What’s On

April is here and many of Lancashire’s fantastic attractions are ready to welcome you back for Spring. Whether you’re choosing to get in the Easter sprit at one of the special Easter events starting this weekend or you’re simply looking for something to do, there’s a range of exciting events happening all across the county.

One of the world’s oldest emus will celebrate his 40th birthday at Blackpool Zoo on Monday 20th March. 

Throughout the Easter break the Charity has planned activities and events at their Centre, Shores Hey Farm in Burnley, Lancashire. They are also encouraging food lovers to come and enjoy an Easter afternoon tea or fish supper in The Cafe.

We’re very excited to announce that Lancaster’s 44^th Annual Literature Festival, Litfest, begins this Friday 17 March. Running until the 26 March, we’ll be offering a packed programme of events, including opportunities to meet our authors; take part in discussions; find out more about nature and history, philosophy and politics; and be entertained by poems and stories.

As the proud winners of the Lancashire Tourism Award for Best Self-Catering Accommodation, we wanted to celebrate English Tourism Week by sharing some exciting news.

Turtle Bay is heading to Blackpool as new restaurant and bar confirmed for town centre.
    •    Turtle Bay Blackpool will open in summer 2023
    •    The Caribbean-inspired restaurant and bar coming to ground floor of the Forshaws Hotel on the promenade

As the weekend soon comes back around, there’s no need to panic as Lancashire has a range of exciting events taking place this weekend. Whether it’s for some quality time with your loved one, somewhere to hang out with your friends or something to entertain the children, there’s something for everybody to do with a visit to Lancashire.

The Mall Blackburn’s happy themed free crafts sessions have been a huge hit with little artists this week and there is still plenty more fun to be had!

Last week's Lancashire Tourism Awards shone a light on the county's wonderful tourism and hospitality businesses, from amazing attractions and must-do events, to places to stay and delicious food and drink.

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend why not take a trip to one of the exciting events taking place in Lancashire. There’s a variety of things to do including free festivals, special February half term events and shows. We’ve put together this list of thing to do, so it is easier than ever for you to plan your trip to Lancashire

With the busy hustle and bustle of everyday life, there never seems to be a lot of time for looking after ourselves. But self-care is important, and if you have committed to practise self-care, you can’t go wrong with a trip to Lancashire.

Whether you are looking for the perfect gift for a loved one, your office secret Santa or you have forgotten about poor Aunty Audrey, Lancashire has something to offer any recipient.

There’s not long to go now until the big day and Lancashire has a variety of festive events taking place this weekend perfect for getting you in the Christmas spirit whilst creating some unforgettable family memories.

Check out our handy list of things to do this weekend in Lancashire

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out this handy list of some exciting events happening across Lancashire this weekend.

Halloween is fast approaching and there’s no better way to get into the spooky spirit than pumpkin picking.

Stuck for ideas on what to do this weekend? Check out this list of exciting events happening across Lancashire this weekend.

It’s the final weekend of September! Make the most of it and create some unforgettable memories at one of the many exciting events happening #inLancashire

Journey to Hell Freak Nights return to Blackpool Pleasure Beach this Halloween.  Will you be brave enough to travel through the eight scare zones to uncover the horrors that await?

Inclusivity is key to this October’s Lancaster Music Festival which encompasses international acts, some signed performances, events for all ages, and a special focus on female music makers.

Blackpool’s spectacular Christmas village is returning this winter – thanks to the resort’s tourism businesses and national broadband providers, TalkTalk.

Tune in to the celebrated Spike Milligan comedy SPIKE at Blackpool Grand Theatre this November featuring a special live Q&A with show writers TV’s Ian Hislop and Nick Newman.

The Torch Theatre Company brings the acclaimed playwright Henry Naylor’s powerful stage production of Angel to The Duke's new theatre space on 29th September.

Light Up Lancaster's dazzling spectactle will take place from 4th to 5th November. This year's theme Turning Points which gives you the opportunity to reflect on times in life when things could go one way or another when changes happen.

Lancastrians are invited to lend their voices to exciting new outdoor video projection shows in Blackpool and Lancaster this winter.

Animal Magic is returning to the Lancashire-based wetland centre WWT Martin Mere on the 24 and 25 of September after three years.

Autumn is a fantastic time for nature lovers looking to visit WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre with lots of migration taking place as the months begin to get colder. Including, the arrival of up to 30,000 of the much-loved stars of the season, the pink-footed geese, as they stop off at Martin Mere before heading south to spend the winter there.

Heritage Open Days 2022 are nearly here, starting from the 9th September 2022. Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate the fantastic history and culture, giving you the chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences. Even better, they are all FREE to explore. 

Bank holiday weekend is nearly here, and where better to spend it than at one of Lancashire's wonderful events. There's lots of exciting events returning including the iconic World Gravy Wrestling Championships, the #AmazingAccrington SoapBox Challange and much more.

