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A former cotton-milling town in East Lancashire with a strong grassroots music scene and a diverse, growing food culture.

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What's on in Blackburn

Today

Wed 26 Aug 2026 — Saddleworth Players Subscribers at Millgate Arts Centre — subscribe to the 2026 27 season and save Subscribe and SaveSubscribe to the 2026-27 season of 5 Saddleworth Players…
Wed 26 Aug 2026 — Manchester Open 2026 — The biggest celebration of Greater Manchester’s creative talent. at HOME — A celebration of Greater Manchester's creative talent The Manchester Open is the biggest celebration of Greater…
Wed 26 Aug 2026 — Manchester Open 2026 — The biggest celebration of Greater Manchester’s creative talent. at HOME — A celebration of Greater Manchester's creative talent The Manchester Open is the biggest celebration of Greater…
Wed 26 Aug 2026 — Kenny Mason at The Deaf Institute — + support from: Native James Known for an innovative approach that weaves rap’s passionate authenticity and rock’s…
Wed 26 Aug 2026 — Kenny Mason at The Deaf Institute — + support from: Native James Known for an innovative approach that weaves rap’s passionate authenticity and rock’s…
Wed 26 Aug 2026 — High School Musical at Lowry — Hope Mill Theatre are delighted to announce that 20 years after the iconic movie, Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL will…
Wed 26 Aug 2026 — Manchester Open 2026 — The biggest celebration of Greater Manchester’s creative talent. at HOME — A celebration of Greater Manchester's creative talent The Manchester Open is the biggest celebration of Greater…
Wed 26 Aug 2026 — RTB Open Mic & Cypher – Spynal Records Headline & NdoubleII Champion at Aatma — Manchester it’s time to bring rap back to its roots! For too long underground rappers turn up to open mics full of…
Wed 26 Aug 2026 — An Evening of Mediumship with Craig Morris at Blackburn Empire Theatre — Join Craig Morris, one of the UK’s most respected and trusted psychic mediums, for a truly unforgettable evening of…
Wed 26 Aug 2026 — Stuart McCallum Trio at Matt and Phred's
Wed 26 Aug 2026 — Manchester Open 2026 — The biggest celebration of Greater Manchester’s creative talent. at HOME — A celebration of Greater Manchester's creative talent The Manchester Open is the biggest celebration of Greater…

Coming up

Thu 27 Aug 2026 — Manchester Open 2026 — The biggest celebration of Greater Manchester’s creative talent. at HOME — A celebration of Greater Manchester's creative talent The Manchester Open is the biggest celebration of Greater…
Thu 27 Aug 2026 — Manchester Open 2026 — The biggest celebration of Greater Manchester’s creative talent. at HOME — A celebration of Greater Manchester's creative talent The Manchester Open is the biggest celebration of Greater…
Thu 27 Aug 2026 — Audition callout for Jack and the Beanstalk Young Company at The Met — An opportunity to be part of the professional pantomime at The Met!
Thu 27 Aug 2026 — High School Musical at Lowry — Hope Mill Theatre are delighted to announce that 20 years after the iconic movie, Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL will…
Thu 27 Aug 2026 — Manchester Open 2026 — The biggest celebration of Greater Manchester’s creative talent. at HOME — A celebration of Greater Manchester's creative talent The Manchester Open is the biggest celebration of Greater…
Thu 27 Aug 2026 — Manchester Open 2026 — The biggest celebration of Greater Manchester’s creative talent. at HOME — A celebration of Greater Manchester's creative talent The Manchester Open is the biggest celebration of Greater…
Thu 27 Aug 2026 — Manchester Open 2026 — The biggest celebration of Greater Manchester’s creative talent. at HOME — A celebration of Greater Manchester's creative talent The Manchester Open is the biggest celebration of Greater…
Thu 27 Aug 2026 — Manchester Open 2026 — The biggest celebration of Greater Manchester’s creative talent. at HOME — A celebration of Greater Manchester's creative talent The Manchester Open is the biggest celebration of Greater…
Thu 27 Aug 2026 — Manchester Open 2026 — The biggest celebration of Greater Manchester’s creative talent. at HOME — A celebration of Greater Manchester's creative talent The Manchester Open is the biggest celebration of Greater…

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Venues & places in Blackburn

Places people go in Blackburn

Jolly Crofters — Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL6 6RE
Prince Of Wales — 77 Cowling Road, Chorley, PR6 9EA
The Prince of Wales — New Market Street, Chorley, PR7 1DB
Old Leyland Gates — Golden Hill Lane, Leyland, PR25 3PG
Fieldfare — Foxhole Rd, Chorley, PR7 1NY
York Hotel — 112 Newport Street, Bolton, BL3 6AB
Hesketh's Arms
The Gables
Th'Owd Tithe Barn — PR3 1PA
The White Hart — 36 Padiham Road, Clitheroe, BB7 9
Brown Cow — 19 Bridge Road, Clitheroe, BB7 4
Yarrow Bridge — Bolton Rd, Chorley, PR7 4AB

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