Donkeys on the beach, guarding your fish and chips from the seagull swoops, that familiar skyline dominated by flashing arcade lights, three historic piers and that unmissable tower. Ah, Blackpool, only you can do what you do each and every year.
And 2023 is no different, with popular annual events returning, one-off celebrations added to the tourist calendar and new attractions opening for visitors and locals alike to enjoy. The 2023 is already underway, with the official launch showcasing what is in store on the Fylde coast for the rest of the year.
We've rounded up some of the highlights and made sure to include the large-scale free events cooing back to the promenade and also fresh additions to the resort, either temporary or permanent, including a food hall and hotel. Read on, to see what's happening in Blackpool from spring through summer all the way to January 2024.What's new for 2023 Inside Blackpool's brand new £2.
View gallery Popular free events returning for 2023 In pictures - Blackpool Illuminations dazzle and delight as they're switched on for 2022