Blackburn Winter Warmer 10k & Junior 2k – Is 2026 the Year You Conquer Buncer Lane?
Ready to warm up your winter with one of Blackburn’s most iconic runs? The Winter Warmer 10k is back for 2026 – and it’s bringing the heat (and the hills)!
From Blackburn to the Bookshelves: Meet Author Iqbal Hussain at Central Library
Blackburn’s literary roots will be celebrated this month as local-born author Iqbal Hussain returns to town for a special event at Blackburn Central Library.
What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 29 September – Sunday 5 October 2025
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? 🎉 From Oktoberfest to Adele tributes, textile festivals to comedy nights, this week is buzzing with music, drama, family events and community fun. Over 30 fresh events have been added to the guide — and it’s free to add your own!
New Empire Social Club Launches at Blackburn Empire Theatre
A brand-new initiative is launching at the Blackburn Empire Theatre to help bring people together through Community • Friendship • Fun.
🎉 What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 22 – Sunday 28 September
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? 🎉 From powerful West End vocals and Elvis tributes to relaxing sound baths, comedy shows, gaming tournaments and The Great Gatsby Ball — it’s all happening in town! Explore 20+ events added this week and discover what’s on from Mon 22 to Sun 28 September.
Snow White Panto Launched at Historic Hoghton Tower
The magic of Christmas came early this year as the cast of the Blackburn Empire Theatre’s 2025 pantomime, Snow White, gathered at the historic Hoghton Tower for the official launch of the show.
What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 15 to Sunday 21 September 2025
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? 🎉 Blackburn’s biggest and busiest What’s On Guide is back — with events for every taste and age! From gothic exhibitions and live music to comedy gigs, drama, Pokémon tournaments and wellbeing workshops, it’s all happening right here.
A Landmark Exhibition Unveiled at Blackburn Museum: ‘The Nature of Gothic’ Brings Global Masterpieces to Town
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery is preparing to launch what’s being described as its most ambitious exhibition to date — a breathtaking showcase of rare books, manuscripts, artworks, and ceramics that explores how nature has inspired creative expression across centuries, cultures, and religions. The Nature of Gothic opens this weekend and runs through to December.
What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 8 to Sunday 14 September 2025
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? 🎉 Blackburn’s biggest and most exciting What’s On Guide is back — featuring comedy clubs, music legends, soul tours, and a huge 3-day community festival! Plus, new events are added every day. It’s also free to add your own events to the guide!
Songs From The Rat Pack – A Swinging Big Band Spectacular
Yorkshire’s premier Big Band brings the golden age of swing to Blackburn with a spectacular Rat Pack celebration this September.
This Week in Blackburn (Mon 01 – Sun 07 Sept 2025)
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? 🎉 Blackburn’s biggest and busiest What’s On Guide is back — with over 40 new events added in the last 7 days! From legendary live music and comedy nights to community festivals, bingo, gaming and family fun, it’s all right here. Don’t forget — it’s completely free to add your own events too.
This Week in Blackburn (Mon 18 – Mon 25 Aug 2025)
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? Welcome to Blackburn’s biggest, best and brightest What’s On Guide 🌟 — and it’s totally free to add your own events! Over 50 new events have been added this week, from family activities and live music to theatre, exhibitions and the Bank Holiday weekend fun.
This Week in Blackburn (Mon 11 – Sun 17 Aug 2025)
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? Here’s your round-up of live music, family fun, theatre, workshops, and more — all happening from Monday to Sunday!
Beautiful South Star Briana Corrigan Brings Her Iconic Voice to Blackburn
A night of story, song, and unmistakable vocals – live this October
What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 04 August to Sunday 10 August
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? Here’s your round-up of live music, family fun, theatre, workshops, and more — all happening from Monday to Sunday!
What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 28 July to Sunday 03 August
Looking for something fun to do in Blackburn or Darwen this week? From live music and family days out to comedy, variety, and special events — we’ve got it all covered in one handy guide!
What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 21 July to Sunday 27 July 2025
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen next week? Here’s your round-up of live music, family events, comedy, variety, and more — all happening from Monday to Sunday!
Unfiltered, Unpredictable and Outrageously Funny – Ken Webster Heads to Blackburn
He’s bold, he’s hilarious, and he’s definitely not for the faint-hearted – Ken Webster, the UK’s most outrageous comedy hypnotist, is bringing his wild live show to Blackburn
Sell-Out Splash! Darwen’s Giant Pool Inflatable Makes a Big Summer Debut
Darwen Leisure Centre’s brand-new inflatable pool attraction has already made waves – with first sessions on Saturday 19 July selling out fast.
Flower Power or Lost Heritage? What Do You Think of Blackburn’s Bold New Mural?
The new mural, Floral Timekeepers, by world-renowned artist Morag Myerscough, fills the car park wall with vibrant colours, giant flowers and positive energy – creating a sharp contrast with the
What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 14 July to Sunday 20 July
Here’s your round-up of live music, family events, comedy, variety, and more — all happening from Monday to Sunday!
Corrie Star Vicky Entwistle Leads Hilarious New Family Comedy at Blackburn Empire
A powerful mix of comedy and emotion takes centre stage at the Blackburn Empire Theatre this month, as Living the Life of Riley comes to town on Wednesday 16 July 2025.
What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 07 July to Sunday 13 July
Here’s your round-up of live music, family events, comedy, variety, and more — all happening from Monday to Sunday!
Get Ready to Spice Up Your Life – A Massive 90s Party Is Coming to Blackburn this Weekend!
Dig out your chokers, charge up your Nokia, and prepare to throw it back to the days of boybands, girl power and neon everything.
What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 30 June to Sunday 6 July 2025
🎭 Your guide to events, shows, live music, and more this week in Blackburn
From family favourites to comedy gigs, there’s something for everyone in Blackburn this week.
Festival Fever! Blackburn’s National Festival of Making is Back – Here’s What Not to Miss for Families
One of Blackburn’s biggest weekends is just around the corner – and if you’re looking for a fun-packed family day out, the National Festival of Making is one you won’t want to miss.
Blackburn Pride 2025: A Day to Celebrate, Be Seen and Be Proud
Blackburn is getting ready to burst into colour as Pride 2025 returns to the town on Saturday 21st June — and this year promises to be louder, prouder, and more inclusive than ever.
New Lennon Stage Show Brings Iconic Songs and Untold Stories to Blackburn
Music fans in Blackburn are in for something truly special this summer as a brand-new stage show about the legendary John Lennon arrives at the Blackburn Empire Theatre for one night only on Thursday 12 June 2025.