About The Blackpool Illuminations
When other seaside resorts are hibernating during the harsh winter months, Blackpool is buzzing with excitement and life courtesy of the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations.
This annual festival features over one million artistic light installations and attracts an army of 3.5 million visitors to the small seaside town.
The Blackpool Illuminations typically lasts for 60 days and the display stretches over six miles of the promenade.
Each year, the event commences with a switch-on by a celebrity. From 2014, the switch-on event officially expanded to be held over a weekend, featuring all of our favourite musicians, celebrities and TV personalities.
Lightpool Festival
In addition to the awe and wonder of the Illuminations, You can also catch the Lightpool Festival as it takes place, typically in late October.
This two-day festival is a collaboration of talented performers, both locally and from across the country. Previous years have seen support from partners such as VisitBlackpool, BBC Philharmonic and LeftCoast.
During the festival, spectacular performances sprinkle across the coast, including Dancing in the Moonlight, a free-entry dance in the UK's most feted ballroom, featuring Luke Jerram's installation to celebrate the Museum of the Moon.
Other than these, the 'Hypodoche' performance by the artist Ann Carragher also formed a vital part of the occasion. It celebrated the personal relationship of the artist with the natural processes, life, and the female 'space and voice' of the architecture all through the ages.
The installations of light towards the commemoration of this event featured composed of water and light. This event took place at the art gallery of the town centre.
Heritage Tram Parade
During the illumination season, you can also enjoy spotting one of the illuminated theme trams, rebuilt from the historic Western trams. They run along the portions of the promenade that are illuminated during the celebrations.
Are you planning a trip to Blackpool to enjoy the famous illuminations and other attractions? There are many wonderful things to do for all the family throughout the year.
If you want to enjoy our wonderful seaside town, we offer comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation at reasonable prices. We are located in the heart of Blackpool with easy access to all the local attractions. We look forward to seeing you at our cosy guest house.