A very warm welcome to Lancashire!

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.

The Mall Blackburn has teamed up with Blackburn BID to bring a Platinum Arty Party to the town to mark the 70^th anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen’s accession to the throne.

Based on Baz Lurhmann’s award-winning worldwide film phenomenon, Strictly Ballroom: The Musical is heading out on a brand-new UK and Ireland tour starring Strictly Come Dancing favourite Kevin Clifton and BBC's Eastenders' Maisie Smith!

Launching just in time for her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Blackpool’s Heritage Trams and the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom are combining experiences with a new Afternoon Tea Tram Tour.

Paul Young will take fans behind the lens in a unique show that will coincide with the publication of his autobiography.

Celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in style at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. 

HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) have announced their activities for the half-term holiday and Jubilee celebrations at Shores Hey Farm in Briercliffe, Burnley, including pony grooming, crown decorating and an afternoon tea all on the programme.

A new Heritage Tram experience is bringing history and real ale together for a unique cultural experience.

Calling all bug explorers! Visit WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this May Half Term to have a fantastic day of bug themed activities.

There are 70 SPECIAL £15 SHOW TICKETS on offer for The Rise and Fall of Little Voice at Blackpool Grand Theatre to celebrate HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this June

To celebrate World Turtle Day on 23 May a team of animal care specialists at SEA LIFE Blackpool have been giving their largest resident a special spa day. 

The chart-topping singer Sonia is headlining a programme of free entertainment on Blackpool seafront as part of the resort’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Wondering what to wear for The Rocky Horror Show? Dress to impress for a fabulous night of fun, frolics and frivolity as Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show gets ready to thrill you

Fans of all things fast and the furious are in for a treat next month when Hoghton Tower hosts Supercar Showtime.

Leighton Live festival is a three day musical extravaganza taking place over the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this year, with its lineup including UB40, Ministry of Sound Disco, Sister Sledge and The Halle. 

Comedy genius Spike Milligan is back! It’s good to be alive! Tune in to the famous Eccles, Count Jim Moriarty and Bluebottle once more as radio sensations The Goons are back in the absurdly funny new play SPIKE at Blackpool Grand Theatre from Tuesday 15 to Saturday 19 November!

This summer, the Commonwealth Games Mountain biking competition will be coming to Forestry England’s Cannock Chase Forest, and to help encourage the next generation of off-road cyclists, Forestry England has developed a new Forest Rider Pack.

The Mall Blackburn is introducing a weekly quiet hour every Tuesday 9am-10am, from May 17^th.

Last night saw the launch event of Preston’s brand-new interactive Mobile Event Tent (The MET), as part of Preston’s ‘Pop-Up’ projects, financed from £1 million of initial funding the city secured from the government’s Towns Fund for a series of regeneration projects in the Harris Quarter. 

As excitement builds for the reopening of Astley Hall, Chorley Council have released further details about the celebrations

To celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Fleetwood Market is inviting visitors to become a ‘Royal for the Day’ with their exciting Jubilee event!

The five-star theatrical masterpiece Titanic The Musical will dock at Blackpool Grand Theatre for just ONE WEEK ONLY from Tuesday 21 to Saturday 25 March 2023.

It’s World Cocktail Day and it’s a Friday – there really has been no better time to sit back relax and enjoy a cocktail or two...

The weekend is here again and we have lots of exciting events happening across Lancashire, from music festivals to art exhibitions there’s something for everybody to enjoy.

A fourth fireworks event has been added to Blackpool’s spectacular autumn events programme – thanks to a new sponsorship deal with Coral Island.

Due to popular demand the Horses and Ponies Protection Association’s Novelty Dog Show returns this year at Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe, Burnley, BB10 3QU, on Sunday the 29^th of May.

It’s going to be a sizzling summer!

It’s time to shake off those blues for the rocking return of Dreamboats & Petticoats - Bringing On Back The Good Times for ONE WEEK ONLY from Tuesday 2 to Saturday 6 August with special guest star Mark Wynter.

TV favourite Jeremy Edwards is to play popular politician Peter George in the world premiere of the fast-moving English thriller Dead Lies, which makes a breath-taking stop at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 May.

Starting Monday 16 May the main access route to Central Car Park via Seasider's Way will be closed to traffic for construction of the new multi-storey car park.

A historic tower will step back in time more than 500 years when it hosts a War of the Roses weekend later this month.

As part of National Walking Month Glen Duckett has shared his favourite local walking route, why not give it a go this weekend?

