Britain's Got Talent returns to Blackpool's iconic Winter Gardens for live judge auditions this October
Become the ‘5th judge’.
Blackpool is set to welcome back one of the UK's biggest television shows this autumn as Britain's Got Talent returns to the Winter Gardens for its 2026 Judge Auditions.
The popular ITV talent show will be filmed at the historic venue across three days in October, giving fans the chance to watch the auditions live and experience the action from inside the auditorium.
Audience members will have the opportunity to sit alongside hosts Ant & Dec and the celebrity judging panel, effectively becoming the "fifth judge" as they watch a wide variety of acts perform on stage.
From fire eaters and acrobats to dancers, singers and other performers, those attending can expect to see an array of talent competing in front of the judges as they bid for a place in the competition.
The return of Britain's Got Talent marks another major event for Blackpool's iconic Winter Gardens, with visitors also promised a behind-the-scenes glimpse of one of the country's most popular television programmes.
Whether attending as a long-time fan or experiencing the show for the first time, the live judge auditions offer the chance to be part of a televised entertainment event and witness the programme being made.
The Judge Auditions will take place at the Winter Gardens on Tuesday, October 6, Wednesday, October 7 and Thursday, October 8, 2026, with sessions starting at 12pm and 5.30pm each day.