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Showtown is Blackpool’s brand new, side-tickling, eye-popping, toe-tapping, mind-boggling museum.
Bang in the middle of Blackpool, the museum of fun and entertainment is an immersive experience that captures the spirit of the amazing town. It’s an attraction, full of star quality where you can get up close with the entertainers who put Blackpool on the map. The comedians, dancers, acrobats, performers and larger-than-life characters who turned a seaside resort into the home of show business.
Get on the dance floor, smell the sawdust, discover the backstage secrets. If you are curious to find out more, join in on a range of activities, events and opportunities to learn more.
Inside Showtown you’ll find six galleries shining a light on British popular entertainment through objects, stories, films and fun:
Beside the Seaside.
Step inside Blackpool’s seafront and see Blackpool beach like you have never seen it before.
How’s Tricks.
Go behind the scenes in a Blackpool magic shop. Find conjurers, escapologists and illusionists and discover Blackpool’s important role in magic.
Roll Up! Roll Up!
Jugglers, tumblers and clowns, oh my! Step backstage into the world of circus and discover why Blackpool and circus go hand in hand.
It’s Better with the Lights On.
Step into the shoes of the designers and creators of the famous Blackpool Illuminations. Find out what it takes to turn on the greatest free light show on earth.
It’s Showtime.
Go through the stage door and meet the comedians, ventriloquists, musicians and producers of Blackpool’s shows and popular entertainment. Could you be the next comedy star?
Everybody Dance Now.
Step onto the dance floor and get dancing. Discover Blackpool’s iconic role in dance, from the spiritual home of ballroom to the home of Northern Soul.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult (16+) | £9.50 per person per day |
| Blackpool residents | Free |
| Carer | Free |
| Child (4 - 15 years) | £4.50 per ticket |
| Child under 3 years | Free |
| Group admission from | £3.38 per ticket |
Some events and workshops are charged. Tickets are eligible for Gift aid.
| Season (2 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Tuesday - Thursday | 11:00 | - 15:00 |
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| Season (5 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Season (1 May 2025 - 24 Jan 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday - Thursday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* General Opening Text
Wartime Blackpool ExhibitionJoin a journey of discovery, exploring Blackpool in the 1940s.
Create your own Wellington AircraftJoin us for this family fun craft session, as we celebrate the amazing aircraft that helped us to win the Second World War.
Stars of WartimeProducer and performer Beryl Johnson presents clips of wartime icons.
Inside the Collections: Grand Victory Show PosterTake a look inside the collections, as the Grand Victory Show poster for the Blackpool Tower Circus 1945 season comes out of the stores.
Open Up the Mic at Showtown BlackpoolRoll up, roll up, all under 18 year olds and tell your favourite jokes. 
Mission MuseumJoin Showtown curators as they explore the temporary exhibition, Wartime Blackpool. 
Games through the agesThink carnival stalls to board games and everything in between.
Character Comedy MasterclassSpend the day exploring the process of developing comedy characters from the ground up.
The First Rule of ComedyIt’s laughter guaranteed.
Wartime Typography MasterclassJoin artist Lisa Wigham to discover the town's unique signage and typography. 
Wartime Exhibition TourJoin Showtown curators as they explore the temporary exhibition, Wartime Blackpool. 
Jitterbug and Jive: Family Dance WorkshopPerfect for the whole family, this workshop is guaranteed to get you on your feet and feeling the music.
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