For the first time in 2021, enjoy New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Blackpool. It’s a FREE to watch, family friendly event, taking advantage of dark winter afternoons! Above photo: Gregg Wolstenholme Photography for VisitBlackpool
The other big FREE event for you to enjoy this festive season is Ride the Christmas Lights. Get on your bike between 4-8pm on Sunday 5 December!
New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Blackpool
Friday 31 December at 5pm
Say “goodbye” to 2021 and get ready to say “hello” to 2022 with a celebratory fireworks display. It takes place late afternoon on the Tower Festival Headland on New Year’s Eve.
In the depth of winter on New Year’s Eve dusk will arrive at not much past 3pm. So by late afternoon the sky will be dark so that all the family can enjoy the display.
The free fireworks will be launched around 5pm on December 31 from the beach in front of The Blackpool Tower. It’s a stunning finale to end the year.

Blackpool World Firework Championships is a favourite autumn event. On four nights at the beginning of Illuminations season, huge crowds gather at Blackpool seafront. Enjoy amazing fireworks set to music – and find out who will be the winner!
Christmas in Blackpool
November and December sees the biggest programme of Christmas entertainment that Blackpool has staged in years. It’s part of a £1m Council investment to rejuvenate the tourism economy. It’s the only place to be this festive season, with fabulous things to enjoy around every corner.
There’s the breathtaking festive village at Tower Festival Headland. See simulated snowfalls, cosy log cabins, and a magical forest. Plus festive Illuminations light projection shows and special Santa tram rides.
The Headland will also feature an outdoor winter skating rink, free to use between 19th November and 3rd January.
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