Blackburn & Darwen News.

Music

Blackburn Band “The Illicits” announce hometown gig

8 Oct 2019

Blackburn Band "The Illicits"have announced a gig in their hometown on Saturday 21st December 2019.

Variety

The Circus of Horrors at Blackburn Empire Theatre

7 Oct 2019

Mixing horror, comedy, daredevil stunts and a whole lot of hard rock, the infamous Circus of Horrors will arrive at the Blackburn Empire Theatre…

Comedy

Tom Stade: You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet Tour in Blackburn

5 Oct 2019

Following his last smash-hit UK tour and direct from this year’s Edinburgh festival Tom Stade is back on the road with a brand-new show.

Comedy

Ivo Graham: The Game of Life : One of the most hilariously anxious blatherers in the business

5 Oct 2019

More hilariously anxious blather from one of the most hilariously anxious blatherers in the business.

Comedy

Suzi Ruffell: Dance Like Everyone’s Watching – Back by popular demand

5 Oct 2019

Suzi Ruffell has made a name for herself by turning tragedy and anxiety into big laughs. This year she is actually happy. This show…

Children's Activities

Let’s Make is back this Half Term with Trick and Treat fun and crafts for the whole family at Blackburn Market

5 Oct 2019

Let’s Make is back this Half Term with Trick and Treat fun and crafts for the whole family! All FREE – Pop the dates…

Comedy

Is this The Work of the Devil? Simon Evans brings his new show to Darwen

5 Oct 2019

Simon Evans is the star of Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, The Unbelievable Truth & Simon…

Business

A Boost for Blackburn Market as a Bumper Range of New Stalls Open

5 Oct 2019

A surge in new stalls opening in Blackburn Market and an increase in new trader enquiries is giving the town’s market extra choice and…

Music

New Show: Go back to the 50s and 60s with Lipstick On Your Collar

5 Oct 2019

Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn't touch the floor.

Family

Goblin presents Hey Diddle Diddle at Darwen Library Theatre

4 Oct 2019

Acclaimed theatre company Goblin bring Hey Diddle Diddle to Darwen Library Theatre this October.

Music

Right Place! Wrong Time! at Blackburn Empire Theatre

4 Oct 2019

Smash hit musical comedy with an all star comedy cast at Blackburn’s Empire Theatre on Saturday 19th October 2019 at 7.30pm.

Music

This is Merseybeat – The swinging sixties sound of Liverpool at Blackburn’s Empire Theatre

3 Oct 2019

This new theatre show featuring the Cavern Club’s resident beat combo, THE SHAKERS, at Blackburn’s Empire Theatre

Music

Music legend Andy Fairweather Low returns to Darwen Library Theatre this October

3 Oct 2019

This October, Andy Fairweather Low, former lead singer of Amen Corner, heads to Darwen Library Theatre for a night of Sweet Soulful Music.  The…

Music

Rock for Heroes – Fundraising in support of Help for Heroes at King George’s Hall

2 Oct 2019

Get set to rock this October with classic rock anthems and favourites when Rock for Heroes brings their live show to King George's Hall…