Creativity. Culture. Community.
Welcome to
The Old Electric
Blackpool’s newest community arts space, providing a unique location for creativity just a stone’s throw from the town’s iconic promenade. Offering shows to enjoy, activities to take part in, opportunities to learn, develop and grow, plus many more experiences besides, our purpose is to ensure that arts and creativity is accessible for all Blackpool communities. So why not join in?
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Spaces & Hires
We have spaces from large to small and they’re all available to hire. Whether you need a place to meet, rehearse, perform or make, you’ll find it here.
Volunteering
People are our power, and we’re always on the look out for more community members to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in as part of our volunteer programme.
Finding Us
Located just a stone’s throw from Blackpool’s iconic promenade, you can find us on Springfield Road near to the town centre, train station and local car parks.
Latest News
The Old Electric celebrates World Refill Day
To celebrate World Refill Day, The Old Electric is launching the first in its new range of merchandise. To help support The Old Electric and to join the refill revolution, you can pre-order your aluminium, branded water bottle for just £6 from Wednesday 16 to Wednesday 23 June. All orders have to be collected from…
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