Blog (May 2026) - Visit Lancashire

The St Annes Monthly Artisan Market returned on Saturday 9th May to the newly refurbished St Annes Square, Lytham St Annes, delivering a lively and successful day that firmly establishes the event as a growing feature in the town’s monthly calendar.

Thirty years on from the film that changed everything, and following its world premiere in London's West End, Trainspotting The Musical will embark on a major UK tour heading to the Winter Gardens Blackpool in December 2026.

Blackpool is gearing up for a packed May half term, with two standout attractions offering immersive, hands-on family adventures along the promenade.

More names are being added to the bill for Lancashire’s Lytham Festival to complete the line up for 2026.

Giant dinosaur footprints have appeared along Blackpool beach, leading directly to SEA LIFE Blackpool and revealing the opening date of its brand-new Jurassic-themed ocean tunnel on 23 May.

Organisers of Burnley Canal Festival announce that the very popular, award-winning event will take a break in 2026, with the festival not taking place this August Bank Holiday weekend.

A new late night rail service is being introduced for this year’s TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival.
 

Lancaster’s longest running film festival celebrates its 10^th birthday this May.

Visitors to Chorley Flower Show 2026 can look forward to a blossoming line-up of special guests at this year’s event, taking place from 31 July to 2 August.

Colne is set to welcome an exciting new monthly event as the Colne Artisan Market officially launches this Saturday, 9th May.