What Time Does Blackpool Tower Light Up?

The light show runs every night during Lightpool Festival at 7pm, 8pm, 9pm and 10pm.

What time does Blackpool Tower lights come on?

At the end of British Summer Time when the clocks go back an hour, the Lights are turned on at 5pm. On Friday and Saturday nights the Lights go off at midnight. On Sunday night switch off time is 11pm.

Is Blackpool Tower lit all year?

It’s one of Blackpool’s biggest events attracting thousands to the waterfront to see the illuminations switched on. Similar to last year, the lights will be turned on at the beginning of September and stay on through to the start of January 2023.

Are Blackpool lights still on 2022?

Save the dates – Blackpool Illuminations will be shining from 2 September, 2022 – 2 January, 2023.

Why is Blackpool Tower not lit up tonight?

As a mark of respect following the death of Her Majesty, the Blackpool Illuminations display will not be lit tonight (Friday 9 September).

Does Blackpool Tower light up every night?

The light show runs every night during Lightpool Festival at 7pm, 8pm, 9pm and 10pm. Take a look at the full list of Tower Projections here.

What time is Blackpool light switch on 2022?

This year’s switch on event will take place on Friday, September 2 at 9.15pm. The display will last for a few months and run into the new year, with the last date to catch the lights on Monday, January 2, which will be turned off at 10.30pm.

Who’s switching on Blackpool Illuminations 2022?

Switch-On 2022
TV celebrity and designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen pulled the famous switch at the end of the live concert and triggered four months of illuminations in the resort.

How long can you stay up Blackpool Tower?

You are welcome to stay however long you want within The Blackpool Tower Eye. Please be aware that once you exit the Tower Eye you will not be allowed re-admittance on the same ticket.

Where do Blackpool Illuminations start and end?

How long do the illuminations stretch? The illuminations stretch for 10km. They begin at Squires Gate, and end at Red Bank Road.

Do you have to pay to go through Blackpool lights?

Blackpool Illuminations is a free show.

What date do the lights finish in Blackpool?

The 2022 Blackpool Illuminations will shine again throughout Christmas and New Year. They’ll burst into light and colour in September – remaining lit until 2 January 2023!

What date do the lights go on in Blackpool?

Blackpool’s annual Illuminations display is to be extended by two months for a Third consecutive year. VisitBlackpool announced today that the Illuminations season will start on Friday 2nd September and run until Monday 3 January, 2023.

Can you go up Blackpool Tower in the rain?

The Tower Eye is a weather permitting attraction. If the weather does increase and get worse we do have to close this unexpectedly without any notice due to health and safety. We do display that we operate a non-refundable policy. But we can offer any other alternative.

How much does it cost to light Blackpool Tower?

Boasting 25,000 eco-friendly LED lights The Blackpool Tower can help you celebrate, commemorate or highlight special events and celebrations in style! We accept applications from individuals, groups and organizations. For a fee of £500, we can light up The Blackpool Tower according to your request.

Are Blackpool lights on tonight?

The Blackpool Illuminations are now shining nightly until 2 January, 2023!

What is the best way to see Blackpool Illuminations?

You can see the stretch of lights in your vehicle or on foot but the best way is on an Illuminated Tram Tour with Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours. Enjoy an undisturbed tour from Pleasure Beach to Bispham and back to give you a full viewing of the lights on a truly unique experience!

What time is Blackpool Lights tonight?

2 September 2022 to 2 January 2023, from 4.30pm – different times throughout the season. Blackpool Illuminations shine bright EVERY NIGHT of autumn this year!

Can you walk through Blackpool Illuminations?

The best way to see the Blackpool Illuminations is a combination of walking and trams. The best way to see the Illuminations is on foot – but 6 miles is a long old way to walk!

Can you see Blackpool Illuminations from the tram?

We also use our iconic double deck Heritage Trams, giving you excellent views of the show from their large windows and on milder nights, our open-top single deck trams, giving you an unrestricted view.

What is the purpose of Blackpool Illuminations?

1912. The closest to our modern day Illumination displays first appeared in May 1912 to commemorate Blackpool’s very first royal visit as Princess Louise opened the new section of promenade named after her – Princess Parade.