What’s On in Lytham St Annes & the Fylde Coast in 2027
Planning a visit to Lytham St Annes in 2027? From Lytham Festival and the St Annes International Kite Festival to Blackpool Air Show, the Illuminations and some of the Fylde Coast’s biggest family events, there’s plenty worth planning a trip around.
We’ve put together our guide to the best Lytham St Annes events in 2027, including major events in nearby Lytham and Blackpool.
Some 2027 dates and line-ups are still to be confirmed, so we’ll keep this guide updated as new events and announcements are released.
🎵 Lytham Festival 2027
📅 Wednesday 30 June – Sunday 4 July 2027
Lytham Festival returns to Lytham Green from Wednesday 30 June to Sunday 4 July 2027 for five nights of huge outdoor concerts beside the Lancashire coast.
The festival has become one of the biggest events in the North West summer calendar, bringing major international artists and thousands of visitors to Lytham St Annes.
Lytham Festival 2027 Line-Up
📅 Wednesday 30 June – TBC
📅 Thursday 1 July – TBC
📅 Friday 2 July – TBC
🎤 Saturday 3 July – Robbie Williams
📅 Sunday 4 July – TBC
Robbie Williams is confirmed to perform at Lytham Festival 2027 on Saturday 3 July, bringing one of Britain’s biggest live acts to Lytham Green.
Further artists for the Lytham Festival 2027 line-up will be added here as they’re announced.
Where to stay for Lytham Festival 2027
If you’re travelling to see Robbie Williams or any of the other Lytham Festival 2027 artists, St Annes makes a great base for the festival.
Spend the day beside the beach, enjoy the restaurants and seafront in St Annes, then head into Lytham for the concert in the evening.
Our St Annes Beach Apartments are directly opposite St Annes Beach, with one, two and three-bedroom self-catering apartments for couples, families and groups visiting for Lytham Festival.
2027 apartment availability and rates will be released in September 2026.
Visit the official Lytham Festival website
🪁 St Annes International Kite Festival 2027
📅 2027 dates: TBC
One of the biggest events of the year in St Annes returns in 2027.
The St Annes International Kite Festival transforms the skies above St Annes Beach with spectacular giant kites, colourful displays and professional kite teams from across the UK and beyond.
The festival traditionally includes daytime flying displays as well as the hugely popular illuminated night kites, with activities subject to suitable weather conditions.
Thousands of visitors head to the seafront for the weekend and the atmosphere around St Annes Beach is fantastic.
For guests staying at St Annes Beach Apartments, it gets even better – the Kite Festival takes place on the beach directly opposite our apartments and beach huts.
It’s one of the busiest weekends of the year in St Annes, so accommodation tends to book well in advance.
St Annes International Kite Festival
💣 Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend 2027
📅 2027 dates: TBC
Lytham Green steps back in time for one of the town’s most distinctive weekends of the year.
Expect military vehicles, battle re-enactments, vintage stalls, live entertainment and plenty of visitors dressed in 1940s clothing.
Taking place in the heart of Lytham, the 1940s Wartime Weekend is a popular free event for families and anyone interested in wartime history.
✈️ Blackpool Air Show 2027
📅 2027 dates: TBC
Blackpool Air Show is one of the biggest free events of the summer on the Fylde Coast.
Thousands of spectators gather along Blackpool Promenade to watch spectacular aircraft and flying displays over the Irish Sea.
With displays visible from large sections of the seafront, it’s a fantastic family day out and easy to combine with a stay in Lytham St Annes.
🇬🇧 Lytham Proms at Lytham Hall 2027
📅 2027 dates: TBC
Enjoy live music in the beautiful grounds of historic Lytham Hall.
Lytham Proms combines summer music and entertainment with one of the area’s most impressive historic settings, just outside Lytham town centre.
It’s another great reason to make a weekend of your visit to Lytham St Annes.
💡 Blackpool Illuminations Switch On 2027
📅 2027 Switch-On date: TBC
Few British seaside traditions are as famous as the Blackpool Illuminations.
Each year, miles of Blackpool Promenade are transformed with lights and displays, attracting visitors throughout the autumn.
The annual Illuminations Switch-On marks the beginning of the season with entertainment before the famous switch is pressed and Blackpool lights up for another year.
St Annes provides a quieter seaside base for visiting the Illuminations, with Blackpool just a few miles further along the coast.
🎢 Blackpool Pleasure Beach Twilight Thrills 2027
📅 2027 dates: TBC
Experience some of Blackpool’s biggest rides after dark during the popular Twilight Thrills evenings at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
On selected dates the park stays open late, giving visitors the chance to enjoy rollercoasters and attractions as the sun goes down and into the evening.
With rides, entertainment and live performances, it’s a great addition to a summer break in Lytham St Annes.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is just a few miles along the coast from St Annes.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach Twilight Thrills
🎇 World Fireworks Championship Blackpool 2027
📅 2027 dates: TBC
Watch the skies above Blackpool light up during the World Fireworks Championship.
International teams compete with spectacular displays choreographed to music, with the fireworks launched over the beach in front of Blackpool Tower.
The championship traditionally takes place on selected evenings during the autumn and is free to watch from the seafront.
World Fireworks Championship Blackpool
🌳 Things to Do in Lytham St Annes All Year Round
You don’t need a major event to find plenty to do in Lytham St Annes.
Whether you’re staying for a weekend or a longer seaside break, there are beaches, parks, historic attractions and plenty of places to explore.
Lytham Hall
Explore an impressive Georgian country house surrounded by historic parkland.
Lytham Hall hosts events throughout the year, while visitors can also enjoy the grounds, guided tours and café.
Lytham Windmill
Overlooking Lytham Green and the Ribble Estuary, Lytham Windmill is one of the town’s best-known landmarks and an easy addition to a walk around Lytham.
St Annes Beach & Pier
Head a little further along the coast to St Annes for a traditional British seaside day.
Walk along the promenade and pier, explore the huge sandy beach or simply find a spot to sit and watch the world go by.
Ashton Gardens
Just behind St Annes town centre, Ashton Gardens has landscaped gardens, a children’s play area and café.
It’s a lovely place for a walk and a quieter alternative when you want some time away from the beach.
🛌 Where to Stay in Lytham St Annes for Events in 2027
Planning a weekend around one of the Fylde Coast’s big events?
St Annes Beach Apartments are directly opposite St Annes Beach and provide an ideal base for exploring St Annes, Lytham and Blackpool.
Our 15 self-catering seafront apartments range from one to three bedrooms and are particularly suited to couples, families and groups visiting for Lytham Festival, St Annes International Kite Festival, Blackpool Illuminations, Blackpool Air Show and other major Fylde Coast events.
Staying in St Annes means you can enjoy the big events and busy days in Lytham and Blackpool, then return to the beach and a more relaxed part of the coast.
Explore St Annes Beach Apartments
Lytham St Annes Events 2027 – More Dates Coming Soon
We’ll continue updating this guide as Lytham St Annes events, Lytham Festival artists and Fylde Coast event dates for 2027 are confirmed.
Bookmark this page and check back for the latest dates, line-ups and announcements.