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Business

Blackburn Christmas Opening Times for Shops, the Market & Leisure

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

A Christmas Carol at Darwen Library Theatre

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

Ben Elton brings his first tour in 15 years to King George’s Hall

12 Nov 2019

More than 30 years ago, Ben Elton exploded into the national consciousness hosting Channel 4’s groundbreaking Saturday Live.

Charity

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8 Nov 2019

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Music

Cash and Carter Together at Darwen Library Theatre Hoping for a ‘cell-out’ crowd!

6 Nov 2019

This November, Darwen Library Theatre hosts ‘Cash and Carter, Together’, a touring tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter.

Music

Adam Ant Brings His ‘Friend Or Foe’ UK Tour to King George’s Hall

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

That’s Entertainment! From The Jam this November at King George’s Hall

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

Coldplace: A tribute to Coldplay comes to Blackburn Empire Theatre

5 Nov 2019

This November, Blackburn Empire Theatre are proud to welcome Coldplace: a tribute formed by Coldplay fans, for Coldplay fans.

Community

Remembrance Events in Blackburn and Darwen 2019

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

A Blossoming Partnership for National Company with Local Roots

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

Henry Paker: Man Alive at Darwen Library Theatre

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

Bonfires & Firework Displays in and around Blackburn to visit in 2019

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…

Music

Tonight’s The Night! The Rod Stewart Songbook at Blackburn Empire Theatre

30 Oct 2019

This November, Blackburn Empire Theatre welcomes Pete McCall as Rod Stewart, plus his five piece band with The Rod Stewart Songbook.

Charity

Silhouettes of soldiers appearing across Blackburn Town Centre

30 Oct 2019

Blackburn Life are grateful to Blackburn Town Centre businesses who are supporting our campaign to raise the profile of the Poppy Appeal in the…