Children's Activities
Curious Entertainment this Half-Term on Blackburn Market
Strange things are happening this Half-Term on Blackburn Market, as the Cabinet of Curiosities arrives.
Blackburn Life
What’s On
Comedy
Advice for the People from the Pub Landlord – Coming to Blackburn
As the dust settles and we emerge blinking into the dawn of a new year, the men and women of this great…
Coronavirus
Get Involved – Gareth Malone to create multi-faith festive concert in Blackburn
A new BBC documentary with the choirmaster Gareth Malone is due to be filmed in Blackburn this autumn.
Entertainment
West End Musical Stars head to Blackburn
George's Hall in Blackburn welcome not one, but two leading ladies of the West End for the Stars of the West End…
Entertainment
A day of tributes to raise money for Miles for Mitchie
A large scale event is due to take place at Cherry Tree Cricket Club, Blackburn this Sunday 19th September with the aim…
Blackburn History
Everything you need to know about the King George’s Hall Centenary Exhibition
ast forward 100 years, we are celebrating the centenary of what came to be known as King George’s Hall – comprising of…
Comedy
What’s On this Bank Holiday Weekend around Blackburn?
With a long weekend ahead for many, we've picked some of our favourite events taking place in and around Blackburn over the…
Festival
Take a journey through Dodecalis Luminarium Inflatable Sculpture this August
This August, the National Festival of Making is bringing the Dodecalis Luminarium, created by Architects of Air, to Blackburn’s Corporation Park!
Entertainment
MIDGE URE ANNOUNCES THE VOICE & VISION TOUR IS COMING TO BLACKBURN
Following the overwhelming response to 2019’s ‘The 1980 Tour’, Midge Ure & Band Electronica are delighted to return to the road in…
News
Festive Cheer from Blackburn Market with the return of Pop-up Markets this Saturday
Blackburn Market is pleased to announce the re-opening of pop-up craft & gift markets just in time for Christmas.
Comedy
John Bishop will be Right Here, Right Now in Blackburn
Comedy superstar John Bishop is coming to King George’s Hall, Blackburn on Thursday 25 November 2021 & Saturday 15th January 2022 with…
Entertainment
A Celebration of the Songs and Music of George Michael by the Artist that Turns a Different Corner
Rob Lamberti is a familiar face, so to speak, having forged a very successful singing career impersonating the pop star George Michael…
Comedy
Fake News, updated and remixed for a post-Corona world with Jonathan Pie
Jonathan Pie’s critically acclaimed sell out show FAKE NEWS finally returns, updated and remixed for a post-Corona world. His live show arrives…
Music
Curtis Stigers brings Contemporary Jazz to Blackburn
Tickets go on sale at 10am tomorrow (Tuesday 27 July 2020) for Curtis Stigers at King George's Hall.
Drive-in Movies
Everything you need to know about the Drive-in Movies at Witton Park
Drive-in movies begin in Blackburn’s Witton Park starting on Friday 17th July. Here’s everything you need to know
Live Broadcast Event
Swinging its way to you this Sunday! Lock Down Live!
The successful “Lock Down Live” Sunday night virtual gigs are taking on a whole new style this weekend, with a live half…
Music
The Boyz are back in Town
Boyzlife return to Blackburn in 2021 with their show that brings together Boyzone and Westlife with a full band production show featuring…
Live Broadcast Event
The Show Must Go On, as Local Venues Launch “Lockdown Live”
Two local theatres are keeping us entertained, even while the doors are closed.
Variety
Local Theatres’ virtual What’s On Guide – Everything from Comedy to Opera
Although shows are being rescheduled due to coronavirus, the team at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall and Darwen Library Theatre are busy finding…
Coronavirus
News about the latest cancelled and postponed events in Blackburn & Darwen
Our latest update about the latest cancelled and postponed events in Blackburn & Darwen.
Family
This ‘Magical’ Polar Bear will Dazzle and Enchant the Whole Family
Based on the book by Raymond Briggs and adapted for the stage by Pins and Needles Productions, The Bear, brings dazzling puppetry,…
Music
From the British Invasion to Psychedelia – The Counterfeit Sixties at Blackburn Empire
Inspired by the most creative decade in music, The Counterfeit Sixties bring the whole decade to life with a show featuring music…
Comedy
The Story of an Ordinary Man who lived through Extraordinary times
Packed with big gags, hilarious stories and poignant reflections about an ordinary man who lived through extraordinary times; Arthur, accompanied by the…
Music
The Slow Readers Club kick off their UK & EU tour in Blackburn
Manchester’s The Slow Readers Club have announced their fourth album, The Joy Of The Return, out on March 20th via Modern Sky…
Music
Martin Roscoe and Friends: A world-class piano festival on the doorstep to the Ribble Valley
2020 sees Ribble Valley International Piano Week further broadening its reach as a treasured piano festival in rural North West England.
Music
Up close and personal with Kevin Simm
An unmissable chance to see a world class vocalist up close and personal performing classic hits from across the decades, when Kevin…
Dance
Ian Waite & Vincent Simone…The Ballroom Boys – ACT TWO! at Blackburn Empire Theatre
ACT TWO will follow on from Waite and Simone’s first offering as a dancing duo, with more old-fashioned variety - dance, comedy…
Music
Legendary band The Blockheads in Blackburn this March
Starting out as the band behind Ian Dury, the Blockheads are a legendary outfit that has grown in stature from the early…
Music
Pete Wylie – Part time Rock Star – Full Time Legend!
The Scouse maverick, Pete Wylie, who, along with Ian McCulloch and Julian Cope, pioneered the Eighties art-indie scene brings his show to…
Music
“Lipstick On Your Collar” heads to Blackburn!
Tickets are selling fast for Lipstick on Your Collar as it heads to Blackburn on Saturday 14th March 2020.
Music
This could be the greatest night of your life! Sing-Along with Re-Take That
Take That’s Greatest Hits Sing-Along with Re-Take That at Blackburn Empire Theatre
Comedy
Is Stephen Bailey all Grown-up? Has the World Gone Mad?
Stephen brings his inappropriate anecdotes to Darwen Library Theatre on Wednesday 11th March 2020.
Music
Jimi -The Legend Lives On
Starring John Campbell, widely regarded as the world’s best tribute artist and featuring his all-star band at Blackburn Empire Theatre on Saturday…
Music
Blackburn Classics and Beethoven’s 250th Celebration
The Hallé return to Blackburn this March as part of the 2019/2020 Classics Series to celebrate the 250th birthday of Beethoven.
Comedy
Jason Manford back on tour after being unmasked
Jason Manford, who was recently unmasked from behind his singing persona of the Hedgehog, is getting back to his roots with a…
Music
Paul Weller returns to Blackburn this November
Paul Weller is set to return to Blackburn on 7th November 2020 as part of his latest tour.