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Lancashire hosts a vibrant calendar of cultural arts and exhibitions, showcasing everything from contemporary installations to traditional crafts. Galleries, museums, and pop-up events across the county provide inspiring spaces for artists and audiences to connect and celebrate creativity.
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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.
Light Up Lancaster
Dates: 5th Nov 2026 - 7th Nov 2026
Over three magical evenings, Lancaster’s streets, landmarks and public spaces will be filled with spectacular artworks and unexpected sights for visitors of all ages.
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Frieze Making Station - The Harris
Date: 29th Oct 2026
Join the University of Lancashire’s Maths Team find out about the beautiful repeating patterns and symmetries that are part of The Harris.Try your hand at recreating the patterns and see what else you can find in the Spot the Frieze tr...
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Banter Bingo Boys in October at The Pub at Holland Hall
Date: 29th Oct 2026
A unique and fun evening of classic bingo games with a twist.
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Gruffalo Fun Day at Gisburn Forest
Date: 30th Oct 2026
Visit and meet The Gruffalo at Gisburn Forest.
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Gawthorpe Textiles Collection Exhibition - National Trust: Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham
Dates: 30th 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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Blackburn Artists' Society 80th Anniversary Exhibition: Day and Night - Queen Street Mill Textile Museum, Briercliffe
Date: 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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Mexican Night at Lakeside Kitchen
Date: 30th Oct 2026
Enjoy Mexican tapas, cocktails and sweet churros, with a complimentary bowl of loaded nachos
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Emma Norman at Lakeside Kitchen
Date: 31st Oct 2026
Join West End performer Emma Norman for a captivating night.
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House of Shadows: Halloween Escape Room
Date: 31st Oct 2026
Gather your team. Follow the clues. Face the shadows.
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Children in Need/Macmillan Coffee Morning at West Lancashire Light Railway
Date: 1st Nov 2026
Pudsey Bear is visiting the railway.
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Cathedral Craft Club - Beginners Crochet: Part One - Blackburn Cathedral
Date: 1st Nov 2026
Designed especially for beginners and those with little experience, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to learn a new skill in a welcoming, supportive and encouraging environment.
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Rosa Stemp Violin Recital
Date: 5th Nov 2026
KTB Music Lunchtime Recital Series.
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Light Up Lancaster
Dates: 5th Nov 2026 - 7th Nov 2026
Over three magical evenings, Lancaster’s streets, landmarks and public spaces will be filled with spectacular artworks and unexpected sights for visitors of all ages.
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Laughter at the Lounge - November
Date: 6th Nov 2026
Our monthly comedy club returns with a mega line up of fantastic comedians
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