A very warm welcome to Lancashire!

Actor and comedian Johnny Vegas has been forced to pull out of this year’s Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On celebration.

The Preston Guild Wheel is a 21-mile walking and cycling route, encircling Preston and providing a link from the city to the countryside.

Story-loving families will have the opportunity to meet the author behind the colourful Sunburst City Dragons books this autumn.

If you are unsure about what to do this weekend, check out this list of exciting events happening across the county. 

Lancaster is tuning up for one of the country’s largest urban music festivals expected to attract more than 60,000 people this October.

Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Martin Mere Wetland Centre, the well-known nature reserve in Lancashire, has received the green light to allow visitors to hand feed birds again.

Fun-packed family shows are top of the bill at The Grand Theatre from September right through to 2023 as Blackpool lights up the world-famous Illuminations once again

The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside will celebrate 60 years of conservation with an exhibition and competition of wildlife art.

The seaside landed inland on Saturday as The Mall Blackburn’s two-week beachy bonanza of free arts and crafts burst into life!

Pendle Leisure Trust is holding a Family Fun Day in aid of Pendleside Hospice.

The final two acts have been lined up for Blackpool’s biggest night of the year – the annual Illuminations Switch-On.

Take a look at some of the exciting events happening across Lancashire this weekend. There's an adventure for everybody, including the much anticipated return of Blackpool Air Show.

Rave On back to the fabulous 1950s once again with the rocking return of the smash-hit musical sensation Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story.  

Morecambe is preparing for a Vintage September with the return of one of its most popular and award winning free family festivals.

If you’re looking for things to do this month then a trip to American Golf Rossendale should be top of your list. As part of their Summer of Golf Campaign they’ve announced their own list of top ten things to do this August!

Armed with more singalong Irish songs than you can shake a pint of Guinness at, the world-famous Darlington-based Irish tribute band ‘The Wild Murphys’ are bringing their hugely popular touring production ‘One night in Dublin’ to the Blackpool Grand Theatre on Sunday 18^th September.

Get ready for one of the most magical nights in Blackpool’s event calendar when, for one night only, the six miles of Promenade will close to give cyclists an opportunity to get a sneak preview of this year’s Illuminations.

The organisers of the inaugural Word Fest. have confirmed a very special appearance of Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell for a live version of the UK’s number 1 podcast ‘The Rest is Politics’ on Saturday 8^th October 2022.

Pop sensation Dua Lipa has chosen to spend her summer months in Blackpool, it can exclusively be revealed today. 

The Whitaker Museum and Art Gallery in Rossendale, Lancashire is delighted to welcome Aideen Barry’s solo exhibition for she is always creeping in August 2022.

The countdown is on for the biggest night of Blackpool’s summer, the annual Illuminations Switch-On concert - and there is a chance for you to guarantee your place!

A wildlife-filled weekend will be on offer at the North West Bird Watching Festival at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust’s Martin Mere reserve, with everything from photography workshops, guided walks, bird ringing and guests speakers to a rare chance to watch the breath taking spectacle of thousands of geese flying coming in to roost.

The Mall Blackburn is bringing the seaside inland with a two-week beachy bonanza of nautical themed free arts and crafts.

The last couple of years have proven to be an unpredictable bag of emotional highs and lows for all. Yet true to human nature, despite any adversity, we tend to come out at the other end with our heads held high; stronger than ever. 

Condragulations! Death Drop is back and it’s better than ever!

Let us help you plan your adventure in Lancashire this weekend. There’s lots of exciting events happening across the county making Lancashire the perfect place for some family fun.

Children’s TV and theatre favourite Peter Duncan swaps Blue Peter for Black-Pool to premiere the seriously scary ghost story When Darkness Falls at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre from Thursday 15 to Saturday 17 September.

HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) is encouraging all pony mad young people to get more involved with the Charity and the resident rescue horses and ponies through a new club, the Pony Squad.

Blackpool is gearing up for the long-awaited return of one of the world’s most spectacular aerial display teams.

It’s good to be alive! A full star cast for the celebrated Spike Milligan comedy SPIKE has been announced for Blackpool Grand Theatre from Tuesday 15 to Saturday 19 November.

Celebrate Afternoon Tea Week (8^th -14^th August) and enjoy a deliciously decadent Lancashire Afternoon Tea in the spectacular setting of Hoghton Tower.

If you are looking to treat the kids to a day out this summer, head to Thornton Hall Country Park where your summer adventure awaits. There’s plenty of exciting events going on across the next few weeks including dinosaurs, princesses and even slime! But hurry… these events are booking up quick, avoid disappointment and book your tickets now!

Fleetwood Museum is open fully again this summer and offering a programme of events and activities to keep families busy over the holidays. 

For families looking for a reason to get outdoors this summer, what better incentive than to find a FREE ticket as part of Thornton Hall Country Park’s ‘Big Hide and Seek Summer!’

