Winter Gardens

More than 250 delegates from across Lancashire gathered at Blackpool's Winter Gardens for the Festival of Women 2026, a major conference exploring the challenges facing women in areas including health, wealth and safety.

Crowds gather for Festival of Women 2026 at Blackpool Winter Gardens

Blackpool Council is seeking expressions of interest to move forward the redevelopment of the Former Sorting Office, in Edward Street

Blackpool landmark as you’ve never seen it before as developers sought

Chard's on the Golden Mile, from the book The A-Z of Blackpool, by Allan W Wood and Chris Bottomley, published by Amberley Publishing

30 nostalgic glimpses into the past remember life, style and streets

The Mersey Beatles have wowed fans around the world for 25 years and they are now bringing their biggest ever tour to the Opera House at Blackpool’s iconic Winter Gardens on Thursday, November 19

The Mersey Beatles bringing special 60th anniversary tour to Blackpool

Christmas at Winter Gardens, Blackpool with Strictly's Gorka Márquez and Xmas on the Dancefloor, Scrooge Cirque Extravaganza & Burlesque

Winter Gardens to become the home of Christmas with new festive shows

Blackpool's Winter Gardens was transformed into a celebration of colour, music and culture as hundreds of people from different backgrounds came together for the Fylde Coast Hindu Society's annual Diwali celebration.

Diwali at Winter Gardens amid plans for international culture festival

Footballer Gordon West, outside Revoe School in 1965, with some local children

25 superbly nostalgic scenes from Blackpool in 1965

Blackpool’s historic Winter Gardens is set to host a major family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration.

Family-friendly NYE Fest 2026 party at Winter Gardens - ticket info

Luke Littler defeated Gerwyn Price to retain his Betfred World Matchplay title in Blackpool

Sky Sports host: The Winter Gardens is now Luke Littler’s 'town'

Film star & musical heavyweight Adam Garcia visits Blackpool's West Coast Rock Cafe during downtime in resort

Film star and musical heavyweight visits popular Blackpool restaurant

Sweeney Todd ahead of opening night at Blackpool's Winter Gardens on October 28 (Credit: Dave Nelson)

28 thrilling pics of Sweeney Todd before Winter Gardens opening night

Blackpool actress Anya Dewin, who plays Lucy Parkinson in Coronation Street, was among the guests attending a photographic exhibition preview of photographer Dave Nelson’s work in Manchester on Thursday evening (22 October).

Corrie star attends exhibition by renowned Fylde coast photographer

Blackpool will use its rich history and heritage as a “force for positive change”, under a new Heritage Investment Strategy for the town. Pictured is Blackpool's iconic Winter Gardens

Blackpool to use its rich heritage as a 'force for positive change'

Razor-sharp comedian Jimmy Carr is bringing his new live show Jimmy Carr:Killing Jokes to Blackpool Opera House in the Winter Gardens in 2028

Razor-sharp comedian Jimmy Carr is bringing new live show to Blackpool

Much loved 90s soul group Lighthouse Family are bringing their new tour to Blackpool.

Popular 90s band Lighthouse Family bringing new tour to Blackpool

Chris Webb, MP for Blackpool South, is bringing together local organisations for an Older Persons’ Fair offering advice, support, community activities and entertainment under one roof.

New Winter Gardens Older Persons’ Fair - everything you need to know
Everything you need to know about this week’s event.
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Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has declared the resort as the “clear winner” in the race for UK City of Culture 2029, urging the government to formally recognise the town’s cultural heritage, creative talent and community spirit with the title.

Let's show a different side to Blackpool, we should be City of Culture

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb with a constituent

Blackpool residents invited to MP's first Older Persons’ Fair

ITV'S The Chase star Bradley Walsh has replaced Simon Cowell as a BGT judge.

Star steps in to replace Simon Cowell as BGT judge in Blackpool

Thousands of Britain’s Got Talent fans have been braving the weather ready to watch talented hopefuls try for the chance to win the hit ITV show’s £250,000 grand cash prize and a performing slot on the Royal Variety Performance.

16 exciting pics of BGT fans gathering in Blackpool for live auditions

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has highlighted concerns over the affordability of social care after meeting and assisting more than 50 pensioners during surgeries held across four locations in the constituency.

40% residents are 50+ so I know the fear of getting older is real

Blackpool comedy legend Steve Royle entertains the crowds waiting for Britain's Got Talent auditions to start today at the iconic Winter Gardens

Thousands of BGT fans arrive in Blackpool ready for live auditions

Swissport executive team brought their face to face meeting to Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

I'm Blackpool born and & bred, now I help run £3.3bn company Swissport

Ant McPartlin, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell, KSI and Declan Donnelly attend the "Britain's Got Talent" Blackpool Auditions at The Winter Gardens (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images)

Britain’s Got Talent Blackpool auditions cancelled and rescheduled

Winners of the Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAs) 2026, pictures at Empress Ballroom, Blackpool Winter Gardens

'Women who dare to dream' - All the winners of the EVAS 2026

Popular TV, radio and stage presenter and personality Debbie McGee is heading to Blackpool in the new UK tour of GREASE The Musical.

