Blackpool February Festival kicks off this week - here's what you need to know
Blackpool is set to enchant residents and visitors alike with the February Festival of Circus and Magic, a four-day extravaganza packed with live performances.
Dates & times
This week will see February Festival kick-off in Blackpool. There will be some fantastic performers from the Festival line-up.
Thereafter, people can enjoy some of the performances around town including Sam Hogarth who will perform his first act of the Festival on Adelaide Street West, where he will levitate a member of the audience.
The town centre will be transformed with roaming street entertainers, from hilarious pedalo swans to astonishing magic acts.
Free workshops and performances will also take place at key venues including The Blackpool Tower, Arc Cinema, Houndshill Shopping Centre, Abingdon Street Market and Arc Cinema.
The excitement continues Friday 20 February, when Britain’s Got Talent winner and local star Harry Moulding takes to the stage for a special headline magic show at Pleasure Beach Resort.
Visitors can also try their hand at puppetry, circus skills and other creative activities throughout the festival.
Thursday 19 February – Sunday 22 February.
Outside Winter Gardens, Victoria Street entrance, FY1 4HU.
Launch day highlights
10am: Elton Wrong – Roaming act on a white piano
11am: Drop-in session at Blackpool Circus School / A La Puppet Carte show
11:30am: Joy and Hope – Roaming act
12pm: Sam Hogarth – Street magician performing a jaw-dropping levitation finale
What to expect
Over four fun-filled days, the February Festival promises:
- Street magic and circus performances across the town
- Hands-on workshops for all ages
- Spectacular shows at key venues across Blackpool
- A mix of roaming acts, interactive experiences, and headline performances.
Tickets & info
For the complete schedule of events, visit: www.visitblackpool.com/febfest
The festival is funded by Blackpool’s Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID), which supports local tourism projects and events that drive footfall and enhance visitor experiences.