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BTID Pier on the Pier 2026 returns to Blackpool's North Pier

STAYS FROM £105 · Dance music weekender BTID Pier on the Pier 2026 takes over Blackpool's North Pier 23–24 May. The ultimate festival kick-off.

Holly Hughes

Holly Hughes

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BTID Pier on the Pier 2026 returns to Blackpool's North Pier
BTID Pier on the Pier 2026 returns to Blackpool's North Pier 11 / 6

BTID Pier on the Pier is back—and it's promising to be the ultimate dance music weekender to launch your festival season. Set on Blackpool's iconic North Pier, this two-day event combines seaside vibes with serious clubbing credentials. If you're after proper dancefloor energy in one of the UK's most storied venues, this one's a no-brainer.

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