It was a hit last year, so we highly recommend booking in advance!
This Lightpool Festival, the spotlight’s on Showtown Lates, your chance to explore the full museum after hours and uncover Blackpool’s stories, sights and surprises in a whole new light.
On select evenings, we open our doors from 6-9pm for a deeper dive into the magic of entertainment.
🎟️ £5 Adults & Kids go FREE (max 2 per adult)
🕗 Last entry 8pm
And every night during Lightpool, our shop will be open for you to drop in, soak up the glow, and experience our dazzling light installation, no ticket needed.
Showtown Lates: Terms & Conditions
Maximum 2 children per adult.
This is a single use ticket not eligible for any discounts, including senior & student concessions.
Immersive displays, interactive exhibits & fun for all the family!
We’re Blackpool’s all-singing, all-dancing museum, proudly located just off the prom – next door to Coral Island!
Winner of Exhibition of the Year 2025 and shortlisted for the Children in Museums award & Kids in Museums award, Showtown celebrates the people and performances that made Blackpool the home of show business.
Our six galleries bring to life the best of the seaside, magic, circus, Illuminations, shows, and dance.
Discover the stories of the comedians, dancers, acrobats and characters who turned our resort into the home of show business.
