# Events & Things To Do In Blackpool on 8th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Blackpool on 8th May 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 8th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Blackpool

- **Event Name**: 'Diamonds are Forever' Salsa Northwest UK Congress Blackpool 2026
  - **Description**: We are SUPER-excited to be announcing that this year’s Salsa Northwest UK Congress in Blackpool is our 10th Anniversary!!  

Can you believe it? 10 years of Fun, frolics, madness, mayhem, laughs, chats, hugs, hugs and more hugs and of course LOTS and LOTS
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    - Count: 229
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 02:00 pm – Mon May 11 2026 at 03:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackpool/diamonds-are-forever-salsa-northwest-uk-congress-blackpool-2026/200028460928216
  - **Venue**: The Grand Hotel Blackpool
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  - **Categories**: dance, entertainment, workshops, parties
- **Event Name**: Viva Blackpool - Coldplace
  - **Description**: 🌌✨ COLDPLACE — The World’s Leading Coldplay Tribute ✨🌌
🎶 Live at VIVA, Blackpool
📅 Friday 8 May 2026

Get ready for a stadium-sized experience in an intimate setting as the world’s leading Coldplay tribute brings the magic, emotion, and spectacle of one o
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    - Count: 59
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackpool/viva-blackpool-coldplace/200029861530046
  - **Venue**: Viva Blackpool
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts
- **Event Name**: No Sleep Til Blackpool 2026
  - **Description**: No Sleep til Blackpool 2026 🖤♠️ Friday 8th - Sunday 10th May 2026 🤘. ‼️WEEKEND AND DAY TICKETS NOW ON SALE‼️ 

Friday 8th 👇

Metal Militia (Metallica Tribute)
Motorwrecked (Motorhead Tribute)

https://www.seetickets.com/event/no-sleep-til-blackpool-2026-f
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    - Count: 135
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun May 10 2026 at 11:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackpool/no-sleep-til-blackpool-2026/200029355519809
  - **Venue**: Waterloo FY4
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  - **Categories**: countdown
- **Event Name**: BLOBAPALOOZA X TANGENT WEEKENDER
  - **Description**: A weekend long event from Blobapalooza and Tangent expect a crazy weekend of Rave, Punk and Weird acts over 2 venues 

tickets can be purchased from https://www.seetickets.com/event/blobapalooza-x-tangent-weekender/scream-shake-horror-cafe/3606113?src=eve
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 37
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun May 10 2026 at 03:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackpool/blobapalooza-x-tangent-weekender/200029823092737
  - **Venue**: Scream & Shake Horror Bar
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- **Event Name**: An Evening with Dean Saunders
  - **Description**: Former Liverpool, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Wales footballer comes to Blackpool with some hilarious stories from on and off the pitch
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 10:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackpool/an-evening-with-dean-saunders/300042152485
  - **Venue**: The Bloomfield Club
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- **Event Name**: Provincial Grand Lodge 2026
  - **Description**: Annual meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 183
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 01:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackpool/provincial-grand-lodge-2026/200028354867003
  - **Venue**: Winter Gardens Blackpool
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  - **Categories**: meetups
- **Event Name**: Cyber Security: SecRec - Recruiting & Vetting Securely - Blackpool
  - **Description**: 1 day workshop covering the fundamentals of SecRec and why it is important in a cyber security context; inclusive of refreshments and lunchAbout this EventDiogeledd Labs: Supporting The Securing of Digital Services.
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri May 08 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackpool/cyber-security-secrec-recruiting-and-vetting-securely-blackpool/100001977205037492
  - **Venue**: The Imperial Hotel
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  - **Price**: GBP 350 to 400
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities, workshops, business, 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**: 🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧
2 0 2 6  F R E E  P R I D E  S T R E E T  P A R T Y
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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:** 'Diamonds are Forever' Salsa Northwest UK Congress Blackpool 2026 (Fri May 08 2026 at 02:00 pm at The Grand Hotel Blackpool), Viva Blackpool - Coldplace (Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at Viva Blackpool), No Sleep Til Blackpool 2026 (Fri May 08 2026 at 07:30 pm at Waterloo FY4), BLOBAPALOOZA X TANGENT WEEKENDER (Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm at Scream & Shake Horror Bar), An Evening with Dean Saunders (Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Bloomfield Club).
- **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 Grand Hotel Blackpool, Viva Blackpool, Waterloo FY4.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Blackpool?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Blackpool range from GBP 350 to GBP 400. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Blackpool?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Blackpool include Phil Kaila, Coldplace - Coldplay tribute band, Waterloo FY4.
- **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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