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One of Blackpool’s most popular free events is coming back for Christmas!

Burnley’s festive season got underway in style on Saturday 20^th November as the town was transformed into a winter wonderland for a day of Christmas-themed events and activities.

A Christmas exhibition offering plenty of gift ideas will take place in the main gallery at The Storey in Lancaster this December.

The cast of Aladdin the Pantomime are using Blackpool Transport to get to the Globe Theatre at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in time for this year’s show. 

Heritage Tram Tours has introduced a Christmas-themed tram tour, The Magical Express, with all tours departing from the specially renamed North Pole tram stop.

The Magic of Blackpool’s Grand Theatre… Haven’t we all missed LIVE theatre so very much this year? This Christmas, treat someone you love to an unforgettable experience at Blackpool’s very own Grand Theatre.

Highest Point Festival reveals first headliner for 2022 festival with Thursday tickets on sale on Thursday 25 November 

Get involved in #LancashireDay and win big!

On Saturday 27 November, all true-blooded Lancastrians will be celebrating #LancashireDay. This year we have put together a list of exclusive offers so you can spread the love to the local Lancashire businesses.

Lancashire Day 2021 is here! We've put together a list of some of the exciting events happening this Lancashire Day. 

The UK’s first and only double launch rollercoaster ICON is getting twisted next Spring with ENSŌ. 

Get in the Christmas spirit and visit one of Lancashire's exciting festive events happening this weekend. 

The Gatsby Christmas Dinner Show at Blackpool Pleasure Beach is the most glamorous Christmas Dinner Show that you will ever experience.  The show promises glitz, glamour and fun for friends and family, and takes place on selected dates from Friday 3rd December up until Saturday 18th December.

There will something on offer for all the family when Hoghton Tower hosts a fantastic Christmas Market later this month.

It will be Strictly Dance, Music and Laughs at Blackburn’s Big Panto.

Panto Cast prepare for one of the biggest pantomimes Blackburn has ever seen.

Dancing On Ice star Dan Whiston is to open Blackpool’s Christmas By The Sea skating rink.

Blackburn with Darwen Council, Darwen Town Centre and Darwen Town Council are thrilled to be bringing you a weekend of festive cheer and family fun, for Darwen’s Christmas light switch on. 

 Olympic Bronze medallist Holly Bradshaw and Paralympic Bronze medallist Olivia Broome are coming home to Chorley on 21 November to switch on the centre’s Christmas lights.

Nature lovers are finding answers to their wildlife questions at their fingertips while they are exploring one of Lancashire’s most-loved wildlife sites.  

Whether you’re doing your Christmas shopping, catching up with friends or going ‘Out Out’ Preston City Centre has all the festive cheer you’re looking for.

The Mall Blackburn is excited to take families on a brand-new magical Christmas adventure for 2021.

Just because Halloween and Bonfire night are finished, it doesn't mean the fun has to stop! There are lots of exciting events happening this weekend, so there's no need to be bored. Some are even free, so no matter your budget you can have fun in Lancashire this weekend. 

The critically lauded, The Australian Pink Floyd Show bring their tour to Blackburn on Sunday 28 November 2021 featuring tracks from Pink Floyd’s classic albums.

Britain’s Got Talent legend and comedy entertainer, Steve Royle, will be on hand to light up proceedings at the much-anticipated Layton Christmas Lights Switch-On at 6:30pm on Friday 26 November.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Blackpool prepares to unwrap its biggest ever package of free festive entertainment.

The Dukes in Lancaster have announced the full cast and creative team for their upcoming in-the-round production of Beauty & the Beast, which is part of the theatre’s 50^th Anniversary season and will play in The Dukes’ Round Theatre from 3-31 December.

Artists let their imaginations fly to make Light Up Lancaster a reality in the city’s historic streets, squares, gardens and buildings at the weekend, attracting more than 55,700 people.

With a host of seasonal surprises, the attraction's festive offering is not to be missed. 

A highly successful crowdfunding campaign brings an anceint ghostly figure and his creature companion back to Morecambe Bay in a book of art and story. 

Returning to Blackburn this November with his Mind over Muscle Tour, Ant Middleton will share personal stories and how to live without limits.

 

From the very opening bars of the oozing soul of ‘Body Talk’ through the sparkling and uplifting ‘Flashback’ and ‘Just An Illusion’, Imagination presented perfect pop songs for a more daring and experimental age.

World-famous prankster and creator of the hugely popular Lee Nelson is back on stage with TROUBLEMAKER. Simon Brodkin brings his sensational new stand-up show to Darwen Library Theatre on Thursday 31 March 2022 .  

