Showtown, Blackpool’s newest attraction, offers a vibrant and entertaining journey through the town’s rich showbiz history. Situated in the heart of Blackpool, this museum brings the town’s fun-loving spirit to life with a dynamic, immersive experience. Designed to entertain and engage, it showcases the famous entertainers who helped shape Blackpool’s legacy, from comedians and dancers to acrobats and larger-than-life performers. The museum highlights how this seaside resort became a hub of British entertainment.
Visitors can step onto the dance floor, breathe in the nostalgia of the circus, and explore the hidden stories behind the scenes. For those eager to dive deeper, Showtown hosts a variety of events, activities, and opportunities for further exploration. With six unique galleries, the museum brings British popular entertainment to life through captivating stories, films, objects, and interactive experiences, creating an unforgettable journey through Blackpool’s showbiz past.
Showtown Museum worked alongside House of Wingz and the arts organisation LeftCoast to help develop The Blackpool Way, a community-led dance project inspired by Blackpool’s unique entertainment heritage. The initiative invited people from across the world to contribute dance moves, creating a routine that reflected both the town’s traditions and the diverse communities that continue to shape its future.
Showtown has even more to offer at its History Centre on the first floor of Blackpool Central Library. You can also peruse the History Centre’s vast photographic archives online here.
Some images from the Showtown Houdini display are shown below. But you can see more about Houdini on this website.
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