Events

Discovering Miss Rachel's Gawthorpe

Discovering Miss Rachel's Gawthorpe

Take a trip into the past and discover what Gawthorpe Hall was like when Miss Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth lived and grew up her. Famous for her fabulous collection of textiles that are housed and displayed in the Hall, Miss Rachel also had a great love…

Laura James + Alexander Hulme + Bright Light Rooney

Laura James + Alexander Hulme + Bright Light Rooney

Blackburn Gigs is excited to present an evening of grassroots music in an intimate setting, at Prism Contemporary.

Lauren Hope at Lakeside Kitchen

Lauren Hope at Lakeside Kitchen

Live music from the talented Lauren Hope, as seen on The Voice.

Lauren Pattison: Big Girl Pants

Lauren Pattison: Big Girl Pants

Two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Lauren Pattison is back with a brand-new show. She's decided she wants to come back bigger, braver and maybe blonder... either way it's time to put her big girl pants on.As seen on Roast Battle (Comedy…

Lawn Mower Racing

Lawn Mower Racing

Bank holiday weekend sees a return of the unique and amazing LAWN MOWER RACING here at Thornton Hall Country Park.Reaching speeds of up to 50mph, teams (of professionals – do not try this at home!) race around the track on lawn mowers that they…

Lawn Mower Racing

Lawn Mower Racing

Bank holiday weekend sees a return of the unique and amazing LAWN MOWER RACING here at Thornton Hall Country Park. Reaching speeds of up to 50mph, teams (of professionals – do not try this at home!) race around the track on lawn mowers that they…

Lawn Mower Racing at Thornton Hall Country Park

Lawn Mower Racing at Thornton Hall Country Park

Bank holiday weekend sees a return of the unique and amazing LAWN MOWER RACING at Thornton Hall Country Park. Reaching speeds of up to 50mph, teams (of professionals - do not try this at home!) race around the track on lawn mowers that they have…

Lawn Mower Racing at Thornton Hall Country Park

Lawn Mower Racing at Thornton Hall Country Park

Two days of fast, family fun – bringing motor-sport thrills to Thornton Hall Country Park. Lots of farm fun to be had too - including animal feeding, animal petting, egg collecting & much more!

Learn Collage for Beginners

Learn Collage for Beginners

Always wanted to learn how to make colourful collages? Join us again at Queen Street Mill for another beginner-friendly, introductory art workshop. This month we are once again joined by Pauline, President of Blackburn Artists' Society who will be…

Learn Pastels for Beginners

Learn Pastels for Beginners

Always wanted to learn how to draw with pastels? Join us again at Queen Street Mill for another beginner-friendly, introductory art workshop. This month we are once again joined by Pauline, President of Blackburn Artists' Society who will be…

Learn to Draw Halloween Cartoons

Learn to Draw Halloween Cartoons

Join us again at Queen Street Mill for another beginner-friendly, introductory art workshop! This month we are once again joined by Pauline, President of Blackburn Artists' Society who will be teaching you how draw Halloween-themed Cartoons.

Lecture: Resistance to the Second Vatican Council

Lecture: Resistance to the Second Vatican Council

This lecture traces the history of 'Mass centres' in Britain, from their origins in the work of the travelling priest Peter Morgan in southern England in 1971.

Left for Ruins: Lucy Claire.  New Graduate Award

Left for Ruins: Lucy Claire. New Graduate Award

Inspired by museum collections, primarily taxidermy and classical sculpture, her practice encompasses photography, printmaking, and laser engraving.

Leg It for Lytham  Lifeboats 2019

Leg It for Lytham Lifeboats 2019

The event is a 5k (or 3.5 miles) Fun Run/Walk in aid of Lytham St. Annes RNLI. Everyone is welcome – runners, walkers, toddlers, dog walkers, wheel chair and mobility scooter users.

Legally Blonde – The Musical

Legally Blonde – The Musical

A fabulously fun international award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of a young lady as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Elle Woods appears to…

Legally Blonde The Musical

Legally Blonde The Musical

Bend and snap, Blackpool! Get ready to dive into the world of Elle Woods, as she turns the courtroom and Harvard upside down, all while wearing her signature pink!This is an amateur production presented by Encore Productions in association with…

Legend - The Music of Bob Marley

Legend - The Music of Bob Marley

Legend, the music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, and a supremely talented cast.

Legend – The Music Of Bob Marley

Legend – The Music Of Bob Marley

When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind. The legend that was Bob Marley.Legend – the music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. Combining his…

Legend: The Music of Bob Marley

Legend: The Music of Bob Marley

It is a two-hour spectacular, showcasing the magic of Marley.  It captures the charisma and culture of an icon gone too soon.

Legend: The Music of Bob Marley

Legend: The Music of Bob Marley

When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind.  The legend that was Bob Marley.  

Legend: The Music of Bob Marley

Legend: The Music of Bob Marley

When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind.

Johannes Radefe: Freedom

Johannes Radefe: Freedom

TV dancing sensation and international champion JOHANNES RADEBE is known for making a splash with his explosive routines on Strictly Come Dancing - his debut tour, FREEDOM, will be no exception!

John Bishop

John Bishop

Comedy superstar John Bishop is getting Back At It – doing what he does best – with a new UK stand-up tour for 2024. After two years spent TV presenting, stage acting, podcast hosting, dog walking and decorating the spare room, John is getting back…

John Bishop

John Bishop

Comedy superstar John Bishop is coming to Blackburn with his highly anticipated brand-new stand up show – Right Here, Right Now!King George's Hall at 8pm. Tickets from £37.50.

John Bishop: Right Here Right Now

John Bishop: Right Here Right Now

Comedy superstar John Bishop is coming to the Opera House Blackpool with his highly anticipated brand-new stand up show – Right Here, Right Now.

John Lydon

John Lydon

He's a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution.

John Lydon

John Lydon

I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be RightHe's a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public…

John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right

John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right

He's a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political…

John Nicol – The Unknown Warrior

John Nicol – The Unknown Warrior

A Personal Journey of Discovery and RemembranceDuring World War I, the British Empire lost over one million soldiers, with nearly half of them never receiving proper burials. The vastness of the conflict, the devastating power of explosives, and…

John of Gaunt - A public talk by Dr Christopher Tinmouth

John of Gaunt - A public talk by Dr Christopher Tinmouth

Join historian and castle tour guide Dr Christopher Tinmouth for a free public talk in the grand setting of Lancaster Castle's Shire Hall. This lecture will take you on a journey through the life and times of John of Gaunt: his military career in…