Blog (August 2023) - Visit Lancashire

Blackpool Grand Theatre is excited to relaunch the ‘Grand Young Company with a vision to provide excellence in the training and artistic development of young people with an interest in working towards future creative careers in theatre-making, performance and beyond.

Enjoy a free, family friendly event at the Burnley Canal Festival on Sunday 27 August. 

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 10^th anniversary Vintage by the Sea festival will reach new heights this September – with a Spitfire flypast.

A spectacle of over 600 silk wax-dyed pennants, each representing community stories inspired by the coastline will be temporarily installed in four locations around Morecambe Bay this August bank holiday weekend.

The Mall Blackburn is set to end the summer holidays on a high with a free, two-week mythical and magical extravaganza!

The imaginative events team at Thornton Hall Farm are always looking to introduce new, unique activities to the award-winning local attraction.

The 13^th Lancaster Music Festival promises to be a lucky one for people of all ages and abilities who enjoy playing and listening to music.

For many August Bank Holiday marks an additional day off work, and the chance to create more extra special memories with family and friends before the summer ends. When you want to make the most of your three day weekend, you want to fill it with the best events around.

If you are looking for something to do this weekend, head to one of these exciting events happening across the county. For more ideas and inspiration head over to our events guide here.