See all Blackpool Christmas happenings this year!
Blackpool lights up Christmas 2025 around the Tower and promenade, with seaside illuminations and carnival energy filling the air. The lineup includes festive events, holiday entertainment, and winter gatherings with shows, markets, and family attractions that make evenings feel joyous.
Find the best Blackpool Christmas happenings this year!
Blackpool Christmas Events
Blackpool Christmas Light Displays
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Prepare to be mesmerized by the Blackpool Illuminations, a world-renowned spectacle that transforms the seafront into a dazzling wonderland. Stretching for six miles, this free light show features over a million bulbs, creating a magical atmosphere with traditional festoons, captivating tableaux, and interactive displays. Experience the 'greatest free light show on Earth' as it bathes the promenade in shimmering light, offering a truly unforgettable visual feast.
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This winter, Blackpool's Tower Festival Headland will be transformed into a breathtaking festive village. From late November through early January, visitors can immerse themselves in a magical holiday atmosphere. While specific details are still being unwrapped, the event promises a spectacular transformation of this iconic location, offering a quintessential Christmas experience.
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Step into a winter wonderland at Pleasure Beach Resort's Christmas Grotto. Children will embark on a magical journey guided by elves, decorating a bauble and collecting a magic key. The highlight is meeting Santa Claus himself, who will present each child with a special gift. Included with the ticket, enjoy a ride on Alice in Wonderland and a warming hot chocolate.
Blackpool Other Christmas Activities
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Lace up your boots and don your Santa suit for the Blackpool Santa Dash! This festive 2-mile run, jog, or walk is a fantastic way to kick off the holiday season. The route starts and finishes at Sandcastle Waterpark, making it a fun and accessible event for the whole family, including your dog. Participants receive a Santa suit, a finisher's medal, and a warm hot chocolate.
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