If you are unsure about what to do this weekend, check out this list of exciting events happening across the county. 

If you are looking to treat the kids to a day out this summer, head to Thornton Hall Country Park where your summer adventure awaits. There’s plenty of exciting events going on across the next few weeks including dinosaurs, princesses and even slime! But hurry… these events are booking up quick, avoid disappointment and book your tickets now!

It's International Day of Friendship this weekend, and what better way to spend it than at one of Lancashire's exciting events that are happening this weekend. From food festivals to musicals, outdoor theatre to Chorley Flower Show there's something for everybody to enjoy in Lancashire.

There's lots of exciting events happening this weekend in Lancashire. From musical festivals to ice cream festivals there's plenty of fun to have for all the family. 

There’s lots of exciting events happening in Lancashire this weekend, from the Commonwealth Baton Relay, Dinosaur festivals to music festivals there’s certainly something for everybody to enjoy.

It doesn't have to be bank holiday weekend to have some fun. There's lots of exciting events happening this weekend across the county including food markets, art displays and family friendly shows.

Beacon Lighting Ceremonies are one of the official jubilee events and will be lit up and down the UK on Thursday 2^nd June as the UK comes together to celebrate The Queen’s historic milestone.

When I am out walking in our beautiful county, I enjoy spending time foraging delicious natural goods, free of pesticides and as organic as they could possibly be!

There's lots of fun and exciting events happening this weekend. We've put a list together of some events happening in Lancashire this weekend. To learn more about what's on this weekend head over to our What's on pages now. 

The weekend is here again and we have lots of exciting events happening across Lancashire, from music festivals to art exhibitions there’s something for everybody to enjoy.

It’s bank holiday weekend again! Make sure you make the most of the long weekend by exploring some of the fantastic events happening #inLancashire. We’ve put together a list of some of the exciting events happening across Lancashire this weekend, but if that’s not enough check out our new events #inLancashire guide now for more events this spring.

The sun is shining, and the weekend is almost here again and even better there’s lots of exciting events happening all across the county this weekend. From special art exhibitions to family friendly shows, there’s something for everybody to enjoy #inLancashire.

On Saturday 16^th April, Blackpool Pleasure Beach will be open until 10pm for egg-citing Easter fun during the park’s first Late Night Riding event of the year. As well as enjoying Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s fantastic line up of rides, as with all late night riding events, guests can be amazed by a spectacular fireworks display to end the night.

From the Ultimate Fiesta at The Blackpool Tower Circus to uncovering the gruelling history of Lancashire at The Blackpool Tower Dungeon, there's plenty to keep you entertained in Blackpool this Easter. 

There’s lots of exciting events happening across Lancashire this weekend. From special Mother’s Day events to artisan markets, there’s something for everyone in Lancashire.

Unsure on what to do this weekend? We've put together a list of some of the exciting events happening across the county this weekend including Alan Carr, an 80's DJ set and St Patrick day celebrations.

Are you looking for things to do this weekend? Check out our list of some of the exciting events and openings hapening this weekend across Lancashire.

Fall in Love with Lancashire this weekend as you get ready for the most romantic day of the year.

Whoever you are celebrating with make it one to remember with one of Lancashire’s exciting Valentine's events.

Panto season is finally here in Lancashire and with so many to choose from we sent local mummy @amy_colgan_86 to check out the Grand Theatre’s production in Blackpool.

If you are looking for things to do this weekend, Lancashire has you covered. Check out our list of some of the exciting events happening this weekend across the county.

December is here and the countdown to Christmas is officially on and there’s no better place to be than Lancashire. 

Get in the Christmas spirit and visit one of Lancashire's exciting festive events happening this weekend. 

Just because Halloween and Bonfire night are finished, it doesn't mean the fun has to stop! There are lots of exciting events happening this weekend, so there's no need to be bored. Some are even free, so no matter your budget you can have fun in Lancashire this weekend. 

Bonfire night is here! There are lots of organised bonfire and firework’s displays happening across Lancashire so you can celebrate safely. If fireworks aren’t your thing, there’s still plenty of things happening across the county this weekend, so there’s no need to be bored.

As Half term comes to an end and Halloween creeps up on us, there’s lots of spooky events happening across Lancashire.

There's lots of exciting things happening across Lancashire this weekend, so if you are looking for something to get you in the spooky sprit, to keep the kids quiet or simply to make the most of the weekend, there is something for you. 

With both Halloween and Half-term fast approaching, there's plenty of exciting events happening across Lancashire this weekend. 

From Octoberfest celebrations to Apple Day Festivals, Singing performances to Halloween events, there's lots of exciting events happening across Lancashire this weekend.

Check out our list of some of the events taking place across Lancashire this weekend. 

It's October and there's lots of exciting events happening in Lancashire, we've put together a list of some of the things happening in Lancashire this weekend. 

Back by popular demand, Blackpool Zoo is inviting intrepid investigators to its super spookfest this October. 

