Together, they form Blackpool’s Festival of Light, between now and November 6, 01253 478 203; www.festivaloflight.co.uk
Where to stay: Number One, St Lukes Road, 01253 343 901; www.numberoneblackpool.com; from £50pp a night. A modern, award-winning B&B, run by Mike and Claire Smith, with spa baths, DVD players and 42in plasma-screen televisions.
What to see: highlights this season include The League of Gentlemen Are Behind You tour on October 31, at the Opera House, and The White Stripes, darlings of the indie scene, November 10 and 11 at the Empress Ballroom, 01253 292 029; www.blackpoollive.com
For more on Britain’s most popular holiday destination: 0870 241 3315; www.visitblackpool.com