The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) showcases its wondrous night skies in a week-long Dark Skies Festival, beginning on Saturday 12 February.

Burnley is set to become a winter wonderland this November and December after plans to bring weeks of festive fun to the town were revealed.

Bonfire night is here! There are lots of organised bonfire and firework’s displays happening across Lancashire so you can celebrate safely. If fireworks aren’t your thing, there’s still plenty of things happening across the county this weekend, so there’s no need to be bored.

Christmas comes but once a year and Ribby Hall Village is determined to make it an unforgettable experience for day visitors with an ALL-NEW Spectacular Showtime.

Host of the smash-hit “Have A Word” Podcast, star of “Live At The Apollo” & “Roast Battle” and Dave’s Best Joke of the Fringe winner Adam Rowe brings us his latest stand-up comedy tour; Imperious to Darwen Library Theatre on Saturday 26^th February 2022.

Fairhaven Lake will be hosting a celebration of light and sound on Saturday 30^th October at 2pm till 7pm highlighting the areas amazing natural heritage.

Illuminate is a new holiday Theatre Arts Project by Blackpool Grand Theatre launched with the bright lights of Blackpool’s world-famous Illuminations and the Lightpool Festival.

Remember, remember the 5^th of November for that’s when Light Up Lancaster returns to illuminate the city’s streets and skies.

As Half term comes to an end and Halloween creeps up on us, there’s lots of spooky events happening across Lancashire.

The Dukes in Lancaster have announced their plans to celebrate the theatre’s 50^th Anniversary over the Winter season.

The Mall Blackburn will be giving away £3,000 and treating little buccaneers to a swashbuckling time this November.

 

The Circus of Horrors brings their 25^th Anniversary show to Blackburn on Saturday 6^th November 2021.

 

Unfortunately the weather is not being kind to us this evening with heavy rain and wind forecast. Due to this, many aspects of the Illuminated Tram Parade would not be able to go ahead and therefore we have taken the difficult decision to cancel the event this evening.

Germany’s dramatic display of fireworks set to classical music has secured them first place in this year’s World Fireworks Championship Blackpool.

Two of Blackpool’s most popular events are coming back for the festive season.

There's lots of exciting things happening across Lancashire this weekend, so if you are looking for something to get you in the spooky sprit, to keep the kids quiet or simply to make the most of the weekend, there is something for you. 

Sculptor, Marjan Wouda, and storyteller, Jacqueline Harris, will celebrate the hare in Lancashire folklore and landscape through an afternoon of shared art and story in Gisburn Forest.

Little scarecrows and scarecrowesses are being invited to The Mall Blackburn’s free Harvest Festival this October half term.

Blackpool Illuminations will remain lit until midnight throughout October half-term as the resort gears up for one of its busiest weeks of the year.

Visitors to Chorley will be able to enjoy traditional festive fun with the popular real ice rink back this year.

Blackpool Zoo is delighted to be welcoming BBC Radio Lancashire’s Stephen Lowe to host a live face-to-face talk called 'Ramblings of a Radio Forester'.

A contemporary take on Kafka’s classic text by Chris O’Connor, mentored by Richard Bean (One Man, Two Guvnors) 

A spectacular illuminated art trail has opened in Blackpool – with a magnificent House Of Cards taking centre stage.

There will be plenty of opportunities to explore the city centre in new and exciting ways during the Light Up Lancaster festival on November 5 and 6.

Arguably the world’s most famous monarch has received a ‘Real Royal Welcome’ at Madame Tussauds in Britain’s favourite seaside town, Blackpool.

Halloween is coming one night early to Colne this year as the most talked about haunter since ‘The Woman in Black’ is coming to haunt our Edwardian theatre on Saturday, 30^th October!

Halloween is fast approaching and there’s no better way to get into the spooky spirit than pumpkin picking.

MTV is to premiere two music specials showcasing some of the best performances from this year’s Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On concert.

With both Halloween and Half-term fast approaching, there's plenty of exciting events happening across Lancashire this weekend. 

One of Britain’s most haunted houses is creaking open its doors to lift the lid on the ghostly goings-on which lurk within its walls.

The fast-paced and glittering show will be sound-tracked to pop’s most iconic tunes and anthems with fabulous costumes, dramatic lighting, group numbers and a very naughty, laugh a minute script.

The finishing touches have been made to a fabulous new feature on Blackpool Promenade – with a little help from the resort’s drag talent.

