Blackpool Winter Gardens has announced a new music festival called Blackpool Live, featuring seven major headline acts and over 27 artists across a combined capacity of 17,500. The inaugural lineup includes Feeder, The Fratellis, The Enemy, Cast, Doves, The Pigeon Detectives, and Happy Mondays.
Full Lineup and Schedule
The festival runs from Friday, July 24, with each night headlined by a different band. Supporting acts include The Futureheads, The Twang, The Lilacs, The Cheap Thrills, We Are Scientists, Alex Spencer, Shambolics, Sleeper, Echobelly, Pastel, The Slow Readers Club, IST IST, Bank Holiday, The Rifles, M60, ALRIGHT, Inspiral Carpets, and Common Goldfish.
Inspired by a Day Trip
Founder Mark Lippmann conceived the festival after a trip with 15 friends from Hazel Grove to see Arctic Monkeys at the Empress Ballroom. He said: "People always ask what the best gig you've ever been to was, but when you think about it, you remember so much more than the band. You remember who you were with, what you did before the show and how the whole day felt. Blackpool is uniquely placed to create those experiences."
Venue and Capacity
The festival will take place across multiple venues within the Winter Gardens complex, with a total capacity of 17,500. The event aims to combine live music with Blackpool's seaside attractions, encouraging visitors to enjoy the beach, rides, and fish and chips before shows.
