See our daily events listings for bars and clubs in the Blackpool area at the link below, followed by an editor's pick of events throughout the year.

February 14-18, 2015, a vibrant international festival of circus, magic and new variety brings world-class talent to Blackpool. Showzam's Carnival Ball at The Blackpool Tower Ballroom has a different theme each year. See website for updates.

June 13-14, 2015. Saturday parade 11am-12pm on the Promenade, from Central Pier, towards North Pier, then right on Talbot Rd and right on Abingdon St, ending up at the Winter Gardens where Blackpool Pride Festival events and entertainment begin, and continue through Sunday.

Usually each June at Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens, Church St. will not take place in 2015 - look for events in June 2016.

September 4 - November 8, 2015. The annual Big Switch On - Lights shine for 66 nights, through early-November each year, features include special celebrity guests & free concert.

Fridays from September 11 - October 2, 2015, annual events at Tower Festival Headland. International pyrotechnical experts stage amazing displays in the skies above the Promenade from approximately 7:30pm.