Blog (July 2023) - Visit Lancashire

Strictly Come Dancing champ Pasha Kovalev joins The Wanted’s Siva Kanesraran in the sizzling new musical La Bamba! at Blackpool Grand Theatre this November.

If you are looking for something to do this weekend, there's plenty to do in Lancashire.

Following the extremely successful 2023 Accrington Food & Culture Festival, organisers #AmazingAccrington have announced that the 2024 Accrington Food Festival will take place on Saturday 1^st June from 10am. 

Launching on Saturday 22 July, The Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens invite you to meet The Tent.

The Winter Gardens Blackpool, in association with the Comedy Station and Showtown museum of fun and entertainment), has revealed its full line up from 7 to the 9^th July 2023 as part of a weekend of entertainment featuring 23 different shows, including 11 FREE events and reduced ticketed events, as part of the Blackpool Comedy Festival which returns for the first time since 2019.

The Encounter Festival is delighted to unveil the exciting plans for its highly anticipated 2023 edition, promising an unforgettable celebration of Preston heritage and an immersive showcase of artistic excellence.

The Dukes have been creating memorable outdoor experiences for over 35 years, and this year is set to be bigger and better than ever.

This weekend Visit Lancashire will be attending the national Festival of Making in Blackburn, where will be showcasing a range of delicious food and drink providers in our Taste Lancashire tent.

Showtown is Blackpool’s new museum of fun and entertainment. Although the museum isn’t open yet, the team have some exciting events planned throughout the Summer, full of fun and entertainment for everyone!

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, there's plenty going on in Lancashire. We've put together this handy list of some of the events taking place across the county, but for even more events make sure you check out our brand new events guide available to view here.