Blog (2023) - Visit Lancashire

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.

The summer holidays might be over, but the really wild residents at Blackpool Zoo are making the most of the September sunshine.

LIZZIE comes to the Dukes Lancaster from Thursday 5^th to Sunday 8^th October 

Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor brought a sprinkling of stardust to Blackpool’s Golden Mile when she switched on the famous Blackpool Illuminations.

The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre in Preston is offering movie tickets for only £3 on Saturday 2^nd September to help celebrate National Cinema Day.

As the school holidays come to an end, there's still plenty of exciting events happening across Lancashire this weekend. 

Following on from last year's first Christmas show in the rake after 10 years, this year's production will once again take place in the Dukes’ largest venue, delighting audiences with the perfect day out to feel the Christmas spirit with the musical adaptation of ‘A Christmas Carol’.

Blackpool is getting ready for the last hurrah of the summer with a spectacular celebration on the Golden Mile.

After 30+ performances, 44 stunning costumes, 6 talented actors, and an incredibly hard working team the Dukes team battled the rain to take audiences on a trip Around the World in 80 Days in Williamson Park this summer.