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Blackpool Illuminations
Promenade, Starr Gate to Red Bank Road, Blackpool, FY1 5YA · Blackpool & Fylde
Blackpool's famous free light show running the full length of the Promenade from Starr Gate to Red Bank Road. This year the season is extended to 3 January 2027, with lights on from teatime, so it's doable before little ones' bedtime in winter. Walk a stretch, drive the route, or ride the tram for a view from above the traffic.
Visitor information
Visitor info
- Hours
- 4 Sep 2026 - 3 Jan 2027. Lights on from about 5pm in November (4:30pm from 18 Dec) until 10:30pmlater on Fri/Sat.
- Address
- Promenade, Starr Gate to Red Bank Road, Blackpool, FY1 5YA
- Price
- Free
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Facilities
- Lit tableaux and festoons along the Promenade · Projection shows · Drive, walk or tram the route
Last checked Thu, 22 Oct 2026 · Food nearby, parents’ tips and more in the planner →
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