Blackpool Illuminations 2026

Contact Details

Promenade
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY1 5YA

Tel: 01253 478222

Awards

  • Sub-Regional AwardsTourism Event of the Year Tourism Event of the Year 2011
  • Local Awards Blackpool Tourism Innovation of the Year 2005 2006
  • Regional AwardsNorthwest Tourism Event of the Year Northwest Tourism Event of the Year 2009
Blackpool Illuminations spiro and Tower

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Have you seen them? The sort of spectacle that everyone should see at least once. For generations, children and adults alike have been entranced by the spellbinding seafront spectacle which bathes the promenade with more than a million magical bulbs in a shimmering sea of light. The greatest free light show on earth has been a major part of Blackpool’s attraction scene since 1879 when they were described as ‘artificial sunshine’.

It's a wonderful opportunity to experience miles of festoon, larger-than-life tableaux, instagrammable features, laser technology and stunning projection shows during the dark winter months.

For more information, including Blackpool Illuminations fun facts and details on the biggest event in Blackpool's calendar, Switch-On, you can take a look at our Illuminations guide here.

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