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Big name musicals, pop acts and festivals are heading to Winter Gardens Blackpool in 2024

Ad Feature 2024 PREVIEW: Spectacular shows and concerts coming to Winter Gardens Blackpool

Pictures from the Aladdin Panto at Blackpool Grand. The show runs until 01 January 2024.

I loved all of the magic, fun and naughty laughs at the Aladdin panto

72 Condor Grove - the annual Christmas lights display is back!

I visited the dazzling Christmas light display on Condor Grove

Funeral Arranger Carole Pickering with the branch memorial tree. Photo: e : J&A Porter Funeral Directors

Local funeral directors to host Christmas memorial

The Full Monty a Winter Gardens Blackpool  December 5 to 9, 2023

Ad Feature PREVIEW: The Full Monty takes off at Winter Gardens Blackpool

Shrek The Musical stars Brandon Lee Sears as Donkey, Antony Lawrence as Shrek and Joanne Clifton as Princess Fiona.

Ad Feature PREVIEW: Shrek The Musical brings festive magic to Winter Gardens Blackpool

Noel Gallagher, James Arthur, The Lathums and Richard Ashcroft to headline Wigan's Robin Park Arena in 2024

Ad Feature Noel Gallagher and The Lathums added to lineup at new outdoor venue

Fleetwood Lights art trail, photo by Gregg Wolstenholme / Right: Reporter, Lucinda Herbert, takes the tour. Pictured at the Marine Hall.

My walk through a quiet coastal town bathed in kaleidoscopic lights

Avril Lavigne is performing an outdoor summer show at Manchester Castlefield Bowl on Wednesday July 3 2024 with special guest Simple Plan.. (Photo by Jeremy Chan/Getty Images)

Avril Lavigne to perform in the North West next year

James Arthur

Ad Feature James Arthur adds dates to 2024 tour – and he’s heading this way

Chomper the monster was a hit with children and grown-ups!

Winter illuminations trail lights up town

Blackpool Santa Dash

Blackpool Santa Dash: 33 zany, feel-good pictures of charity dash on Prom

St Annes Christmas Market

12 wonderfully festive scenes at St Annes Christmas Markets

BBC Radio 6 Music's Chris Hawkins.

BBC Radio stars Dave Pearce and Chris Hawkins to host silent disco battle

Cinema audiences across Lancashire (and the country!) start the Christmas season celebrations with 'André Rieu’s White Christmas' spectacular.

Spectacular Christmas concert is coming to Lancashire cinemas for one week only

There are plenty of live shows to look forward to in Lancashire this January and February

20 live shows and concerts to brighten up your January
The Christmas holidays might be over but there’s plenty to look forward to in January and February to beat those winter blues.

Chomper at The Marine Hall: As night falls, a giant monster named Chomper will illuminate the fabulous Marine Hall, offering light-hearted fun for visitors.

Coastal town will light up this weekend with Lightpool-style installations

Is Manchester's Christmas Market the best in the UK?

An Elf upgrade from Shreen Young

20 quick and easy Elf on the Shelf ideas to get you to Christmas

Encore Singers

Christmas songs galore with choir concert date

Anton Du Beke and Team Lottie.org at the launch of Nights On Lottie 2022. Photo:  Jeff Gilbert / Lottie

Callout for Blackpool carers: £1000 plus gifts exclusively for UK Carers to cele...

Friday night at Lytham Festival: crowds were in good spirits in spire of the rain

Lytham Festival 2023: 29 crowd pics for Sting, Blondie, and Kaiser Chiefs gigs

Richard Ashcroft to play long-awaited homecoming show at Robin Park in Wigan on Saturday,  July 20

Ad Feature Rock superstar Richard Ashcroft is coming home - here’s how to get tickets

Alfie Boe is setting of on a new tour in 2024.

Blackpool's Alfie Boe announces new UK tour

17 festive pictures of the Layton Christmas lights switch-on

Lytham Festival 2024 will take place on Lytham Green from Wednesday, July 3 to Sunday, July 7, 2024

Lytham Festival 2024 line-up confirmed - these are the headliners

Santa is Coming to Bispham again - and other towns as well.

Santa Comes to Bispham parade also coming to Fleetwood, Poulton and more
The annual Santa Comes to Bispham parade is gearing up for another festive spectacular – and this year it’s reaching other Fylde coast towns as well.

