What’s On In Blackpool October 2026?
October brings an incredible variety of live entertainment to Blackpool, with blockbuster musicals, legendary music artists, family favourites, comedy and Halloween-themed events filling venues across the town.
October 2026 Highlights
The month’s biggest theatre productions include Heathers The Musical, the chilling Sweeney Todd, and the ever-popular Horrible Histories, alongside the family favourite Tom Gates Epic Stage Show during the school half-term holidays.
Music fans are spoiled for choice with performances from Alison Moyet, The Levellers, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds, The ELO Show, The Drifters, The Illegal Eagles and A Country Night in Nashville.
Comedy also features strongly throughout October, with Paul Smith, Chris Ramsey, Nurse Georgie Carroll and Jason Byrne all bringing their latest shows to Blackpool. Visitors looking for something different can enjoy The Forbidden Realm of Conspiracies: Uncovered, the gripping true-crime production Guilty or Not Guilty? Jeremy Bamber – The White House Farm Murders, and seasonal performances including Halloween In Concert.
Plan Your October Visit
With autumn in full swing and plenty of family entertainment during the October half-term, it’s one of the best times to experience Blackpool’s vibrant theatre and live entertainment scene. Browse the events below to discover everything happening throughout October 2026 and book your tickets before the biggest shows sell out.
