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Live Music in Blackburn
Discover live gigs, underground shows, grassroots bands and rising talent in Blackburn
Wherever you are heading, most nights of the week you can find some form of live music to entertain you. In 2024 #blackburngigs was born to showcase lots of amazing local artists at venues right across the town centre, from the lively Firepit, to the intimate setting of The Drummer’s Arms. Supported by the Arts Council and Blackburn Council, most of the shows are free to attend, so check out their hub for a wide range of genres. In the meantime, below is a list of all the gigs across Blackburn, if you know of any we’ve not listed, just send us a message, we love to promote all Blackburn music.
Your guide to live music
Music
Saturday 4 October 2025
The Cavern Beat Club starring The Fabs
Blackburn Empire Theatre
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Family Music
Sunday 5 October 2025
Hometown Glory Candlelit Concert – A Tribute to Adele
Blackburn Empire Theatre
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Family Music
Sunday 12 October 2025
The Greatest Star – Barbra Streisand Tribute Show
Blackburn Empire Theatre
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Family Music
Sunday 19 Oct 2025
The Dance Factory – DaNzWiZe – The Finale
Blackburn Empire Theatre
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Family Music
Thursday 23 October 2025
The Opera Boys – A Night at the Musicals
Blackburn Empire Theatre
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Music
Thursday 6th November 2025
Blackburn with Darwen Council Remembrance Concert
Blackburn Cathedral
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Music
Friday 7th November 2025
The Music of Coldplay by Candlelight Under Gaia
Blackburn Cathedral
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Music
Saturday 8th November 2025
Blackburn Chamber Choir: Come and Sing Glorious Works
Blackburn Cathedral
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Family Music
Saturday 22nd November 2025
Living Tradition Ukrainian Fashion Show
Blackburn Cathedral
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Christmas Music
Saturday 20th December 2025
Christmas Musical Treasures: Britten & Messiaen
Blackburn Cathedral
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Family Music
Friday 9th January 2026
Taylor Fever – The Ultimate Tribute to Taylor Swift
Blackburn Empire Theatre
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Music
Saturday 17 January 2026
Amy’s Wine-house & The Empty Cellars
Blackburn Empire Theatre
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Featured Venue – The Firepit
Any restaurant can serve up a meal, but at The Firepit they aim to serve you an experience you will never forget and with the timely addition of #blackburngigs, this has never been more true.
Each Saturday evening, The Firepit will be hosting gigs from some of the best local talent and when you combine great music with everything from the tenderest of steaks, ribs and juicy burgers right through to their great vegetarian options, you cannot go wrong.
If you are looking for a few drinks to enhance the evenings entertainment, you can be assured of a wide selection of both cocktails and mocktails, to cater for all tastes.
Featured Venue – The Drummer’s Arms
The Drummer’s Arms is a well known venue for music in Blackburn, including the ever popular open mic nights, so they were an obvious venue to host some of the #blackburngigs.
Each Saturday at 5pm, you’ll find some great local talent playing for a couple of hours, completely free of charge. It’s a venue that loves its rock music, so be assured you’ll find plenty of guitars on stage, along with some amazing voices.
The bar itself offers a range of beers from stouts through to hoppy bitters, you’ll be sure you find something that wet’s your whistle. And just to prove it’s not just us that believes how great it is, it is CAMRA pub of the year!
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