Events Before 2004
From Spooktaculars to Stunt Spectaculars, the seasons ahead of 2004 saw a variety of events and entertainment at the resort.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Explore” style=”classic” shape=”square” color=”blue” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-search” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.towerstimes.co.uk%2Fhistory%2Fevents-archive%2Fevents-before-2004%2F|||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”7707″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
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.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Explore” style=”classic” shape=”square” color=”blue” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-search” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.towerstimes.co.uk%2Fhistory%2Fevents-archive%2F2005-events%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”7708″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
2006 Events
The resort was covered in chocolate over the Easter period and in the summer months the seaside came to Alton Towers![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Explore” style=”classic” shape=”square” color=”blue” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-search” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.towerstimes.co.uk%2Fhistory%2Fevents-archive%2F2006-events%2F|||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”7709″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
2007 Events
Once again the resort became Chocolate Towers and Halloween returned after several seasons away for the first ever ‘Scarefest’.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Explore” style=”classic” shape=”square” color=”blue” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-search” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.towerstimes.co.uk%2Fhistory%2Fevents-archive%2F2007-events%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”7710″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
2008 Events
With the return of many events, the resort celebrated the final season of Corkscrew, allowing guests one final chance to ride.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Explore” style=”classic” shape=”square” color=”blue” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-search” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.towerstimes.co.uk%2Fhistory%2Fevents-archive%2F2008-events%2F|||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”7711″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
2009 Events
Once again the theme park opened during February Half Term and both Halloween and Christmas were celebrated at the resort.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Explore” style=”classic” shape=”square” color=”blue” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-search” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.towerstimes.co.uk%2Fhistory%2Fevents-archive%2F2009-events%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”7712″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
2010 Events
This was a year jam-packed with events, from a Charlie and Lola puppet show to numerous live music and dance productions.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Explore” style=”classic” shape=”square” color=”blue” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-search” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.towerstimes.co.uk%2Fhistory%2Fevents-archive%2F2010-events%2F|||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”7713″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
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.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Explore” style=”classic” shape=”square” color=”blue” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-search” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.towerstimes.co.uk%2Fhistory%2Fevents-archive%2F2011-events%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”28370″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
2012 Events
The resort’s annual Christmas and Halloween events returned, with Scarefest offering guests an insight into the story behind Secret Weapon 7.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Explore” style=”classic” shape=”square” color=”blue” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-search” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.towerstimes.co.uk%2Fhistory%2Fevents-archive%2F2012-events%2F|||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”28372″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
2013 Events
After a couple of years away, Alton Towers Live made a dramatic return to the resort, alongside a spectacular themed firework display.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Explore” style=”classic” shape=”square” color=”blue” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-search” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.towerstimes.co.uk%2Fhistory%2Fevents-archive%2F2013-events%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”28373″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
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.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Explore” style=”classic” shape=”square” color=”blue” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-search” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.towerstimes.co.uk%2Fhistory%2Fevents-archive%2F2014-events%2F|||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”28374″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
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![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Explore” style=”classic” shape=”square” color=”blue” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-search” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.towerstimes.co.uk%2Fhistory%2Fevents-archive%2F2015-events%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”34806″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
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.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Explore” style=”classic” shape=”square” color=”blue” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-search” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.towerstimes.co.uk%2Fhistory%2Fevents-archive%2F2016-events%2F|||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”44010″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
2017 Events
2017 saw a whole host of themed and dance weekends, as well the return of the Big Six Challenge alongside the usual annual events.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Explore” style=”classic” shape=”square” color=”blue” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-search” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.towerstimes.co.uk%2Fhistory%2Fevents-archive%2F2017-events%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”44723″ img_size=”160×160″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
2018 Events
With the opening of Wicker Man there was plenty to celebrate, including the usual annual events and the introduction of ’22 Things To Do Before You’re 1.4m’.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Explore” style=”classic” shape=”square” color=”blue” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-search” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.towerstimes.co.uk%2Fhistory%2Fevents-archive%2F2018-events%2F|||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”53992″ img_size=”160×160″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
2019 Events
The 2019 season celebrated the ‘Power of the Towers’, with the Resort hosting a variety of dance weekends and the usual seasonal events.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Explore” style=”classic” shape=”square” color=”blue” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-search” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.towerstimes.co.uk%2Fhistory%2Fevents-archive%2F2019-events%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”55672″ img_size=”160×160″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
2020 Events
Despite the disruption caused by COVID-19, the Resort were still able to host adapted Scarefest and Christmas events, as well as the brand new Oktoberfest.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Explore” style=”classic” shape=”square” color=”blue” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-search” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.towerstimes.co.uk%2Fhistory%2Fevents-archive%2F2020-events%2F”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”57659″ img_size=”160×160″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
2021 Events
As things transitioned back to normality, the Resort were able to host all of their key events, as well as a colourful new event in Mardi Gras.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Explore” style=”classic” shape=”square” color=”blue” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-search” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.towerstimes.co.uk%2Fhistory%2Fevents-archive%2F2021-events%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row]