A trio of top live acts will hit just the right note for Summer Fun by the seaside this week as Blackpool Grand Theatre launches the sensational Summer of Sound!

EVOLUTION OF MAGIC returns to the Horseshoe at Blackpool Pleasure Beach for another season of the coolest magic show in town. Returning for their sixth season, Craig and Elizabeth are joined on stage by amazing assistants and dancers. 

It's International Day of Friendship this weekend, and what better way to spend it than at one of Lancashire's exciting events that are happening this weekend. From food festivals to musicals, outdoor theatre to Chorley Flower Show there's something for everybody to enjoy in Lancashire.

Lancashire is perfect for exploring the great outdoors and is full of some beautiful parks That’s why it’s no surprise that six of Lancashire’s parks are in the running to be crowned the UK’s favourite park.

The long summer holidays have finally arrived and with it comes the struggle for families to keep children entertained without breaking the bank.

Jive down to Blackpool Grand Theatre and be a Venus in Blue Jeans once again from Tuesday 2 to Saturday 6 August as 1960s pop sensation Mark Wynter joins the cast of Dreamboats & Petticoats - Bringing On Back The Good Times as special guest star!

Visitors to The Blackpool Tower will have the chance to soak up sunset views, delicious cocktails and live music as the iconic landmark launches Sunset Sessions. 

Christmas may seem a way off, but it’s never too early to get prepared and local schools, colleges, performing arts clubs and community groups are invited to become honorary elves and join Santa’s official choir for the 2022 Christmas season.

Olaf has saved the day by helping to cool down by moving into the magical tree house at Ridgeway Farm! With such high temperatures on the farm this week, they thought what can we do to fetch them down!

There's lots of exciting events happening this weekend in Lancashire. From musical festivals to ice cream festivals there's plenty of fun to have for all the family. 

Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan will lead the chilling cast in the gripping ghost story When Darkness Falls which opens its national tour at Blackpool Grand Theatre this September

As temperatures soar towards record levels it is all hands to the pump to keep the animals cool at Blackpool Zoo.

The Blackpool Tower’s famous Tower Eye has been transformed into the region’s highest indoor garden, immersing visitors in a floral wonderland 380ft in the sky. 

TV dancing sensation and international champion Johannes Radebe is thrilled to be presenting a brand-new production Johannes Radebe: Freedom Unleashed, after the phenomenal success of his debut sell-out UK tour earlier this year.

All Aboard for Fleetwood Tram Sunday Fun! Fleetwood’s Festival of Transport: Tram Sunday is returning this Sunday alongside creative arts festival SpareParts, brought to town by local arts company, LeftCoast.

The Queen’s Baton will be travelling through Preston this month, 10 years after the Olympic Torch visited Preston on route to the 2012 London Olympic Games.

There’s lots of exciting events happening in Lancashire this weekend, from the Commonwealth Baton Relay, Dinosaur festivals to music festivals there’s certainly something for everybody to enjoy.

Pop to Blackpool Grand Theatre for some sparkling Seaside Fun that’s a real hit with the kids!

There’s no need to get stuck in a queue at the airport this summer – families can head over to award-winning attraction THORNTON HALL COUNTRY PARK for a summer full of ‘farm fun’, to create some amazing summer memories.

Legendary actor and comedian Johnny Vegas is to switch on this year’s Blackpool Illuminations.

HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) have announced their activities for the summer holidays at Shores Hey Farm in Briercliffe, Burnley, including a brand-new walkway around the Farm, colouring competition, pony grooming and much more on the programme.

DARWEN Market Square was buzzing last Saturday as hundreds of families enjoyed a fabulous and free day out.

The Blackpool Tower Dungeon will launch its brand new gruesome show,

Five fabulous West End musicals are packing up and taking a trip to the seaside this season to fill Blackpool Grand Theatre’s famous stage with music, laughter and good times!

Established in 2015 as a legacy of the famous Preston Guild celebrations, the Lancashire Encounter Festival has succeeded in delivering a plethora of fascinating, profound and exciting performances along with cultural experiences to Preston city centre.

TV’s top crime expert Emma Kenny is at Blackpool Grand Theatre this September as part of a stunning season of alternative and innovative new shows for that unique theatre experience

Ribblesdale Park at Gisburne Park Estate is one of Lancashire's finest historic estates, set in the ancient and mythical landscape of Ribble Valley.

One of the music industry’s most exciting new talents is heading to Blackpool for the annual Illuminations Switch-On concert.

Bring the family to Darwen this Saturday and enjoy a fabulous free fun packed day on Darwen Market Square.

Burnley is gearing up for a ‘roarsome’ event as the town gets ready to host a dinosaur trail to coincide with the summer holidays.

Theatre in the park is back with two fantastic performances announced for this summer.

The Grand Theatre has the night out you’ve been waiting for with a Summer of Blackpool Rock this August!

There's lots of exciting events happening in Lancashire this weekend from farm shows to art workshops there's something for everybody. Check out our blog below for some ideas of what to do this weekend. 

