Blog (September 2023) - Visit Lancashire

Encounter Festival is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Torchlight Procession, a magnificent spectacle that will illuminate the streets of Preston with music, dance, and vibrant energy.

The sun bathed Darwen Market Square in warmth and radiance last Saturday, setting the stage for the much-anticipated Darwen Artisan Market.

Excitement in Burscough as the highly anticipated sounds of over a thousand pink-footed geese fill the air during their arrival to the Lancashire wetland centre.

Blackpool Zoo is giving the public the chance to name its critically endangered Bornean orangutan baby while raising money for international charity the Orangutan Foundation.

Selladoor Worldwide and Theatre Royal Plymouth are delighted to announce that popular TV Presenter, theatre performer and Strictly Finalist Karim Zeroual will lead the cast of the brand-new tour of smash-hit family favourite Madagascar The Musical as the hilarious King Julien when it arrives in Blackpool at the Winter Gardens 21 – 24^th February 2024!

Henry Normal, Brian Bilston, Lemn Sissay, Jackie Kay, Roger McCough and Alice (aged 7) are just some of the poets featured in the Morecambe Poetry Festival (Volume 1) book.

Brian House Children’s Hospice – the charity behind Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool – has announced the date for the town’s first ever large-scale public art trail.

Darwen, Lancashire – Get ready for an encore of artistic brilliance and community spirit as the Darwen Artisan Market, proudly curated by Crafty Vintage, makes its triumphant return this Saturday for its second monthly edition.

There’s lots of exciting events happening this weekend across the county. Check out this handy list below or to discover more head over to our what’s on pages now.

For those who love to add a little culture to their holidays and days out, Lancashire’s museums and art galleries provide the perfect place. While away and afternoon exploring some of the rich heritage of the county, or enjoying artwork from all over the world.