What's on inBlackburn


Welcome to Blackburn

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Blackburn - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Blackburn to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in Blackburn

07
JUN
FROM GOLD TO RIO
Thwaites Empire Theatre

FROM GOLD TO RIO THE GREATEST HITS OF SPANDAU BALLET & DURAN DUARNTwo of the UKs most iconic bands will be brought to life in one power packed showFrom Gold to Rio will take you on a nostalgic journey back to…

TEL: 01254 685500
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30
DEC
G4 Christmas - Blackburn Cathedral
Blackburn Cathedral

. Get ready for a spectacular Christmas celebration with G4Escape into their world of mesmerising harmonies beautifully‐blended voices and impeccable showmanship within an idyllic festive settingJon Jai Mike and Duncan are delighted to bring their hotly‐anticipated 20th Anniversary G4 CHRISTMAS tour…

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Tourist Attractions


Conisbrough Castle

Conisbrough Castle boasts the finest Circular Norman Keep Tower in the UK. This testament to the Stone Masons of medieval England was built during the 1180s by the fifth Earl of Surrey, Hamelin Plantagenet half brother of the most powerful of the Angevin Kings of England, Henry…

Millennium Galleries

Built using lottery funding, this venue is a great place for a half a day out.With a bright luncheon area and a vibrant foyer that includes two large escalators and open access to the downstairs exhibition area, the Galleries are ideal to look at rare collections and art…

Elsecar Heritage Railway

The Elsecar Heritage Railway is made up of a group of volunteers committed to the preservation, restoration and expansion of a preserved railway in South Yorkshire. EHR Volunteers carry out all duties on the railway, from driving the engines to maintaining the track.The Railway operates trains on Sundays…

Magna Science Adventure Centre

Fire Pavilion It's a frightening, fascinating, funny, high voltage experience. Go power mad. Control heat and cold. Make cables glow red hot. Paint heat patterns on the wall. Fuel machines with your hands. Stand next to a pillar of flame. Play games with fire. Say hello to a…

Fez

Fez Nightclub in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Contact venue on telephone number 0114‐272 6487 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

Plaza

SnookerPool Hall at Plaza in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Contact venue on 0114‐269 2510 for opening times, entrance costs and snooker table informationavailability.…

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Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Blackburn? See our list of attractions in Blackburn, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.