Everyone on the Fylde coast is being urged to back a bid for Blackpool to be named the UK City of Culture 2029.
Blackpool is one of nine places across the UK listed by the government’s Department of Culture, Media and Sport to be in the running for the prestigious accolade.
If successful, Blackpool would receive £10m from the government towards a year-long celebration of arts and culture, to be enjoyed by local people as well as increasing the tourism economy.
As well as the grant, the title of City of Culture also brings additional funding, sponsorship and investment to support regeneration and events.
Blackpool’s relationship with culture is full of variety, and below is just a handful of the wonderful cultural assets Blackpool has to offer...
7. £50k secured for the future of Tramtown
£50k secured for the future of Tramtown | Blackpool Council
8. Blackpool's Comedy Carpet has become an iconic feature of the town
Blackpool's Comedy Carpet has become an iconic feature of the town | Iconic Media
9. Aunty Social's exhibition of textile art, We're Sew Done, at Blackpool Central Library
Aunty Social's exhibition of textile art, We're Sew Done, at Blackpool Central Library
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The Style Assembly is a thriving platform for fashion and creativity on the coast. After two exciting events, House of Wingz, Blackpool School of Arts and the Youth LCEP group ‘Creative Fusion’ have come together to put on a version of the event completely produced by young people. From concept, to delivery with a fashion show event, an opportunity for young creatives to gain industry experience in events, fashion, photography and performing arts. This event is part of creative Blackpool's Cultural Strategy, which aims to make Blackpool the UK’s coastal capital of creativity. The next Style Assembly will take place in June. Follow House of Wingz, Style Assembly and Creative Blackpool on social media for more details. | National World Resell
11. Meet the Class of 2026 as more than 900 students graduate from Blackpool and the Fylde College. Pictured are Vodafone graduates celebrating their success as a cohort at Graduation Day 2026
Meet the Class of 2026 as more than 900 students graduate from Blackpool and the Fylde College. Pictured are Vodafone graduates celebrating their success as a cohort at Graduation Day 2026 | Stephen Redfern
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Actors from the Electric Sunshine Project rehearsing for their performance of the Snow Queen.