Events

The Houghton Weavers

The Houghton Weavers

The Houghton Weavers have been entertaining folk for many years with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour and audience participation.

New Years Eve Masquerade Ball at Park Hall Hotel & Spa

New Years Eve Masquerade Ball at Park Hall Hotel & Spa

Step Into a night of mysterey and elegance as we welcome in the new year. Indulge in a decadent four course, sip on a glass of fizz at midnight and dance the night away with live music from a spectacular band and DJ. let the masks add a touch of…

Rapunzel

Rapunzel

Renowned for their high-quality shows, the award-winning Burnley Pantomime Society are set to thrill audiences once again with one of the most popular tales ever told. Packed with comedy, great music, stunning scenery, wonderful costumes, heroes,…

Luke Combs UK: The Ultimate Tribute Experience

Luke Combs UK: The Ultimate Tribute Experience

Introducing the ultimate tribute to Luke Combs, coming to Viva Blackpool's country music weekend.

The Opera Boys

The Opera Boys

The Opera Boys are back with their sell-out show A Night at the Musicals. Completely updated with brand new musical medleys, stunning solo performances… and a few surprises!Whether you're a fan of modern day smash hit musicals like Mamma Mia,…

Animal themed face painting & balloons

Animal themed face painting & balloons

Stuck on where to take the kids this month? Why not join our complimentary face painting and balloon animals event, jungle animal themed! Join us at Fishergate Shopping Centre on Saturday, 27th January, from 11 am to 2 pm, where the enchantment…

Animation short film anthology

Animation short film anthology

A captivating collection of short animations, exploring themes of love, friendship, identity, resilience, and the human spirit – from microscopic romance to global struggles, these diverse stories will inspire, challenge, and touch your heart.The…

Anna Tsybuleva: An Evening of Debussy and Rachmaninov

Anna Tsybuleva: An Evening of Debussy and Rachmaninov

Leeds International Piano Competition winner Anna Tsybuleva, returns to the Great Hall for an evening of Preludes by Rachmaninov and Debussy.

Annie

Annie

Burnley Light Opera Society presents Annie!Join us for the 90th celebration of Burnley Light Opera Society and witness their spectacular production of "Annie."Adapted from the beloved comic strip by Harold Gray, this iconic production has…

Annie

Annie

The smash-hit production of ANNIE comes to Blackpool for 1 Week only direct from London's West End. This 'glorious revival' (The Times) stars Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood* as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan!Set in 1930s New York…

Annual Art Fair at The Storey

Annual Art Fair at The Storey

This year, more than 500 pieces of artwork were submitted for the art fair from more than 150 artists.

Annual Duck Race at Martin Mere

Annual Duck Race at Martin Mere

The only race that matters - the annual Bank Holiday Monday rubber duck race! Colour in your rubber duck in our craft room during Easter Half Term and enter it into the duck race on Monday 6 May!

Annual Duck Race at WWT Martin Mere

Annual Duck Race at WWT Martin Mere

The only race that matters, the annual bank holiday rubber duck race. 

Annual Duck Race at WWT Martin Mere

Annual Duck Race at WWT Martin Mere

The only race that matters - the annual Bank Holiday rubber duck race. Colour in your rubber duck in the craft room for £3.50 all Easter and enter it into the duck race.

Annual Duck Race at WWT Martin Mere

Annual Duck Race at WWT Martin Mere

The only race that matters. 

Annual Duck Race at WWT Martin Mere

Annual Duck Race at WWT Martin Mere

The only race that matters, the annual bank holiday rubber duck race. 

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Calling all eagle-eyed kids for a fun family Easter event. Bring the kids to the Judges' Lodgings for a special Easter egg hunt around the oldest town house in Lancaster and our beautiful springtime garden, finishing with a tasty chocolate treat!

Annual Plant Fair at Samlesbury Hall 2019

Annual Plant Fair at Samlesbury Hall 2019

Annual plant fair on the front lawn at Samlesbury Hall. Locally grown by experts, from herbaceous borders, to rockeries, you can be sure to find the perfect plant for your garden or window box.

Annual Steak Night at HAPPA

Annual Steak Night at HAPPA

The most popular annual evening event has had a golden make over to help HAPPA celebrate 50 years in Burnley.

Another Planet

Another Planet

Ever wondered what it would be like to travel through space? When you buy a ticket for Another Planet we'll mail you a package containing everything you'll need to create your own interplanetary adventure. We need the bravest galactic explorers for…

Ant Middleton Mind Over Muscle Tour

Ant Middleton Mind Over Muscle Tour

Ant Middleton, best known for Channel 4's hit shows, SAS: Who Dares Wins, Mutiny and Escape has announced a brand new fully immersive show for 2021.

Ant Middleton: Mind Over Muscle

Ant Middleton: Mind Over Muscle

Ant Middleton is best known as the Chief Instructor for Channel 4’s hit show, SAS: Who Dares Wins and brings his show "Mind Over Muscle" to King George's Hall on Friday 26th November 2021 at 7pm. Tickets from £31.50.

Anthony Burgess's Blackpool - A talk by Will Carrill

Anthony Burgess's Blackpool - A talk by Will Carrill

Showtown and Heritage Blackpool invite you to join us for "Anthony Burgess's Blackpool", a talk by Will Carr, Deputy Director of the Anthony Burgess Foundation.

Anthony Hewitson's Diaries: TALK Andrew Hobbs

Anthony Hewitson's Diaries: TALK Andrew Hobbs

The only known diaries of a Victorian Preston journalist, Anthony Hewitson (1836-1912), are available at Lancashire Archives. The first volume of the diaries was published last year, edited by Andrew, a historian of journalism at UCLan. The diaries,…

Antics at the Museum

Antics at the Museum

Can you solve a museum mystery?  Enjoy stories, craft, object handling and more.

Chorley Live 2022

Chorley Live 2022

Chorley Live - the two-day live entertainment event returns bigger and better than last year.

Chorley's Big Weekend

Chorley's Big Weekend

A festival of live music and family entertainment at Chorley's Big Weekend.

Chorley's Santa Express

Chorley's Santa Express

Chorley's Santa Express is back to whisk families on a magical journey from Chorley town centre through Astley Park to meet Father Christmas at Astley Hall. ​

Chorley's Winter Wonderland 2022

Chorley's Winter Wonderland 2022

Chorley's winter wonderland returns to the town centre for 2022!With the popular Real Ice Rink, children's rides and delicious food and drink from Betty's Tipis you're sure of a wonderfully festive time!

Chorley's Winter Wonderland 2024

Chorley's Winter Wonderland 2024

Glide across the real ice rink, enjoy the festive tipis, children’s rides and Alpine Fun House this Christmas, at Chorley’s Winter Wonderland. 14 December - 5 January , open every day except Christmas Day, across from Chorley Town Hall. …