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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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Christmas, Family, Festival of the Moon, Music

1st Dec 2024 – 24th Dec 2024

Blackburn Festival of Light’s Street Band

The Bureau Centre for the Arts

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Christmas, Family, Festival of the Moon

7th Dec 2024 – 24th Dec 2024

Moon Light Trail

Blackburn Town Centre

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Christmas, Family, Festival of the Moon

14th Dec 2024

Festival of Light

Blackburn Town Centre

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Family, The Firepit Tipi

14th Dec 2024

The Firepit Tipi Festival of Light Events

The Firepit Tipi

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Comedy

14th Mar 2025

Justin Moorhouse

Darwen Library 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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The Sixteen Choral Pilgrimage 2025

Music

5th Apr 2025

The Sixteen Choral Pilgrimage 2025

Blackburn Cathedral

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