Bob Dylan, one of the most influential figures in modern songcraft, will stop in Blackpool this autumn for two concerts at the city’s Winter Gardens. The shows are scheduled for 30 November and 1 December as part of the artist’s 2026 UK tour.
Tour context and local dates
The announced Blackpool appearances sit within a wider UK engagement that includes a five-night residency at London’s Royal Festival Hall. In recent years Dylan’s touring activity — under banners such as the Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour — has drawn sustained attention for its mix of new material and reinterpretations of his extensive back catalogue. The 2026 tour is being staged in partnership with Yondr, an arrangement that introduces a phone-free policy to the venues taking part.
“The 2026 tour is in partnership with Yondr, which will prohibit the use of video cameras and mobile phones, making the occasion even more unique.”
How to get tickets and what to expect
Tickets go on general sale on Wednesday through the Winter Gardens’ official website: wintergardensblackpool.co.uk. The Yondr partnership means attendees should expect enforced restrictions on the use of mobile phones and personal recording devices during performances; many Yondr-managed events require devices to be locked in pouches for the duration of the show.
- Artist: Bob Dylan
- Venue: Winter Gardens, Blackpool
- Dates: 30 November and 1 December 2026
- Ticketing: General sale from Wednesday via wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
| Date | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 30 November 2026 | Winter Gardens, Blackpool | Part of 2026 UK tour |
| 1 December 2026 | Winter Gardens, Blackpool | Phone-free policy (Yondr) |
What this means for Blackpool
High-profile concerts at the Winter Gardens typically draw visitors from across the region and can provide an uplift for local hospitality and transport services. While exact ticket allocations, pricing and expected attendance figures have not been published, the presence of a globally recognised performer on two consecutive nights will be a notable event in Blackpool’s late-autumn cultural calendar.
The Yondr partnership alters the concert experience by restricting the use of personal devices for photography and recording; audiences should check the venue’s guidance on how device management will be handled on the night. The phone-free format is intended to encourage engagement with the performance rather than the capturing of it.
Further information, including seating plans and any additional event-specific guidance, will be available from the Winter Gardens’ official channels as sales open. Residents and visitors interested in attending should visit the venue website for ticket purchase and up-to-date notices.
