Music
“Lipstick On Your Collar” heads to Blackburn!
Tickets are selling fast for Lipstick on Your Collar as it heads to Blackburn on Saturday 14th March 2020.
Blackburn Life
What’s On
Music
This could be the greatest night of your life! Sing-Along with Re-Take That
Take That’s Greatest Hits Sing-Along with Re-Take That at Blackburn Empire Theatre
Comedy
Is Stephen Bailey all Grown-up? Has the World Gone Mad?
Stephen brings his inappropriate anecdotes to Darwen Library Theatre on Wednesday 11th March 2020.
Music
Jimi -The Legend Lives On
Starring John Campbell, widely regarded as the world’s best tribute artist and featuring his all-star band at Blackburn Empire Theatre on Saturday…
Music
Blackburn Classics and Beethoven’s 250th Celebration
The Hallé return to Blackburn this March as part of the 2019/2020 Classics Series to celebrate the 250th birthday of Beethoven.
Comedy
Jason Manford back on tour after being unmasked
Jason Manford, who was recently unmasked from behind his singing persona of the Hedgehog, is getting back to his roots with a…
Music
Paul Weller returns to Blackburn this November
Paul Weller is set to return to Blackburn on 7th November 2020 as part of his latest tour.
Festival
Internationally acclaimed floral architect at unique event in Lancashire
Blackburn Cathedral Flower Festival has announced a unique opportunity for UK flower fans, as Tom De Houwer confirms a demonstration and installation…
Community
Sing Together brings hundreds of voices and thousands of visitors to Blackburn
The annual Sing Together concert series returns for a record breaking run this March at King George’s Hall.
Comedy
Stand-up mischief and storytelling at its best from Mark Thomas
Stand-up mischief and storytelling at its best from Mark Thomas at Darwen Library Theatre
Music
It’s still a BoyzLife for Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy
Two of the biggest boy bands join forces in theatre production of their biggest hits on Friday 28th February 2020 at Blackburn’s…
Drama
Bigotry, belonging, and a cat called Roger… a National Health Story
Behind the blue curtain - Daniel, a refugee from Eritrea, now training to be a nurse; Rahmiya, a second-generation Muslim doctor; and…
TV Shows
BBC TV’s Flog It at Blackburn Cathedral – Broadcast Today
BBC TV came to Blackburn Cathedral way back in 2018, and now the show will finally be broadcast - tonight!
Comedy
It’s a Hazy Little Thing called Love with Paul Sinha
Paul Sinha brings his latest tour show, Hazy Little Thing Called Love, to Darwen Library Theatre on Saturday 22nd February.
Music
Everything Bublé – All the hits in one show
Everything Bublé is a tribute to the Canadian megastar Michael Bublé featuring all the big hits from the early days right through…
Dance
Spirit of the Dance – The Show that Conquered the World
The International smash hit “Spirit of the Dance” celebrates 21 fabulous years as one of the most successful dance shows ever
Comedy
The unparalleled master and worst-kept secret of stand-up comedy, Tom Stade, is back!
Tom brings his new show to Blackburn’s King George’s Hall on Thursday 20th February 2020.
Music
The highly acclaimed Russian State Opera returns to Blackburn with the perfect tragic Aida
The highly acclaimed Russian State Opera returns with the perfect tragic Aida, an opera with breath-taking melodies.
Music
The Boys are Back and this time they are coming to Blackburn
An evening of late 90’s boyband nostalgia, four of the era’s biggest pop bands, take to the stage on a multi-bill extravaganza…
Comedy
Extra Blackburn Date added to Paul Smith Tour due to phenomenal demand
King George's Hall have added an extra date for comedy sensation Paul Smith on Wednesday 29th July 2020. Tickets go on sale…
Music
Blackburn’s Big Tribute Festival is back with Double the Fun
Witton Park in Blackburn looks set to have double the Festival Fun this year when Restricted Rocks returns for two packed days…
Music
Kiefer Sutherland Heads Back to the UK for a new Headline Tour
Kiefer Sutherland is returning to the UK next month for a string of UK dates and the tour arrives in Blackburn on…
Comedy
The Cheeky Panto that’s strictly for Adults
This is not your standard Family Panto and the title probably gives it away, when The Market Theatre Company return to Blackburn…
Comedy
David Baddiel brings ‘Trolls: Not The Dolls’ To Blackburn
David Baddiel returns to the stage with a brand new one-man show, Trolls: Not The Dolls. The tour comes to Blackburn’s King…
Music
The Sound of Simon & Garfunkel Through The Years
Critically acclaimed as one of the greatest tribute shows anywhere in the world. Simon & Garfunkel Through The Years, appearing at Darwen…
Comedy
Paul Smith – Comedy & Social Media Sensation is heading to Blackburn
You've probably seen a Paul Smith video on Facebook or YouTube, as his videos have now been viewed millions of times, but…
Music
Barry Steele & Friends – The Roy Orbison Story at the Blackburn Empire Theatre
This February, Barry Steele & Friends return to the Blackburn Empire Theatre with The Roy Orbison Story.
Comedy
The hilarious celebration of women and ‘the change’ sets sail to Blackburn
For these four ladies the menopause was not the beginning of the end, but the beginning of a beautiful friendship where love…
Music
Get Ready for the Time of Your Life with Thank ABBA For The Music
Grab your platforms and flares this January at Blackburn Empire Theatre for a journey back to when ABBA dominated the charts and…
Music
Who Will Bite the Dust? Wrong Jovi vs the Freddie and Queen Experience
Head to the Blackburn Empire Theatre this January for ‘One Wild Night At The Opera’ as two of the UK’s leading tribute…
Music
Don’t Think Twice Before Seeing Celine Dion’s Vegas Years at Blackburn Empire Theatre
Celine Dion's Vegas Years, the smash hit theatre production that is widely accepted as the foremost tribute show to Celine Dion arrives…
Music
Spend a Night in Dublin as Murphy’s Pub comes to Blackburn
For 15 years Middi and the legendary “Wild Murphys” have been playing Irish music to the masses and now they are bringing…
Comedy
Mark Thomas – 50 Things About Us at Darwen Library Theatre
Darwen Library Theatre welcome back Mark Thomas this February as he brings his new show '50 Things About Us'.
Music
“If it swings, they can, and will play it!” – The Swing Commanders at Blackburn Empire Theatre
Taking well-crafted songs from the 30s to the 50s, from American Songbook classics to Western Swing, overlaid with lush vocal harmonies and…
Comedy
Dirty Dusting – A Sex Chat Line that Really Cleans Up at Blackburn Empire Theatre
After five sell out UK tours, Dirty Dusting comes to Blackburn Empire Theatre this January. Treat yourself to an evening of pure…
Music
Indie Rock Band, The Illicits, Rocking at Home this December
It’s been an amazing 12 months for this local band – come and see what all the fuss is about at King…