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May eventsEvents in Blackpool

Blackpool Events in May

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Speed Dating Preston| Ages 30-45 at 1842 Restaurant And Bar, Preston PR1 2NN

Speed Dating Preston| Ages 30-45

Thursday 14th May

7:30pm - 9:30pm

1842 Restaurant And Bar, Preston PR1 2NN

Speed Dating Preston| Ages 30-45

1842 Restaurant And Bar, Preston PR1 2NN

You'll meet up to 20 people in one night at this very cool venue.

Ravine + Flok + Riley Marsh at The Ferret

Ravine + Flok + Riley Marsh

Friday 15th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Ferret, Preston

Ravine + Flok + Riley Marsh

The Ferret, Preston

Alt Rock, Grunge & Indie with brand-new band Ravine, Manchester's rising stars Flok & Riley Marsh (last seen at The Ferret supporting Tom Hingley).

Hard Techno in Blackpool - 666 Systems at Bad Habitz

Hard Techno in Blackpool - 666 Systems

Friday 15th May

11:00pm - 4:00am

Bad Habitz, Blackpool

Hard Techno in Blackpool - 666 Systems

Bad Habitz, Blackpool

Blackpool's rave scene is coming back. 666 Systems brings hard techno to revive the underground. This is just the beginning.

Pins at Bootleg Social

Friday 15th May

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Bootleg Social , Blackpool

Bootleg Social , Blackpool

PINS - Faith Vern, Lois Macdonald, Kyoko Swan and Abbi Phillips - are a Manchester band known for their danceable, post-punk sounds.

Friday Night Laughs at Comedy Station Comedy Club

Friday Night Laughs

Friday 15th May

7:00pm - 10:45pm

Comedy Station Comedy Club, Blackpool

Friday Night Laughs

Comedy Station Comedy Club, Blackpool

Friday Night Laughs-The best comedians from the UK stand up circuit, the funniest tellybox shows and the biggest pods, right here in Blackpool!

FH Presents ' Graeme Park' at Bootleg Social

FH Presents ' Graeme Park'

Saturday 16th May

9:00pm - 3:00am

Bootleg Social , Blackpool

FH Presents ' Graeme Park'

Bootleg Social , Blackpool

The legendary Graeme Park touches down once again @ Bootleg Social..each event he has played @ Bootleg has been packed out so don't miss out!

Amnesia: 90s Dance Tribute Band at The Continental

Amnesia: 90s Dance Tribute Band

Saturday 16th May

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

Amnesia: 90s Dance Tribute Band

The Continental, Preston

A high-octane 5-piece band from Liverpool, dedicated to reviving the euphoric energy of 90s club classics -100% LIVE!

Old skool on the 1210s at Bad Habitz

Old skool on the 1210s

Saturday 16th May

7:00pm - 4:00am

Bad Habitz, Blackpool

Old skool on the 1210s

Bad Habitz, Blackpool

Old skool late 80s and 90's italian and piano house event, bad habitz talbot road Blackpool. Flyer and full line up coming soon

PSYCHED UP! at The Ferret at The Ferret

PSYCHED UP! at The Ferret

Saturday 16th May

4:00pm - 10:00pm

The Ferret, Preston

PSYCHED UP! at The Ferret

The Ferret, Preston

PSYCHED UP! returns to The Ferret. A synth-fuelled, psych rock, shoegaze showcase, with Hawk Owl, Dead Stilettos, Collectors, Wupie and more TBA.

Deep presents Together at Chew's Yard

Deep presents Together

Saturday 16th May

8:00pm - 1:00am

Chew's Yard, Preston

Deep presents Together

Chew's Yard, Preston

A sophisticated celebration of house music through the decades, showcasing outstanding local talent with strong ties to Preston.

Saturday Live - The Best in Stand Up Comedy at Comedy Station Comedy Club

Saturday Live - The Best in Stand Up Comedy

Saturday 16th May

7:00pm - 10:45pm

Comedy Station Comedy Club, Blackpool

Saturday Live - The Best in Stand Up Comedy

Comedy Station Comedy Club, Blackpool

Saturday Live! - The best comedians from the UK stand up circuit, the funniest tellybox shows and the biggest pods, right here in Blackpool!

