Nigel Spooner Organ Concert
Blackburn Cathedral
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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
Family Music
Friday 9th January 2026
Taylor Fever – The Ultimate Tribute to Taylor Swift
Blackburn Empire Theatre
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Saturday 17 January 2026
Amy’s Wine-house & The Empty Cellars
Blackburn Empire Theatre
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Saturday 31 January 2026
Anita Harris & Freddie Davies: A Lifetime of Memories
Blackburn Empire Theatre
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Family Music
Saturday 14 February 2026
Let The Music Play – Celebrating the music of Barry White
Blackburn Empire Theatre
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Friday 20 February 2026
Nearly Elton – The Ultimate Tribute Show to Elton John
Blackburn Empire Theatre
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Friday 27 February 2026
BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA – The Ultimate Live P!nk Experience
Blackburn Empire Theatre
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Saturday 28 February 2026
The Adult Panto: Snow White and the Magnificent Seven
Blackburn Empire Theatre
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Friday 20 March 2026
Stax of Soul – Still Groovin’ Tour 2026
Blackburn Empire Theatre
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Thursday 16 April 2026
Hurricane : The Ultimate Luke Combs Tribute
Blackburn Empire Theatre
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Family Music
Friday 17 April 2026,
ALL NIGHT LONG – The Greatest Hits of Lionel Richie
Blackburn Empire Theatre
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Family Music
Saturday 18 April 2026
VIVA LA VIDA – The Greatest Hits Of Coldplay
Blackburn Empire Theatre
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Sunday 26 April 2026
Folk Rock Pioneers Steeleye Span In Concert
Blackburn Empire Theatre
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Dates: Wednesday 3 June 2026 , 19:30 (Doors open 18:30)
Desperate Scousewives
Blackburn Empire Theatre
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Thursday 4 June 2026 , 19:30 (Doors open 18:30)
Here We Go Again – The Mamma Mia Tribute
Blackburn Empire Theatre
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Sunday 7 June 2026
The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band Celebrate The Iconic Music of Bob Dylan & Joni Mitchell
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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