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National Festival of Making for the Under 5’s
The National Festival of Making is packed with events for all ages including a variety of events aimed at the under 5’s…
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The National Festival of Making has revealed its food and drink line-up for 2023.
The National Festival of Making is gearing up for its fifth event, taking place on July 8 and 9, 2023. As part…
News
Eastenders Star Cheryl Fergison Leads Hilarious Comedy Cast in “Mum’s the Word”
Get ready for a night of laughter and relatable moments as Mum’s the Word, the hit comedy sketch show, comes to the…
Comedy
Get Ready as Clinton Baptiste takes you for a ride on the Roller Ghoster!
Brace yourselves for a hilarious and thrilling one-man stand-up show as Clinton Baptiste, the renowned clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay’s ‘Phoenix…
Festival
National Festival of Making: 30+ events in Blackburn over 2 days
The National Festival is an annual celebration of creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship, uniting makers, artists, designers, and enthusiasts to showcase their talents…
Community
Experience a Day of Musical Delight at Blackburn Cathedral
Blackburn Cathedral has announced an enchanting musical event that is set to mesmerise attendees with a day of Cathedral Music, Talks &…
Community
Blackburn Pride Returns for a Celebration of Diversity and Inclusivity
Blackburn Pride is set to return this month, and it promises to be an unforgettable experience! Mark your calendars for Saturday, 17th…
Festival
Five new creative collaborations revealed for National Festival of Making
Now in its fifth year, ‘Art in Manufacturing’ is the competitive headline commissioning programme that places artists in residence with some of…
Children's Activities
There’s still time to go WILD in The Mall with free activities
Children have been having a really wild time in The Mall Blackburn as part of its free programme of activities this Easter.
Entertainment
BGT Winner Richard Jones brings his UK-Wide Tour to Blackburn
Following the success of his most recent sell-out magic show, Richard Jones presents An Evening of Magic, a 26-date UK tour. The…
Christmas
Ricky Groves steps into Pantomime’s Fleshcreep Role at King George’s Hall
Shone Productions and King George’s Hall are delighted to announce that Ricky Groves will be stepping into the role of Fleshcreep at this year’s…
Christmas
Big Christmas Giveaway is back for 2022
Blackburn Life is back with our Big Christmas Giveaway Competition.