Blackpool's Lightpool 'Carnival Magic' event to move into the Tower due to bad weather

The event will remain free but is on a first come first served basis. Tonight’s Carnival of Lights and Saturday’s performance of Pyronix will continue to take place as normal.

Carnival Magic is described as a 20-piece carnival band which will 'spring to life and fill the stage with beautiful dancers in giant illuminated dresses, accompanied by red-hot carnival drummers and illuminated puppets Padmini and Shivaji', the show's Bollywood Prince and Princess.

A spokesman for Visit Blackpool said: "Please note that due to weather conditions, we are moving the Carnival Magic event on Friday, October 25 indoors to the world-famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom. This free event is on a first come first served basis and doors, via the Promenade entrance, will open for 6.45pm for the 7-8pm performances."