With the first ever performance of the fire show Full Circle on a beach, crowds will be entertained by internationally renowned The World Famous and musicians Terrafolk before the 2009 illuminations are switched on by radio DJ, Eddie Shaw, a special celebrity guest and the Mayoress of Skegness.
Alongside this premiere performance there will be comedians, opera, cabaret and community workshops.
On the Friday a Berlin-style cabaret Kabaret features the return to Skegness of internationally renowned singer Mary Carewe, and a seven piece band from sinfonia ViVA, the celebrated East Midlands based orchestra.
Also on the Friday will be an evening of great comedy led by Mitch Benn, winner of Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Competition and a BBC radio regular.
He will be supported by three acts, Steve Hall, Alistair Barrie and Ray Peacock.
Saturday 25th July sees a host of community events between10am and 3.30pm in Tower Gardens and on the beach with something for all the family.
It's a chance for young and old to get together and learn some fun new skills from circus juggling to clowning.
Children from seven upwards and their families can take part in various workshops themed around the circus skills and clowning.
These will take place in the Big Top in the Tower Gardens and will include activities such as juggling, plate spinning, stilt-walking, unicycling and mime.
The workshops cater for all visitors so everyone will be welcome. They will finish with a 40-minute performance in the Big Top.
Teenagers are also catered for as East Lindsey's Funk Bus will be in Tower Gardens on Saturday between 10am and 4pm packed with equipment such as a Play Station 3, X box 360, Nintendo Wii, Wii Fit Dance Mat, large plasma TVs, computers with internet access, a music juke box and an arts corner.
The Saturday evening entertainment begins with a parade, this year starting at Pier Fields and continuing past the Clock Tower on to Tower Esplanade, ending at the beach.
This is followed at 7pm by a musical adventure of opera and music at the Embassy Theatre, Sinfonia ViVA, with special guest Jonathan Ansell, who will present an opera gala, conducted by James Holmes and introduced by Jonathan Kerrigan.
Casualty and Heartbeat fans will recognise the Lincoln-born actor, Jonathan Kerrigan. Jonathan Ansell, also a local lad, will be familiar to fans of G4.
For those seeking a comfortable seat indoors, tickets are available from the Theatre Box Office, priced £15 for adults, £14 for concessions and £7.50 for children.
The show will also be relayed to a huge screen on the beach, making it the perfect venue for music lovers to enjoy an atmospheric picnic.
The finale of the evening will be the traditional countdown to the fireworks, this year on the beach.