A very warm welcome to Lancashire!

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Get closer to nature this Christmas by doing one wild thing daily for 12 days

BAFTA-winning writer and performer Phil Mealey brings his brand-new one-man show, Early Doors – Behind the Bar and Beyond, to Lowther Pavilion, Lytham St Annes on Sunday 17 May 2026.

A North Lancashire hotel’s cultural links with Portugal and the production of the country’s renowned Port wines has been brought alive through the modern refurbishment of its bar and lounge.

2nd-4th January           Six! The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical  SIX  makes its royal return to Blackpool following its three previou..

Lorne Michaels, Crossroads Live and Sonia Friedman Productions are delighted to announce further casting for the 2026/2027 UK and Ireland tour of the award-winning MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL, heading to the Winter Gardens Blackpool on 18-22^nd August 2026. 

Whether you are looking for a jam packed break full of great attractions, or are looking for a relaxing retreat to escape the hustle and bustle of the season, you’ll find it here in Lancashire. Take a look at some of the great hotels, B&Bs and cottages that still have availability between Christmas and New Year

The week between all the excitement of Christmas and the sparkle of the New Year can sometimes feel a little lack lustre, especially when you’re on your third day of turkey, but have no fear! Lancashire has plenty to explore over the twixmas gap to keep the boredom away.

If you are looking for somewhere special to eat out, why not take a visit to Lancashire. Home to many multi-award-winning restaurants, Lancashire has a great collection of fine dining opportunities ensuring delicious food, friendly service, and stunning settings.

Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort is reaffirming its commitment to extending the tourism season, as it hopes to attract visitors back to Blackpool over Christmas with its luxury hotel and events packages.

The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival is set to celebrate its 35th anniversary in style, returning to the iconic Muni Theatre for the first time since 2022.

New Years Eve is a time for celebration with friends and family, and if you are hosting this year, then it's time to start thinking about party food. Booths is the place for you this festive season as it has a huge range of food and drink which are ready to order now, with convenient pick-up times and stores across the county.

Get into the festive spirit and relax with friends while enjoying a mouthwatering festive Afternoon Tea in Lancashire this Christmas.

This Christmas, head along to The Dukes in Lancaster to be wowed by their festive show; The Snow Queen. 

There's some fantastic shows coming up at Winter Gardens Blackpool this month including Elf the musical and Six! Take a look at this handy list below and book your tickets now!

Over 15,000 visitors poured into Accrington town centre on Thursday evening to celebrate the start of the festive season at the #AmazingAccrington Christmas Lights Switch On.

A popular venue in central Preston has launched an exciting programme of events for Christmas and New Year. Chew’s Yard, a food and drink hall and events space, will host DJs, live bands, acoustic acts, choirs and a Christmas Market over the festivities. 

The Atkinson in Southport is inviting audiences to “be their guest” this Christmas as it unveils the full cast for its 2025 pantomime, Beauty and the Beast.

This year a new winter wonderland experience has blossomed in Preston.  

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Burscough, West Lancashire, sees a site record of 74 cattle egrets roosting on site

21st November - 31st December 

International multi-award-winning superstar Michael Bublé is heading to Lancashire’s Lytham Festival next summer.

With the festive season just around the corner, Blackpool Transport has delivered an early Christmas present for families looking to make the most of events and attractions on the Fylde coast.

Wyre Council is spreading festive cheer by offering free parking sessions every Friday and Saturday in council car parks throughout the Christmas season.

Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award team has announced Worden Park as a People’s Choice winner for 2025 after thousands of park users across the UK voted for their favourite sites.

Located where the Yorkshire Dales, Lancashire and Cumbria meet, Kirkby Lonsdale is the perfect place to celebrate the Christmas season.

Internationally acclaimed artist Jason Wilsher-Mills MBE visited Blackpool’s Grundy Art Gallery this week to officially launch his thrilling new art exhibition Jason Wilsher-Mills MBE: JASON AND THE ADVENTURE OF 254.

This Christmas, the Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA) is inviting families, supporters and the local community to celebrate the festive season at Shores Hey Farm with a packed programme of events and meaningful ways to give back

King Street Arts Christmas gift to the community is their Art Fair which takes place at The Storey in Lancaster from December 4-13.

Ahead of Lancashire Day on 27th November, we've put together just some of the fantastic places where you can enjoy a Grand Day Out.

This December, Preston North End invites families to step into a winter wonderland for a Christmas Party with Santa, proudly supporting St Catherine’s Hospice.

Blackpool is preparing to launch a magnificent programme of Christmas entertainment – with a sprinkling of Strictly stardust!

Sequins, stitches and Strictly sparkle, Showtown unveils a dazzling conservation showcase this November.

More Music’s Lantern Festival will be lighting up the West End of Morecambe on Saturday 6th December.

