Events
Events for all ages are planned for Stanley Park during 2010. Scroll down the page to view them all. Music at the Bandstand and childrens events at Salisbury Woodland.
Note the days when The Cocker Memorial Tower is open and on a clear day view across the Fylde to the Pennine Chain.
Bandstand Events for 2010
Updated 28 July, 2010
Saturday 31st July - Real Talks Finest (Chorley-based dance/hip hop group) 1pm - 5pm
Sunday 1st August - Marton Operatic. 2pm to 4pm
Saturday 7th August - Lakefest with Mezmer; Season of chaos; Escape Damnation; Av2; Ashes of Humanity; Forever autumn; Red XIII 12noon - 6pm
Sunday 8th August - Jon Gomm, Glyn Bailey & MST, and Alex Hulme (acoustic guitar) 2pm to 4pm
Saturday 14th August - The Heat (classic rock/indie & rock covers) 12.30 - 2.30pm
Sunday 15th August - OCD and Fatt Tuesday. 2pm to 6pm
Saturday 21st August - performance cancelled on 25th July.
Sunday 22nd August - Love Rats. 2pm to 4pm
Saturday 28th August - Central Churches Together. 2pm to 4pm
Sunday 29th August - Summer Daze 7 - local underground music. 2pm to 6pm
Sunday 29th August - The Classic Car Show. 11am to 4pm.
Sunday 29th August - The Cocker Memorial Clock Tower will be open to the public. 11am to 3pm
Monday 30th August - Stanley Park Jam Fest (Vol II). 12noon onwards.
Saturday 4th Sept - 'Critical Breakdown' (Live dj's and music, breakdance battles, streetdance, graffiti art)12noon to 4pm
Sunday 5th Sept - North Fylde Brass Band. 2pm to 4pm
Sunday 12th Sept - Stir Crazy (rock) 2pm to 4pm
Sunday 12th September - Cocker Memorial Clock Tower will be open to the public. 11am to 3pm
Sat 18th September - Breakout of Blackpool. 12 noon to 6pm
Sunday 19th Sept - U-Zu (U2-tribute band). 2pm to 4pm
Saturday 25th September - Paris in the Park - earlier this year, several local bands from Blackpool 6th Form College played in Paris. Sit back and enjoy as they play again in Stanley Park - 1pm to 5pm (NEW)
Sunday 26th September - Valvetronics & Friends. 1pm to 6pm.
Saturday 16th October - Accrington District Boys Brigade Brass Band. 1pm to 3pm
All events are subject to change/cancellation due to weather and band availability. Wherever possible, a substitute band will be booked when the original act is not able to perform.
If you know of any bands who are interested in playing, please contact Jonathan at: jonathan@friendsofstanleypark.org.uk
Salisbury Woodland Events for 2010
Monday 30th August - Duck Race 2pm to 3pm
Thank you for your support in 2009, we look forward to seeing again in 2010. Keep checking for updates on this page.
Volunteers are always welcome to assist with the bandstand events. If you are interested, please contact Jonathan on 07863 795743 or via e-mail:
jonathan@friendsofstanleypark.org.uk
For a full list of events happening on all parks and open spaces within Blackpool, please download a copy of the Council’s Park Events Brochure on the following link which is on the Blackpool Council website:
Click here to view the Council Brochure
Want to organise your own event?
Parks are ideal venues for a range of indoor and outdoor corporate and community events. If you are interested in organising your own event on Blackpool's parks and open spaces, we would like to hear from you. Please contact our friends at
Blackpool Council’s Parks and Green Environment Department to discuss your ideas and to obtain a Park Events Application Pack.