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Travel through time, one vibe at a time.
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryUnite with like-minded music lovers and celebrate the iconic and timeless tunes of yesteryear, the music that shaped countless generations and influenced everything we know today. From the frenetic energy of Northern Soul to the vibrant energy of 1970s pop, this festival will be the largest live music event the ELR has ever held.
Ilkley Food & Drink Festival
East Holmes Fields, Ilkley Riverside, IlkleyA great day out for all the family. Great line up of chefs, biggest food & drink line up to date, cooking demonstrations, tribute acts, comedy acts, free kids activities, funfair. Various prices.
Proms in the Park
Harewood House Harewood, LeedsSaturday 21 June will see the renowned UK Proms Orchestra performing their magical set of classical pieces from both stage and screen, before a rousing finale of ‘Last Night Of The Proms’ favourites. The show features the full UK Proms Orchestra, incredible soloists, dancers, support acts and a well known host.
Bradford Literature Festival
Bradford City Centre Various venues, BradfordBradford Literature Festival is an annual festival and year-round cultural outreach programme. Encompassing the best of literature, music, theatre, cultural discussions, lectures and family events. Over 500 events take place in historic venues over the course of ten days celebrating the written and spoken word in all of its glorious forms.
Chorley Chocolate Festival
Duxbury Park Golf Club Duxbury Hall Road, ChorleyExhibitors and a demonstration stage, offering tips and advice on the many uses chocolate has. Tel: 01942 496 844 for further details.
Bradford Brick Festival – Lego
Sedbergh Sports and Leisure Centre, Low Moor, BradfordA Lego fan event dedicated to all things brick! This will be a great day for families, collectors, adult builders and every other kind of Lego fan. With lots to see and do including speed building competitions, large scale displays, activities, new Lego sets, retired lego sets, plus a dedicated building area. £5 - £18.
TK MAXX PRESENTS LYTHAM FESTIVAL 2025
Lytham Green Lytham St. AnnesThe North West's Largest live festival. Kings of Leon, Stevie Wonder, Alanis Morissette, Justin Timberlake and Simple Minds and Texas will all headline TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival 2025.
National Festival of Making 2025
Blackburn Town Centre King William Street, BlackburnThe National Festival of Making is a free festival for all to enjoy, taking place in over 20 venues and public spaces across Blackburn town centre over one incredible weekend. Expect to find creative workshops and live street performances for all ages, remarkable exhibitions, talks, film screenings, delicious food from local artisan producers, makers markets, and much more.
Dragon Boat Festival
Roberts Park Higher Coach Road, SaltaireThe event promises to be a fun filled family festival with dragon boat racing on the river and landside attractions for all to enjoy including children’s entertainment, charity stalls, catering stands, landside games, bar, live acts and much, much more. Great family day out.
SeekOut Arts & Music Festival
Gisburn Forest Stephen Park, Ribble ValleyLocated in the breathtaking woodland setting of Gisburn Forest, this one-of-a-kind micro festival offers high quality live music, DJ’s, interactive art, theatre, well-being activities and much more! Various prices. Doors open 1pm.
Chorley Flower Show 2025
Astley Park Chorley, LancashireDon't miss a blooming marvellous day out at Chorley Flower Show, as it returns for its 10th anniversary. Set to captivate families, flower enthusiasts and gardening fanatics, there's plenty to enjoy for everyone, including your canine companions, at Chorley Flower Show.
The Temple Newsam Food Festival
Temple Newsam Temple Newsam Road, LeedsInternational street food, artisan market, live Chef demo's, live music and family entertainment. A great day out for all the family. Adult £6.95, under 16s £4.95, under 5's free.
Festival of History
Heskin Hall Wood Lane, ChorleyFestival of History is our annual celebration of all things in our country’s history. A multi period event featuring living history displays and exhibitions. These are from various eras presented by some friendly and knowledgeable re-enactors. There will be stalls, live entertainment, cafe & bar.