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What's on this weekend 11th - 13th September
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10 September 2026
This weekend will be another busy one across Lancashire with plenty of great events filled with fun for you to enjoy.
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Nobody puts this show in the corner - Dirty Dancing has arrived!
Posted on: 9 September 2026
It’s the summer of 1963, and 17 year-old Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman is about to learn some major lessons in life as well as a thing or two about dancing as Dirty Dancing has arrived in Blackpool.
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Encounter Festival 2026 Programme Unveiled as Preston Gears Up for a Spectacular Celebration of Arts and Culture
Posted on: 9 September 2026
The countdown is on for Encounter Festival, as the full programme is unveiled for Saturday, 19 September
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What's on this weekend 11th - 13th September
This weekend will be another busy one across Lancashire with plenty of great events filled with fun for you to enjoy.
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Nobody puts this show in the corner - Dirty Dancing has arrived!
It’s the summer of 1963, and 17 year-old Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman is about to learn some major lessons in life as well as a thing or two about dancing as Dirty Dancing has arrived in Blackpool.
Read More
Arts & Culture | Family Friendly | Free things to do
Encounter Festival 2026 Programme Unveiled as Preston Gears Up for a Spectacular Celebration of Arts and Culture
The countdown is on for Encounter Festival, as the full programme is unveiled for Saturday, 19 September
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Former champions return as World Fireworks Championship Blackpool gets underway
Blackpool will burst into colour this weekend as the first heat of the World Fireworks Championship Blackpool lights up the skies above the seafront.
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Where to go Pumpkin Picking in Lancashire 2026
Pumpkin picking is becoming more popular every year, with all shapes, colours, and sizes ready to be picked and carved. Even better, most places now provide you with the option to carve your pumpkin there, so you can leave your mess behind!
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BBC Radio 2's Paddy McGuinness has officially lit up Blackpool
Blackpool's world-famous Illuminations were officially switched on tonight (Friday 4 September) by comedian and presenter Paddy McGuinness, marking the start of another dazzling season for one of the UK's most iconic attractions.
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