# Events & Things To Do In Blackpool on 18th April 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Blackpool on 18th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Blackpool on 18th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Blackpool

- **Event Name**: Blackpool Tower Vintage Swing Dance 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready for another unforgettable evening in the stunning, iconic ballroom—complete with its famous sprung dancefloor, perfect for dancing the night away.

We’re thrilled to welcome back the incredible swing band Kals Kats, alongside our fantastic MC St
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackpool/blackpool-tower-vintage-swing-dance-2026/200028803574716
  - **Venue**: The Blackpool Tower Ballroom
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Diversity: SOUL at Blackpool Opera House
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Diversity: SOUL at Blackpool Opera House, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Blackpool Opera House in Blackpool, EN
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackpool/diversity-soul-at-blackpool-opera-house/2400029056029239
  - **Venue**: Blackpool Opera House
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  - **Categories**: contests, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Diversity at Blackpool Opera House
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Diversity at Blackpool Opera House, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Blackpool Opera House in Blackpool, EN sets the perfect st
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackpool/diversity-at-blackpool-opera-house/2400029251805052
  - **Venue**: Blackpool Opera House
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: 70th UK Coach Rally 2026
  - **Description**: 🚍 Thank You for Making the 69th UK Coach Rally a Success! 🎉

A massive thank you to all the incredible coach companies, drivers, and supporters who joined us in Blackpool this year. The results are now live! 👉 Check them out here
https://coachdisplays.co.
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 am – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackpool/70th-uk-coach-rally-2026/200028227282019
  - **Venue**: Blackpool U.K.
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- **Event Name**: Electromantics Live At The Layton
  - **Description**: 🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨

Electromantics are bringing the noise to Blackpool! ⚡🎶

Catch them LIVE at The Layton on Saturday April 18 for a night of electrifying beats, high energy, and unforgettable vibes.

Whether you're a long-time fan or just looking for a pr
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackpool/electromantics-live-at-the-layton/200029868878703
  - **Venue**: Layton Institute
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- **Event Name**: Saturday Live - The Best in Stand Up Comedy
  - **Description**: Saturday Live! - The best comedians from the UK stand up circuit, the funniest tellybox shows and the biggest pods, right here in Blackpool!
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackpool/saturday-live-the-best-in-stand-up-comedy/300042294181
  - **Venue**: Comedy Station Comedy Club
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  - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment
- **Event Name**: The Evolution Of Magic
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsThe Evolution of Magic has 46 upcoming events.
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 pm (00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackpool/the-evolution-of-magic/210003701237608
  - **Venue**: Horseshoe Showbar
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- **Event Name**: The Amy Experience - 20 Years Back Tour (Blackpool)
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsThe Amy Winehouse Experience has 13 upcoming events.
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 pm (00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackpool/the-amy-experience-20-years-back-tour-blackpool/210003591000042
  - **Venue**: Waterloo Music Bar
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- **Event Name**: FH Presents Jon Dasilva (3 hour set)
  - **Description**: FH Presents the legendary figure in Jon Dasilva whom will be making his maiden voyage @ Bootleg..Will be a magical night once again!ArtistsJon DaSilvaMusic Genres :  Acid House, Electro House, Funky
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackpool/fh-presents-jon-dasilva-3-hour-set/300041621420
  - **Venue**: Bootleg Social
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Sea Life Blackpool - Standard Entry
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsSea Life Blackpool has 273 upcoming events.
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 (00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackpool/sea-life-blackpool-standard-entry/210003565401753
  - **Venue**: SEA LIFE Blackpool
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- **Event Name**: Kilgrimol Heritage Crafts - Skep Making / Coiled Straw Baskets
  - **Description**: Come and join local Living History enthusiast Heather as she brings to life crafts from the Northwest's Heritage.About this EventCome and join local Living History enthusiast Heather as she brings to life crafts from the
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackpool/kilgrimol-heritage-crafts-skep-making-coiled-straw-baskets/100001611171038949
  - **Venue**: Aunty Social
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  - **Price**: GBP 20
  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Acting Classes For Ages 6-14 years
  - **Description**: Coming soon to Blackpool for ages 6-14 years. Post 18 group also coming soon. You can send us a message via our Facebook page for more info
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackpool/acting-classes-for-ages-6-14-years/200029649924844
  - **Venue**: Spencer Court Community Centre
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  - **Categories**: workshops, art, theatre

