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Morecambe Sparkle CIC is excited to introduce a series of standout installations for the upcoming Baylight '24 festival.

The Dukes, Lancaster is thrilled to announce a new Family Festival, promising two weeks of laughter, wonder, and creativity for families of all sizes.

From makers and modifiers to crafters and collectors, the National Festival of Making with Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, alongside award-winning artist and Spider-Man enthusiast Hetain Patel and Artangel, is inviting audiences to share details of their hobbies to inform a nationwide project that will take place in 12 locations across the UK from Summer 2024, including at the National Festival of Making.

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Lancashire, has announced its brand new Mudfest event filled with mudtastic activities to get stuck into this February half term.

Last playing at Marine Hall on 21 September 1983, Big Country, the legendary Scottish rock band, is returning to embark on an electrifying journey with their highly anticipated "Return to Steeltown" tour, bringing their signature sound and timeless hits to fans.

Last night six of Lancashire’s Gastropubs were awarded spots on the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs in the UK, with two of them landing in the top ten best pubs!

2024 is here, and it's going to be a bumper year for Lancashire!

With lots of exciting new openings, anniversaries, and big events happening this year, you’ll have plenty of reasons to visit this amazing county.

A year of celebration is in store as Astley Hall marks its 100 year anniversary of being open as a museum.

We have hit the ground running at the Winter Gardens this year to beat those cold February blues, we have magic and music, to crafts and brass so whatever you like, let us entertain you into Spring. See here for February’s highlights and how you can book tickets. 

Top contemporary dance companies James Wilton Dance and Motionhouse bring cutting edge and creative new works to Blackpool Grand Theatre in 2024 that must not be missedTop contemporary dance companies James Wilton Dance and Motionhouse bring cutting edge and creative new works to Blackpool Grand Theatre in 2024 that must not be missed