What's on near Blackpool Promenade
Step into the majestic Blackpool Tower Ballroom for an experience like no other. With stunning architecture, live music and treats galore, Afternoon Tea here is highly recommended.
From £60.00
Come face to face with SEA LIFE Blackpool’s hungriest resident. This unique experience gives you the chance to feed Phoenix the green sea turtle and learn about this endangered species.
From £75.00
A thoughtfully-curated season of Queer British Gems courtesy of Paraphysis Cinema.
From £1.00
The John Moores Painting Prize is back, and bigger than ever! Head to Liverpool’s Walker Gallery to see the best of contemporary painting.
Free entry
A practically perfect treat is landing in Liverpool in January 2026.
From £29.00
Get ready to dive right into the most disgusting parts of history!
From £18.00
‘Treasure: History Unearthed’ gathers the largest collection of archaeological Treasure ever shown in the region.
From £5.00Where to go near Blackpool Promenade
One of the most recognisable landmarks in the UK, Blackpool Tower is an iconic tourist attraction that sits at the heart of the seaside town.
Step into the sensationally stylish Blackpool Tower Ballroom and get lost in a world of elegant charm and refined beauty.
Blackpool Tower first opened to the public in 1894, and includes the Blackpool Tower Circus and Blackpool Tower Ballroom.
Blackpool’s Comedy Carpet sits in the shadow of the world famous Blackpool Tower – and it’s one of the largest pieces of public art ever commissioned in the UK.
Visit the oldest permanent circus in the world, showcasing some truly jaw-dropping stunts from contortionists, acrobats and trapeze acts.
Experience one of the country’s most well-known landmarks anew. Brave the glass SkyWalk, head to the 4D cinema, or soak up the views at Bar 380.
With interactive shows and an impressive drop ride, get ready for guaranteed thrills, screams and entertainment.
Learn more about Blackpool’s showbiz history at this all-singing, all-dancing family attraction housing six unique gallery spaces.
Positioned right on the Promenade, you’ll find Beach House Bistro & Bar, a modern Mediterranean-style restaurant and bar that serves up a particularly mean cocktail.
Not many chippies have a blue plaque outside, but not many chippies are as noteworthy as Papa’s in Blackpool.
Blackpool’s Grand theatre is home to a broad and high quality touring programme of entertainment including drama, musical theatre, opera, ballet and dance.
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Get ready for a suitably spooky October, with Pumpkin delight, theatre, workshops and all sorts of hair-raising fun!
It's busy month across the cinemas of the north as Halloween programming leads into two of the region's biggest film festivals.
In galleries around the North this autumn, you'll find tactile sculptures, Treasures with a capital 'T' and plant magic.
From New York’s experimental underground to the most exciting sounds coming from local scenes, we're lining up a noisy autumn of gigs.
Picks this month include bold visual art, wondrous opera and cinematic dance - plus a touch of ghostly storytelling for the Halloween season.
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.
One to add to your TBR pile, our latest round-up is a bumper edition and features some amazing events in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and beyond...