Blackpool Pride Festival celebrates 20 years with new fairground rides and major line-up
Blackpool Pride is marking its 20th anniversary in 2026 with a packed weekend of music, celebration and community spirit, as organisers promise one of the biggest events in its history.
The countdown is on for Blackpool Pride 2026 as organisers unveil an expanded programme to celebrate two decades of championing equality, diversity and inclusion in the resort.
The organisers are bringing something new to the official Blackpool Pride Festival on the iconic Tower Festival Headland as they’ve introduced fairground rides.
Meaning visitors can now enjoy the thrill of the fair right by the seaside - with amazing live acts, fantastic stalls, delicious food vendors and now fairground fun.
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The festival - the longest-running and largest Pride event in Lancashire - will take place from Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7 at the Blackpool Tower Festival Headland.
This year’s theme, “One Love, One Pride”, was chosen by the public.
Festivities will begin on Friday evening with a 90s vs 00s dance night, headlined by Ultrabeat and K-Klass, alongside performances from Romina Johnson, Blu James and local DJ Jason Fubar.
Saturday will see the return of the Pride parade along the Promenade from 11am, followed by a full afternoon of live entertainment.
Headlining is Heather Small, best known as the voice of M People, in what organisers describe as the biggest booking in the event’s history.
She will be joined by 90s favourites 911, The Cheeky Girls and a host of local performers including Betty Legs Diamond.
The weekend will conclude on Sunday with a free community day, featuring live performances and a special on-stage wedding or blessing ceremony to mark the anniversary, delivered in partnership with celebrant Tracy Jayne.
A range of fringe events will also take place across the town, including a Youth Pride area and activities at venues such as the library and Showtown.
With weekend tickets priced at £35 and under-18s going free on Saturday, organisers say demand is already high for what promises to be a landmark celebration.
Tickets
Tickets are available via www.blackpoolpride.org
- Weekend tickets: £35
- Day tickets: £20
- VIP packages available
- Under-18s go free on Saturday