Get ready, Darwen! The Darwen Festival of Fun is back for its 6th incredible year, bringing a day packed full of creativity, community, and family fun right in the heart of town.
Proudly funded by Darwen Town Council and curated by Crafty Vintage in partnership with Let's Make, this FREE event promises something for everyone:
Exciting dance showcases full of energy and rhythm
Immersive roving characters and street theatre
Hands-on creative workshops
FREE Classic vintage fairground rides for kids and adults
Live roaming music and pop-up performances
The Darwen Artisan Market — featuring local makers, artists, and creators
Delicious street food stalls serving tasty treats
Whether you want to shop, watch, dance, or just enjoy a lively day out, Darwen Market Square will be the place to be this August!
| Season (29 Aug 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
FREE
Darwen Library Theatre has a programme of theatre, music, comedy and community arts…
The octagonal Jubilee Tower on Beacon Hill, overlooking the town of Darwen, was completed…
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Whitehall Distillery is a Darwen distillery committed to the grain to glass philosophy.
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Corporation Park (18 ha) is a traditional Victorian park close to the centre of Blackburn…
Spot On Lancashire is the county’s rural, library and touring service which presents live…
Blackburn's Panopticon, Colourfields, is a dramatic transformation of the former cannon…
Welcome to Canal Boat Cruises, a fun, unique multi award-winning canal boat company…