬 TALK: Little Stick of Blackpool Rock

How did Blackpool Rock become so iconic? 🍭

It’s one of the most recognisable souvenirs from the seaside - but have you ever wondered how Blackpool Rock became such a big part of our town’s story?

Join us at Showtown for Little Stick of Blackpool Rock, an entertaining talk exploring the history of this sweet seaside staple.

📅 Thursday 3 September
⏰ 6pm-7pm
📍 Showtown, Blackpool
🎟️ £5 per adult

Come and discover the fascinating story behind one of Blackpool’s most iconic treats!

👉 Book your tickets: https://www.showtownblackpool.co.uk/whats-on/events/talk-little-stick-of-blackpool-rock

12/08/2026

🚨 **IMPORTANT UPDATE** 🚨

Due to the heatwave, Showtown will be closed tomorrow (Thursday 13 August) to keep our visitors and crew safe.

If you have a booking for tomorrow, we’ll be in touch directly. Your booking will be cancelled automatically and, if you paid for your ticket, you’ll receive a full refund.

We’re really sorry for the inconvenience and hope to welcome you back to Showtown very soon. 💛

Thank you for your understanding! 🙏

12/08/2026

🎉 ONE WEEK TO GO! 🎉

Heritage Open Days is almost here, and next Wednesday, 19 August at 10am, bookings officially open!

This September, discover some of Blackpool’s fascinating stories, hidden gems and local legends as venues across the town open their doors for Heritage Open Days 2026.

And the best bit? It’s all FREE! 🙌

From behind-the-scenes tours and historic buildings to fascinating walks and some of Blackpool’s best-kept secrets, there’s something for everyone to discover.

📅 Bookings open: Wednesday 19 August
⏰ 10am
🎟️ FREE events - some require pre-booking
Visit here for more information: www.showtownblackpool.co.uk/hod

Places are available on a first come, first served basis, so set your alarm and get ready to book!

07/08/2026

🚨 EMERGENCY! WE'VE GOT A SLIME SITUATION! 🧪

Dr Snott has been hard at work mixing mysterious potions, gooey concoctions and creating gloriously gloopy slime... and now he needs your help!

🟢 Mix your own slime
🟣 Discover Blackpool's weird and wonderful history of quack doctors and mysterious cures
🟡 Get gloriously gooey

An hour of messy fun... without having to clean your kitchen afterwards! 😜

📅 Saturday 29 August
⏰ 1:30-2:30pm or 3-4pm
🎟️ Children £6 | Adults £2
Perfect for 5-11 year olds

Book your place before Dr Snott's slime takes over Showtown! 💚
👉 https://www.showtownblackpool.co.uk/whats-on/family-activities/dr-snotts-slime-workshop

Get silly making slime with Doctor Snott and Blackpool’s wacky history of quack doctors, cures & seaside potions.

06/08/2026

🚨 Last call for young comedians living in Blackpool! 🚨

Are you aged 12-16 and living in Blackpool? This is your final chance to sign up for Open Up the Mic - Showtown's FREE youth comedy programme!

Work with professional comedians, create your own comedy, build confidence and perform in a live showcase at the end of the week. No experience needed - just bring your sense of humour!

🎭 FREE to take part & lunch provided!
📍 For young people living in Blackpool
📅 17-21 August
🎟️ Spaces are limited - book now!

Find out more and secure your place: https://www.showtownblackpool.co.uk/whats-on/family-activities/open-up-the-mic

28/07/2026

🎤 Talk: The Genius of Ken Dodd - Next week at Showtown!

Step into the wonderful world of Sir Ken Dodd. From his lightning-fast jokes to his famous tickling stick, discover what made him a comedy legend and why his influence can still be seen on stages across Britain today.

📍 Showtown, Blackpool
📅 Thursday 6 August
🕕 6pm - 7pm
🎟️ Tickets only £5

Last tickets remaining! Book now before they're gone!
www.showtownblackpool.co.uk/whats-on/events/talk-the-genius-of-sir-ken-dodd