Star celebrating 50 years in showbiz heading to Blackpool in GREASE

Blackpool 80s Weekender at the Blackpool Winter Gardens. Fans attend the first of two nights featuring legends of the 1980s UK pop scene including Kim Wilde and Nik Kershaw

Breaking Dates and headliners announced for Blackpool 80s Weekender 2027
Early headliners for the 2027 event have been confirmed as Marc Almond, Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, Heaven 17, Altered Images, The Fizz with a promise of more to be announced.
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Blackpool's best hidden secrets in 2026.

The best kept secret about Blackpool is.. 'creative & artistic talent'

25 fantastic pictures from day 1 of Blackpool's 80s Weekender featuring legends Katrina, Kim Wilde and Nik Kershaw

25 fantastic pictures from day one of Blackpool's 80s Weekender

Blackpool Live: The weekend that proved why Blackpool can be a live music destination

The weekend that proved why Blackpool can be a live music destination

Exterior of Blackpool Winter Gardens

Man behind successful Blackpool Live music events honoured at awards

Steve Backshall is coming Blackpool

'Iconic status': TV star Steve Backshall on Blackpool ahead of tour

Cast's John Power

A new generation took its place in Blackpool’s musical history

Due to retirement the leaseholder of The Beachcomber Private Hotel in Read’s Avenue, Blackpool has listed the business for sale for £16,000 per annum.

New leaseholder wanted for 10-bed hotel in central Blackpool

Joel Benjamin and Charlie Varlet as Johnny Castle and Baby Houseman

'Must see': I was blown away by Dirty Dancing at the Winter Gardens

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Britain's Got Talent bosses appeal for Fylde coast fans to join show

Keith Murray, frontman for We Are Scientists

'There's a real connection' - Blackpool Live, Winter Gardens review

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb, Blackpool tourism leader Kate Shane and Tourism Minister Steph Peacock at the town's Winter Gardens

We want £30m Labour conference back in Blackpool

Blackpool Live’s ambitious bid to put the resort back on the map as a live music destination took another step forward on Friday, as the second of seven planned events brought The Cheap Thrills, The Lilacs, The Twang and The Fratellis to a packed Winter Gardens.

The Fratellis star on why performing in Blackpool is always so special

UDO World Street Dance Championships held at Blackpool's Winter Gardens

19 high energy pictures of the UDO World Street Dance Championships

Legendary indie rock band The Enemy to headline Blackpool Live at Winter Gardens

Rock band The Enemy to headline Blackpool Live at Winter Gardens

Artist's impression of the new hotel earmarked for Blackpool, showing the view from the front| Joseph Boniface Architects Ltd

Plans revealed for new 111-room 4/5 star hotel on Blackpool seafront

Notarianni's owner Luca Vettese (left) and Simon Reeve (Credit: Notarianni Instagram)

Iconic ice cream parlour Notarianni's teases exciting new collab

Momentum grows as 20,000 back Blackpool’s UK City of Culture bid worth £10m to town

Momentum grows as 20,000 back Blackpool’s UK City of Culture 2029 bid

32 punk rock scenes as crowds gather for Blackpool Rebellion Festival

31 punk rock pics of Blackpool's Rebellion Fest at the Winter Gardens

Claire Sweeney stars as Miss Hannigan in Annie. Photo: Matt Crockett

'Pure Magic!'- Corrie star is bowled over by hit show in Blackpool

Britain's Got Talent returns to Blackpool's iconic Winter Gardens for live judge auditions this October

Update on Britain's Got Talent live judge auditions at Winter Gardens

Sky Sports presenter claims World Matchplay Darts has the 'best' fans

Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting the Musical UK tour cancelled ahead of Blackpool Winter Gardens shows

Major musical UK tour cancelled before Blackpool Winter Gardens shows

Blackpool Live launches in style as Feeder create unforgettable night

Blackpool Live launches in style as Feeder create unforgettable night

Nathan Hughes in Blackpool's only dedicated ballroom and latin dance shop - Blackpool Dance Store on Topping Street. Some of the dresses on sale were worn by celebs on Strictly Come Dancing. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

Ballroom dance superstore owner supports City Of Culture bid

All the stars, shows and festivals coming to Blackpool Winter Gardens this August include Jane McDonald

The stars, shows and festivals coming to the Winter Gardens in August

World Dance Masters 2026 at the Winter Gardens

29 stunning pics from the World Dance Masters tournament in Blackpool

Claire Sweeney is playing Miss Hannigan in the musical Annie at the Opera House in Blackpool

Coronation Street star arrives in Blackpool with the cast of Annie

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