MTV’s lead presenter, Becca Dudley, is returning to The Blackpool Tower Ballroom to host this year’s Illuminations Switch-On concert.

Dance into Blackpool Grand Theatre for the sensational 70s musical Boogie Nights from Wednesday 22 to Saturday 25 June!

ThickSkin and Lawrence Batley Theatre has today announced the full cast of Blood Harmony, a new play featuring music by acclaimed Indie folk trio The Staves, which is co-produced with Watford Palace Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre and supported by The Lowry.

Blackpool has unveiled a spectacular programme of entertainment to mark the start of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is giving guests the chance to make savings on an action packed visit to the park this May.

Highest Point festival has announced it will throw a ‘Microrave’ in aid of Macmillan Cancer support, to raise vital funds at this year’s festival. 

Highest Point, Lancashire’s biggest open-air festival, has today announced a limited number of three day tickets and Saturday tickets are set to go on sale today (Monday 2nd May) at 10am.

Blackpool Grand Theatre is here to help blow away the cobwebs with a marvellous mid-season flurry of exciting new shows announced to brighten up your lives.

On your marks, get set, go...WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is making a splash this bank holiday weekend with the annual rubber duck race on Monday, May 2, at 12 noon, 2pm and 4pm.

It’s bank holiday weekend again! Make sure you make the most of the long weekend by exploring some of the fantastic events happening #inLancashire. We’ve put together a list of some of the exciting events happening across Lancashire this weekend, but if that’s not enough check out our new events #inLancashire guide now for more events this spring.

Strictly Come Dancing 2021 champion Giovanni Pernice performing live is just one of the six sensational dance shows presented by Blackpool Grand Theatre this season

Join the ranks of theatre fans who have been swept away by Michael Morpurgo’s Private Peaceful as the powerful drama of incredible courage and lasting friendship visits Blackpool Grand Theatre from Monday 2 to Saturday 7 May.

Bowland Brewery in Clitheroe has today announced that they have introduced their own beehive, teaming up with Little Middop Farm in nearby Rimington which is just 6 miles from Holmes Mill, the home of Bowland Brewery. 

Laughter will be ringing out at the Burnley Mechanics Theatre when the Jason Manford Comedy Club rolls into town in June.

The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) has removed all war-related activity from its planned 1940s weekend, in light of the current crisis and tragic events in Ukraine.

The sun is shining, and the weekend is almost here again and even better there’s lots of exciting events happening all across the county this weekend. From special art exhibitions to family friendly shows, there’s something for everybody to enjoy #inLancashire.

Festival organisers announce more acts added to the bumper weekend - plus confirm the return of Big Family Day Out.

May is traditionally the month when activity in the wildlife world is going at full pace – and if heritage and art appeal too, the Festival Bowland programme this month has lots to offer.

Lancaster residents and visitors can take part in a unique event on April 30 celebrating the Mill Race area of the city.

Feel the Earth Move as a powerful new production of Beautiful – The Carole King Musical rocks and roller-skates into Blackpool Grand Theatre from Tuesday 18 to Saturday 22 October!

New season preparations at Carnforth’s Leighton Hall brings different tasks than at other historic houses.

After a two-year closure for extensive renovation work, Chorley Council have announced plans to reopen Astley Hall.

New storytelling rom com for the lonely hearted to tour the UK in March and April.

On Saturday 16^th April, Blackpool Pleasure Beach will be open until 10pm for egg-citing Easter fun during the park’s first Late Night Riding event of the year. As well as enjoying Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s fantastic line up of rides, as with all late night riding events, guests can be amazed by a spectacular fireworks display to end the night.

In Lancashire, rolling decorated eggs down grassy hills goes back hundreds of years. Families can celebrate the tradition at Preston’s Avenham and Millar Parks annual event or by heading out to a Lancashire park. 

HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) are inviting you to join them for a family themed fun day at Shores Hey Farm in Burnley. The event takes place on Sunday 24th April, from 11am until 4pm and entry is just £5 for a group of up to six people.

From the Ultimate Fiesta at The Blackpool Tower Circus to uncovering the gruelling history of Lancashire at The Blackpool Tower Dungeon, there's plenty to keep you entertained in Blackpool this Easter. 

The amazing work to restore the sand dune habitat on the Fylde Coast will be featured on BBC’s Countryfile on Sunday evening.

Blackpool is preparing to roll out a cracking programme of entertainment as the resort gets ready to celebrate the first restriction-free Easter holiday since 2019.

As the sunnier seasons start to roll in, Fylde Council would like to remind visitors and residents how to enjoy the seaside safely.