Pride Blackpool 2020: ticket prices and how to get them

Hosting internationally-acclaimed music stars and amazing local home-grown talent as part of a weekend of entertainment for everyone, 2020’s event is sure to be one to remember.

“We are thrilled to be working alongside VisitBlackpool,” said Craig Coleman, Chair of Pride Blackpool. “this year, we will be making full use of the Promenade’s famous Tower Festival Headland Arena not just for the live music but there will be lots to do for younger families in the family-friendly areas with events and activities taking place across the whole of the weekend.”

Cllr Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council said: “We are delighted to be working with Pride Blackpool this year to bring amazing music performers to Blackpool.

“It promises to be one of the summer’s main events bringing a weekend of colour and excitement to the resort with something for everyone to enjoy.”

Here’s everything you need to know about it:

When is Pride Blackpool?

Pride Blackpool takes place over the weekend of Friday 5, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June.

What’s happening?

On the Friday night, the festival will open on the Tower Festival Headland with performances by Right Said Fred and Marc Almond.

The Saturday will begin with a morning parade before a day-time party event on the headland that will finish at 5pm.

Then, the Saturday night will see Jake Shears, lead singer of the award-winning Scissor Sisters, take to the stage for his Blackpool debut.

Right Said Fred and Marc Almond will be joined on the Friday night by singer-songwriter Lucy Spraggan, who found fame on The X Factor; and by Lolly, who burst on to the pop scene in 1999 with the release of her first single ‘Viva La Radio’.

Shears will be supported on the Saturday night by Blackpool’s own Jenny Ball, who has enjoyed a decade of stage success including appearances on The X-Factor, The Voice and Britain’s Got Talent.

Sunday 7 June will see a candlelit vigil in a to-be-confirmed venue, and other events throughout the town.

How do I get tickets?

Tickets for the event are available from TicketWeb.uk.

Revellers can buy tickets for either the Friday or the Saturday, or get a weekend ticket that covers both days’ festivities.

Single day tickets cost £18 plus a £2 booking fee (VIP tickets cost £68 plus a £2 booking fee).

Weekend tickets are available for £30 plus a £2 booking fee.

Children under four will be allowed in the arena free of charge with a paying adult.

Children between the ages of four – 14 must hold a valid ticket and will only be allowed into the arena with an accompanying adult over 18.

For more information on Pride Blackpool, go to the website at prideblackpool.co.uk