Ream Hills Holiday Park invites guests to experience a magical staycation in the heart of the Lancashire countryside.

Creepy Halloween Happenings at Blackpool Pleasure BeaScreech

 

The Blackpool Tramway has won the award for the Most Improved System in 2020/21.

From Octoberfest celebrations to Apple Day Festivals, Singing performances to Halloween events, there's lots of exciting events happening across Lancashire this weekend.

Check out our list of some of the events taking place across Lancashire this weekend. 

From creepy critters to horrible habits, a screamingly good time lies in wait at Milnthorpe’s Lakeland Wildlife Oasis this Halloween.

Astley Park’s Coach House Gallery is hosting a rare opportunity to share artwork and artefacts from the Parliamentary collection which has never before left the Houses of Parliament.

Artists inspired by music and musicians who are also skilled artists will show their work in Lancaster this October.

If you thought Light Up Lancaster was just about fireworks – think again.

It's October and there's lots of exciting events happening in Lancashire, we've put together a list of some of the things happening in Lancashire this weekend. 

Back by popular demand, Blackpool Zoo is inviting intrepid investigators to its super spookfest this October. 

Join Preston City Council for a stunning grand finale to Lancashire Encounter on Saturday 2 October.

The small Lancashire market town of Darwen woke up today to find a massive mural of England and Manchester United footballer Luke Shaw on the side of an iconic period building in its town centre.

Blackpool’s award-winning Lightpool Festival is back for 2021 – and it’s bigger, bolder and brighter than ever!

There's lots of fun and exciting events happening in Lancashire this weekend, there really is no reason to be bored. 

The exciting new season programme from Blackpool Grand Theatre got the seal of approval from the Alan Carr and Craig Revel Horwood waxworks at Madame Tussaud’s. 

Tickets for the free award-winning Lancashire Science Festival are now available.

Showtown in partnership with community arts organisation, LeftCoast and Blackpool based dance company, House of Wingz are appealing to the public to become an exciting part of Blackpool’s history. 

Chorley’s Big Weekend is lining up to be a fantastic event on 1 and 2 October.

Highest Point, Lancashire’s biggest open-air music festival has now released the first wave of tickets to the event which will be held from 12-14th May 2022. 

A stunning artistic interpretation of the car that played a starring role in the hit film, The White Tiger, is to go on display in Blackpool town centre.

Spend a relaxing 24 hours exploring Chorley’s historic houses, famous market town and surrounding countryside.

Blackpool Zoo is delighted to welcome its first two red panda cubs for more than a decade. With only 10,000 red pandas left in the wild, these cubs are cause for extra celebration.

Visitors to Leyland town centre will be treated to a celebration of food and drink, live music and entertainment later this month as A Taste of Leyland returns.

We've put together a list of all the exciting things happening this weekend in Lancashire, for even more events happening this month in Lancashire check out our What's On page. 

Enjoy an amazing day out at Blackpool Pleasure Beach with all our rides and Oktoberfest event every Saturday in September!
 

Blackpool’s annual Air Show will take place next year over the weekend of August 13 and 14 2022, it has been confirmed.

US rock legends The Strokes and global favourites Tears For Fears will headline two of the extra five nights announced for Lancashire’s Lytham Festival 2022.

Let your imagination fly as Light Up Lancaster returns to illuminate the city this November.

We’ve put together a list of the exciting events taking place in Lancashire this weekend, 10-12 September!

Walls have Ears’ will culminate in an exhibition to be held at King George’s Hall between 11th – 19th September 2021, as part of Blackburn’s contribution to the national celebrations of Heritage Open Days.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has launched the 2022 Platinum Club Season Pass, offering unlimited access to the park throughout the year from just £90 for a limited time only.

With 137 miles of coastline and two Areas Of Outstanding Natural Beauty it won’t come as a surprise that Lancashire can offer some movie worthy views. Whatever your budget or whether staying for a night or longer, take a look at some of what Lancashire has to offer.

Blackpool’s spectacular fireworks season kicks off this weekend with a new beachfront launch pad.

There is nothing better than getting some fresh air and exploring the beautiful sights of Lancashire, however when it comes to choosing a pram-friendly walking route, it isn’t always easy.

Blackpool Grand Theatre has launched its new ‘Audio’ version of its new season Guide to boost accessibility for visually impaired visitors following its new sales office re-opening after 17-months of closure.

“A 10-day Lytham Festival for 2022 will attract around 200,000 live music fans and we can’t wait to bring global icons back to Lytham Green.”