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Music
10 Dec 2019
Performing songs from the album, Steeltown as well as the classic hits and live favourites, Big Country will be live at King George's Hall…
Archived What's On
2 Dec 2019
Blackburn Market begins its Twilight Market this week. The weekly event runs every Thursday from 5th December
Business
14 Nov 2019
As we head towards the festive season again, Blackburn Life and What's On Blackburn bring you the definitive guide to opening times for Christmas…
Drama
13 Nov 2019
Darwen Library Theatre will host Olivier Award-winning British producer and actor, Guy Masterson, for his brilliant solo performance of Dickens' A Christmas Carol on…
Comedy
12 Nov 2019
More than 30 years ago, Ben Elton exploded into the national consciousness hosting Channel 4’s groundbreaking Saturday Live.
Music
6 Nov 2019
This November, Darwen Library Theatre hosts ‘Cash and Carter, Together’, a touring tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter.
Music
6 Nov 2019
Pop icon, Adam Ant performs his landmark, solo album Friend Or Foe LIVE in its entirety, this November at King George's Hall.
Music
5 Nov 2019
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of The Jam’s 4th studio album ‘Setting Sons’, From the Jam bring The Jam's greatest hits to King George's Hall…
Music
5 Nov 2019
This November, Blackburn Empire Theatre are proud to welcome Coldplace: a tribute formed by Coldplay fans, for Coldplay fans.
Community
31 Oct 2019
Special commemorations are set to take place across the borough to mark Remembrance Day. Residents are invited to join the Royal British Legion and…
Business
31 Oct 2019
The HEADLINE sponsor for the Blackburn Cathedral Flower Festival, which returns in 2020, has been announced. Family company and nationally respected home furnishing specialists,…
Comedy
31 Oct 2019
This November, star of Comedy Central at the Comedy Store, Josh (BBC3) and co-writer and star of Radio 4’s Small Scenes, Henry Paker bring…
Family
30 Oct 2019
With Guy Fawkes night just around the corner, we have lined up our guide to bonfires that are open to the public to help…
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