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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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Lancaster On Ice
Dates: 22nd Nov 2026 - 5th Jan 2027
Award Winning and internationally recognised Lancaster on Ice returns to the historic Dalton Square, in the heart of Lancaster.
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.
Dates: 16th Sept 2026 - 18th Oct 2026
Tens of thousands of pink-footed geese arrive from Greenland and Iceland. Get involved in workshops, unique close-up encounters, a family trail and more.
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…
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Business and Biodiversity: Challenges and opportunities in a changing world - Brockholes Nature Reserve
Date: 30th Sept 2026
Businesses are facing increasing expectations to understand and address their impacts on biodiversity and the natural environment. Customers, clients and employees want to see meaningful action on sustainability and nature recovery. Getting involv...
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Feeding Chair - The Harris
Date: 30th Sept 2026
Located on the first floor balcony of The Harris, the chair features artwork by Jade de Montserrat with an integrated tablet and speakers through which visitors can explore audio artworks by Krissi Musiol, Nicola Singh, Magda Stawarska and Charlot...
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Julian Collings Organ Concert - Blackburn Cathedral
Date: 30th Sept 2026
Our lunchtime concert series continues as we welcome Julian Collings to Blackburn Cathedral. This event starts at 12.15pm and all are welcome to join us.
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Witchcraft 1612 Walking Tour
Dates: 30th Sept 2026 - 9th Dec 2026
Discover England's famous Pendle Witches story and the role Lancaster played in their fate.
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Bright Places - The Atkinson
Date: 30th Sept 2026
Join Carbon Theatre for the UK tour of Bright Places, Rae Mainwaring’s stunning debut play about living with MS. I was 23 when it came crashing into my life; without warning, when everything was going so well, just when I was really, r...
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Iron - Dukes Theatre and Cinema
Dates: 30th Sept 2026 - 3rd Oct 2026
By Rona MunroJosie is seeing her mother Fay for the first time in a while - she's never walked into a prison before, and she's been putting it off for fifteen years. Uncovering the memories they share is going to be more perilous than...
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Josh Pugh - Lancaster Grand Theatre
Date: 30th Sept 2026
After two sell out tours, Josh Pugh is back performing stand up comedy to the best of his ability for an hour and a bit. Josh is known for his appearances on the small screen (TV) Live at the Apollo, Big Fat Quiz of Everything, Mock the Week, Woul...
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The Void: A Horror Story
Date: 30th Sept 2026
Dare you enter a world infected by fear?
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The Animals And Friends - Lowther Pavilion & Gardens
Date: 30th Sept 2026
Animals & Friends are a seminal rhythm and blues band who continue to command deep respect from peers and fans of all ages. Audiences still respond passionately to classic songs from The Animals’ catalogue, including We Gotta Get Out Of This Place...
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John Barrowman: My Life In Musicals - Grand Theatre
Date: 30th Sept 2026
John Barrowman is back with his brand new show - My Life In Musicals, a glittering evening celebrating the greatest West End and Broadway musicals.With a career spanning over three decades on stage and screen, John has played an astoni...
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‘A Thousand Years In Thy Sight’: The Blackburn Cathedral 1926 Pageant Uncovered - Blackburn Cathedral
Date: 30th Sept 2026
'A Thousand Years In Thy Sight': The Blackburn Cathedral 1926 Pageant UncoveredExactly 100 years ago, Blackburn witnessed a theatrical phenomenon like no other.Step back in time to September 1926, when an astonishing cast o...
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Sh!t-faced Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet - Dukes Theatre and Cinema
Date: 1st Oct 2026
The smash-hit, award-winning, multi-sell-out phenomenon is back with an unconventional, no-holds-barred interpretation of Romeo and Juliet.A tipsily tragic take on William Shakespeare's most well-known characters: from a rat-arsed Rome...
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Blue Skies Charity Golf Day
Date: 1st Oct 2026
Tee off for a great cause at the Blue Skies Charity Golf Day.
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Halloween Escape Rooms
Dates: 1st Oct 2026 - 31st Oct 2026
This Halloween, things are getting spooky.
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Brockholes Toddle Together - Brockholes Nature Reserve
Dates: 1st Oct 2026 - 3rd Dec 2026
Join us for a 1 hour walk around the reserve on buggy friendly paths aimed at toddlers and pre-schoolers.It's a fantastic opportunity to get together with other parents and carers and get the little ones outside and learning about natu...
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The Little Art School: Figurine Painting & Mini Sculptures - The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery
Date: 1st Oct 2026
In this session, you'll be painting clay figurines and creating wire sculptures inspired by the artworks in our Sculpture Garden. You'll explore colour, shape, and texture as you bring the figurines to life with paint, and experiment with bending...
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