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Discover theatre, gigs, family days out, and more across the borough
What's On in Blackburn & Darwen
Welcome to Blackburn Life’s What’s On in Blackburn & Darwen guide — the most up-to-date events calendar for theatre shows, concerts, festivals, family days out, markets, comedy nights and much more. Whether you’re searching for things to do in Blackburn this week, planning a big night out, or finding free events for the kids, our listings cover it all.
From live performances at Blackburn Empire Theatre and King George’s Hall to open-air festivals, seasonal celebrations, and community gatherings in Darwen and the wider East Lancashire area, we bring you the very best of what’s happening locally. Updated daily, our guide makes it easy to plan your week, weekend, or even a last-minute day out.
Browse by category, search by date, or explore our featured highlights below to find events you’ll love. Bookmark this page and check back often — there’s always something exciting to discover in Blackburn & Darwen.
Upcoming Events in Blackburn & Darwen
Things to Do in Blackburn This Week
From concerts and comedy nights to exhibitions and outdoor activities, discover what’s happening across the borough right now.
Blackburn Life is proud to host the largest What’s On guide in Blackburn & Darwen, covering events at Blackburn Empire Theatre, King George’s Hall, Blackburn Cathedral, and other popular venues. Our listings also feature community events, charity fundraisers, live sports, club nights, and seasonal celebrations across East Lancashire.
Bookmark this page and check back regularly for the latest events in Blackburn & Darwen.
See everything happening today on our live calendar: /whats-on-blackburn-today/
Browse gigs, theatre, family days and markets for this weekend here: /whats-on-blackburn-this-weekend/.
Yes—our listings include Blackburn and Darwen, with key venues like Blackburn Empire, King George’s Hall, Blackburn Cathedral and more.
It’s free and takes a couple of minutes. Submit your event here: /your-blackburn-life.
Many listings are free—look for the “Free” label. You can also browse categories like Live Music, Family, Holiday Activities, Workshops and Markets.
Yes. We show the next date on the calendar; open the event page to see the full schedule and all upcoming dates.
Daily. Check back for new listings and last-minute changes; always confirm details with the organiser in advance or on the day. We cannot be held responsible for events that may have changed or been cancelled for instance.