Get ready for a half term blast as Slimefest returns to Blackpool

Slimefest is coming back to Blackpool for a second year

Nickelodeon is once again bringing it's wildest weekend back to the UK’s favourite beach resort.

Hosted by Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely, Slimefest will take place at The Arena at Blackpool Pleasure Beach on the half term weekend from October 21 to October 23.

The event will feature special performances from Diversity with more acts set to be announced in the coming weeks.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach will host this year's event

Last year, 4,000 people attended the two sold-out SLIMEFEST shows held at the Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens. Hosted by Jordan and Perri, Slimefest 2016 saw performances from Diversity, Conor Maynard, Alesha Dixon, Aston Merrygold and the Tide with appearances from stars of The Thundermans, Kira Kosarin and Jack Griffo.

Tickets for this year's event go on sale on Tuesday April 11.

Channel bosses can't wait to build on the success of last year's big show and to grow ties with the Pleasure Beach, where Nickelodeon Land has proved a huge success.

Alison Bakunowich, General Manager, Nickelodeon UK & Ireland said: “With Nickelodeon Land at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, we have a long standing and successful relationship with the resort so it is absolutely fantastic to be bringing SLIMEFEST back to Blackpool.

“Last year was so much fun and this year is going to be even better with a brilliant venue in The Arena, more acts and even more slime!”

Coun Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council, said: “We are delighted to be once again working in partnership with one of the world’s biggest and best known brands. Nickelodeon is a perfect fit with Blackpool’s family audience.

"This year we look forward to staging six Slimefest shows that promise to be bigger and better than before during the October half-term.”

Pleasure Beach bosses are excited to be part of the show.

Amanda Thompson OBE, Managing Director of Blackpool Pleasure Beach said: “Blackpool Pleasure Beach is delighted to be hosting Slimefest at the Pleasure Beach Arena this October.

"Nickelodeon Land has been a huge hit with visitors since it opened in 2011 and this event gives them the chance to experience fantastic Nickelodeon live entertainment as well as the opportunity to enjoy the only Nickelodeon branded theme park in the UK.”

Families can find out more about the event at nick.co.uk/slimefest.