Dance
The Royal Family Dance Crew are bringing their European Tour to Blackburn
With only three UK dates, dance sensation The Royal Family Dance Crew are bringing their European Tour to Blackburn on Sun 23…
Blackburn Life
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Children's Activities
Summer Daze with Free Fun in The Mall
The Mall Blackburn is bringing the seaside inland with a two-week beachy bonanza of nautical themed free arts and crafts.
Music
Take a New Look at Blackburn Classics Season – From CBeebies to 007 Movie Music
King George's Hall in Blackburn have announced their brand new Classics Season for 2022/23 and, as well as some familiar events, this…
Family
The Purrfect Teatime Tail – In Conversation with David Wood OBE
The Tiger Who Came to Tea is celebrating 12 years on stage and over 50 years as Britain’s best-loved picture book! David…
Music
Blackburn to host Superstar Pianists at Ribble Valley International Piano Week
A whole host of world-famous pianists will have an unprecedented opportunity to perform on the new generation flagship Yamaha CFX piano
Christmas
Local Theatres present their Christmas 2022 Shows
Our three local theatres, Blackburn Empire, King George's Hall and Darwen Library Theatre have all now revealed their Christmas shows.
Entertainment
Paul Young is Behind the Lens with New Tour
Paul Young will take fans behind the lens in a unique show that will coincide with the publication of his autobiography.
News
Roll up, roll up. . . a scintillating night out of sparkling burlesque entertainment
Roll up, roll up. . . a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment – the UK’s longest running burlesque show – is…
Party Night
One of the Biggest 80s Party Nights to ever hit Blackburn!
Dig out those 80`s clothes, grab your dancing shoes, and prepare to enjoy a night of pure “Gold” and, yes, fancy dress…
Music
Latest Images as Blackburn prepares for Liam Gallagher gig
Excitement is mounting as the one-off gig by Liam Gallagher approaches. He is due to appear at King George's Hall, Blackburn on…
Music
Liam Gallagher – One-off gig in Blackburn
Liam Gallagher will play a one-off show at ???? ??????’? ???? ?? ????? ???? in Blackburn in celebration of his new trainer…
News
Blackburn Easter Fair returns to Witton Park
Blackburn's traditional Easter Fun Fair returns to Witton Park this Easter, headlined as the first Easter Fair for three years after the…
Entertainment
Kate Rusby’s Soulful Vocals and the Cream of British Folk
A remarkable interpretive singer, Kate Rusby’s soulful vocals resonate with the wistful beauty of an earthbound angel.
Entertainment
A Night of Toe Tapping, Hand Clapping Irish Folk Music with The Kilkennys
A traditional Irish folk and ballad band, The Kilkennys are noted for their dynamic arrangements, energetic performances and charismatic rapport with audiences…
Comedy
The People’s Man of the People has all the Answers – The Pub Landlord is back!
As the dust settles and we emerge blinking into the dawn of a new era, the men and women of this great…
Entertainment
Linda Lusardi to star in Blackburn Empire Panto
Star of stage and screen, Linda Lusardi, has been revealed as one of the stars in this year’s pantomime at the Blackburn…
Music
Rock band Marillion are kicking off their UK tour in Blackburn
Marillion will undertake a nine date UK tour in this autumn, with the tour kicking off at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall on…
What's On
What could Reginald D Hunter Possibly Say to Upset You?
Climate change. Mass unemployment. Economic pandemics. The rise of global fascism. So, what could this man POSSIBLY say to upset you?
What's On
Pinocchio is dancing into Blackburn
Pinocchio is dancing into Blackburn in Northern Ballet’s latest ballet for children
What's On
Zog Lands his new Live Show in Blackburn with a Crash Bang and Thump
When a much-loved children’s book is brought to life on stage, it can mesmerise and captivate audiences.
Entertainment
A Brand-New Sparkling Pantomime Production of Cinderella is revealed for 2022!
With more sparkle, more music and more fun, Blackburn Empire Theatre has revealed plans for their 2022 pantomime, Cinderella.
Comedy
Dirty Dusting – A Sex Chatline that really Cleans Up!
After sell-out UK tours, Dirty Dusting comes to King George’s Hall, Blackburn this January. Treat yourself to an evening of pure theatrical…
Entertainment
Osmonds’ Hitmaker, Songwriter and Singer brings Greatest Hits Tour to Blackburn
Bringing a brand-new Greatest Hits Tour to the UK in 2022, Merrill Osmond is best known as the lead singer for the…
Comedy
Paul Chowdhry’s tour is Extended and Looks at the Funny Side of Lockdown
Due to phenomenal demand, multi-award-winning stand-up comedian, actor and writer Paul Chowdhry will be doubling the size of his brand-new stand-up tour,…
Entertainment
Pioneers of Madchester, the Legendary Happy Mondays, head to Blackburn
Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced they a 23-date tour for October and November 2022 and tickets are already selling fast.
Dance
QUEENZ are coming to Blackburn as part of their UK tour!
Fresh from last night’s debut performance on ITV’s premier of ‘Walk The Line,’ QUEENZ – The Show With Balls! are stiletto strutting…
Blackburn History
Blackburn’s Landmark Exchange Building is ready for Lift Off!
Blackburn’s Exchange Building, which many will remember as a cinema, but has a rich history going as far back as the 1860s,…
Entertainment
It will be Strictly Dance, Music and Laughs at Blackburn’s Big Panto
Panto Cast prepare for one of the biggest pantomimes Blackburn has ever seen.
Entertainment
Boyband Boyz On Block get ready to dazzle at Darwen Christmas lights switch-on
Boyband supergroup, Boyz On Block, will be dazzling Darwen with their combined talents at the 2021 light switch on!
Entertainment
A Bit of a Carry On – The Untold Private Story
Peter Butterworth and Janet Brown were one of the most recognisable couples in show business. He was a regular member of the…
Entertainment
The Australian Pink Floyd Show – “Setting the Gold Standard”
The critically lauded, The Australian Pink Floyd Show bring their tour to Blackburn on Sunday 28 November 2021 featuring tracks from Pink…
Entertainment
A Labour of Love for Hue and Cry
Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane perform at Darwen Library Theatre on Friday 19 November 2021, when Hue and Cry make a welcome…
Entertainment
It’s Mind over Muscle for Extreme Adventurer Ant Middleton
Returning to Blackburn this November with his Mind over Muscle Tour, Ant Middleton will share personal stories and how to live without…
Entertainment
The Christians – An Endless String of Soulful Classics
The Christians bring their tour to Blackburn on Friday 12th November 2021
Entertainment
Timeless Christmas Classics with G4’s Exquisite Harmonies – Christmas Tour
Selling out every year, G4 will be back on the road in 2021 with their biggest and best Christmas tour to date!…
Children's Activities
All aboard for Treasure Trove weekends at The Mall!
The Mall Blackburn will be giving away £3,000 and treating little buccaneers to a swashbuckling time this November.