Events in Blackpool From 27th April – 3rd May 2026

You can find creative gatherings, music events, and comedy nights shaping what’s on in Blackpool this week. From hand-building pottery sessions at Aunty Social near Church Street, where local makers guide participants through shaping clay using traditional techniques, to food-focused collaborations exploring how taste connects to memory and place, there’s space for quiet creation alongside bold expression.

Evenings bring steady activity across the town centre, especially around Central Pier and Blackpool Tower Ballroom. This week marks the 20th anniversary of soul music’s revival at the Tower Ballroom, featuring live sets from local DJs spinning retro house tracks in intimate lounge spaces off North Promenade. Tribute shows honouring global icons, from funk pioneers to pop legends, are staged across multiple evenings with choreographed dance numbers drawing on international styles.

Comedy fans can catch stand-up acts at Blackpool Comedy Club, operating over three nights this week in a converted public hall near the Winter Gardens. Performances range from observational pieces to satire rooted in regional identity, often referencing shifts in employment or transport changes across decades.

Whether it’s a ladies’ night spinning tunes from Southport’s nearby music venue or soulful sets echoing through Central Pier under soft seaside lights with views of the Blackpool Tramway route, this week pulses with rhythm. The mix reflects how public spaces, especially those shaped by rail access and historic infrastructure, remain central to shared experience. Check listings below for times and specific venues.