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What’s On in Blackburn: 15–21 September 2025 – events, gigs, shows, and family activities

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.

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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.

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From Blackburn to East Lancs? Big Changes Proposed for Your Local Council

Plans are underway that could bring the biggest shake-up to Blackburn with Darwen’s local government in over 50 years — potentially ending its status as an independent council and merging it into a much larger East Lancashire authority. Residents, businesses and community groups are now being urged to have their say before final proposals are submitted in November.

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Older Blackburn News

Did you miss out? Here are some of the older stories and news about Blackburn and Darwen

A snapshot of live entertainment and cultural events happening in Blackburn and Darwen between 8–14 September 2025.

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!

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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.

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Blackburn News Archive

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Morrisons Blackburn are recruiting

Morrisons Blackburn are recruiting. Anyone interested in a role will need to be over 18 and bring the following into the store, go to the Customer Service Desk and ask

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Up close and personal with Kevin Simm

An unmissable chance to see a world class vocalist up close and personal performing classic hits from across the decades, when Kevin Simm performs at Darwen Library Theatre on Wednesday 22nd April.

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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 7th March 2020 at 7:30pm

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A sweet story of “Liquid Gold” at Blackburn Market this Saturday

A Lancashire Beekeeper will be bringing their products and fascinating stories about beekeeping to Blackburn Market this Saturday (22nd February 2020).

The Finest Honey, now based in Darwen, got hooked on the magical world of the honey bee and the incredible product that comes from it…”Liquid Gold”!

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