Join our fabulous film festival team for a day of vintage music, film, entertainment, fashion and dance. All ages are warmly welcomed.

Ballroom Glitz: The Blackpool Way
1:30pm

Join Rebecca, Showtown’s Assistant Curator, as she waltzes through Blackpool’s incredible dance history. From the piers to the Palace, this talk will look at how the biggest and most famous dance competition in the world came to be right here in Blackpool.

Taking inspiration from novelty dances of the past, Blackpool has a dance craze for the 21st century called ‘The Blackpool Way’. Why not join us to learn the steps and even have a go yourself!

Reinvintaged Catwalk: Discover fabulous fashions from the past.
Aaron Whiteside & Hattie Bee: Singing the greatest hits of yesteryear.
Vintage Rewind: Spinning the best vintage sounds throughout the day. Don’t forget your dancing shoes!

Tickets: Free

You can pre-book the Showtown Ballroom Glitz activity here.