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New project at King George’s Hall celebrates music through the decades
5 Jul 2019
A new public art project in Blackburn Town Centre will celebrate the towns music tradition.
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Charlie Landsborough brings his show to Blackburn Empire
5 Jul 2019
In 2019, UK Country Music legend Charlie Landsborough plans to retire from touring to concentrate on writing and recording music.
Comedy
Flanders and Swann – Classic and Joyously Frivolous
4 Jul 2019
Join multi award-winning comedian Tim FitzHigham and BBC Radio 4 musical maestro Duncan Walsh Atkins as they starch their beards and trim their dinner…
Family
Freckle Productions present Tabby McTat at King George’s Hall
4 Jul 2019
Tabby McTat is a cat with the loudest of meee-ews and a best friend with a guitar, Fred.
News
DIY SOS, BBC One’s popular property renovation show, needs your help in Blackburn
2 Jul 2019
DIY SOS, BBC One’s popular property renovation show, will head to Blackburn with Darwen later this year to take on an ambitious build to…
TV Shows
ITV’s Dickinson’s Real Deal coming to Blackburn this month
2 Jul 2019
The popular antiques show hosted by David Dickinson is coming to Blackburn’s King George’s Hall on Saturday 27th July!
Music
Darwen Library Theatre welcomes Martin Stephenson
2 Jul 2019
Before he was anything else, Stephenson was a busker. It was the beginning of an instinct, a need, for live performance that continues to…
Comedy
Prepare to be amazed with the Martin Daniels Comedy & Magic Show
2 Jul 2019
This July, Blackburn Empire Theatre welcomes comedian, entertainer, magician and presenter, Martin Daniels.
Music
All Killer – No Filler
28 Jun 2019
This July, The Killaz UK bring a completely new way to experience The Killers to Blackburn Empire Theatre.
Business
People travel from all over the country to Hobkirk Sewing Machines & Fabric Store
25 Jun 2019
Founded in 1903 by William Hobkirk, the Hobkirk family refer to their store as an ‘Aladdin’s cave of sewing inspiration’.
Spoken Word
Experience a Thrilling Evening with BBC TV’s Wildlife Expert
17 Jun 2019
Gordon Buchanan, who will be presenting Equator From The Air on BBC 2 from Sunday 26th May, will be touring the UK from 27th…
Comedy
Rich Hall’s critically acclaimed new show heads to King George’s Hall
17 Jun 2019
This June, King George’s Hall welcomes Rich Hall on his second leg of his critically acclaimed tour, The Hoedown.
Family
Ladies and gents this is the one that you’ve waited for…
17 Jun 2019
The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long-A at King George’s Hall! This June, King George’s Hall will present The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long-A! The unique interactive event from…
News
Devastating Fire at Bureau Arts Centre in Blackburn
3 Apr 2019
A devastating fire that ripped through the former St John’s Church in Blackburn Lancashire early this morning
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