Lightpool

06/06/2026

Light artists ✨

Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, 9th of June at 6 PM CET.
We'll introduce ILO as a community, showcase the artist database, and explore the benefits it can offer you.

Register your attendance here: https://forms.gle/meU4cTwNH51uf4bC9

06/06/2026

📣 Could you be our next Freelance Programme Lead?

We’re looking for a Programme Lead to help deliver our ambitious programme of activity over the next two years — supporting the development of the light art sector through collaboration, commissioning, research, and artist support.

We’re looking for someone with experience in:
• Strategic partnerships & advocacy
• ACE-funded projects and reporting
• Evaluation and data analysis
• Programme management & stakeholder coordination
• Report writing and sector development

📍To apply, visit https://lightupthenorth.com/opportunity/programme-lead-for-lutn-2026-28/

📅 Deadline: Midnight, 7 June 2026
📩 Shortlisted applicants notified: 11 June 2026
🗓 Interviews: Week commencing 15 June 2026

LUTN is funded using public funds from .

06/06/2026

04/06/2026

Great news! For this year’s Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On, we’re partnering with the BBC.

The evening will be hosted by BBC Radio Lancashire presenters Graham Liver and Sharon Hartley who are jumping for joy to be part of the biggest night in Blackpool’s event calendar.

BBC Radio Lancashire will also showcase some of the region’s most exciting up-and-coming artists through BBC Introducing.

We can’t wait! More details on Switch-On will be announced soon.

02/06/2026

22/05/2026

21/05/2026

Anticipation has been building around the announcement of the new Strictly Come Dancing hosts, so it felt only fitting to share that excitement by lighting up the iconic Blackpool Tower with their names ✨

We can’t wait to give Emma, Johannes and Josh a truly special Blackpool welcome when they arrive in November 👋🏼

📸Dave Nelson

15/05/2026

🚨𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐥.

𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟓 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝟓𝐩𝐦!

We have two incredible 3D projection-mapping opportunities for digital artists to join our 2026 Lightpool Festival - 21-31 October!

𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫
Ever dreamed of seeing your work light up the world-famous Blackpool Tower? We are looking for a UK-based digital animator to create a fun, family friendly 3–4 minute 3D projection-mapped chapter - fee up to £7,000.

𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐥
We are seeking a UK-based digital artist to transform the Blackpool Wedding Chapel into a 3-4 minute immersive 3D experience - fee £5,000.

📅Deadline for both: 15 May 2026 5pm.

💙All successful applicants will receive expert technical support from the Lightpool and Lightworks team.

🔗 More details and how to apply can be found at lightpool.org.uk/lightpool-opportunities

15/05/2026

🚂 SHOWTOWN IS TAKING OVER THE RAILWAY 200 INSPIRATION TRAIN PARTNER CARRIAGE THIS WEEKEND! 🎪✨

From Friday at 2pm through to Sunday at 5pm, Showtown, Blackpool’s award-winning museum of fun and entertainment, will be taking over the Inspiration Train’s Partner Carriage at Blackpool North Station for a weekend celebrating the historic link between railways, entertainment and the legendary seaside resort of Blackpool.

🎟️ Tickets are FREE, but they’re going fast!
Book now! https://railway200.co.uk/location/blackpool-north-station-2/

Step aboard to:

🎭 Interact with objects from Blackpool’s entertainment past
🎪 Pick up circus skills
🚂 Discover how the railway helped transform Blackpool
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy hands-on activities for all ages

The Railway 200 exhibition train, Inspiration, is touring the UK to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway. This weekend Showtown is bringing a little Blackpool magic onboard.