Things to do in Burnley

Man In The Mirror

Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP!This is the “Man in the Mirror” – The brand new must-see, electrify…

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

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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…

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

Psychic Night at Burnley Football Club

Join the incredible Grant Harris, one of the UKs Most Accurate & Naturally Gifted Psychic Mediums, for an exciting evening of Mediumship.VENUE:Burnley Football…

Turf Moor, Burnley

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Halloween In Concert

A frighteningly good night of graveyard smash hits for all the family!As darkness falls across the land, join our amazing cast and live band.

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

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Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show

“Paul Merton and Suki Webster’s Improv Show” is a night of fast, and fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories, songs and laugh out loud surrealism.

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

Seann Walsh: After This One, I'm Going Home

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and the self-dubbed “Lie-In King”, Seann Walsh is 'unquestionably the best observational comic of his generation' (The Guardian).…

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

Kerry Ellis

Kerry Ellis is the Queen of the West End. From My Fair Lady to We Will Rock You, from Les Miserables to Wicked, in both the West End and on Broadway, she has st…

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

Manford's Comedy Club

A message from Jason Manford:Hello there, Jason here, thanks for stopping by. I've been wondering for a while now, why is local stand up comedy not high up on t…

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

Scott Bennett: Stuff

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

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

Thank you For the Music

Thank You For The MusicThe Ultimate Tribute to ABBACalling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music!This international smash-hit t…

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

An Evening With Steve Cradock: Travellers Tunes

Ocean Colour Scene guitarist Steve Cradock is responsible for some of the most distinctive riffs of the past 30 years.

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

Simon Fowler - The Ocean Colour Scene Songbook and Beyond

He's the singer/songwriter who wrote the tunes for the Britpop generation. Simon Fowler, frontman for Ocean Colour Scene, penned The Riverboat Song, The Circle,…

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

Chris Difford: An Intimate Evening Of Stories And Songs

Chris Difford co-wrote the classic Squeeze hits Cool For Cats, Up The Junction, Labeled with Love, Tempted, and Black Coffee In Bed, alongside Squeeze co founde…

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

In a Big Country: Bruce Watson

Big Country founder and guitarist, Bruce Watson, dominated the charts in the 1980s and has never looked back.

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

John Lydon Aka Johnny Rotten

He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution.The fro…

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

Brendan Cole and James Jordan

Brendan Cole and James Jordan are the original bad boys of ballroom. The Strictly Come Dancing icons are TV royalty.

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

Kane Brown: Crowd Work King

Coming off the back of his sold out Don’t Listen To Me UK tour, Kane brings you his brand-new show: Crowd Work King.

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

Daniel O'Reilly: Let's Have It!

Hold on to your seats and brace yourself for a night of outrageous laughs and no-holds-barred comedy, as the one and only Daniel O’Reilly returns to the stage w…

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious

Georgie Carroll is back with her brand-new show, Infectious. An undeniable live comedy powerhouse and a natural storyteller, she’s razor sharp and riotous.Nurse…

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

The Best of Buble: Home for Christmas

The Best of Bublé returns for its 2026 UK tour, formerly known as Bublé by Candlelight, featuring Josh Hindle and his sensational live band.Following huge audie…

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

Dom Joly: The Conspiracy Tour

Its been twenty-five years since Trigger Happy TV burst onto our screens, transforming the hidden camera format with its surreal universe of characters and unfo…

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

Toddler Rhyme Time

Discover and explore the world around us through a range of songs, books, signs and gestures.

Coal Clough Library, Burnley

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Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme - Summer 2026

This summer, Targeted Youth Support is offering a wide range of free activities, healthy meals and enriching experiences for young people across Lancashire as p…

Burnley Central Family Hub and The Zone, Burnley

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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.

Padiham Library, Burnley

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Baby bounce and rhyme

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…

Burnley Campus Library, Burnley

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Free Kids Summer Crafts at QSM

This summer at Queen Street Mill there will be all kinds of free crafts and activities available Wednesday - Saturday, including wordsearches, puzzles, weaving…

Queen Street Mill Textile Museum, Briercliffe, Burnley

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The Haunting of Widow's Leap Farm

Something killed Leanne Tully. An ancient evil as old as the cliffs; it’s in the air, the sea, the soil.

