Events

There are some spectacular events for all ages planned for Stanley Park during 2010. Scroll down the page to view them all.

At the Bandstand. Salisbury Woodland events are shown beneath the Bandstand events.

Bandstand Events for 2010

Updated 1st March 2010

Sunday 14th March - Come celebrate St Patrick's Day in the park, with our first Sham Rock festival, starring the Valvetronics, Troubadour, Silvertones, KPLG, Craig Bailey and MST, Switchboard Spectacular, The Last Stand.

Monday 5th April - Enjoy the hot, hot latin rythyms of the salsa, and join in the fun with Noches de Salsa.

Sunday 25th April - Celebrate St Georges Day with the Alan Bell Folk Band. 1.00pm to 3.00pm.

Sunday 14th May - Breakout of Blackpool 3rd birthday - (drum and bass) 12.00 to 6.00pm.

Saturday 5th June - Jinx and The Signs (as part of World Environment Day events.)

Sunday 13th June - Stanley Park Jam Fest (Vol I) - local and regional bands - 12.00 to 6.00pm.

Sunday 19th June - Stagecoach Blackpool School of Performing Arts Choir, Park School Band.

Sunday 27th June - Arnold School Swing Band

Sunday 4th July - Rupert Fabulous - back by popular demand.

Saturday 10th July - Breakout of Blackpool (Drum and bass) 12.00 to 6.00pm.

Sunday 11th July - Smokin' Monkey - 12.00 to 4.00pm.

Cocker Memorial Clock Tower will be open to the public (times to be announced).

Sunday 11th July - Stanley Park Motorcycle Show

Sunday 18th July - Troubadour and Andy Stones - 12.00 to 4.00pm.

Sunday 1st August - Marton Operatic 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

Sunday 8th August - Jon Gonn & Friends (acoustic guitar) 2.00 to 4.00 pm.

Sunday 15th August - OCD and Fatt Tuesday - 2.00 to 6.00pm.

Saturday 28th August - Central Churches Together

Sunday 29th August - Summer Daze 7 - local underground music - 2.00 to 6.00pm.

Sunday 29th August - Classic Car Show

Monday 30th August - Stanley Park Jam Fest (Vol II) - 12.00 to 6.00pm.

Sunday 5th September - North Fylde Brass Band - 2.00 to 4.00pm.

Sunday 19th Sept - U-Zu (U2-tribute band)

Times on some days yet to be confirmed. 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

Sun 31st May Teddy Bear's Picnic (in Salisbury Woodland) 2.00 - 3.00 pm

Sun 18th July - Treasure Hunt (in Salisbury Woodland) 2.00 - 3.00 pm.

Monday 30th August - Duck Race (in Salisbury Woodland) 2.00 - 3.00 pm

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 07883 719066 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.