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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!
Don’t Give to Beggars – Give to Charity, Say New Campaign Leaders
New campaign urges Blackburn with Darwen residents to donate to local charities instead.
Dig out your chokers, charge up your Nokia, and prepare to throw it back to the days of boybands, girl power and neon everything.
This week, Blackburn with Darwen has joined a national celebration honouring the people who quietly change lives every day — the carers behind the Shared Lives programme.
Older Blackburn News
Did you miss out? Here are some of the older stories and news about Blackburn and Darwen
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.
Darwen’s Brand-New Youth Centre Is Taking Shape — And It’s Going to Be Huge
Steel frames are going up, excitement is building, and Darwen’s next big thing for young people is finally coming to life.
Blackburn with Darwen Puts Dads in the Spotlight at Landmark Family Event
Blackburn with Darwen Council has hosted a first-of-its-kind conference dedicated to celebrating dads — and pushing for stronger support for fathers across the borough.
Blackburn News Archive
All the archived stories from Blackburn Life – News about Blackburn and Darwen
Gordon Buchanan will be bringing his show, Animal Families and Me to King George’s Hall on Tuesday 5th November.
Stripped back with an acoustic guitar in his hands, Cast frontman, John Power, will perform live at Darwen Library Theatre this November. Having first made his mark on the UK
Click your heels and join Dorothy and her friends as they take a stroll down the yellow brick road in search of The Emerald City this November.
BEATLEMANIA head to Darwen Library Theatre this November for what promises to be a non-stop Beatles party with over forty songs from ‘Love Me Do’ to ‘Let It Be’.
You can dance, you can jive, and have the time of your life with ABBAMANIA this November at King George’s Hall.
This week, Let’s Make at Blackburn Market, Halloween Fun and Half Term Treats.
The Mall Blackburn is promising an unforgettable experience for children this Christmas and the elves are already busy behind the scenes.
Kiefer Sutherland brings his music to Blackburn’s King George’s Hall on Saturday 22nd February 2020
week, Forbidden Nights bring their “Circus just got Sexy” tour to town.
The Empire Theatre in Blackburn will host a nostalgic night for fans of 80s music, featuring two of the UK’s most iconic bands from the era.
This October, Mick Miller returns to the UK and the Blackburn Empire Theatre with his Back from Vegas tour!
Billy Mitchell & Bob Fox bring their show to Darwen Library Theatre on Friday 3rd April 2020.