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

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The ELO Experience

The ELO Experience - The world's foremost multi award-winning tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra.

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

The World Famous Elvis Show

Starring and produced by world renowned Elvis performer Chris Connor. With his 12 piece live band 'The Steels', and backing vocals by 'The Sweet Harmonies'.A ma…

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

Supreme Queen

Now one of the most recognisable Tribute bands in the world, supreme queen continue to take things to a whole different level, with their homage to the halcyon…

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story

Join Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story for an unforgettable evening celebrating the legendary Roy Orbison and the iconic Traveling Wilburys!Experience captivatin…

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

Talon: The Best of the Eagles

Talon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK and the 25th anniversary tour will once again featu…

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

Fleetwood Bac

Fleetwood Bac were the world's first Fleetwood Mac tribute show. The classic Mac sound, the look, the mystical atmosphere and that infamous on-stage chemistry a…

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

The Smiths Ltd

The Smiths Ltd was formed in Manchester, UK the hometown of The Smiths.After an extensive search to find the perfect Morrissey, the band played their first gig…

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

Stay and play

Stay with your children after our bounce and rhyme session to enjoy some time reading our books and with our educational games, also enjoying chatting with fell…

Coal Clough Library, Burnley

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Coal Clough Library Reading Group

Why not come along and join in with this informal and friendly group where we read and discuss a lively mix of books?

Coal Clough Library, Burnley

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Mini Move and Groove

The sessions will: Build confidence Develop gross motor and fine motor skills Improve speech and language skills Build social skills, have fun together and make…

The Chai Centre Children & Family Wellbeing Services, Burnley

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The Burnley ballads launch event with Boff Whalley and Jennifer Reid

William Cunliffe, a Burnley blacksmith and poet, published his poems in the Burnley Free Press during the great Lancashire cotton famine in the 1860s.

Burnley Library, Burnley

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Archaeology Lab

Calling all young explorers and history enthusiasts! This summer, step into the shoes of a real archaeologist at Queen Street Mill as we celebrate the National…

Queen Street Mill Textile Museum, Briercliffe, Burnley

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Development Matters Alongside Baby Clinic

The sessions will: Provide high quality, well planned, stimulating and challenging activities across all ages from 0-5yrs based on child-initiated play both ind…

Burnley Wood Family Hub, Burnley

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Crochet and chat

A weekly gathering of crochet and knitting sessions for novices and experts alike.

Coal Clough Library, Burnley

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Queen Street Mill Steam Days

Each month we will be holding Steam Days (Friday - Saturday) where our Heritage Lancashire Boilers and Steam Engine, Peace, will be running and bringing the mil…

Queen Street Mill Textile Museum, Briercliffe, Burnley

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STEM club

Join us for an exciting and educational monthly STEM club.Each month, we'll explore a different topic with an activity that you get get involved with, there's s…

Coal Clough Library, Burnley

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3D Printing Workshop

Curious about 3D printing? Want to see a design come to life using futuristic technology?

Burnley Library, Burnley

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Let's play Rummikub

Traditional board games are enjoying growing popularity in our digital age. We have a lively and informal group of players of all ages and all abilities from ab…

Padiham Library, Burnley

Rummikub club

Traditional board games are enjoying growing popularity in our digital age. Come and join us and have fun with real games.All ages welcome.

Padiham Library, Burnley

Summer Family Arts - Block

Summer Family Arts Ages 3 - 11 and their parents / carers Mondays 11am - 12pm Cost: 4.50 per session as a block booking.

Burnley Youth Theatre, Burnley

Summer Family Arts - Pay as you go

Summer Family Arts Ages 3 - 11 and their parents / carers Mondays 11am - 12pm Cost: 5.50 pay as you go Delivered by Charly Ward - Creative Education Practitione…

Burnley Youth Theatre, Burnley