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This weekend

Fri 14 Aug 2026 — Big Joe Bone Free Gig at Kanteena — We welcome Big Joe Bone to The Yard for a free gig from 19h “Big Joe Bone” plays a mix of fast, furious Delta Blues…
Fri 14 Aug 2026 — Thr00wback // 00’s Alt Anthems at Kanteena — Here we go.. Thr00wback are bringing the biggest alternative anthems to Lancaster this August with DJENTLEMAN spinning…
Fri 14 Aug 2026 — Exploding Head + No Peeling + Knitting Circle Friday 14th August 2026 | Sunbird Records, Darwen at Sunbird Records — The People’s Republic of Sunbird Records presents Exploding Head pluse No Peeling and Knitting Circle. Exploding Head…
Sat 15 Aug 2026 — Yard Takeover with Homegrown DJs at Kanteena — The Homegrown lads have rounded up a few of their good friends — Fallback, Turton and Steve Graham — and they’ll all be…
Sat 15 Aug 2026 — Special Kinda Madness: Tributes to Madness + The Specials at Kanteena — Special Kinda Madness perform a truly authentic set from each band, combining the phenomenally energetic stage presence…
Sat 15 Aug 2026 — Steve Ray Ladson – Saturday 15th August 2026 | Sunbird Records, Darwen at Sunbird Records — Darwen Music Projects and Sunbird Records Presents- STEVE RAY LADSON Steve Ray Ladson is the creator of…
Sun 16 Aug 2026 — Summer Sundays ft. Atomic Brass at Brewery Arts — 2-4pm | Garden | Bars open 12-7pm | No need to book. Entry is...

Coming up

Wed 19 Aug 2026 — Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Grand Theatre (6 dates) — This spectacular Summer Youth Production brings fresh energy and big ambition to one of the world’s most beloved…
Thu 20 Aug 2026 — Pressgang Mutiny + Douglas & Moss at Sunbird Records — Darwen Music Projects & Sunbird Records Proudly Present – Canadian Shanty men Pressgang Mutiny and Lancashire’s own…
Fri 21 Aug 2026 — Kurt Lloyd + Lucas Williams + The Dolts – Friday 21st August 2026 | Sunbird Records, Darwen at Sunbird Records — Sunbird Records prsents Kurt Lloyd + Lucas Williams + The Dolts Kurt Lloyd Iconic vocals and burnt-toast rough…
Sat 22 Aug 2026 — Open Mic All Dayer at Kanteena — Calling all musical musicians…… We’re hosting an open mic outside in The Yard for the WHOLE DAY!! No need to book, no…
Sat 22 Aug 2026 — Joy Diversion – The Joy Division Tribute – Saturday 22nd August 2026 | Sunbird Records, Darwen at Sunbird Records — A loving tribute to Joy Division, Joy Diversion (previously Disorder) recreate the look and sound of one of the most…
Sun 23 Aug 2026 — Summer Sundays ft. Bad Transmission at Brewery Arts — 2-4pm | Garden | Bars open 12-7pm | No need to book. Entry is...
Fri 28 Aug 2026 — One More Bite – Food & Drink Festival at Lancaster Castle (2 dates) — Lancaster Castle: 28-30 August – Free Entry every day 12-9pm August Bank Holiday sees the return of ONE MORE BITE to…
Fri 28 Aug 2026 — The Phonics – Stereophonics Tribute at Kanteena — This is a night for fans of The Stereophonics, as the UK’s most authentic tribute to Stereophonics, The Phonics, come…
Fri 28 Aug 2026 — Arceu5 + The Electrik Chairs – Friday 28th August 2026 | Sunbird Records, Darwen at Sunbird Records — Sunbird Records presents New Music Friday with two young bands new to the North West Gigging Scene. Arceu5 – A rock…
Fri 28 Aug 2026 — SCOUTING FOR GIRLS 2026 at The Coro — Moved from The Forum. All Forum tickets transferred over. Refund cut-off date is 1st September 2025 for existing Forum…
Sat 29 Aug 2026 — Definitely Oasis – ’96 Revisited – Tribute All-Dayer at Kanteena — LANCASTER — BIG ONE INCOMINGDefinitely Oasis bring their huge “96 Revisited” show to Kanteena on Saturday 29th August…

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