Catherine Rice and Ricky Tomlinson in Irish Annie's

Ricky Tomlinson coming to theatres in Lancashire as part of musical comedy

The cast of Grand Theatre's panto Aladdin. Pictured is Steve Royle as Wishee Washee with Tom Lister as Abanazar and Ben Harlow as Widow Twankey

Panto stars launch 'books on busses' giveaway with a magical fun-filled bus ride

Santa will be among the festive activities in Fleetwood this weekend

Festive fun lined up in Fleetwood this weekend

See pics of the 16 winners and Highly Commended

21 pics of the winners and guests from the Active Lancashire Awards

A selection of cast from the film. Top L to R: Ryan Gage, Anna Popplewell, Eddie the Eagle, Larnaca Simmonds, Jed Brophy, Mark Hadlow, John Callen. Bottom L to R: Richard Armitage, Sylvester McCoy, Ella Windsor, Ian Kelsey and Ian Lavender. (credit for these four male actors: Getty)

Film with Hobbit stars, royalty & Eddie the Eagle premieres in StAnnes on Sunday

The store houses a "modern and expansive fragrance edit", featuring brands such as Tom Ford, Moncler, Mugler and Jimmy Choo

Inside Frasers: Take a look around with these 12 pictures

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at Winter Gardens Blackpool to November 25, 2023

Ad Feature Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at Winter Gardens Blackpool

Blackpool Grand Theatre has discounts of up to 50% on Black Friday

Blackpool's Alfie Boe will be performing at the Forever Reds Christmas Lunch. Images: Getty

Liverpool FC Christmas party to feature performance by Lancashire's Alfie Boe

Mamma's Ristorante in Topping Street, Blackpool closed in October but will reopen as San Marco's in December. Pictured outside the restuarant are new owners Cinzia and George Goldie and business partnerStephen Coles (top right), alongside former San Marco's owner and doyenne of Blackpool's hospitality scene, Lucia Frankitt (centre). (PIcture by San Marco's)

Mamma's Ristorante to reopen as new San Marco's - opening date confirmed

The new Frasers department store boasts a number of high street brands under one roof including Flannels, Sports Direct, Game, and Evans Cycles

Frasers opens its new Blackpool store at Houndshill Shopping Centre

Property tips at crash course might put you in the driving seat – book a place today. Picture - supplied

Ad Feature Meet a property millionaire who wants you to make money like he does

Hayley Tamaddon is performing in Everybody's Talking About Jamie at the Blackpool Winter Gardens between November 21 and November 25. Image: Johan Persson

I spoke to Hayley Tamaddon ahead of her performances in Blackpool this week

The Manchester-based band Courteeners are the first headliner to be announced for Lytham Festival 2024

Manchester-based band Courteeners to headline Lytham Festival 2024

A look around Xmas By The Sea

I went for a look around Christmas By The Sea on launch night

Jane McDonald is back with a new tour for 2024 kicking off with two shows in Blackpool

Jane McDonald announces new tour and kicks it off in Lancashire

Inside Walterz Entertainment Centre at Newton Hall Holiday Park in Blackpool. Inset: Lucinda Herbert with her caricature by Sean Smith at Cartoon Magic

I visited this incredible new teenage hotspot for carnival-themed fun and games

Strictly Come Dancing stars will be opening Blackpool's Christmas By The Sea on Friday, November 17. Images: submit/BBC

Strictly Come Dancing stars to open Christmas By The Sea

Blackpool Football Club and Blackpool Football Club Community Trust  announce the return of the festive fundraiser campaign.

Blackpool FC announce festive fundraiser for Christmas

Opening of Walterz Entertainment Centre at Newton Hall Holiday Park. Tom Lister and Steve Royle.

Fun and games with Steve Royle at resort's newest venue

Varna International Ballet returns with Sleeping Beauty, every child’s favourite fairy tale, set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score.

Ad Feature PREVIEW: Varna International Ballet returning with classic performances

Adam Robinson conducting LSACS. Photo: Ms S Sopworth

New Musical Director- Adam Robinson

Photos from Blackpool's Remembrance Day service at the war memorial on Sunday November 10, 2019.

Remembrance weekend ceremonies across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre

Park View 4U Run Group: Louise McLaren, Nicola Harvey and Louise Cox.

Lytham run group wins big at regional volunteers awards!

Dave Whitwoth, from DWS Support Services, with two choir members from Encore Singers at the presentation of a cheque for £565.

Feel festive with a Christmas concert by this Fylde coast choir

Coun Paul Galley with members of the Blue Skies team

Date for Elf Run at Anchorsholme Park

Main image: Charlotte Dawson reveals her giveaway dressed as superwoman (image by charlottedawsy on Instagram). Inset: Fish and chips by Meelan Bawjee on Unsplash

How you can win a chippy tea with Charlotte Dawson

A popular fireworks display which raises money for charity is set to wow visitors in Lytham St Annes (Credit: Elisha Terada)

Popular fireworks display set to wow visitors at Fylde Rugby Club

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