Pitbull closes Lytham Festival as thousands wear bald caps

The US rapper and global superstar lit up the stage, delivering a 90-minute set packed with hits as part of his I’m Back world tour — and as a playful tribute to his signature look, many in the crowd wore bald caps in his honour.

Bald caps out in force for Mr Worldwide (Image: Matthew Eachus)

Pitbull said: “To all the baldies out there, thank you for the love and thank you for the commitment! Happy 15th anniversary Lytham Festival!”

His set included crowd-pleasers such as Timber, Don’t Stop The Party, Hotel Room Service, and Fireball, creating a party atmosphere for all 25,000 in the crowd.

Crowds at Lytham Festival (Image: Matthew Eachus)

He was joined on stage by Grammy award-winning rapper and producer Lil Jon, who performed tracks including Shots and Outta Your Mind.

British rapper Tinchy Stryder also made an appearance, while DJ and producer PBH opened the show.

TINCHY STRYDER AT TK MAXX PRESENTS LYTHAM FESTIVAL (Image: Matthew Eachus)

Festival co-founder Peter Taylor said: “What a week.

“The plan was to make our 15th anniversary year very special and it is safe to say that is exactly what the past five days have been.

“We have welcomed some of the biggest names in music internationally and to have such a huge global star as Pitbull to close our party with a phenomenal performance was just perfect.”

This year’s festival attracted more than 110,000 people across five nights.

Ready to party (Image: Matthew Eachus)

This year’s headliners included Teddy Swims, Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé, and Pet Shop Boys, with special guests including Lauren Spencer Smith, Skunk Anansie, Ronan Keating, and Scissor Sisters.

It has grown into the largest music festival in the North West.

UK festival-goers will have more to look forward to, with organisers already confirming that the event will return in 2027 from Wednesday June 30th to Sunday July 4.

Night five of the epic Lytham Festival (Image: Matthew Eachus)

Mr Taylor said: “So now it’s on to 2027.

“The dates are in the diary, the artists are being booked and we can’t wait to start making some exciting announcements very soon.”

Five-day passes go on sale at 8am on Friday via the festival’s official website, lythamfestival.com.