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Songs From The Rat Pack – A Swinging Big Band Spectacular
Yorkshire’s premier Big Band brings the golden age of swing to Blackburn with a spectacular Rat Pack celebration this September.
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This Week in Blackburn (Mon 01 – Sun 07 Sept 2025)
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? 🎉 Blackburn’s biggest and busiest What’s On Guide is back —…
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This Week in Blackburn (Mon 18 – Mon 25 Aug 2025)
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? Welcome to Blackburn’s biggest, best and brightest What’s On Guide 🌟…
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This Week in Blackburn (Mon 11 – Sun 17 Aug 2025)
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? Here’s your round-up of live music, family fun, theatre, workshops, and…
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Beautiful South Star Briana Corrigan Brings Her Iconic Voice to Blackburn
A night of story, song, and unmistakable vocals – live this October
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What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 04 August to Sunday 10 August
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What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 28 July to Sunday 03 August
Looking for something fun to do in Blackburn or Darwen this week? From live music and family days out to comedy, variety,…
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What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 21 July to Sunday 27 July 2025
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen next week? Here’s your round-up of live music, family events, comedy, variety, and…
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Unfiltered, Unpredictable and Outrageously Funny – Ken Webster Heads to Blackburn
He’s bold, he’s hilarious, and he’s definitely not for the faint-hearted - Ken Webster, the UK’s most outrageous comedy hypnotist, is bringing…
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Sell-Out Splash! Darwen’s Giant Pool Inflatable Makes a Big Summer Debut
Darwen Leisure Centre’s brand-new inflatable pool attraction has already made waves – with first sessions on Saturday 19 July selling out fast.
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Flower Power or Lost Heritage? What Do You Think of Blackburn’s Bold New Mural?
The new mural, Floral Timekeepers, by world-renowned artist Morag Myerscough, fills the car park wall with vibrant colours, giant flowers and positive…
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What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 14 July to Sunday 20 July
Here’s your round-up of live music, family events, comedy, variety, and more — all happening from Monday to Sunday!