Blackpool Pride tickets are available here.

Wristbands can be collected from the Blackpool Pride Festival entrance once gates open at the Tower Festival Headland (right in front of the Blackpool Tower on the Promenade).

The event arena for Blackpool Pride Festival is located at the Tower Festival Headland (right in front of the Blackpool Tower on the Promenade).

Main Arena
Tower Festival Headland, Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 3AH

Parade
The parade begins near the Sandcastle Waterpark / South Pier and proceeds along the Promenade towards North Pier.

Friday 5 June
Gates open 5pm
Event ends 10pm

Saturday 5 June
Parade 11am
Gates open 12 noon
Event ends 7pm

Saturday 5 June
Gates open 11:30am
Event ends 6pm

Yes – subject to availability, our friendly staff will be more than happy to help with this prior to entry.

• Premium stage view in golden circle
• Separate entry lane
• Private bar
• Dedicated VIP attendee toilets
• Meet and greet opportunities
  (subject to artist availability, cannot be guaranteed)

VIP tickets start from £45 and can be purchased here.

🎤 Wonderful Variety of acts
⭐ Multiple bars
🍔 Food Vendors
🏳️‍🌈 Over 1,000 People in Our Parade
🛍️ Stalls & Services
🎡 Fairground Rides
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Dedicated family & youth area
🎟️ Exclusive Wristband Offers Giving You Discounts in Key Venues & Tourist Attractions Across Blackpool

• The accessible area is in our VIP area – in the golden circle.
• There is no raised platform, however there are large screens either side of the stage.
• There’s a private accessible / VIP lane at the entrance.
• There will be 2 BSL interpreters at Blackpool Pride. 
• Accessible toilets are available.

Your safety is our priority, and we want everyone to feel safe, welcome and able to enjoy our 20th anniversary celebrations with confidence.

💜 Last year’s post-event survey showed that attendees felt safe at our event.

✅ We are following all rules and regulations in line with Martyn’s Law.
✅ We have invested in steel shield barriers to help protect the event site.
✅ A fully trained professional security company will be covering the entire weekend, including key road closures during the parade.
✅ A professional event management company is overseeing the festival and liaising closely with emergency services, security teams and the council.
✅ CCTV will be in operation across the site.
✅ Everyone working on site — including vendors, staff, security and volunteers — has completed the ACT Awareness course by ProtectUK, helping them identify risks and respond appropriately to keep the public safe.
✅ A professional medical team and ambulance will be on site all weekend to support attendees if needed.
✅ We have a dry family area, creating a welcoming space for families and young people to enjoy Pride.
✅ Volunteers working in the family area are DBS checked.
✅ We have clear safeguarding policies in place, alongside dedicated safeguarding leads with enhanced safeguarding training and experience.

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and enjoyable event for everyone as we celebrate 20 years of Blackpool Pride! 🏳️‍🌈