Some of the biggest names in dance music head to Blackpool this July for a party by the beach! Here’s what you need to know…
What’s Blackpool Festival all about then?
Featuring a mouthwatering mix of contemporary house and tech stars alongside world-class spinners, Blackpool Festival takes over the iconic Tower Festival Headland on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th July.
The fun-filled and musically jampacked Blackpool Festival is bringing something new to Blackpool. The Friday and Saturday programme is designed to take you through the many different scenes and styles of dance music from over the years, with Friday showcasing a more contemporary lineup of in-demand electronic acts, whilst Saturday pays homage to 30 years of house music with a mix of pioneering veterans and legends of the scene.
Where’s it happening?
Watched over by one of the UK’s most recognised landmarks, Blackpool Tower, and with views out towards the Irish Sea, the location for the Blackpool Festival makes it special indeed.
Who’s playing?
Headlining the Friday night is Example
A DJ set from the legendary Faithless
On Saturday you have sets from Erick Morillo
Paul Oakenfold
And loads more! See the full line-up below!
I want in! Blackpool Festival sounds ace and I want tickets!
Good stuff! Tickets for Blackpool Festival 2018 are available now at www.ticketweb.co.uk/BlackpoolFestival
BLACKPOOL FESTIVAL LINEUP
Friday 6th July:
Main Stage
Example & DJ Wire
Faithless (DJ Set)
Roger Sanchez
Danny Howard
Endor
Josh Butler
Mason Maynard
Pirate Copy
Grant Mizon
Rich James
Mike Reevey
James Chum
Calmol
Mikx & Khaki
Feud
VIP Hosted by HQ
Saturday 7th July:
Main Stage – 30 years of House Music
Erick Morillo
Paul Oakenfold presents Spectrum
Todd Terry
Judge Jules
Seb Fontaine
Utah Saints
Graeme Park
Jason Fubar
Abigail Bailey Live PA
The Syndicate Reunion
Paul Oakenfold – Perfecto Fluoro set
Solarstone
Marco V
Menno De Jong
Dave Pearce
Liam Wilson
Sam Mitcham
Pete Bromage
The Stupid Experts
More Cake
Altern 8 (30 years of acid house set)
Slipmatt & MC Jester
Stu Allan
Mark XTC
Jane Angel
Matt Bell
Greenbins
Si Frater
Chris Baker
Ricki Isted
Danny Walsh
Jacob Callaghan
2funky2 Live PA
Oceanic Live PA
Sanctuary
Darren Styles
Public Domain
Ultrabeat (Chris Henry)
Andy Whitby
Porn Kings
John Neal
John G
Andy Farrell
Zun!e
Candy
Grundy
Madhatta
Bon Lee
Raul Soto
+ Rezonance Q Feat Nazine (Live)
Hosted by MC Finchy, Keyes, Effeeze, MC Arkie & Laidback
Hed Kandi VIP
John Jones
Chris Frater
David Dunne
Andy Norman
Paul Wilkins
Matt Collins
Ade Holt
Rich James
Mr Hs
Maden
+ Dax on Sax & C-Percussion