The first Blackpool Laughter festival will take place next month and is set to be an important milestone in the history of comedy in Blackpool.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has launched a new app which guests can download and use to enhance their visit to the park. 

Bowland Beer Hall, based at Holmes Mill, Clitheroe was named Taproom of the Year at the National Pub and Bar Awards 2022 on Wednesday 22^nd June.  

Settling in for a gripping drama can whisk you away from the everyday and into a world of excitement and intrigue.

Life on earth is being celebrated at Lancaster Priory this summer with the arrival of a spectacular global artwork.

More than 50 local businesses will showcase their creative work, art, food and
creations this weekend in the Ribble Valley.

Skip those long airport queues and fly to Blackpool Grand Theatre for some show-packed seaside family fun that’s guaranteed to give you that summer holiday feeling all year long.

Fleetwood’s Festival of Transport: Tram Sunday is returning next month alongside creative arts festival SpareParts, brought to town by local arts company, LeftCoast.

The Dukes in Lancaster have today taken over city centre shops as part of a Jungle Book trail to tie-in with the theatre’s upcoming annual Summer ‘Play in the Park’ at Lancaster’s Williamson Park, which this year is The Jungle Book from Friday 22 July – Sunday 28 August.

Excitement at WWT Martin Mere as one of the rarest species of crane successfully hatches for the first time.

Surely the best way to kick the forthcoming summer holidays into glorious gear is roaring along to one of the most beautifully staged shows in the classic car calendar, at Carnforth’s Leighton Hall, home to the legendary Gillow furniture making family.

Singers from the Red Rosettes Show Chorus have set themselves a challenge to perform at 12 Bandstands across Lancashire on the 9th July.

Chart-topping singer-songwriter Tom Grennan is to perform at this year’s Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On concert.

The Dukes in Lancaster have today announced the full cast for their annual Summer ‘Play in the Park’ at Lancaster’s Williamson Park, which this year will be The Jungle Book from Friday 22 July – Sunday 28 August.

Blackpool Grand Theatre has some brilliant gift ideas for the special man in your life.

The full line-up of magnificent flying machines that will perform at this year’s Blackpool Air Show has been unveiled.

It doesn't have to be bank holiday weekend to have some fun. There's lots of exciting events happening this weekend across the county including food markets, art displays and family friendly shows.

SEA LIFE Blackpool is rallying local people to join its mission for plastic-free oceans and beaches as part of its 24-Hour Global Beach Clean. SEA LIFE Blackpool is rallying local people to join its mission for plastic-free oceans and beaches as part of its 24-Hour Global Beach Clean. 

Looking for ideas of what to do this Jubilee weekend? We’ve put together a list of things to do this bank holiday from family friendly events to historical celebrations, there’s something for everybody to enjoy #inLancashire.

In the culmination of  ‘70 Years 70 Voices’ project, artist Jamie Holman weaves together stories of Lancashire’s people with those of our nation’s monarch.

Beacon Lighting Ceremonies are one of the official jubilee events and will be lit up and down the UK on Thursday 2^nd June as the UK comes together to celebrate The Queen’s historic milestone.

David Ian in association with Barry and Fran Weissler are pleased to announce much-loved performer and TV personality Brenda Edwards will return to the stage as Mama Morton in the UK and Ireland tour of the international smash hit musical CHICAGO, the role in which she made her West End debut.

Award winning comedian Rob Brydon and his eight-piece band continue their widely praised tour into 2022 with his show, Rob Brydon – A Night of Songs & Laughter, with this production marking the first time Brydon has created a show that includes songs and music as well as his acclaimed wit and comedy.

Hoghton Tower will uphold a long tradition of celebrating Royal milestones with the lighting of a beacon on Thursday evening.

Preston’s residents can look forward to a Jubilee weekend filled with music, live performances, crafts, culture, and entertainment that the whole family can join in with.

There has never been anything quite like The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, from their formation in 2002 and a cameo appearance at T in the Park in 2004 with the Darkness to opening the main stage in their own right in 2014.

When I am out walking in our beautiful county, I enjoy spending time foraging delicious natural goods, free of pesticides and as organic as they could possibly be!

An impressive short walk, with views of the Bowland fells, Morecambe Bay, Lake District mountains and Yorkshire Dales.

There's lots of fun and exciting events happening this weekend. We've put a list together of some events happening in Lancashire this weekend. To learn more about what's on this weekend head over to our What's on pages now. 

An eclectic two-day festival bringing together music, multi-arts, food and wellness. Line-up includes Roger Sanchez, Ibibio Sound Machine, Children of Zeus, Crazy P, House Gospel Choir, Craig Charles, Wellness guru Davinia Taylor, Chef Steven Smith plus poets, a pool party and goat yoga.

Whalley Artisan Market is set to return to Whalley this Saturday and Sunday with a fabulous range of products from local makers and creators.