Work by internationally recognised artists, Laura Daly, Shezad Dawood, and RA Walden presented onsite at the Grundy and offsite via Augmented Reality. These neon and new media works explore time, tides and the site of lost bandstands. Shezad Dawood and RA Walden are presented as part of Hybrid Futures. Laura Daly is presented in collaboration with The University of Salford Art Collection.
Embark on a captivating journey at The Old Electric, where you'll be immersed in an innovative and interactive walkabout experience. Uncover the intriguing world of the Victorian era and their endless fascination with peculiarities. Through the power of live storytelling, discover the surprising connections between their curiosities and our modern society. Step into the past and witness the threads that still bind us today.
A magical mix of music, entertainment and fun and games to entertain all ages. Dress to impress in your colourful butterfly outfit or join one of our craft workshops to make your own custom butterfly accessories. The Butterfly Ball will also feature a Silent Disco with three different music choices playing continuously throughout the night. Catering for all music tastes young and old, you’re bound to find a track you want to dance to!
An exhilarating menagerie of illuminated carnival characters will hit the Blackpool Tower Ballroom for an electrifying static showcase of music, puppetry and dance. Internationally-renowned performers will present a showstopper, bringing a diverse melting pot of carnival magic.
Blackpool’s festival of light and art returns over October half-term with programme of free entertainment. The light installations include larger-than-life jellyfish along the Golden Mile, fireflies, a giant ball of wool made up of neon yarn, a cube made up of 448 glass jars each containing a miniature tableau, and an exclusive preview of designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen’s first-ever digital installation. The main part of the nine-day event is an art trail through the town centre and Promenade, with indoor and outdoor installations and projection shows. It will also feature live entertainment and family activities - see individual events in our…
Drop Spindle and Nalbinding: Come and join Aunty Social's resident local Living History enthusiast and guest experts as they bring to life crafts from the Northwest's Heritage, demonstrating the slowly vanishing skills that went into producing our clothing using natural materials.
Drop Spindle and Nalbinding: Come and join Aunty Social's resident local Living History enthusiast and guest experts as they bring to life crafts from the Northwest's Heritage, demonstrating the slowly vanishing skills that went into producing our clothing using natural materials.
Drop Spindle and Nalbinding: Come and join Aunty Social's resident local Living History enthusiast and guest experts as they bring to life crafts from the Northwest's Heritage, demonstrating the slowly vanishing skills that went into producing our clothing using natural materials.
Drop Spindle and Nalbinding: Come and join Aunty Social's resident local Living History enthusiast and guest experts as they bring to life crafts from the Northwest's Heritage, demonstrating the slowly vanishing skills that went into producing our clothing using natural materials.
Original and handmade prints made using a variety of techniques, such as lino printing, photography and screenprinting, will be available to buy while getting to meet the makers behind them. This celebration of printmaking, bringing together an eclectic range of independent artists to showcase a huge range of prints, will be the perfect place to find affordable art and one of a kind works. The organised among you will find unique gift ideas for (whisper it) Christmas!