What's on in Blackpool, blackpool entertainment and attractions

January 2010	Sportability Festival - 25 January Entertainment: Stephen K Amos - the feel good factor - 20 January Anton & Erin - steppin' out - 21 January Inside Job - three killers, three motives, only one possible outcome - 28-30 January The Prodigy - 23 January
February 2010	Showzam - 12th - 21 February A string of events, shows, workshops concentrated around fire, music, magic, theatre and dance. A spectacular event to be part of. See www.showzam.co.uk It comprises of, for instance: 1. Carnival Ball - an evening of style and romance, dancing, cabaret and vintage glamour. 2. Miss Behave's Variety Nighty: a very entertaining show in the Grand Theatre 3. Variety Live at The Grand Treatre....a truly international line up of talents in comedy laced with a touch of majic and athleticism from Cirque de Soleil and many more Great North West Half Marathon - 2 February Ghost Tour at The Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens - 2 February Ghost Tour at Blackpool Zoo - 19 February blackpool Magic Convention - 19 February - 21 February Entertainment: Julian Clary - 19 February Sean Hughes - What I meant to say was..... - 25 February Whittaker's World at your Feet 2010 - the show with sole! - 27-28 February The Chippendales - 26 February
March 2010	Ghost Tour at Spanish Hall Suite, Winter Gardens - 1 March Ghost Tour at The Grand - 12 March 34th Blackpool Chess Conference - 5 March - 7 March Blackpool International Hair & Beauty Festival ...... - major championships and trade fair taking place at the Winter Gardens Entertainment: Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecutions - 8-13 March The Rat Pack - the boys are back in town - 15-17 March The Woman in Black (direct from the West End) - 18-20 March The Sopranos - A glittering evening of timeless classics from the worlds of opera, pop and broadway - 31 March Ronan Keating - 21 March Riverdance - 29 March - 3 April
April 2010	Blackpool Junior Dance Festival -5 April - 11 April Entertainment: 25th Anniversay Special - The Solid Silvers 60's Show - 3 April Dreamboats and Petticoats - 5-10 April John Walker of the Walker Brothers in concert with The Dakotas - 22 April
May 2010	Blackpool's Annual Dance Festival - Out2Dance - a major outdoor dance festival runs from 22-25 May Blackpool 10km Promenade Fun Run - 9 May - a popular event supporting a number of local charities and attracting a broad spectrum of runners, many of which dress up in colourful costumes. The Fun Run passes many landmarks along the way and takes in much of the Promenade BVPG - Farmer Parrs Animal World Classic Vehicle Show - 23 May Blackpool Dance Festival - 27 May - 4 June Festival of Puppetry & Visual Theatre - .... - with workshops, theatrical events and exhibitions. Entertainment: Biffy Clyro - 1 May Derren Brown - 3 May Jane McDonald - Winter Gardens - 2 May The Neil Sedaka Story - Laughter in the Rain - a new musical featuring all his classic hits - 3-8 May
June 2010	Blackpool Armed Forces & Veterans Week - 19-27 June (The Windsor Carlton is offering a 10% discount to those who book a minimum of 2 nights - just mention this offer when telephoning or emailing) Blackpool Marathon and Half Marathon - ......... - starting at 9.00am at the Blackpool Tower and passing the seafront, Golden Mile and many other prominent sights. Totally Transport - ..... - a classic car event, with many lovingly restored cars, motorbikes andother vehicles from much of the last century. Entertainment: Dad's Army Marches On - celebrating 70 years of the Home Guard 1940-2010
July 2010	Town Criers' Championships - ..... competition in the town cetnre, where the loudest voice wins. Manchester - Blackpool Bike Ride - 11 July Entertainment: Ken Dodd - 17 July
August 2010	Blackpool's Annual Air Show - 8 August - Red Arrows and supporting aircraft Ride the Lights - 31 August Entertainment: Jimmy Carr - 6 August Jane McDonald - 14 August
September 2010	Blackpool Illuminations 3 September - 7 November. Blackpool Illuminations are considered to be the greatest free light show on earth, which entertains millions of visitors between September and November. The big switch on weekend is 3rd September - 5th September. World Firework Championships - 10 September -12 September - top firework companies from around the globe will be invited to stage firework displays. Blackpool - Morcambe 30 mile bike ride - 5 September UK Bus Driver of the Year - 5 September Blackpool Vehicle Preservation Group Classic Vehicle Show - 12 September Entertainment: Ken Dodd - 26 September
October 2010	Blackpool Sequence Dance Festival - 17 October - 19 October British Freestyle Championships - 9 October - 10 October; 15 October - 16 October Entertainment: Jane McDonald The Armstrong & Miller Show Live - 3 October Ken Dodd - 10 October - 7 November (Sundays)
November 2010	British National Dance Championships 18 November - 20 November Entertainment: Michael Bolton - 13 November
December 2010	Celebrate New Year and The Tower or The Winter Gardens (The Windsor Carlton offer a special 2 night deal New Year which also includes a free buffet; a glass of bucks fizz and a late breafast/departure New Years' Day. Pantomime - 3 December 2010 - 2 January 2011 Entertainment: Jason Manford - 10 December