Things to do in Blackburn

Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Acclaimed comedian and professional hoaxerHe’s the comedian who showered FIFA president Sepp Blatter with cash, handed Prime Minister Theresa May her P45, and c…

King George's Hall, Blackburn

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Gabrielle

Through the first chapter of her career from her emergence in 1993 through to 2007, Gabrielle was a constant presence in the UK charts.

King George's Hall, Blackburn

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A Beautiful Noise Show: The Definitive Tribute to Neil Diamond

From London’s West End, this internationally acclaimed production celebrates the music of Neil Diamond.

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn

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Live/Wire: The AC/DC Show

Live/Wire bring the thunder of AC/DC to life with unmatched energy, passion, and power.

King George's Hall, Blackburn

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Shed Seven

Indie superstars Shed Seven can boast four Top 20 albums and fifteen Top 40 singles.

King George's Hall, Blackburn

Psychic Night with Grant Harris Medium

Join the incredible Grant Harris, one of the UK's most accurate & naturally gifted psychic mediums, for an exciting evening of mediumship.Grant, now in his 14th…

Ewood Park, Blackburn

Voices Of Valjean

Starring John Owen-Jones, record breaking West End and Broadway star, Voices Of Valjean is an unforgettable evening of powerhouse vocals anc iconic musical thea…

Blackburn Cathedral, Blackburn

Hometown Glory Candlelit Concert

The most intimate of evenings – a candlelit recital of Adele’s delightful songbook, performed absolutely live in concert.

King George's Hall, Blackburn

Gary Delaney: Gary on Laughing

Gary Delaney’s last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates.People laughed a lot and kept coming back.

King George's Hall, Blackburn

Del Amitri

Formed in the 1980s, Glasgow five-piece Del Amitri have enjoyed global chart success over the years with their hits “Always The Last to Know”, “Nothing Ever Hap…

King George's Hall, Blackburn

Boyzlife

Irish pop duo featuring ex-members of Westlife and Boyzone. Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy perform pop hits by their former bands.There are few acts that accomp…

King George's Hall, Blackburn

Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

At the age of eight Jools Holland could play the piano fluently by ear, and by the time he reached his early teens he was proficient and confident enough to be…

King George's Hall, Blackburn

Kevin Bloody Wilson

The Kevin Bloody Wilson show is not just a concert performance; for most, it’s a full on event and an opportunity to tick from your bucket-list, a chance to see…

King George's Hall, Blackburn

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Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets. Jokes attract people, but they can also repel. Some people are repelled by Jimmy's dark brand of comedy.

King George's Hall, Blackburn

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Rachel Parris: The Rachel Parris Songbook

In 2026, Parris announced The Rachel Parris Songbook – gathering together some of her best-loved musical material from the past decade and a half, alongside fre…

King George's Hall, Blackburn

The James Bond Concert Spectacular

Q The Music presents The James Bond Concert Spectacular, widely considered to be the finest performance of Bond music since the originals.Featuring all the hit…

King George's Hall, Blackburn

G4 Christmas

Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their ‘G4 Christmas’ tour…

Blackburn Cathedral, Blackburn

Scott Bennett: Stuff

As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be.

King George's Hall, Blackburn

Francis Rossi

One of Britain's most loved and influential musicians takes to the road again with a brand new show entitled The Francis Rossi Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Fu…

King George's Hall, Blackburn

Tom Meighan

Toms high octane Raw25 show is accompanied by guitarist Chris Haddon touching on a back catalogue of some of the UKs biggest tracks produced over the last 20 ye…

King George's Hall, Blackburn

Tom Davis: Spudgun

Tom Davis is back on the road, firing out his freshly cooked observations on life's hot topics.Co-host of the mega-hit podcast Wolf and Owl with Romesh Ranganat…

King George's Hall, Blackburn

Tom Allen: Totally

Co-host of ITV's Cooking with the Stars and the Like Minded Friends podcast, and host of everyone's favourite gardening visualised podcast, Pottering.

King George's Hall, Blackburn

Knit and Natter

Bring your knitting or other craft for an informal gathering of likeminded people.Come along and have a knit and a natter, share gossip, tips and patterns.

Rishton Library, Blackburn

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Little Steps session

Come along to this regular family session aimed at children aged 2 to 5. It's all about chatting, playing, reading and learning.Featuring: storytelling to enter…

Rishton Library, Blackburn

Elvana

From the bowels of Disgraceland, Rock & Roll icons of the afterlife are raised from the dead!

