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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.

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John Lydon

5th Jul 2025 – 6th Jul 2025

National Festival of Making 2025

King William Street

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Live music every Friday and Saturday night

Live Music at The Rock Box

The Rock Box

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Family

Saturday and Sunday throughout the month

Fab Lab Blackburn

The Making Rooms

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Music

28th Mar 2025

Hughzy

Turtle Bay

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Music

Friday 28 March 2025

Women in Rock

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Comedy Theatre

28th Mar 2025 – 29th Mar 2025

Fish, Chips & Mucky Sleaze

Blackburn Cathedral

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Music

Saturday 29 March 2025

Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Family

29th Mar 2025

not only a street market

Town Hall Square Blackburn

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Family

29th Mar 2025

Creative Cafe Poetry Slam

The Bureau Centre for the Arts

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Music

29th Mar 2025

Paul Dunbar

Calypso Caribbean Restaurant

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Music

Saturday 29th March 2025

Marc Rooney

The Firepit

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Music

29th Mar 2025

Darwens legendary Jamie Mac

The Sun Pub

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Comedy

30th Mar 2025

Rachel Fairburn

Darwen Library Theatre

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Family

31st March – Wed 2nd April 2025

Shrek The Musical JR.

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Family

Tuesday 1st April 2025

DRIFT Blackburn Pop-Up: Poetry Slam with ‘ABC’

SUPER SLOW WAY

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Music

2nd Apr 2025

Lucy Morrell Organ Concert

Blackburn Cathedral

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Family

3rd Apr 2025 – 19th Apr 2025

Jack Bolton: Something Somewhere

Prism Contemporary

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Music

Friday 4 April 2025

Ultimate 70s Show

Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Food Music

4th Apr 2025

The Mayor’s Ball 2025

Blackburn Cathedral

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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

not only a street market

DRIFT Blackburn Pop-Up: Poetry Slam with ‘ABC’

DRIFT Blackburn Pop-Up: Audio Hooligan Bingo

Matilda Jr. – The Musical

National Festival of Making 2025

British Textile Biennial

John Lydon

National Festival of Making 2025

King William Street

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Venues

Live Music at The Rock Box

Fab Lab Blackburn

Hughzy

Women in Rock

Fish, Chips & Mucky Sleaze

Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush

not only a street market

Creative Cafe Poetry Slam

Paul Dunbar

Marc Rooney

Darwens legendary Jamie Mac

Rachel Fairburn

Shrek The Musical JR.

DRIFT Blackburn Pop-Up: Poetry Slam with ‘ABC’

Lucy Morrell Organ Concert

Jack Bolton: Something Somewhere

Ultimate 70s Show

The Mayor’s Ball 2025

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Know

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

not only a street market

DRIFT Blackburn Pop-Up: Poetry Slam with ‘ABC’

DRIFT Blackburn Pop-Up: Audio Hooligan Bingo

Matilda Jr. – The Musical

National Festival of Making 2025

British Textile Biennial

John Lydon

National Festival of Making 2025

King William Street

Discover What’s On

Refine your search

Dates

Categories

Venues

Live Music at The Rock Box

Fab Lab Blackburn

Hughzy

Women in Rock

Fish, Chips & Mucky Sleaze

Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush

not only a street market

Creative Cafe Poetry Slam

Paul Dunbar

Marc Rooney

Darwens legendary Jamie Mac

Rachel Fairburn

Shrek The Musical JR.

DRIFT Blackburn Pop-Up: Poetry Slam with ‘ABC’

Lucy Morrell Organ Concert

Jack Bolton: Something Somewhere

Ultimate 70s Show

The Mayor’s Ball 2025

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