Showtown

Blackpool's award-winning interactive museum!

Showtown

Blackpool's award-winning museum of fun and entertainment.

Welcome to Showtown

"A unique and immersive tribute to Blackpool and its rich history of entertainment."

We're Blackpool's all-singing, all-dancing museum, proudly located just off the prom - next door to Coral Island!

Winner of Exhibition of the Year 2025 and shortlisted for the Children in Museums award & Kids in Museums award, Showtown celebrates the people and performances that made Blackpool the home of show business.

Discover the stories of the comedians, dancers, acrobats and characters who turned our resort into the home of show business.

Plan your visit >

Through Our Eyes

Thu 12 February - Sun 31 May 2026

This immersive exhibition explores the history of little people in Blackpool, placing their lived experience and perspectives at the centre of the story.

TALK: Blackpool in 1876

Thu 07 May 2026, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join Showtown for the 150th anniversary of Blackpool's incorporation, as we explore how the first council used its new powers to change the face of the rapidly growing resort.

TOUR: Through Our Eyes Exhibition Tour

Thu 21 May 2026, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Join a Showtown curator for a special tour of our temporary exhibition, ‘Through Our Eyes: Little People Beyond the Circus.’

Fake Poo Factory

Wed 27 May 2026, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Did you know that Blackpool is the birthplace of the fake poo?! Create a little nugget of Blackpool history to proudly display at home! This is a family craft activity that definitely doesn't stink!

Open Up The Mic - Live Showcase

Fri 29 May 2026, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us for a night of bold and brilliant comedy from the young voices of Blackpool. Watch as these young people take to the stage alongside professional performers.

TOUR: Pride Beside the Seaside

Fri 05 June 2026, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Join us for a fascinating journey through Blackpool’s bold, brilliant, and often overlooked queer entertainment history!

TALK: Les, Roy, Cissie and Ada

Thu 02 July 2026, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Behind the Double Act: Mark Llewellin on the Magic of Les & Roy

Showtots Baby & Toddler Group

Thu 23 April - Thu 18 June 2026

Have fun playing, creating and exploring together at our baby and toddler session.

Latest News

Celebrating Two Years of Showtown with FY Locals Discount!

15 March 2026

Schools Love Showtown Blackpool!

03 February 2026

Brand New Exhibition: 'Through Our Eyes'

26 January 2026

Blackpool Tourism Annual Pass!

28 November 2025

Blackpool’s Heritage Duo Takes Off

17 July 2025

Silly Summer takes centre stage!

14 July 2025

Showtown Earns Global and National Recognition as a Must-Visit for Families!

20 June 2025

Showtown Wins Exhibition of the Year

16 May 2025

Want to be a part of our journey?

There are lots of ways to get involved.
Learn more about how to donate or volunteer below.

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As a charity we rely on donations to keep this amazing show on the road.

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Volunteering

Learn more about how to become a volunteer and what sort of roles you can get involved in.

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