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Blackburn is a town with a strong heritage and an exciting new cultural scene. Its a place where people make things happen. From the nationally recognised events like the Festival of Making to the exceptional shopping and array of dining experiences, the town has so much to offer.

Discover Blackburn is here to help you uncover the hidden, undiscovered activities, venues and experiences that you may not know about, from the latest menus, new shops and attractions to learning more about the people behind some of the amazing facilities the town offers.

This site will continue to evolve and add more guides and information, so if there’s something you’d love to see or a venue you think we should know about, get in touch with the social channels.

We can’t wait to discover more of Blackburn together.

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29th Mar 2025

not only a street market

Town Hall Square Blackburn

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1st Apr 2025

DRIFT Blackburn Pop-Up: Poetry Slam with ‘ABC’

SUPER SLOW WAY

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11th Apr 2025

DRIFT Blackburn Pop-Up: Audio Hooligan Bingo

SUPER SLOW WAY

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29th May 2025 – 1st Jun 2025

Matilda Jr. – The Musical

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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5th Jul 2025 – 6th Jul 2025

National Festival of Making 2025

King William Street

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2nd Oct 2025 – 2nd Nov 2025

British Textile Biennial

Venues Across Blackburn

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12th Nov 2025

John Lydon

King George’s Hall

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