November marks the start of Blackpool’s festive entertainment season, bringing together major concerts, acclaimed theatre productions, family favourites, comedy and Christmas spectaculars across the town’s iconic venues.
November 2026 Highlights
Music lovers are in for a fantastic month, with legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan performing live at the Winter Gardens on 30 November 2026. The month also features performances from Squeeze, Happy Mondays, Del Amitri, Tony Hadley, The Stylistics, The Mersey Beatles and Toyah, alongside spectacular concert experiences including The Lord of the Rings in Concert and The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others.
Theatre fans can enjoy acclaimed productions such as The Choir of Man, The Picture of Dorian Gray – A New Musical and the dark musical masterpiece Sweeney Todd, while families are well catered for with Dear Zoo Live!, Steve Backshall’s Deadly Live! and the magical The Snowman.
Comedy is also high on the agenda, with Harry Enfield, Bill Bailey, Dr John Cooper Clarke and Russell Kane all appearing during the month. As Christmas approaches, festive favourites including Step Into Christmas help kick off the holiday season in style.
Plan Your November Visit
Whether you’re looking for world-class theatre, live music, family entertainment or the first festive shows of the year, November is one of the best months to visit Blackpool. Browse the events below to discover everything happening throughout November 2026 and book early for the month’s biggest attractions.
