Popular Blackpool Cricket Club Festival returns and announces star headliner

Blackpool Cricket Club Festival returns on this year bringing the UK’s top tribute bands together for a day of music, food and drinks.

Blackpool Cricket Club Festival 2026 have recently made a headliner announcement as 80s icon and Spandau Ballet legend Martin Kemp will be headlining Blackpool Cricket Club Festival 2026 with an 80s DJ set.

The festival is back on Saturday, August, 29 and it promises one massive day of singalong anthems and festival fun.

The UK’s finest tribute bands will be performing all your favourite hits, from classic rock to pop anthems.

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Martin Kemp to headline Blackpool Cricket Club Festival this summer. | Antony Jones/Getty Images for Tu at Sainsbury's

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just love to belt out your favourites with friends, there’ll be something for everyone.

The festival brings a great atmosphere with outside bars, delicious street food and plenty of space to relax, dance and soak up the sun.

In 2024, the festival featured Happy Mondays star Bez, who also played his own DJ set during the event.

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West Park Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9EQ | Google

The Blackpool Cricket Club provides the ideal backdrop - open, welcoming and buzzing with energy.

The Cricket Club is located at Stanley Park, Barlow Crescent, FY3 9EQ and the full line up for the Blackpool Cricket Club Festival 2026 will be annouced shortly.

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