The boys are back! The original Tony®-winning musical sensation JERSEY BOYS returns for its celebratory 20^th Anniversary tour across the UK and Ireland, opening at New Wimbledon Theatre on 17 June 2026 and heading to Blackpool in May 2027!

As the country remembers the gunpowder plot this week, many Lancashire towns, villages and cities are holding their bonfire night events over the weekend. Alongside these, there are so many more events taking place throughout the county making it a jam packed weekend.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Aljaž Škorjanec and Janette Manrara have announced a brand new tour for spring 2026, heading to the Winter Gardens Blackpool on the 5^th May 2026, called ‘Let’s Face The Music...and Dance!’.

Calling all ballroom and Latin dancers: Help us celebrate 100 years of dance history

A festive surprise from Whalley-based footwear brand LANX

Blackpool’s iconic Empress Ballroom will be transformed into a dazzling 1920s ballroom this December, as the Immersive Great Gatsby Ball makes its grand arrival.

Mowgli Street Food restaurants have launched their special Christmas menus - a vibrant celebration of Indian home-style cooking, made for sharing.

VisitBlackpool’s Events team has proudly represented the town at the British Air Display Association’s prestigious REHEAT ’25: The Air Displays Summit, held at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre in October.

Relax, unwind, destress, spend quality time with your friends or family. Whatever you are looking for in a spa, you will find the ideal escape in Lancashire. 

Pleasure Beach Resort’s world-famous Hot Ice Show is returning for its 90^th year with a brand new production: Hot Ice XC.

1 November The Wicked Wizard Of Oz! The WORLDS BIGGEST PRODUCTIONS present a brand-new, breath-taking, Cirque staging… of the Wicked Wizard of Oz. Join the Arena stars of ELF- THE ARENA SPECTACULAR..

There's plenty going on in Lancashire this weekend, from last minute Halloween celebrations to Bonfire night and beautiful art displays. 

A brand new scare attraction has launched at Lancashire's very own SEA LIFE. The Blackpool attraction has opened its doors after hours for spinetingling fun for four nights only.

Get ready to kick off the festive season in true Christmas style, as one of the UK’s biggest-ever boybands, East 17, are set to headline this year’s #AmazingAccrington Christmas Lights Switch On.

Tuesday 28^th October is International Animation Day and what better way to celebrate than with a visit to The Harris Museum and Art Gallery to take inspiration from one of the greatest Animation creators of our generation; Lancashire born and bred Nick Park.

The culinary world’s most anticipated festival is back. Northcote’s Obsession will return in January 2026 and promises an unmissable series of once-in-a-lifetime dining experiences, once again transforming the Ribble Valley into the epicentre of global gastronomy.

St Annes Square was filled with sunshine and smiles on Saturday 25 October as the first ever FYLDE FEST brought all the festival fun to mark the official launch of the exciting new event space.

A fabulous festive line-up for Christmas in Chorley has been announced, with a range of events, activities and special guests.

Blackpool’s spectacular Christmas By The Sea village is returning for 2025.

Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort opened the gates to its terrifying Journey to Hell event last night – and for the first time, thrillseekers could walk through a ride that’s more than a century old.

Take a look at the event highlights from across the county this weekend

Pleasure Beach Resort has unveiled a jam-packed line up of events and activities for friends, families and thrillseekers alike this October half term.

HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) is inviting families, horse lovers and four-legged friends to enjoy a spooktacular October half term filled with fun, learning and community spirit.

Lytham will be transformed into a glittering winter wonderland on Saturday 14 February 2026, as the much-loved Fylde Ice Festival returns to the town for its fourth spectacular year.

One of Britain’s most celebrated and best-loved tenors Alfie Boe, OBE, has announced a brand-new UK tour, which will stop off for one night in Blackpool, celebrating his most iconic hits, fan-favourite classics, and powerful new material from his highly anticipated upcoming album, ‘Facing Myself’.

Looking for unforgettable days out that won’t break the bank this October half-term? Forestry England invites families to explore the magic of the nation’s forests, where a wide range of affordable and free activities are waiting to be discovered.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Oswaldtwistle Mills, and the magic of Christmas is about to come to life!

This Halloween, Blackpool Zoo will transform into a world of wonder and enchantment as it opens the doors to Blackpool Zoo’s Wizarding Wildlife School, a brand-new immersive experience where magic and nature come together in the most extraordinary way.

There's plenty happening across Lancashire this weekend including the return of the North West Bird Watching Festival, Scare Parks and theatre shows.

As the October half term approaches, parents looking to treat their children with a meal out during the Halloween half term can head to Marco Pierre White’s Blackpool restaurant, where they can feed the kids for free.

Café at Walterz is warming up winter days and nights in sizzling style with an exciting New Menu from renowned local chef Nathan Shaw that’s jam-packed with flavour and fun.

Shone Productions Ltd presents Pendle’s Biggest Ever Pantomime. Aladdin at The Muni Theatre from 3^rd Until 18^th January 2026.

