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There’s always something happening, from food festivals, cultural celebrations and live entertainment to family-friendly events, farmers markets and historical themed happenings.
Whether you’re planning a day out, a short break, or just exploring what’s on near you, you’ll find plenty to inspire you.
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Lightpool Festival
Dates: 21st Oct 2026 - 31st Oct 2026
Enjoy a spectacular programme of light-based art installations, live performances, 3D projection shows and family-friendly activities. More details coming soon.
Beauty & The Beast - A Christmas Panto! - Lowther…
Dates: 30th Nov 2026 - 3rd Jan 2027
Paul Holman Associates presents the pantomime tale of Beauty & The Beast for 2026/27. Join Belle, Philippe, Gaston and Cheri Trifle for a delightful mix of mischief and…
Blackpool Illuminations 2026
Dates: 4th Sept 2026 - 3rd Jan 2027
The world-famous Illuminations need little introduction. With six miles of traditional festoons, tableaux and interactive features along the Promenade, no wonder it’s…
Whites' Winter Ball
Dates: 18th Dec 2026 - 19th Dec 2026
A refined, three course festive dinner with live music and a premium finish.
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Gosling Gang (toddler sessions) - Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Dates: 9th Oct 2026 - 4th Nov 2026
Every Wednesday in term time, join us for our Gosling Gang sessions.Gosling Gang is a morning of fun and learning for your toddlers, including story time, sing along and toddler activities. The sessions are approximately one hour and a...
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Nature Tots at Brockholes - Brockholes Nature Reserve
Dates: 9th Oct 2026 - 23rd Oct 2026
Nature Tots is suitable for ages 15 months - 5 years and runs every Friday during Lancashire School Term timeEach session has a different theme and activities include nature art, story time, bug hunts, games, crafts and much more!
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Halloween Knitted Pumpkin Workshop at Barton Grange Garden Centre
Date: 9th Oct 2026
Create a super soft squidgy merino wool pumpkin to add to your spooky décor year after year.
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Blackburn Artists' Society 80th Anniversary Exhibition: Day and Night - Queen Street Mill Textile Museum, Briercliffe
Dates: 9th Oct 2026 - 30th Oct 2026
Founded in 1946, Blackburn Artist's Society are celebrating their 80th Anniversary in 2026, and what better way to celebrate than with a beautiful new exhibition at Queen Street Mill? They have spent many years meeting at iconic venues across Lanc...
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Gawthorpe Textiles Collection Exhibition - National Trust: Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham
Dates: 9th Oct 2026 - 31st Oct 2026
Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth was an expert with a needle, as well as making textiles she also collected and studied them. The items on display in this exhibition are a tiny part of the extensive and beautiful collection, she built up throughout her lif...
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Midweek Luncheon - East Lancashire Railway
Dates: 9th Oct 2026 - 28th Oct 2026
Sit back and relax in our luxury Pullman style carriages while we serve up some traditional hearty British classics.Meander through the Irwell valley while we take care of all the cooking and cleaning!What's Included?...
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The Chatterton Shootings of 1826 and Why They Were Not a Massacre - Lancaster Castle
Date: 9th Oct 2026
Join us in the newly-refurbished castle keep as Dr Colin Penny examines the tragic and terrible events which took place in Chatterton on 26th April 1826.During this talk he will examine the circumstances and events which led to the arm...
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Allo Allo Comedy Night - East Lancashire Railway
Date: 9th Oct 2026
All the spoof and silliness along with fine dining and more madness and mayhem, what could possibly go wrong?What's Included?A traditional locomotive hauled journey in Pullman style carriages along our heritage railway. Ent...
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Reg Meuross: Stolen From God - St Mary's Church, Todmorden
Date: 9th Oct 2026
Acclaimed songwriter Reg Meuross presents Stolen From God, a powerful live song cycle exploring Engl
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Of Mice and Men - Darwen Library Theatre
Date: 9th Oct 2026
Adapted by Nigel Miles - ThomasPresented by arrangement with Music Theatre International: www.mtishows.co.ukSet against the harsh backdrop of the Great Depression,Of Mice and Men is the story of George and Lennie, two frien...
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Robbie Cumming - Canal Boat Stories - Lowther Pavilion & Gardens
Date: 9th Oct 2026
A fun and interactive evening of canal themed escapism with TV presenter, content creator and musician Robbie Cumming.Discover a secret world of winding waterways, leaky locks and canal characters.Exploring the south, m...
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Céline Dion By Candlelight - Blackburn Cathedral
Date: 9th Oct 2026
Calling all Céline Dion devotees... we’ve finally answered your Prayer! Céline Dion By Candlelight is here, jam packed with your favourite hits and guaranteed to Love You Back To Life!Featuring the UK’s leading Céline tribute, January...
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The Noise Next Door: Comedy, Improvised - Chorley Theatre
Date: 9th Oct 2026
Funny stuff, made up on the spot. No gimmicks, no tricks - just the quickest, wittiest improvisers in the UK putting on a show to make you laugh like nobody's business.The formula is simple - 1) You suggest ANYTHING. 2) The Noise Next...
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Rogues' Gallery at Fairhaven Lake Watersports Centre
Date: 9th Oct 2026
Fiercely feminist comedy cabaret.
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Murder, She Didn't Write - Grand Theatre
Date: 9th Oct 2026
They’ll create a classic murder mystery on-the-spot in this ingenious improvised comedy. You, the audience, become the author as the cast act out your very own Agatha Christie-inspired masterpiece live on stage. At each show this extraordinarily t...
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Talon: The Best of the Eagles - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 9th Oct 2026
Talon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK and the 25th anniversary tour will once again feature the Eagles timeless back catalogue, including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of...
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