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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 - 64 years) | £15.00 per person per day |
| Blackpool residents | Free |
| Carer | Free |
| Child (4 - 15 years) | £11.50 per ticket |
| Child under 3 years | Free |
| Concession (over 65 years, disabled) | £13.50 per ticket |
| Group admission from | £8.60 per ticket |
| Student | £13.50 per ticket |
Some events and workshops are charged.
| Season (15 Mar 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
Andy Hollingworth Exhibition at ShowtownHis incredible photographs of some of Britain’s most iconic comedians feature in Showtown’s first major exhibition.
Lost Blackpool at ShowtownFrom the late 1900s, Blackpool grew to support a growing tourist industry and with this we saw a lot of changes.
The Last Dance of the Cuckoos at ShowtownThis new Laurel and Hardy film featuring the photography of Andy Hollingworth and the cinematography of Matt Holt.
Exhibition Tour with Andy Hollingworth at ShowtownJoin Andy Hollingworth for a special tour of his 'I photograph comedians!' exhibition
Bauble Craft Workshop at ShowtownShowtown have teamed up with Glazy Days to bring you a workshop full of festive fun.
Showtown Relaxed HourThe relaxed hour is perfect for visitors who prefer a calmer environment.
Steve Royle on Variety at ShowtownSteve Royle is a comedian, juggler and finalist on ITV's Britain's Got Talent 2020.
Showtime with Steve HewlettEnjoy an entertaining show by Britain's Got Talent finalist, Steve Hewlett, comedian and ventriloquist extraordinaire.
Memories of Doddy at ShowtownJoin musical variety entertainer, Andy Eastwood, as he reminisces about his 16 years of working alongside comedy legend Sir Ken Dodd.
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