Blackpool Illuminations

Blackpool's Christmas by the Sea Village

Free ice skating and 100ft slide to be part of resort's Christmas fun

The Jubilee Gardens switch on will take place on Thursday.

Jubilee Gardens switch on date announced

A view of the annual World Fireworks Championships from inside the Beach House.

Beach House Blackpool lights up for the Illuminations

Lightpool festival 2023 - including this installation, Spin a Yarn

All you need to know about Lightpool as illuminated wonderland arrives

R2D2 and C3PO are pictured here in 1981.

21 rare and nostalgic Illuminations pictures straight from the 1980s

Stunning aerial shots show Blackpool illuminated by more than a million light bulbs

Stunning aerial pictures show resort lit up by one million light bulbs

Blackpool Illuminations: Look behind the scenes in new Shots! TV show

Blackpool Illuminations: Look behind the scenes in new Shots! TV show

TVR, 1990

20 gloriously retro pictures of Blackpool in 1990

Blackpool Council said this year’s Illuminations Switch-on event was an “extraordinary night” for the resort

Council leader says Illuminations switch-on was ‘extraordinary night’

Holidaymakers relaxing in deckchairs which are for hire at 30p per session in the seaside resort of Blackpool, Lancashire, August 1983

27 mind-blowing colour pictures of Blackpool in bygone days

Blackpool Night Run 2024.

4,000 runners raise £70k for Blackpool Night Run

33 pictures as thousands of people enjoy Blackpool Illuminations switch-on gig 2024

33 wonderful pictures huge crowds enjoy Illuminations switch-on gig

Blackpool Illuminations Switch on moment 2024

33 fantastic pictures of Blackpool Illuminations Switch on party 2024

The British Country Music Festival is celebrating its fifth birthday

British Country Music Festival rocks with unforgettable live music

Kimberly Wyatt said she “jumped” at the chance to perform at the Blackpool Illuminations switch-on

DJ Kimberly Wyatt says it is an 'honour' to perform at switch-on

Spice Girl Mel B tells reporters she called to ask if she could do Blackpool Illuminatons Switch on

Live Blackpool Illuminations Live: Stars ready to take to the stage
It’s that very special time of the year! Blackpool Illuminations are being turned on for the 2024 season.
Vanessa Sims

Sydnie Christmas said she “couldn’t believe it” when she got the call to perform at the Blackpool Illuminations switch-on

Sydnie Christmas 'super excited' ahead of switch-on performance

All the information you need to know about the Blackpool illuminations 2024.

25 amazing facts about the world famous Blackpool Illuminations

Crowds have begun to gather on the Headlands for Blackpool Illuminations Switch on 2024

Blackpool Illuminations: Crowds starting to gather on Headland

Blackpool's world famous illuminations along the Golden Mile

Blackpool illuminations switch on 2024 - Everything you need to know

Blackpool Run The Lights 2024 in aid of Brian House Children's Hospice.

7 pictures of the Run The Lights race as hundreds take part in the run

17 awesome pictures from Ride The Lights 2024

17 awesome pictures as thousands of cyclists Ride The Lights

Blackpool, the most searched-for UK entertainment resort

15 of the best Blackpool hotels - from cheapest to luxury

BGT winner Sydnie Christmas will be performing at the Blackpool Illuminations switch-on party. Credit: Paul Madeley

BGT winner joins the Blackpool Illuminations switch-on line-up

Transport Blackpool announces new tram schedule from August 31.

Blackpool Tram Illuminations schedule changes: What you need to know

25 nostalgic 1960s pictures including pubs, old shops and cinemas

The Spice Girls singer will make a nostalgic return to the resort where her career first started as a 16-year-old dancer in the Mystique show at Pleasure Beach Resort. Credit: Sami Drasin / NBC

Spice Girl Mel B to switch on this year’s Blackpool Illuminations
Pop icon Mel B will switch on this year’s Blackpool Illuminations.
Matthew Calderbank

41 retro pics of 1990s & 2000s nights out at Brannigans in Blackpool

The Blackpool Illuminations are back next month.

Blackpool Illuminations line up revealed

Designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen standing in front of his Blackpool Illumination, Disco Donkey Cavalcade

TV personality marks 15 years working with Blackpool illuminations

18 great pictures as new displays for Blackpool Illuminations 2024 unveiled

18 great pictures as new displays for Blackpool Illuminations unveiled

2024 Blackpool Illuminations unveiled

I went to illuminations event & I'm in awe of those who make it happen

Disco Donkey Cavalcade designed by Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen

Take a sneak peak inside the 2024 Blackpool Illuminations

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen set to unveil Blackpool's iconic illuminations

Blackpool Illuminations

World-famous Blackpool Illuminations wins top prize at national awards

Pontin's memories.. staff night out at the camp's Smugglers' Bar in 1982 Photo: submit

25 exclusive retro archive pics to take you back to Blackpool in 1982

17 retro pics of 1974 Blackpool, from Doctor Who to the Illuminations

Drivers in and around Lancashire will have 17 National Highways road closures to watch out for (Credit: Google)

Drivers using the M55, M6, M61, A585 and M58 warned of road closures

Legendary DJ Gary Davies is coming to Blackpool this Spring with a live version of his popular Radio 2 show 'Sound of the 80s'

I spoke to DJ Gary Davies who's bringing his show to Lancs this Friday

Boulevard and Big Blue Hotel have been recognised as among the top 10% of hotels worldwide in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2024.

Two Lancs hotel recognised as one one of the very best in the world

Steve Hoddy (R) presenting cheque to Richard Williams (L) at Lightworks

I always try to support the Illuminations because I see what it brings

25 breathtaking images captured by Blackpool Gazette's Camera Club

A first look at Showtown, Blackpool's new museum of fun and entertainment.

First look at Showtown museum as it prepares to open for first time

Tram on Dickson Road, Blackpool, 1949

31 of the best retro photos to take you back to 1949

Rock band Yard Act have dedicated a song to the Blackpool Illuminations. Credit: Getty and National World

Chart topping rock band dedicate song to Blackpool

World Firework Championships set to return to Blackpool

Christmas By The Sea Village - Another week to enjoy the festive village

Another week to enjoy festive village and Illuminations

Blackpool On The Up documentary. Inset: New Chief Executive Elizabeth Moss at Showtown Museum

New tourism documentary looks at the ways Blackpool is modernising

Faye Dawson was travelling home with her mother after seeing the Blackpool Illuminations when the collision occurred

Porsche driver made U-turn on M6 before crash killed which killed three-year-old

White Tower, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, restaurant review

BLACKPOOL - 23-10-23 Lightpool Festival 2023, Blackpool. A celebration of art, light, music and performance, with interactive installations, light shows and 3D projections around Blackpool.

Blackpool's Lightpool Festival 2023: 14 pictures of half-term fun

Preview of the 2023 Blackpool Illuminations with Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen

When TV star unveiled the new Blackpool Illuminations for 2023

Save the date as theLightpool Festival will return to Blackpool on October 20-28. The famous 'monster' has even popped up again just in time for Halloween

'Monster' spotted in Blackpool

After many attempt the tractor crane and traction engine pull down the huge wall left standing amid the ruins of Boots in 1936 after a huge fire

31 retro pictures which show derelict and demolished buildings through the years

Coronation Street stars Kevin and Sally with local photographer Robert McDougall during filming on North Pier Blackpool in 1994

25 nostalgic pictures to take you back to Blackpool in 1994