Join Preston City Council for a stunning grand finale to Lancashire Encounter on Saturday 2 October.

Blackpool’s award-winning Lightpool Festival is back for 2021 – and it’s bigger, bolder and brighter than ever!

Chorley’s Big Weekend is lining up to be a fantastic event on 1 and 2 October.

Highest Point, Lancashire’s biggest open-air music festival has now released the first wave of tickets to the event which will be held from 12-14th May 2022. 

Spend a relaxing 24 hours exploring Chorley’s historic houses, famous market town and surrounding countryside.

Visitors to Leyland town centre will be treated to a celebration of food and drink, live music and entertainment later this month as A Taste of Leyland returns.

We've put together a list of all the exciting things happening this weekend in Lancashire, for even more events happening this month in Lancashire check out our What's On page. 

Enjoy an amazing day out at Blackpool Pleasure Beach with all our rides and Oktoberfest event every Saturday in September!
 

Blackpool’s annual Air Show will take place next year over the weekend of August 13 and 14 2022, it has been confirmed.

US rock legends The Strokes and global favourites Tears For Fears will headline two of the extra five nights announced for Lancashire’s Lytham Festival 2022.

Let your imagination fly as Light Up Lancaster returns to illuminate the city this November.

We’ve put together a list of the exciting events taking place in Lancashire this weekend, 10-12 September!

Walls have Ears’ will culminate in an exhibition to be held at King George’s Hall between 11th – 19th September 2021, as part of Blackburn’s contribution to the national celebrations of Heritage Open Days.

Blackpool’s spectacular fireworks season kicks off this weekend with a new beachfront launch pad.

Blackpool Grand Theatre has launched its new ‘Audio’ version of its new season Guide to boost accessibility for visually impaired visitors following its new sales office re-opening after 17-months of closure.

“A 10-day Lytham Festival for 2022 will attract around 200,000 live music fans and we can’t wait to bring global icons back to Lytham Green.”

Lancaster Arts announces a season of live arts events this autumn continuing their on-going theme of Water, focussing on the environmental crisis we are facing.

Highest Point festival organisers announce full line up for family event this Sunday in Lancaster

They thought women’s football was all over in 1921 but a century on, the story of a pioneering team will be told through dance.

Chorley’s streets will come alive to the sound of music and entertainment in October as a new one-off event will be held to encourage people to support local businesses.

Blackpool is gearing up for the return of the hugely-popular Ride The Lights event.

Olivier award-winning comedy favourites, Mischief, today announce hit comedy Magic Goes Wrong is set to head to the Opera House Blackpool this November from Wednesday 24 – Saturday 27 November 2021.

Young shoppers visiting The Mall Blackburn have enjoyed a week of fun-filled dinosaur activities - with more yet to come.

Keep all the family royally entertained with a magical day out at Hoghton Tower. 

Two of Britain’s leading designers are preparing to bring a unique twist to Blackpool’s annual Illuminations display.

Nickelodeon has today announced that English singer, actress and broadcaster Fleur East and The Voice 2020 winner Blessing Annatoria will be performing at this year’s SLIMEFEST event.

UCLan’s award-winning Lancashire Science Festival is taking place on 23 October.

Two more top musical talents are joining the Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On line-up, it was announced today.

The Dukes is back to delight audiences with its Autumn 2021 season – ushering in a
celebration of The Dukes 50th Anniversary!

The newly refurbished Whitaker Museum has been celebrating high visitor numbers after its reopening in July.

The first of these special events takes place in the beautiful setting of Avenham Park where families are invited to join in storytelling and illustration workshops full of inspiration and fun, exploring themes around family and what family means to them.

It’s been a long time coming but Blackpool Grand Theatre is delighted to announce the launch of its new season programme with tickets going on sale from its new, purpose-built ticket office on Church Street.  

Lancaster's Dukes theatre has paid an unusual tribute to a much-loved volunteer and supporter of their outdoor walkabout shows.

There’s plenty going on in Lancashire this weekend…

Celebrate afternoon tea week and enjoy a deliciously decadent Lancashire Afternoon Tea in the spectacular setting of Hoghton Tower.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has a whole host of shows ready for families to enjoy this summer. From stunning ice performances, to magical illusion shows and even a combination of fine dining and the best in live entertainment, there is something for everyone.

After a two-year absence from Lancaster's Williamson Park, The Dukes is delighted to entertain audiences outdoors once again.

Two of Blackpool’s biggest free events are returning for 2021, it was revealed today.

Blackpool’s Grundy Art Gallery is delighted to announce details of its upcoming summer 2021 programme which includes two linked exhibitions one taking place inside and one outside of the gallery, both of which explore our past, current and future relationship to the seaside.

Having postponed his Lancaster Comedy Club appearance three times due to social distancing, Carl Hutchinson is hoping he has finally conquered the curse of Covid!