Each year Alton Towers Resort puts on a range of events to provide guests with a whole new way to experience its attractions. There are some annual traditions, as well as some exclusive one-off events which brought the park to life in a way guests may have never seen before.
Events Before 2004
From Spooktaculars to Stunt Spectaculars, the seasons ahead of 2004 saw a variety of events and entertainment at the resort.
2005 Events
During this season the park was invaded by Playstation, Scooby Doo and singing nuns which brought the Towers alive with the sound of music.
2006 Events
The resort was covered in chocolate over the Easter period and in the summer months the seaside came to Alton Towers!
2007 Events
Once again the resort became Chocolate Towers and Halloween returned after several seasons away for the first ever ‘Scarefest’.
2008 Events
With the return of many events, the resort celebrated the final season of Corkscrew, allowing guests one final chance to ride.
2009 Events
Once again the theme park opened during February Half Term and both Halloween and Christmas were celebrated at the resort.
2010 Events
This was a year jam-packed with events, from a Charlie and Lola puppet show to numerous live music and dance productions.
2011 Events
The park played host to several themed weekends as well as giving guest the opportunity to dance with the stars and hear the latest music live at the resort.
2012 Events
The resort’s annual Christmas and Halloween events returned, with Scarefest offering guests an insight into the story behind Secret Weapon 7.
2013 Events
After a couple of years away, Alton Towers Live made a dramatic return to the resort, alongside a spectacular themed firework display.
2014 Events
The resort’s best-loved events returned, from a variety of themed weekends including 3 days of dance and fitness to the popular Scarefest and Fireworks.
2015 Events
Despite being a difficult year there was no shortage of events with a whole host of themed weekends, and the annual events returned stronger than ever!
2016 Events
Although there was a change to the format of the February Half Term event, all of the favourite seasonal events and themed weekends returned.