From 14 February to 22 February, visitors to the ‘UK’s number 1 seaside resort’ will be treated to a festival of free show-stopping performances, enchanting entertainment, dazzling street shows, and incredible illusions as the resort welcomes visitors to a magical spectacle like no other.
A packed programme of dazzling events will be supported by free headline performances on Blackpool’s Comedy Carpet from Andrew Basso and Cillian O’Connor.
The curtain will be pulled back on Friday 14 February when Britain’s Got Talent finalist, and multi-award winning magician, Cillian O’Connor, will perform his eye-catching magical performances.
The magic doesn’t stop there either, on Monday 17 February, record-breaking and world-renowned escapologist Andrew Basso will be delivering a ‘death-defying’ live performance on the Comedy Carpet as he attempts to escape from a water tank whilst restrained and upside down.
The return of Showzam! is being supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and proudly delivered by the Blackpool Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID).
Kate Shane, Managing Director Blackpool Leisure Portfolio and Chair of Tourism BID (TBID) said:
“TBID are delighted to be bringing a packed schedule of magic, illusion, and entertainment to Blackpool this February half-term with the return of Showzam! We are starting the 2025 season earlier this year by bringing in additional award-winning and family-friendly entertainment to compliment Blackpool’s already incredible list of attractions and events, providing plenty of reasons for families to head to the UK’s favourite seaside destination for a magical visit of their own..”
The return of Showzam! marks the first dedicated February half-term event programme in Blackpool post-COVID.
Showzam! will run alongside the Blackpool Magic Convention (14 to 17 February), where each year the world’s leading magicians and performers attend the Winter Gardens to share their love for all things magic.
Philip Holmes, Creative Director of Lightpool Festival and Event Lead for Showzam! said:
“Blackpool has and always will be a landmark of British entertainment and culture and the return of Showzam! and the calibre of talent on offer throughout our packed February half-term programme truly is testament to that. There really is nowhere quite as magical as Blackpool this February half-term, with world-renowned magicians, award-winning performers and family friendly entertainment. We really will pull the rabbit out of the hat this February, with something for everyone to behold!”