## Trending Events in Blackpool

- **Event Name**: 2026 BLACKPOOL AIR SHOW
  - **Description**: The famous Blackpool Airshow returns in 2026 on the 8th and 9th August! Prepare to be amazed as some of the world’s finest aviators take to the skies in spectacular fashion!
  - **Venue**: Blackpool seafront
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- **Event Name**: Blackpool 80s Weekender
  - **Description**: Blackpool is about to become the ultimate destination for 80s music fans in the North West, as the first Blackpool 80s Weekender takes over the iconic Winter Gardens on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 September 2026.

Spanning two unforgettable days, this is se
  - **Venue**: Winter Gardens Blackpool
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- **Event Name**: Blackpool Airshow 2026
  - **Description**: 🛩🚁✈️The Blackpool Air Show 2026 is officially scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, 2026. This highly popular, free event will feature a wide array of military and civilian aircraft performing over the iconic Blackpool seafro
  - **Venue**: Blackpool Promenade
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- **Event Name**: Pride Street Party Blackpool
  - **Description**: 🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧
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S a v e  t h e  d a t e Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th June 2026 for the Lord Street Blackpool Gay Village Free Pride Street Party 2026… 
▪️Big acts ▪️Str
  - **Venue**: Lord Street
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Betfred World Matchplay Darts - 2 x Quarter Final Tickets
  - **Description**: World Matchplay Darts 2 x Quarter Final🎉 Prepare to be amazed at 2026 Betfred World Matchplay Darts - 2 x Quarter Final Tickets, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Blackpool Winter
  - **Venue**: Blackpool Winter Gardens
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- **Event Name**: The Enemy | Blackpool, Winter Gardens
  - **Description**: Scruff of the Neck presentsThe EnemyYoung gunslingers from the British Midlands who bring together the potent swagger of Oasis with the nervy passion of the Jam, the Enemy became one of the U.K.'s most talked about new bands of 2007 on the basis of a pair
  - **Venue**: Winter Gardens Blackpool
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- **Event Name**: Alfie Boe at Blackpool Opera House
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Alfie Boe at Blackpool Opera House, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Blackpool Opera House in the heart of Blackpool,
  - **Venue**: Blackpool Opera House
- **Event Name**: Limp Biscuit and Evanescent in Blackpool
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Limp Bizkit Live at The Waterloo Music Bar on Saturday, September 12, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Limp Bizkit is taking over The Waterloo Music Bar on Saturday, September 12, 2026,
  - **Venue**: The Waterloo Music Bar
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- **Event Name**: Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals
  - **Description**: ★★★★ The Daily Telegraph

Strictly The Professionals returns — bigger, bolder, and more breathtaking than ever.

Take 11 world-class professional dancers from the hit TV series Strictly Come Dancing, a sensational live band, and powerhouse vocalists. Add
  - **Venue**: Winter Gardens Blackpool
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Blackpool?
  - **A:** Blackpool Tower Vintage Swing Dance 2026 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Blackpool Tower Ballroom), Diversity: SOUL at Blackpool Opera House (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:30 pm at Blackpool Opera House), Diversity at Blackpool Opera House (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:30 pm at Blackpool Opera House), 70th UK Coach Rally 2026 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 am at Blackpool U.K.), Electromantics Live At The Layton (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 pm at Layton Institute).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Blackpool in April 2026?
  - **A:** Blackpool Tower Vintage Swing Dance 2026 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Blackpool Tower Ballroom), Diversity: SOUL at Blackpool Opera House (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:30 pm at Blackpool Opera House), Diversity at Blackpool Opera House (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:30 pm at Blackpool Opera House), 70th UK Coach Rally 2026 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 am at Blackpool U.K.), Electromantics Live At The Layton (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 pm at Layton Institute).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Blackpool?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Blackpool on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Blackpool?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Blackpool?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Blackpool include The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, Blackpool Opera House, Blackpool U.K..
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Blackpool?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Blackpool range from GBP 20 to GBP 20. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Blackpool?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Blackpool include Marie McCahery, Vivid Events, UK Coach Rally.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Blackpool?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Blackpool.

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