Now firmly established as one of the resort’s most anticipated autumn highlights, the festival draws thousands of visitors every year to experience its immersive atmosphere.
Running from October 15 to November 1, Lightpool transforms the town with a vibrant mix of light-based art installations, 3D projections and family-friendly entertainment across multiple indoor and outdoor venues.
It runs alongside the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations, which stretch for six miles along the Promenade and continue to sparkle until January 4, 2026.
Take a look below at some of the most eye-catching displays as this year’s festival bursts into life:
19. Lightpool Festival 2025. Ataraxie
Ataraxie means ‘peace of mind’. In this installation from Maxime Houot the artist asks us to question what this might mean in a changed and still changing post-pandemic world. | National World