Open Up the Mic

Blackpool Comedy Festival event

Roll up! Roll up all under 18 year olds and tell us your favourite jokes! Become a comedian on Showtown’s pop-up stage during Blackpool Comedy Festival. It could be a joke you have written or one you have heard that made you snot out your nose! Pop-along and join in!

Event times

Thu 29 May 2025, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tickets

Free drop in event

Showtown

What's on this month

Wartime Blackpool

02 April 2025

As the world commemorates 80 years since the end of the Second World War, Blackpool’s untold wartime story takes centre stage in a compelling new exhibition at Showtown!

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Escaping the Blitz: Blackpool’s Air Raid Experiences in WWII

03 July 2025, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

In this talk Dr. Tom Carter will discuss Blackpool’s experiences of air raids in the Second World War.

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Prisoner of War

05 July 2025, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Take a look inside the collections, as we take a look at Leo Rawlings artwork from his time as a Prisoner of War.

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Showtown Relaxed Hour

06 July 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am

Ideal for visitors who appreciate a quieter, calmer atmosphere and want to enjoy Showtown at a more relaxed pace, away from the usual crowds.

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Exploring Wartime Art with the Imperial War Museum

10 July 2025, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join Imperial War Museum curator, Sarah Holdaway, for an exploration of Charles Ernst Cundall's work.

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Jitterbug and Jive: Family Dance Workshop

12 July 2025, 11:00am - 3:30pm

Get into the swing of 1940s Blackpool with our Jitterbug and Jive workshop. Perfect for the whole family!

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