When Do Blackpool Christmas Markets Start?

Slingshot Marketing
Oct 20
1 min read

Quick answer: Christmas By The Sea on Tower Festival Headland runs Friday 21 November 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026. The seafront cabins, food, drink, rides, and ice-rink vibes sit right by the Prom, so you can stroll there in minutes from the seafront.

Opening weekend at a glance

This winter, Blackpool’s Tower Festival Headland will be transformed into a breath-taking festive village from Friday 21 November to Sunday 4 January 2026. Expect cosy cabins, seasonal food and drink, music, and plenty of photo spots under the lights.

Prefer a calmer feel? Visit Sunday to Thursday in late November or early December for more space to wander.

Plan a simple seafront evening

Arrive before dusk, watch the sky change, then wander the Headland as the lights come on. Walk one way along the Prom and ride the tram back to keep things easy. If you want everything within a short stroll, browse our seafront rooms.

Make a night of it

Snack your way around the cabins, then settle in somewhere warm afterwards. Fancy Italian classics? Reserve a table at Case di Legno via Restaurant Bookings. Here on a Sunday? A relaxed Sunday Dinner pairs perfectly with a twilight Promenade walk.