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.

Event Highlights

Upcoming events you shouldn’t miss
10am on the first Wednesday of each month

‘Time To Garden’
16th Oct 2026 – 14th Nov 2026

Ian Halawi Exhibition
17th Oct 2026

100 Voices for 100 Years
Saturday 24th October 2026

Pumpkin Carving
Monday 26th October 2026

Mexican Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Masks
Tuesday 27th October 2026

Captain Parrot’s Ghost Ship of Stories
Saturday 31st October 2026

Halloween Stories
Monday 16th November 2026

Shed Seven

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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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Music Theatre

Friday 16th October 2026

Queen of the Night

King George's Hall

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Music

Friday 16 October 2026

Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Exhibition

16th Oct 2026 – 14th Nov 2026

Ian Halawi Exhibition

Blackburn Market

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Workshop

16th Oct 2026

Internet Safety Community Training

The Making Room

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Music Theatre

Saturday 17th October 2026

Fleetwood Bac

King George's Hall

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Family Music

Saturday 17 October 2026

The Freddie & QUEEN Experience

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Family Music

17th Oct 2026

100 Voices for 100 Years

Blackburn Cathedral

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Family

Saturday 17th October 2026

Autumn Tree Walk in Blackburn

Blackburn Cathedral

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Music

18th Oct 2026

Blackburn Classics: Halle Orchestra

King George's Hall

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Family Workshop

18th Oct 2026

TinkerCAD Screw threads and tips

The Making Room

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Craft Workshop

18th Oct 2026

Customise patterns on the Digital knitting machine

The Making Room

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Competition Family

Mon 19-Wed 21 October 2026

Solo Ice Dance Competitions

Blackburn Ice Arena

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Documentary Documentary

Monday 19th October 2026

The White Elephant in the Room

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Music

Tuesday 20th October 2026

The Proclaimers

King George's Hall

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Family Music

Wednesday 21 October 2026

Cal Halbert – 100 Impressions In One Hour

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Music

Wednesday 21st October 2026

Nigel Spooner Organ Concert

Blackburn Cathedral

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