Shake Yer Hips at Chew's Yard

Sunday 17th May

2:00pm - 7:00pm

Chew's Yard, Preston

Chew's Yard, Preston

100% Vinyl - rR&B 60s Soul Mod Ska Motown Northern with DJs Ronnie Brown Dave Hamer

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BTID Pier on the Pier 2026 (The Big One) at The North Pier Blackpool

BTID Pier on the Pier 2026 (The Big One)

Sat 23rd - Sun 24th May

2:00pm - 11:00pm

The North Pier Blackpool

BTID Pier on the Pier 2026 (The Big One)

The North Pier Blackpool

Kick start your 2026 festival season with us as we return to Blackpool's famous North Pier for the ultimate dance music weekender

FH Presents ' Graeme Park' at Bootleg Social

FH Presents ' Graeme Park'

Saturday 16th May

9:00pm - 3:00am

Bootleg Social , Blackpool

FH Presents ' Graeme Park'

Bootleg Social , Blackpool

The legendary Graeme Park touches down once again @ Bootleg Social..each event he has played @ Bootleg has been packed out so don't miss out!

BFSFA FINALS- The sunrise trophy and the Rimmington Roofing Cup. at Blackpool F.C

BFSFA FINALS- The sunrise trophy and the Rimmington Roofing Cup.

Sunday 24th May

10:00am - 5:00pm

BFSFA FINALS- The sunrise trophy and the Rimmington Roofing Cup.

BFSFA Cup Finals Day brings top grassroots football, featuring the Sunrise Trophy and Peter Collins Memorial Trophy in a day of pride and competition.

Amnesia: 90s Dance Tribute Band at The Continental

Amnesia: 90s Dance Tribute Band

Saturday 16th May

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

Amnesia: 90s Dance Tribute Band

The Continental, Preston

A high-octane 5-piece band from Liverpool, dedicated to reviving the euphoric energy of 90s club classics -100% LIVE!

90's Day Rave - Summer Starter at Trilogy Blackpool

90's Day Rave - Summer Starter

Sunday 24th May

3:00pm - 2:00am

Trilogy Blackpool

90's Day Rave - Summer Starter

Trilogy Blackpool

Another Amazing Day Rave this time at both Trilogy Nightclub & The Retro Lounge ! 3pm-9pm Trilogy & 9pm-2am The Retro Lounge !

Ravine + Flok + Riley Marsh at The Ferret

Ravine + Flok + Riley Marsh

Friday 15th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Ferret, Preston

Ravine + Flok + Riley Marsh

The Ferret, Preston

Alt Rock, Grunge & Indie with brand-new band Ravine, Manchester's rising stars Flok & Riley Marsh (last seen at The Ferret supporting Tom Hingley).

Sabbotage - #1 Tribute to Black Sabbath at The Continental

Sabbotage - #1 Tribute to Black Sabbath

Saturday 30th May

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

Sabbotage - #1 Tribute to Black Sabbath

The Continental, Preston

The most authentic and by far the best Black Sabbath tribute in the UK! Plus special guests JACKSON HEWITT

The Boo Radleys at Bootleg Social

The Boo Radleys

Friday 22nd May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Bootleg Social , Blackpool

The Boo Radleys

Bootleg Social , Blackpool

Having originally formed in 1988, The Boo Radleys developed a reputation for adventurous genre-indistinct songwriting

James Walsh (Starsailor) & Ben Ottewell (Gomez) at The Ferret

James Walsh (Starsailor) & Ben Ottewell (Gomez)

Friday 29th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Ferret, Preston

James Walsh (Starsailor) & Ben Ottewell (Gomez)

The Ferret, Preston

Experience an unforgettable night as two of the best voices of the past 30 years return for a special double bill, after their triumphant 2025 show.

Comedy Carpet Soul Weekender 2026 at Comedy Carpet

Comedy Carpet Soul Weekender 2026

Sat 23rd - Sun 24th May

12:00pm - 6:00pm

Comedy Carpet, Blackpool

Comedy Carpet Soul Weekender 2026

Comedy Carpet, Blackpool

Benisoul Northern Soul Weekender on the Comedy Carpet Blackpool 2026 with live music DJs and dancing all weekend Raising funds with soul Dont miss it

PSYCHED UP! at The Ferret at The Ferret

PSYCHED UP! at The Ferret

Saturday 16th May

4:00pm - 10:00pm

The Ferret, Preston

PSYCHED UP! at The Ferret

The Ferret, Preston

PSYCHED UP! returns to The Ferret. A synth-fuelled, psych rock, shoegaze showcase, with Hawk Owl, Dead Stilettos, Collectors, Wupie and more TBA.

URTH x GHAP 30th Of May: Boss Priester, Lottie J, Chopper & More at ARTCH Studios

URTH x GHAP 30th Of May: Boss Priester, Lottie J, Chopper & More

Saturday 30th May

3:00pm - 1:00am

ARTCH Studios, Preston

URTH x GHAP 30th Of May: Boss Priester, Lottie J, Chopper & More

ARTCH Studios, Preston

URTH & GHAP present multiple headlining DJ's at one of Preston's Biggest & Best venues for house music with multiple stages on the 30th of May 2026

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