19 fabulous pictures as Rock the Gardens festival returns for a third time to Blackpool's Winter Gardens

Rock the Gardens music festival returned to Blackpool with a bang over the weekend.

The popular event, which was held over Friday and Saturday at the Winter Gardens, showcased a third year with a fantastic line up of artists.

With two days of the finest Rock and Metal tribute bands that Europe had to offer the mammoth indoor festival once again drew in the crowds.

Take a look at some fantastic pics from the fabulous event.

9. Rock the Gardens Festival at Blackpool's Winter Gardens

Some of the many people who attended the Rock the Gardens Festival 3 at Blackpool's Winter Gardens. Photo: Dave Nelson

Offspin entertaining the crowd. Photo: DARREN NELSON

Sum 41 tribute act belts out a song. Photo: DARREN NELSON

Live Undead tribute to Slayer. Photo: DARREN NELSON