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Get Ready for a Thrilling Night with The Real Manhunter LIVE
Attention true crime fans and curious minds alike! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, 4 September 2024, because the Blackburn Empire Theatre is…
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Charity
Step Into Christmas History: The Exchange Unveils Historic Christmas Tree Festival
This weekend, The Exchange invites the community to embark on a festive journey through time with its inaugural historic Christmas Tree Festival.…
Christmas
Local talent to shine at Blackburn’s Christmas lights switch-on
Blackburn town centre is gearing up their Christmas lights switch-on event this year, with a show-stopping musicals extravaganza on the programme. The…
Christmas
Christmas Lights Switch On Events in Lancashire
Most local towns have now announced details of their Christmas Lights Switch on Events and here they are
Christmas
N-Trance to Headline Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On!
Darwen's Christmas lights switch on will be headlined by 90s dance act N-Trance on Saturday, November 18th.
Christmas
Meet the Stars of Beauty and the Beast In Mall Blackburn
Blackburn’s Panto Season to Get Off to a Roaring Start with Enchanting Meet & Greet in the Mall
Festival
Workshops to get involved with at this years National Festival of Making
This year's National Festival of making offers an array of workshops where traditional crafts take centre stage. With a focus on hands-on…
Festival
Musical Performances to look forward to at this year’s National Festival of Making
The National Festival of Making 2023 is set to wow visitors with an array of captivating music and performance events this weekend.…
Festival
Fashion fun to have at National Festival of Making 2023
The National Festival of Making returns this weekend (8,9), and fashionistas are in for a treat. This year's festival is set to…
Festival
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…
Festival
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.
Christmas
Follow the Tantalising Trail of Gingerbread this Christmas
A Trail that has a Tantalisingly Tasty Theme will have families hunting for Gingerbread across Blackburn this Christmas.
Christmas
Cinderella at the Empire is packed with laughs, music and surprises – A cracker of a show!
Blackburn Life were lucky enough to be invited to the final dress rehearsal for this year's pantomime at Blackburn Empire Theatre of…
Christmas
Blackburn’s AJ Odudu will be switching on the Christmas Lights in Blackburn
Blackburn's Christmas Lights switch on has been announced for Saturday 26th November 2022 with Strictly contestant AJ Odudu switching on the lights…
Community
Remembrance Concert returns to King George’s Hall in Blackburn
Blackburn's King George's Hall will again host a Remembrance Concert after two years' absence due to the pandemic.
Community
Christmas from Blackburn Cathedral will be BBC highlight this year
The BBC have announced that their Christmas Services on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be broadcast from Blackburn Cathedral.
Family
BGT semi-finalist, Titan the Robot, coming to The Mall!
The Mall Blackburn has an out of this world line-up of free activities this half-term, which will culminate in a visit from…
Music
Celebrating 50 Years of Steeleye Span as UK Tour comes to Blackburn
It’s been almost 50 years since Steeleye Span first performed at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall in September 1973!
Christmas
Cinderella Stars add some extra sparkle for shoppers as they launch Empire’s panto
The cast of the brand-new production of Cinderella at Blackburn Empire Theatre officially launched their Pantomime with a visit to Blackburn Town…
Dance
The Royal Family Dance Crew are bringing their European Tour to Blackburn
With only three UK dates, dance sensation The Royal Family Dance Crew are bringing their European Tour to Blackburn on Sun 23…
Children's Activities
Summer Daze with Free Fun in The Mall
The Mall Blackburn is bringing the seaside inland with a two-week beachy bonanza of nautical themed free arts and crafts.
Music
Take a New Look at Blackburn Classics Season – From CBeebies to 007 Movie Music
King George's Hall in Blackburn have announced their brand new Classics Season for 2022/23 and, as well as some familiar events, this…
Family
The Purrfect Teatime Tail – In Conversation with David Wood OBE
The Tiger Who Came to Tea is celebrating 12 years on stage and over 50 years as Britain’s best-loved picture book! David…
Music
Blackburn to host Superstar Pianists at Ribble Valley International Piano Week
A whole host of world-famous pianists will have an unprecedented opportunity to perform on the new generation flagship Yamaha CFX piano
Christmas
Local Theatres present their Christmas 2022 Shows
Our three local theatres, Blackburn Empire, King George's Hall and Darwen Library Theatre have all now revealed their Christmas shows.
Entertainment
Paul Young is Behind the Lens with New Tour
Paul Young will take fans behind the lens in a unique show that will coincide with the publication of his autobiography.