Blackburn & Darwen News.

Music

Legendary band The Blockheads in Blackburn this March

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

Historic Holme Street recreated in new initiative in Blackburn Market

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

Pete Wylie – Part time Rock Star – Full Time Legend!

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

“Lipstick On Your Collar” heads to Blackburn!

27 Feb 2020

Tickets are selling fast for Lipstick on Your Collar as it heads to Blackburn on Saturday 14th March 2020.

Music

This could be the greatest night of your life! Sing-Along with Re-Take That

27 Feb 2020

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?

26 Feb 2020

Stephen brings his inappropriate anecdotes to Darwen Library Theatre on Wednesday 11th March 2020.

Music

Jimi -The Legend Lives On

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

Blackburn Classics and Beethoven’s 250th Celebration

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

Jason Manford back on tour after being unmasked

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

Paul Weller returns to Blackburn this November

24 Feb 2020

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

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

Sing Together brings hundreds of voices and thousands of visitors to Blackburn

19 Feb 2020

The annual Sing Together concert series returns for a record breaking run this March at King George’s Hall.

Food & Drink

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

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,…

Comedy

Stand-up mischief and storytelling at its best from Mark Thomas

19 Feb 2020

Stand-up mischief and storytelling at its best from Mark Thomas at Darwen Library Theatre