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Blackburn Life Awards News
5 Mar 2020
The Arches is the first winner of a Blackburn Life Award, the new initiative support businesses in the borough. The popular Sandwich and Breakfast…
Music
3 Mar 2020
Starting out as the band behind Ian Dury, the Blockheads are a legendary outfit that has grown in stature from the early days of…
Shopping
3 Mar 2020
A new events and themed pop-up markets area at the heart of Blackburn Market has been named Holme Street. The name comes from a…
Music
27 Feb 2020
The Scouse maverick, Pete Wylie, who, along with Ian McCulloch and Julian Cope, pioneered the Eighties art-indie scene brings his show to Darwen Library…
Music
27 Feb 2020
Tickets are selling fast for Lipstick on Your Collar as it heads to Blackburn on Saturday 14th March 2020.
Music
27 Feb 2020
Take That’s Greatest Hits Sing-Along with Re-Take That at Blackburn Empire Theatre
Comedy
26 Feb 2020
Stephen brings his inappropriate anecdotes to Darwen Library Theatre on Wednesday 11th March 2020.
Music
25 Feb 2020
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…
Music
25 Feb 2020
The Hallé return to Blackburn this March as part of the 2019/2020 Classics Series to celebrate the 250th birthday of Beethoven.
Comedy
24 Feb 2020
Jason Manford, who was recently unmasked from behind his singing persona of the Hedgehog, is getting back to his roots with a comedy tour.
Music
24 Feb 2020
Paul Weller is set to return to Blackburn on 7th November 2020 as part of his latest tour.
Festival
24 Feb 2020
Blackburn Cathedral Flower Festival has announced a unique opportunity for UK flower fans, as Tom De Houwer confirms a demonstration and installation at the…
Community
19 Feb 2020
The annual Sing Together concert series returns for a record breaking run this March at King George’s Hall.
Food & Drink
19 Feb 2020
A Lancashire Beekeeper will be bringing their products and fascinating stories about beekeeping to Blackburn Market this Saturday (22nd February 2020). The Finest Honey,…
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