Showtown Blackpool

Upcoming events at Showtown Blackpool

Showtown Blackpool is a museum in Revoe. Near Here currently lists 14 upcoming events, including Twilight Promenade Walking Tour, Talk: The Genius of Sir Ken Dodd and Dr Snott's Slime Workshop.

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Twilight Promenade Walking Tour

Discover the fascinating heritage of the north Promenade and Blackpool’s captivating coastline. From the Victorian era to the present day, this walking tour uncovers the history of 23 historic landmarks.

Thu 23 Jul19:00Showtown Blackpool

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Talks & Lectures

Talk: The Genius of Sir Ken Dodd

Explore how Ken Dodd's wit, influence and comic legacy helped shape British comedy and continues to inspire performers today.

Thu 6 Aug18:00Showtown Blackpool

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Workshops & Classes

Dr Snott's Slime Workshop

Get silly making slime with Doctor Snott and Blackpool’s wacky history of quack doctors, cures & seaside potions.

Sat 29 Aug13:30Showtown Blackpool

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Talk: Little Stick of Blackpool Rock

Discover the history of one of the seaside’s most recognisable souvenirs and tasty Blackpool treat.

Thu 3 Sept18:00Showtown Blackpool

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1906 Cleveleys Cottage Walk

A guided walk around the houses built for the ‘Cleveleys Cottage Exhibition of 1906’.

Thu 17 Sept12:00Showtown Blackpool

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Lightworks Illuminations Depot Tour

Enjoy a guided walk around the workshop and explore the history of the lights on this heritage tour.

Thu 17 Sept13:00Showtown Blackpool

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Blackpool Ghost Tour

Join us on a guided tour of sites in Blackpool that are alleged to be haunted.

Fri 18 Sept15:00Showtown Blackpool

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A Century of Entertainment Tour

Celebrate 100 years of entertainment on a special guided tour

Fri 18 Sept15:00Showtown Blackpool

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Happiness! Tour

Enjoy a guided tour of Happiness! and hear extra Ken Dodd stories behind the tattyfilarious objects.

Thu 24 Sept12:00Showtown Blackpool

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Talks & Lectures

Talk: 100 Years of Stanley Park

Join us to celebrate 100 years of Stanley Park as we explore how it came to be, how it's evolved over a century and why it remains a treasured part of Blackpool for locals and visitors alike.

Sat 3 Oct12:00Showtown Blackpool

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Glowtots: A Showtots Special

Wiggle, play and explore at Glowtots this Lightpool.Got a little one aged 0-4 full of wiggles, wonder and joy? Come along to Glowtots, our fun, light-themed Showtots as part of Lightpool Festival! Get hands on and explore our sensory-filled sessions designed with your little ones in mind.

Thu 22 Oct11:00Showtown Blackpool

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ComedyWorkshops & Classes

The Art of Comedy Workshop

Play with bold shapes, bright colours and playful caricatures in this relaxed, illustrator‑led workshop. Perfect for all abilities.

Sun 25 Oct16:00Showtown Blackpool

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Children & Family

Magic & Mayhem: Kid's Party

Step into a glowing world of colour at our Magic and Mayhem! As part of Lightpool Festival, our popular party returns with dazzling tricks, circus fun and plenty of dancing. Children's entertainer Adrian Catch leads an hour of playful, high‑energy joy under the magic of lights.

Thu 29 Oct15:00Showtown Blackpool

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History & Heritage

Entertainment Heritage Tour

Take a guided walk through Blackpool and uncover the hidden stories of its iconic theatres and showbiz legends.

Sat 14 Nov14:00Showtown Blackpool

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