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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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Music

17th Jan 2025

Voodoo Room a night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Family, Music

20th Feb 2025

PRINCESS LIVE!

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Comedy

14th Mar 2025

Justin Moorhouse

Darwen Library Theatre

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Music

21st Mar 2025

Legends of Motown

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Family

23rd Mar 2025

Masters of Deception

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Theatre

27th Mar 2025

Evening with Paul Merson

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Music

28th Mar 2025

Women in Rock

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Music

29th Mar 2025

Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Family

31st Mar 2025 – 2nd Apr 2025

Shrek The Musical JR.

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Music

4th Apr 2025

Ultimate 70s Show

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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The Sixteen Choral Pilgrimage 2025

Music

5th Apr 2025

The Sixteen Choral Pilgrimage 2025

Blackburn Cathedral

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Comedy

8th Apr 2025

The Very Best of Tommy Cooper

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Family

9th Apr 2025

Wonders of Our Universe

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Music

12th Apr 2025

Whole Lotta Shakin’

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Family

13th Apr 2025

Sleeping Beauty

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Family

16th Apr 2025

Tiny Tim’s Biggest Adventure

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Family

18th Apr 2025

The Ultimate Bubble Show

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Family

20th Apr 2025

The Magic of Science

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Comedy

24th Apr 2025

Steptoe and Son – LIVE!

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Music

25th Apr 2025

A Tribute to Sting & the Police – Starring the Rozzers

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Comedy

16th Jul 2025

Living the Life of Riley

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Music

18th Jul 2025

A David Bowie Tribute Show

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Music

19th Jul 2025

American Four Tops

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Music

16th Aug 2025

Elvis Remembered

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Comedy

21st Aug 2025

Ken Webster

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Music

23rd Aug 2025

Showaddywaddy

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Comedy

28th Aug 2025

An Audience with Mick Miller

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Music

5th Sep 2025

Everything Changes – Take That Tribute Show

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Music

6th Sep 2025

SHE – The Show

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Music

7th Sep 2025

The ELO Encounter – Blue Sky Tour

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Music

21st Sep 2025

The UK Rock Show

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Music

24th Sep 2025

Kerry Ellis – Queen of the West End

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Music

26th Sep 2025

I’m Every Whitney Live

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Music

2nd Oct 2025

Truly Collins

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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