Published on Monday 4 November 2024 at 1:37 pm
Blackburn born author Dorothy Whipple (1893 – 1966) was described in her lifetime as the “Jane Austen of the 20th Century” by no less a figure than J.B.
Filed under: author | Blackburn Library | events
Published on Monday 3 June 2024 at 1:05 pm
On Thursday 6 June, two events will be held in the borough to signify 80 years since D-Day.
Published on Wednesday 27 December 2023 at 10:30 am
Discover a taste of what Blackburn with Darwen has to offer with our guide to some of the top free things to do across our borough.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn and Darwen | Darwen | events | services
Published on Wednesday 23 February 2022 at 2:56 pm
Much-loved children’s book ‘Zog and the Flying Doctors‘ will be brought to life on stage in Blackburn this May!
Filed under: books | children | Children's events | events | King George's Hall | Live Shows | shows | Theatre | Zog
Published on Monday 21 September 2020 at 2:11 pm
Changes are being made to upcoming events in the borough.
Christmas could look a little different in Blackburn and Darwen this year – but the festive spirit is still here with a reimagined programme of events.
Filed under: Christmas | Councillor | Damian Talbot | events | Festive | Neil Dagnall | remembrance
Published on Friday 13 March 2020 at 11:36 am
Events in and around Blackburn & Darwen.
Published on Monday 9 December 2019 at 3:44 pm
There’s no need for anyone to be alone over Christmas thanks to kind-hearted community groups planning festive meals for isolated and vulnerable people, as well as local celebrations.
Filed under: Christmas | community | events | Integration | Our Community Our Future | social integration
Published on Monday 17 September 2018 at 3:55 pm
A ceramic tile by Turner prize-winning artist Grayson Perry is on display at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn Museum | Councillor | Damian Talbot | events | Grayson Perry | museum
Published on Friday 21 July 2017 at 11:08 am
Schools are getting ready to break up for the summer – so get ready to set ‘Off for Fun’.
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | events | Off for Fun | summer holidays
Published on Thursday 22 June 2017 at 5:28 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 26th June – Sunday, 2nd July 2017.
Published on Friday 9 June 2017 at 10:21 am
Please note that you may need to purchase tickets for some of the events below. To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Published on Thursday 25 May 2017 at 4:44 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 29th May – Sunday, 4th June 2017.
Published on Thursday 18 May 2017 at 5:08 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 22nd May – Sunday, 28th May 2017.
Published on Friday 5 May 2017 at 5:13 pm
It’s the first National Festival of Making in Blackburn on 6th & 7th May and everyone is invited!
Published on Thursday 27 April 2017 at 12:19 pm
Here’s our list of events in and around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 1st May – Sunday, 7th May 2017.
Published on Thursday 13 April 2017 at 6:00 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 17th April to Sunday, 23rd April 2017.
Published on Thursday 6 April 2017 at 4:39 pm
Here’s our list of events in and around Blackburn & Darwen.
Please note that you may need to purchase tickets for some of the events below.
Published on Thursday 30 March 2017 at 4:06 pm
Here’s our list of events in and around Blackburn & Darwen.
Please note that you may need to purchase tickets for some of the events below.
Published on Thursday 23 March 2017 at 4:51 pm
Here’s our list of events in and around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday 27th March to Sunday, 2nd April 2017.
Published on Thursday 16 March 2017 at 4:18 pm
Here’s our list of events in and around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday 20th March to Sunday, 26th March 2017.
Published on Thursday 2 March 2017 at 3:50 pm
Here’s our list of events in and around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday 6th March to Sunday, 19th March 2017.
Published on Friday 24 February 2017 at 9:45 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday 27th February to Sunday, 5th March 2017.
Published on Friday 17 February 2017 at 11:51 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday 20th February to Sunday, 26th February 2017.
Published on Friday 10 February 2017 at 10:51 am
Please note that you may need to purchase tickets for some of the events below. To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Published on Thursday 2 February 2017 at 3:26 pm
Please note that you may need to purchase tickets for some of the events below. To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Published on Thursday 26 January 2017 at 5:04 pm
Please note that you may need to purchase tickets for some of the events below. To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Published on Friday 2 December 2016 at 11:15 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 5th December to Sunday, 18th December 2016.
Published on Friday 25 November 2016 at 11:58 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 28th November to Sunday, 4th December 2016.
Published on Friday 18 November 2016 at 10:15 am
Don’t Forget: Darwen’s Christmas Lights Switch On in Market Square on Saturday, 19th November 4pm -7pm
Blackburn Big Christmas Light Switch On is on Saturday, 26th November with Rock FM from 4pm & the first acts on stage from 5pm in King William Street.
Published on Thursday 10 November 2016 at 3:29 pm
Here’s our list of events in and around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 14th November to Sunday, 20th November 2016.
Published on Friday 4 November 2016 at 10:17 am
Events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 7th November to Sunday, 13th November 2016.
Published on Friday 28 October 2016 at 2:00 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 31st October to Sunday, 6th November 2016
Please note that you may need to purchase tickets for some of the events below.
Published on Friday 21 October 2016 at 5:43 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 24th October to Sunday, 30th October 2016
Please note that you may need to purchase tickets for some of the events below.
Published on Friday 7 October 2016 at 11:08 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 10th October to Sunday, 23rd October 2016.
Published on Friday 30 September 2016 at 11:56 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 3rd October to Sunday, 9th October 2016.
Published on Thursday 22 September 2016 at 5:56 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 26th September to Sunday, 2nd October 2016.
Published on Thursday 15 September 2016 at 4:20 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 19th September to Sunday, 25th September 2016.
Published on Friday 9 September 2016 at 6:20 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 12th September to Sunday, 18th September 2016.
Published on Thursday 1 September 2016 at 2:22 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 5th September to Sunday, 11th September 2016
As well as the usual events & activities taking place it’s also Heritage Open Days 8th to 11th September 2016.
Published on Friday 26 August 2016 at 11:13 am
Discover the stories behind many of Blackburn and Darwen’s landmarks at this year’s Heritage Open Days.
Filed under: buildings | events | Heritage Open Days | local
Published on Friday 19 August 2016 at 12:16 pm
On Saturday 20th August, it’s a bumper day in Darwen – with both Darwen Gala & Darwen 1940s Day providing lots of fun & entertainment for all the family.
Published on Friday 12 August 2016 at 11:38 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 15th August to Sunday, 21st August 2016.
Published on Friday 5 August 2016 at 10:42 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 8th August to Sunday, 14th August 2016.
Published on Thursday 28 July 2016 at 5:46 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 1st August to Sunday, 7th August 2016
To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Published on Friday 15 July 2016 at 11:18 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 18th July to Sunday, 24th July 2016
To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Published on Thursday 7 July 2016 at 4:01 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 11th July to Sunday, 17th July 2016
To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Published on Friday 1 July 2016 at 5:40 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 4th July to Sunday, 10th July 2016
To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Published on Thursday 23 June 2016 at 4:00 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 27th June to Sunday, 3rd July 2016
To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Published on Friday 17 June 2016 at 10:23 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 20th June to Sunday, 26th June 2016 … and it’s a very busy week!
Published on Thursday 16 June 2016 at 12:01 pm
Arts, cultural and educational events will be staged across the borough to mark national Refugee Week.
Filed under: Blackburn | Cllr Khan | events | Refugee Week
