What’s on Blackpool – The Big Blue Hotel

Events In Our Resort

Blackpool Air Show

Saturday 8th August & Sunday 9th August

Illumination Switch On

4th September 2026

Annie

From 28th July - 1st August

The smash-hit West End production of ANNIE, the world’s favourite family musical, returns to Blackpool for 1 Week only. Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family…

Miss Saigon

From 30th June - 4th July

Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh presents the spectacular new production of MISS SAIGON as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn. The soaring score features hit songs including; “The Heat is On in Saigon”, “The Movie in My Mind”, “Last Night of the World” and “The American Dream”. Embarking on a major UK and Ireland Tour, this epic production arrives at Blackpool Opera House in June 2026.

Evolution of Magic

Select dates from 14th February - 29th August.

Late Night Riding & Fireworks

4th July, 25th July, 8th August & 29th August

Fireworks at Pleasure Beach Resort really means your day finishes with a BANG! A spectacular fireworks display fills the skies above the rollercoasters, rides and attractions of the park. Each one of our Firework nights will have a different theme. The atmosphere around the park will change for each one, with special shows, themed music and now, more entertainment than ever, you are sure to have the best time!

The Hot Ice Show XC

From 9th July - 10th September

Alice Frozen in a Wonderland of Dreams

From 20th July - 10th September

End of Season Fireworks

Saturday 28th November

Twilight Thrills

4th April, 23rd May, 18th July, 1st August, 15th August, 22nd August & 26th August

Christmas Grotto Wonderland

From 21st November - 24th December

Guided by elves through Pleasure Beach’s very own grotto, children will walk through a magical interactive walkway where they’ll decorate a bauble to take home, collect reindeer food and a magic key, and of course meet Santa himself (with a little present included too). With their ticket, children can also take a trip down the rabbit hole with a ride on Alice in Wonderland, then enjoy hot chocolate with marshmallows – a proper winter warmer!

Aladdin the Pantomime

From 21st November - 24th December

Las Vegas Christmas Party Nights

From 4th December - 19th December

An extravagant evening of glamour! Looking to organise your Christmas Party for 2026? We’ve got just the answer. Dinner, show, DJ, dancing. Join us for an evening of glitz and glamour at our Vegas style Christmas Party Nights in the Paradise Room. Starring a fabulous cast of incredibly talented performers. Take your seat in the Paradise Room for the most glamorous and fun Christmas Party Nights you’ve ever had.

Pleasure Beach Rocks 2027

Friday 29th - Sunday 31st January