What’s On

Discover the best events in Blackburn
There’s so much to see and do in Blackburn – check out this list of some of the things to see and do in the town.

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Family Music

Friday 12 March 2027

The Cavern Beat Club starring The Fabs

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Family

10am on the first Wednesday of each month

‘Time To Garden’

King William Street

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Exhibition

16th Oct 2026 – 14th Nov 2026

Ian Halawi Exhibition

Blackburn Market

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Category

Wednesday 11 to Saturday 14 November 2026

2:22 A Ghost Story

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Theatre

Friday 13th November 2026

Tez Ilyas

King George's Hall

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Workshop

15th Nov 2026

Make your own laser engraved Fridge magnet

The Making Room

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Craft Family Workshop

15th Nov 2026

Animal pottery painting – Bunny

The Making Room

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Craft Workshop

15th Nov 2026

Knit Your Image: From Photo to Fabric

The Making Room

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Music

Monday 16th November 2026

Shed Seven

King George's Hall

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Comedy Theatre

Wednesday 18th November 2026

Lucy Beaumont

King George's Hall

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Community

Thursday 19th November 2026

Community Health and Wellbeing Open Day

Blackburn Cathedral

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Christmas Family

Save the date – 21st November

Christmas Lights Switch On

Town Centre

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Christmas Family

Saturday 21 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027

Aladdin – Christmas Pantomime 2026

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Family Music

Saturday 21st November 2026

ABBA Merry Christmas

King George's Hall

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Christmas Family

Saturday 21st November 2026

Film: The Guardians of Christmas (Вартові Різдва)

Blackburn with Darwen Central Library

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Music

Wednesday 25th November 2026

Laura Robinson Concert

Blackburn Cathedral

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Craft

Thursday 26th November 2026

Festive Wreath Making

Blackburn Cathedral

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Music

Friday 27th November 2026

The Music of Ed Sheeran by Candlelight **POSTPONED**

Blackburn Cathedral

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