Amir Morani Fireworks, a pyrotechnics team from India have been crowned our first champions of Blackpool’s annual World Fireworks competition

Award-winning pumpkin carver Simon McMinnis will be showcasing his spooktacular skills at a free Halloween event taking place at Barton Grange Garden Centre this month.

Servants. Housekeepers. Lawbreakers. A series of textile interventions reveal the hidden stories of working class people, from those who served the Judges to those who came before them charged with breaking the law.

Few people are aware that Blackpool has a luxury restaurant tucked away inside Northern Europe’s Best Luxury Hotel – which was exactly why Boulevard pulled out all the stops to launch its new menu.

Visitors to St Annes' exciting new event space are in for a slice of something extra special on Saturday 25 October as the fun-packed line-up is announced for the first ever Fylde Fest – with Bake Off: The Professionals star Raf Perussi as the icing on the cake!

The nights are getting darker, the weathers on the turn, it’s officially Autumn and that means it's time for a new menu at Hickory’s Smokehouse. 

Grundy Art Gallery is unveiling a bright new season of exciting exhibitions and creative commissions that celebrate storytelling, community and imagination, all with a bold splash of Blackpool sparkle.

Beloved indie band Milltown Brothers are set to make a triumphant return to their hometown this winter, performing live at The Muni Theatre, Colne, on Friday 5th December.

As the days grow crisper and the landscapes glow with autumn colour, WWT Martin Mere in Burscough transforms into one of Lancashire’s most enchanting autumn experiences.

Visitors to Towneley Park in Burnley can now marvel at a brand-new dragon sculpture, created by talented #AmazingAccrington artist Sarah Mae Francis.

The Dukes continue to deliver true festive magic through their legendary Christmas shows and this year is no different. The Snow Queen will tell a story of bravery and friendship! The cast sees multiple familiar faces and some exciting new talent to the Dukes.

A full programme of nature-inspired experiences.

Boulevard’s Beachside Restaurant is shaking up its menu as new general manager, Philip Gahrmann takes the helm.

GRAMMY Award winning international superstar rapper, singer, songwriter and actor Pitbull will bring the ultimate party to the North West as he headlines the closing night of TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival 2026

The most successful duo in UK music history Pet Shop Boys are heading to TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival 2026.

Big Girls Don’t Cry – Saturday 4 October at 7.30pm Have Oh, What a Night with this internationally acclaimed tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons! The phenomenal cast and live band wil..

A family of Blackpool hoteliers are celebrating the 10-year anniversary at Hotel Sheraton with the latest in a long list of national awards.

On the Lancashire/Yorkshire border, Thornton Hall Country Park is set to unleash its spine-chilling horror spectacular once again, as SCREAMS! returns for its second year – promising to be bigger, scarier, and even more unforgettable.

1-4 th October : The Bodyguard The international, award-winning smash-hit musical  THE BODYGUARD  is back! Starring international leading actor  SIDONIE SMITH*  ( Sister Act, Chicago, Jesus Chris..

Oscar-winner Nick Park's homecoming celebrates cultural renaissance in Preston as transformed museum exceeds visitor expectations

A rare Asian elephant calf has been born within the elephant herd at Blackpool Zoo

If you struggle to find motivation to get outside in the cold, give yourself an additional push this winter by exploring new places with your pooch. Going somewhere new and exciting will help get you out and about even if the weather isn’t the best; just wrap up warm and go!

Did you know that winter is the best time of year to really appreciate Lancashire’s starry skies? The longer nights allow for more opportunities to view constellations, and the colder air allows for better visibility.

New Year is a time for a fresh start for many, and what better way to celebrate than with a break in Lancashire’s beautiful countryside?

GRAMMY nominated vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims is today announced as the first headliner for TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival 2026.

As we move towards the future, many people find it important to ensure that the attractions they visit give back to the environment or don't take too much away from it.

Life can be tiring and stressful at times, when this happens it is important to make sure you take time to nurture yourself and reboot

It’s a huge weekend for events in Preston this week as Pride takes place and The Harris Museum reopens its doors. But the city isn't the only place where you can find great things to do in Lancashire.

Alongside the picturesque landscapes, historic charm and warm welcome you find in Lancashire, there is a growing range of fantastic eco-friendly options for those looking to getaway in a more earth friendly way.

Meet baby Evie at Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show in September 2026 as Peppa’s new little sister makes her first live stage appearance in this brand-new show that’s packed full of songs, dance and muddy puddle

How many times did you hear the phase “It’s like Blackpool Illuminations in here!” when you were younger and had left the lights on all round the house? Well, winter is the best time to really see those illuminations shine.

Chorley Live returns on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 October 2025, with a fantastic weekend full of live music and entertainment across Chorley town centre.

Blackpool Zoo’s giraffes are set to get a new gaff (and new neighbours) as part of a half a million-pound improvement programme.