Explore the museum after dark during Lightpool this October.
Showtown are very excited to be part of this year’s Lightpool Festival, celebrating all things art, light, music and projection in Blackpool – the UK’s home of light-based entertainment!
Over 9 nights, from 18th – 26th October 2024, take a trip to Showtown as part of the Light Art Trail and witness a brand new optical illusion installation called ‘A Kind of Magic’.
To celebrate being open between 6pm – 10pm on these dates, we are also excited to launch ‘Showtown Lates’ with a special ticket offer!
Enjoy half price tickets on general admissions and kids go FREE!*
Showtown Lates will give you the opportunity to continue your journey of immersive experiences, with 6 interactive galleries of fun and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy!
Don’t miss out on this exclusive offer, valid from Friday 18th – Saturday 26th October only, between 6pm – 10pm (last admission 9pm)!
*subject to terms & conditions
Showtown is a new immersive experience for all the family. Hundreds of exhibits and fun activities will provide hours of entertainment. Changing exhibitions will keep you coming back time and time again. We’ll have a learning space for group sessions and events. We’ll also have a museum shop – packed full of fun gifts and goodies!
Inside Showtown you’ll find our six galleries on seaside holidays, magic, circus, the Illuminations, shows and dance. You can take a look behind-the-scenes, hearing stories from producers, performers, visitors and residents.
Featuring unique items from world-renowned museums and private collectors. Over 800 objects help bring our story to life. Get up close with Sooty, Sweep and Soo. Peek through the cell door and see the infamous Houdini wrapped in chains.
We want you to get involved and have fun. Feeling brave? You’ll be able to have a go at juggling or learn some dance moves. Feeling creative? You can perform your own Punch and Judy show or design your own illumination. There’ll be something for everyone at Showtown.
