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May eventsEvents in Blackpool

Blackpool Events in May

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Young Farmers DIY AGM 2026 at Olympia Winter Gardens

Young Farmers DIY AGM 2026

Fri 1st - Mon 4th May

12:00am - 4:00am

Olympia Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Young Farmers DIY AGM 2026

Olympia Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Blackpool Takeover Returns May Bank Holiday weekend!

Celebrate 25 Years of Skiddle at Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Celebrate 25 Years of Skiddle

Thu 30th April - Fri 1st May

6:00pm - 11:30pm

Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Celebrate 25 Years of Skiddle

Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Lenny Henry hosts a magical night in the Blackpool Tower Ballroom to celebrate 25 years of Skiddle with a night of dinner, awards and dancing!

Young Farmers DIY AGM 2026 - Blackpool at Trilogy Blackpool

Young Farmers DIY AGM 2026 - Blackpool

Fri 1st - Mon 4th May

8:00pm - 4:00am

Trilogy Blackpool

Young Farmers DIY AGM 2026 - Blackpool

Trilogy Blackpool

The famous young farmers DIY AGM returns to Blackpool 1st - 3rd May 2026. Three huge nights, with Dappy, Bad Boy Chiller Crew & NEW The Hawkstone Inn

All Things McCartney at The Continental

All Things McCartney

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

All Things McCartney

The Continental, Preston

A unique acoustic celebration of the music of Paul McCartney, Wings, and of course The Beatles.

Lythium + Dr Savage + Trenches at The Ferret

Lythium + Dr Savage + Trenches

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Ferret, Preston

Lythium + Dr Savage + Trenches

The Ferret, Preston

Hailing from Lancashire, Lythium is a powerhouse rock band driven by four seasoned musicians with a shared mission: to craft bold, original music.

Kaizen Music at Baker Street Preston

9:00pm - 4:00am

Baker Street Preston

Baker Street Preston

Deep House Grooves. All Night Long.

Friday Night Laughs at Comedy Station Comedy Club

Friday Night Laughs

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!

Crackedankles Weekend 2026 at The Ferret

Crackedankles Weekend 2026

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May

4:00pm - 11:30pm

The Ferret, Preston

Crackedankles Weekend 2026

The Ferret, Preston

Following the resounding success of last year's sold out weekend, Preston's CRACKEDANKLES RECORDS takeover their spiritual home at The Ferret...

70's Vs 80's Day Disco LIVE! at BLITZ

70's Vs 80's Day Disco LIVE!

Saturday 2nd May

2:30pm - 8:00pm

70's Vs 80's Day Disco LIVE!

Get ready for a Bank Holiday boogie like no other! 70's vs 80's Day Disco LIVE brings two iconic decades head-to-head for one huge daytime party.

Audio Book Marcel Vogel Forever & Ever Vol I at Parkinsons Books

Audio Book Marcel Vogel Forever & Ever Vol I

Saturday 2nd May

3:00pm - 12:00am

Parkinsons Books, Southport

Audio Book Marcel Vogel Forever & Ever Vol I

Parkinsons Books, Southport

We welcome international selector & Dj Marcel Vogel.

Aaron Liddard: Back from the Tarmac Tour at The Continental

Aaron Liddard: Back from the Tarmac Tour

Saturday 2nd May

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

Aaron Liddard: Back from the Tarmac Tour

The Continental, Preston

Saxophonist and bandleader making original music that's accessible, groove-led and rich in melody.

A2Z Events Presents - Farmers Weekend Bank Holiday Special! at Bad Habitz

A2Z Events Presents - Farmers Weekend Bank Holiday Special!

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May

8:30pm - 6:00am

Bad Habitz, Blackpool

A2Z Events Presents - Farmers Weekend Bank Holiday Special!

Bad Habitz, Blackpool

It's farmers weekend and we're all about the party! Big array of djs to keep you dancing all night long!! We also have a headliner on the night!

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Young Farmers DIY AGM 2026 at Olympia Winter Gardens

Young Farmers DIY AGM 2026

Fri 1st - Mon 4th May

12:00am - 4:00am

Olympia Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Young Farmers DIY AGM 2026

Olympia Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Blackpool Takeover Returns May Bank Holiday weekend!

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

Celebrate 25 Years of Skiddle at Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Celebrate 25 Years of Skiddle

Thu 30th April - Fri 1st May

6:00pm - 11:30pm

Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Celebrate 25 Years of Skiddle

Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Lenny Henry hosts a magical night in the Blackpool Tower Ballroom to celebrate 25 years of Skiddle with a night of dinner, awards and dancing!

Young Farmers DIY AGM 2026 - Blackpool at Trilogy Blackpool

Young Farmers DIY AGM 2026 - Blackpool

Fri 1st - Mon 4th May

8:00pm - 4:00am

Trilogy Blackpool

Young Farmers DIY AGM 2026 - Blackpool

Trilogy Blackpool

The famous young farmers DIY AGM returns to Blackpool 1st - 3rd May 2026. Three huge nights, with Dappy, Bad Boy Chiller Crew & NEW The Hawkstone Inn

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.

The 9075 - Tribute to The 1975 at The Ferret

The 9075 - Tribute to The 1975

Saturday 9th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Ferret, Preston

The 9075 - Tribute to The 1975

The Ferret, Preston

The 9075 promises an unforgettable experience that pays homage to one of the most iconic bands of our time.

A Night Out in Nashville Returns! at 81 Hoghton Street YMCA Building

A Night Out in Nashville Returns!

Saturday 9th May

6:00pm - 11:00pm

81 Hoghton Street YMCA Building, Southport

A Night Out in Nashville Returns!

81 Hoghton Street YMCA Building, Southport

Get ready for a fantastic night of Live Country Music on 9th May at The YMCA Building, Southport!

Bad Wax Audio - BWA006 at The Ferret

Bad Wax Audio - BWA006

Saturday 30th May

9:00pm - 3:00am

The Ferret, Preston

Bad Wax Audio - BWA006

The Ferret, Preston

First event of 2026 with a fire headliner inbound. More details TBA!

Dead Man's Shoes film screening plus Q&A at New Continental

Dead Man's Shoes film screening plus Q&A

Thursday 21st May

7:30pm - 9:45pm

New Continental, Preston

Dead Man's Shoes film screening plus Q&A

New Continental, Preston

Get ready to watch the cult British film Dead Man's Shoes - followed by a Q+A with one of the film's stars, Stuart Wolfenden.

The Cotton Club Reunion at The Retro Lounge

The Cotton Club Reunion

2:00pm - 2:00am

The Retro Lounge, Blackpool

The Cotton Club Reunion

The Retro Lounge, Blackpool

Taking us back to the days of Soulful & Funky House with the original DJs who held it down !!

Crackedankles Weekend 2026 at The Ferret

Crackedankles Weekend 2026

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May

4:00pm - 11:30pm

The Ferret, Preston

Crackedankles Weekend 2026

The Ferret, Preston

Following the resounding success of last year's sold out weekend, Preston's CRACKEDANKLES RECORDS takeover their spiritual home at The Ferret...

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

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