Tickets for Blackpool Tower Ballroom Carnival Magic at Lightpool Festival on sale - what you need to know
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Tickets for Carnival Magic at this year’s Lightpool Festival go on sale today, with the event set to return to the Blackpool Tower Ballroom later in October.
The ticketed performance will take place on Monday 26 October at 7.30pm, as part of the 2026 Lightpool Festival programme.
The festival itself runs from 21 to 31 October and features light installations, live performances and 3D projection shows across Blackpool.
What is Carnival Magic?
Carnival Magic will bring a colourful carnival spectacle to the Tower Ballroom, featuring giant illuminated puppets, carnival dancers and live drumming, alongside a series of surprises.
The event combines music, puppetry and dance, continuing the Carnival Magic performances that have featured as part of Lightpool Festival in previous years.
When and where is it?
- Date: Monday 26 October
- Time: 7.30pm
- Venue: Blackpool Tower Ballroom
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When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets are being released in two phases:
- Monday 28 September at 9am
- Thursday 1 October at 6pm
With tickets expected to go quickly, people planning to attend are being encouraged to be ready when each release begins.
Carnival Magic is one of the ticketed events within this year's Lightpool Festival, which is otherwise centred around free light art, performances and activities across Blackpool.