King George's Hall, Blackburn

The Mersey Beatles

The Mersey Beatles have been rocking sold-out shows around the globe since 1999 with their truly authentic and widely acclaimed celebration of John, Paul, Georg…

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Oasis96 - Oasis Tribute

Tribute to the infamous Oasis.

King George's Hall, Blackburn

Scam Fender vs The Kopycat Killers vs Subarctic Monkeys

Tribute triple-bill tour featuring The Kopycat Killers, Scam Fender, and the Subarctic Monkeys.

King George's Hall, Blackburn

The Killers Tribute Band - The Kopycat Killers

Typical running orders are sets of 20-60 minutes depending on billing, and depending on door time and curfew - in this order 1st Kaiser Cheats, 2nd Scam Fender,…

King George's Hall, Blackburn

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Ultimate tribute concert to Tina Turner, presented by the award-winning producers behind Whitney - Queen Of The Night.

King George's Hall, Blackburn

Story Time and Craft

Each week, enjoy a story from our wonderful collection of picture books. Afterwards, get creative and have a go at a fun craft activity linked to the story. Pro…

Rishton Library, Blackburn

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Baby Week: Sing-Along Session for Babies

Enjoy lively sing-along songs, gentle movements, and rhymes with your baby, plus meet and chat with other parents and carers.Suitable for babies up to around 18…

Rishton Library, Blackburn

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Maternal Journal - Creative Journaling Through Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond

Maternal Journal is a global community movement! Weekly creative journaling sessions for new and expectant mums to create, connect and have some time and space…

The Bureau Arts Centre, Blackburn

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Jimmy Nail

Acclaimed actor, singer, musician and writer - and proud Geordie icon - Jimmy Nail heads out on the road in 2026 with Stories and Songs, a series of intimate re…

King George's Hall, Blackburn

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Hocus Pocus

Three hundred years after they were sentenced to die in Salem, a trio of witches return to gain their revenge.

Vue Blackburn, Blackburn

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3D Printing Tutorial

Are you interested in learning how a 3D printer works? Would you like to design and create a 3D object? Join us for a fun, interactive and engaging STEM session…

Rishton Library, Blackburn

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Requiem Mass for All Souls

Worship is at the heart of the Cathedral every day of the year and you are always welcome to join us for Requiem Mass for All Souls - The Commemoration of the F…

Blackburn Cathedral, Blackburn

Cathedral Craft Club - Beginners Crochet: Part One

Designed especially for beginners and those with little experience, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to learn a new skill in a welcoming, supportive…

Blackburn Cathedral, Blackburn

Shanna Hart Organ Concert

Our lunchtime concert series continues as we welcome Shanna Hart to Blackburn Cathedral. This event starts at 12.15pm and all are welcome to join us.

Blackburn Cathedral, Blackburn

Storytime

A monthly story reading session for pre-school children. All pre-school children and their parents or carers are welcome to join us. We'll be reading from the b…

Mellor Library, Blackburn

The Wizard of Oz

Signed Performance - Sunday 13th December at 12pmRelaxed Performance - Tuesday 29th December at 1pmThis Christmas, follow the Yellow Brick Road to King George’s…

King George's Hall, Blackburn

Blackburn Symphony - Spring Concert

Blackburn Symphony perform their Spring Concert.

Blackburn Cathedral, Blackburn

Bowie by Candlelight

Join us for an incredible night of Bowie anthems including Let's Dance, Starman, Life on Mars, Rebel Rebel and more, performed by candlelight.

Blackburn Cathedral, Blackburn

Blackburn Chamber Choir ‘Eternal Light’

Join Blackburn Chamber Choir for their first concert of the season - 'Eternal Light'.Featuring Tomás Luis de Victoria’s breathtaking Officium Defunctorum (1605)…

Blackburn Cathedral, Blackburn

Civic Service on Remembrance Sunday

Blackburn Cathedral Civic Service on Remembrance Sunday.The annual Service of Remembrance brings together civic representatives, members of the Armed Forces, ve…

Blackburn Cathedral, Blackburn

Rob Lamberti

Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti, this show has wowed audiences around the country and Europe and lifted them to their feet, in a dynamic show tha…

King George's Hall, Blackburn

Cathedral Craft Club - Beginners Crochet: Part Two

Designed especially for beginners and those with little experience, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to learn a new skill in a welcoming, supportive…

Blackburn Cathedral, Blackburn

Believe in Magic

Join the journey of Peggy and Imtiaz as they uncover hidden treasures from Blackburn Museum!From the iconic King George’s Hall to the stunning Blackburn Cathedr…

King George's Hall, Blackburn