Kids & Family in Blackpool

Lightpool Festival

Enjoy a spectacular programme of light-based art installations, live performances, 3D projection shows and family-friendly activities.

Blackpool Promenade, Blackpool

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Steve Backshall

Adventurer, natural history TV Presenter, public speaker and author. Steve’s ever-growing passion for the big wild natural world started as a child and continue…

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

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Surinderella

Back by popular demand for 2026, the award-winning Rifco Theatre presents an evening of laughter, romance, and larger-than-life entertainment!Welcome to The Bol…

Grand Theatre, Blackpool

Dog Man: The Musical

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is the hilarious new musical based on the worldwide bestselling book series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid…

Grand Theatre, Blackpool

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Fun for Little Ones - A Tribute to Ms Rachel

Bringing Ms Rachel's character to life in a fun, interactive live on stage performance with lots of audience participation for the little ones!With over 5 billi…

Viva Blackpool, Blackpool

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Jack & the Beanstalk

Fee-fi-fo-FUN! Get ready to climb into Christmas 2026/7 as Blackpool Grand Theatre unveils a colossal, comedy-crammed, 3D-spectacular of Jack and the Beanstalk…

Grand Theatre, Blackpool

Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians

AWFUL EGYPTIANS: From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt.

Grand Theatre, Blackpool

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors

TERRIBLE TUDORS: From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors.

Grand Theatre, Blackpool

Glowtots: A Showtots Special

Got a little one aged 0-4 full of wiggles, wonder and joy? Come along to Glowtots, our fun, light-themed Showtots as part of Lightpool Festival!

Showtown, Blackpool

Go Go! Danny

High Energy, Big Laughs, Non-Stop Fun!

Viva Blackpool, Blackpool

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Magic & Mayhem: Kid's Party

Step into a glowing world of colour at our Magic and Mayhem! As part of Lightpool Festival, our popular party returns with dazzling tricks, circus fun and plent…

Showtown, Blackpool

Villain’s Unleashed - Disney Inspired Halloween Special!

Losing their magic powers as the screams of Halloween fade away, the Villains plan the perfectHalloween party.

Viva Blackpool, Blackpool

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The Jerseys Live!

Join The Jerseys as we celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.Incredible falsettos, beautiful acapellas…

Central Pier, Blackpool

Dear Zoo Live!

Rod Campbell’s best-selling lift the flap book has delighted generations of young readers since it was first published in 1982.

Grand Theatre, Blackpool

Christmas Grotto Wonderland

Visit Santa in his Grotto and experience our magical wonderland.Guided by elves through Pleasure Beach’s very own grotto, children will walk through a magical i…

Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool

Snowtots: Christmas Special

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?Celebrate Christmas at Showtown with your 0-4-year-old with our festive edition of Showtots.There'll be fake snow, Christma…

Showtown, Blackpool

Dear Santa

From the author of the well-loved children's book Dear Zoo, Rod Campbell, comes Dear Santa and it's LIVE!

Viva Blackpool, Blackpool

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Elf Pop Party - Christmas Cracker Live!

Don’t miss out on the holiday event of the year! A special Christmas family show and pop party for children and parents

Viva Blackpool, Blackpool

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Private Peaceful

After captivating audiences worldwide, Private Peaceful returns to the stage with fresh energy and timeless power.

Grand Theatre, Blackpool

Dog Man The Musical

With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime… and chew on the furniture.But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he s…

Grand Theatre, Blackpool