Things to Do in Blackpool, United Kingdom
Blackpool, United Kingdom currently lists around 1,500 upcoming events, with approximately 550 scheduled for the next 30 days. About 20% of these listings are free to attend. The most common event types include Hiking & Outdoors with roughly 350 entries, followed by Family & Kids at about 250 and Workshops & Classes near 150. Concerts & Live Music, Community & Social gatherings, Sports & Fitness, and other categories make up the remainder of the programme. Venues hosting the most listings are Blackpool North Railway Station, Sandcastle Waterpark, SEA LIFE Blackpool, Blackpool Opera House, Madame Tussauds Blackpool, and Creative Ewe Studio in Unit 3, The Barn. Notable performers with upcoming dates include Bob Dylan, Trainspotting the Musical, Victoria Wood's dinnerladies, The Evolution of Magic, and the Lytham Festival 2027. This diverse schedule serves a population of about 140,000 people as recorded in 2018.
City facts
- Weather
- 10°C · Overcast · High 11° / low 6°C
- Population
- 139,305 (2018)
- Area
- 34.9 km²
- Elevation
- 5 m
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Frequently asked questions about events in Blackpool
- How many events are free in Blackpool?
- About 20% of the listed events in Blackpool are free. This means roughly one in five activities does not require a ticket purchase.
- What are the most popular venues for events?
- The venues with the most upcoming listings include Blackpool North Railway Station, Sandcastle Waterpark, SEA LIFE Blackpool, Blackpool Opera House, Madame Tussauds Blackpool, and Creative Ewe Studio.
- What types of events are listed most often?
- Hiking & Outdoors is the largest category with about 350 listings. Family & Kids follows with around 250 entries, while Workshops & Classes and Community & Social events each have approximately 150.
- Which famous performers are coming to Blackpool?
- Upcoming dates feature Bob Dylan, Trainspotting the Musical, Victoria Wood's dinnerladies, The Evolution of Magic, and the Lytham Festival 2027.