This Week in Blackburn (Mon 6 – Sun 12 Oct 2025)

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Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? 🎭 From Freddie Mercury tributes to stunning cathedral concerts, comedy nights, craft workshops and exhibitions — there’s something for everyone. Over 30 new events have been added recently, and it’s completely free to list your own!

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🎉 What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 06 October – Sunday 12 October

This week brings a fantastic variety of entertainment, workshops, and community events across Blackburn and Darwen.

🎉 Spotlight on The Freddie & QUEEN Experience — headlining at Blackburn Empire Theatre this Friday. One of the UK’s best tributes to Freddie Mercury and Queen – don’t miss it!

Whether you’re into live music, comedy, dance, creative workshops or just looking for fun things to do, this week’s line-up has plenty to explore.

📅 Highlights this week include:

  • 🎭 GO on Tour – Variety show @ Empire, Mon 6 Oct
  • 🌀 Gaia – Evening Viewing – Blackburn Cathedral, Tue
  • 🎹 Organ Concert – Peter Harrison @ Cathedral, Wed
  • 😂 Kae Kurd – What’s O’Kurd – Darwen Library, Fri
  • 🎤 The Freddie & QUEEN Experience – Empire, Fri 10 Oct
  • 🧵 Woven Bracelets Workshop – Blackburn Market, Sat
  • 💃 ADTA – To Dance & Beyond – Sat (2 shows!)

📍 Full Event Listings: 06 – 12 October

Monday 06 October (2 events)

Tuesday 07 October (3 events)

Wednesday 08 October (4 events)

Thursday 09 October (3 events)

Friday 10 October (7 events)

Saturday 11 October (6 events)

Sunday 12 October (3 events)

🔄 New events added daily – check back often or see our What’s On in Blackburn guide for everything coming up.

🆓 Got your own event? It’s totally free to promote it on Blackburn Life. Just visit blackburnlife.com, create a free account and upload your event, business, or news.

🧠 Reaching thousands of local people every week – don’t miss the opportunity!

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