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Get Ready to Spice Up Your Life – A Massive 90s Party Is Coming to Blackburn this Weekend!
Dig out your chokers, charge up your Nokia, and prepare to throw it back to the days of boybands, girl power and…
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What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 30 June to Sunday 6 July 2025
🎭 Your guide to events, shows, live music, and more this week in Blackburn From family favourites to comedy gigs, there's something…
Festival
Festival Fever! Blackburn’s National Festival of Making is Back – Here’s What Not to Miss for Families
One of Blackburn’s biggest weekends is just around the corner – and if you’re looking for a fun-packed family day out, the…
Council
Blackburn Pride 2025: A Day to Celebrate, Be Seen and Be Proud
Blackburn is getting ready to burst into colour as Pride 2025 returns to the town on Saturday 21st June — and this…
Music
New Lennon Stage Show Brings Iconic Songs and Untold Stories to Blackburn
Music fans in Blackburn are in for something truly special this summer as a brand-new stage show about the legendary John Lennon…
Entertainment
VE80 Fest Gears Up for a Massive Day of Music, Community and Commemoration in Blackburn
Witton Park in Blackburn is preparing to host one of the region’s most anticipated community events — VE80 Fest — marking the…
Entertainment
The UK’s tallest transportable observation wheel has arrived in Blackburn town centre – and it’s HUGE!
Catch it in Cathedral Square from this Saturday for 5 weeks – covering both May Bank Holidays, VE Day, and half-term.
Music
West End Star Lee Mead Brings His Showstopping New Tour to Blackburn
Blackburn will welcome a familiar West End face this July, as singer and actor Lee Mead brings his brand-new live show, The…
Family
Comics, Capes & Chaos! Free Comic Book Day Returns to To the Batcave
To the Batcave, Blackburn’s independent comic book haven, is gearing up for one of the most exciting days in the geek calendar…
Community
Rovers’ Incredible History Brought to Life in New Exhibition at Blackburn Museum
A brand-new exhibition celebrating 150 years of Blackburn Rovers Football Club has opened at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery—just yards from where…
Comedy
Steptoe and Son Bring Classic Comedy to Blackburn Stage
A legendary sitcom is coming back to life in Blackburn this spring, as Steptoe and Son – LIVE! hits the stage at…
Family
Linda Lusardi Leads a Magical Line-Up of Family Shows at Blackburn Empire This Easter!
This Easter, the Blackburn Empire Theatre is the place to be for fun, laughter, and a little bit of magic for the…