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Endless Love The Show – A Tribute to Lionel Richie & Diana Ross
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnGet ready for the ultimate feel-good show celebrating the music of legendary hitmakers Lionel Richie and Diana Ross.
The Opera Boys – A Night at the Musicals
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnFrom timeless classics like Les Miserables, Phantom of The Opera and West Side Story, to modern smash hits such as Jersey Boys, We Will Rock You and The Greatest Showman, this is the perfect show for musical theatre lovers both young and old.
English Polyphonic Music
Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, BlackburnA feast of polyphonic choral music by composers enjoying major anniversaries in 2023, Byrd, Weelkes and Cornysh. £15 and £10.
Steve Backshall – Ocean
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnSteve Backshall’s Ocean is a love letter to the most exciting environment on our planet – and a great way to learn more about what we need to do to save our seas. £21 - £28.
Celebrating George Michael
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnFeaturing the acclaimed Steve Mitchell, this production focuses on a more mature and seasoned style that George brought us with performances such as the 1996 “MTV UNPLUGGED” from the Three Mills studio in London.
Beauty and the Beast – 2023 Pantomime
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnJoin us for a BEAST of a tale that’s as old as time as Tom Rolfe Productions present a real BEAUTY of a pantomime with stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and hilarious comedy! Various times & prices.
The Diana Ross Story – In The Name of Love
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnThe World’s Premier show in celebration of Diana Ross and The Supremes. Theatre audiences prepare to be taken on a spellbinding journey visiting one of the greatest musical stories ever told.
A Christmas Carol
Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, BlackburnChapterhouse Theatre Company is proud to bring you Charles Dickens' timeless tale of hope and redemption this Christmas. A Christmas Carol follows the miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge as he embarks upon a journey through his past, present, and future,… £9 - £24.
Christmas at the Farm
Mrs Dowsons Farm Park Hawkshaw Farm, Longsight Rd,, Blackburn.Christmas at the farm is an immersive adventure based on the original magical Father Christmas. Discover Father Christmas' secret farm Headquarters, hidden from plain sight, filled with activities and experiences, with spectacular sets and theatre performances. Child £22.95, Adults £12.79.
Aladdin
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnMeet Aladdin, his brother Wishee Washee & his mother Widow Twankey as they battle against the evil Abanazar to stop his evil plan to become Master Of The World! Various times. £15- £21.
Santa Rocks – A magical family Santamime
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnSanta Rocks….. Oh yes he does in our magical family Santamime! Free gift for every child ticket purchased! 10am & 6.30pm.
TOP SECRET – The Magic of Science
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnExperience non-stop action-packed interactive magical science experiments that will capture the imagination, a fast-moving and colorful magical science show, packed with mystery, suspense and heaps of mess! Adult £13.50, child £11.50, family £31.50.
Charity Model Railway Exhibition
Mill Hill Community Centre New Chapel Street, BlackburnOrganised by East Lancashire Model Railway Charitable Organisation. Adult £5, child £3, family £12.
The Swing Commanders
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnThe Swing Commanders are a stunningly vibrant and versatile group that perform an exciting mix of 1940s Classics, Boogie-Woogie, Western Swing, 50’s Jump Jazz and more! £11.50 - £13.50.
Art Open 2024 Exhibition
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery Museum Street, BlackburnWe are pleased to announce we will be kicking off our 2024 exhibition programme with our second ever Art Open. This is an open call to all artists, amateur and professional, to get ready to submit their work for what promises to be an exciting and diverse show.
Pinked Floyd
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnThe Northwest's premier Pink Floyd tribute band offer an engaging and energetic performance celebrating the magical music of Pink Floyd.
Blackburn Soul Night
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnAnnual return for the ever popular Soul Night. Featuring two rooms of music: Northern in the concert hall and classic and modern in the windsor suite.
American Wrestling
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnAwesome Family Spectacular!! Featuring: 10 fall KO challenge, Explosive Rumble and tag team thriller. £12 - £15.
The King Returns: An Exclusive Audience with Alan Shearer
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnJoin us for an electrifying event as we bring the legendary Alan Shearer to the stage, in conversation with Sky Sports host Pete Graves. From £38.
The Yeomen of the Guard
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnBlackburn G&S proudly present a fully staged version of this operatic classic with an orchestra under the baton of a renowned and respected interpreter of the music of G&S. 7.30pm. Sat mat 3pm.
Humpty Dumpty – Half Term Panto
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnOnce upon a time in Storybrooke all was going well until the evil Queen of Hearts caused misery and corrupted all the nursery rhymes in the land. Various prices.
Something About George
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnStarring West End actor and musician Daniel Taylor, Something About George – The George Harrison Story tells the truly remarkable tale of one of music’s most understated icons.
Threads through Creation – Exhibition
Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, BlackburnYou are invited to come and see the amazing panels of textiles by Jacqui Parkson. 'Threads through Creation' panels of spectacular stitching tell the christian story of 'Creation in the Bible. The eight million stitches express God's Love! Free.
Railway Children – Blackburn Drama Club
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnThe children’s classic by E. Nesbit centres on the lives of three children whose comfortable, middle-class existence ends when their father is arrested for a crime he didn’t commit.
EXPRESS ‘24
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnEXPRESS ‘24, is a two act celebration of inclusive dance presented by award winning charity DanceSyndrome.
Last Choir Singing: 2024 Heats
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnCome and watch as Lancashire Children sing their hearts out in the regional heats to try and win a place in the grand final. Adult £19, children £9.
Top Secret -The Magic of Science
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnTop Secret is fun and entertaining for the whole family to enjoy along with inspiring and educating every young budding magician and scientist. Adult £13.50, child £11.50, family £31.50.
Nearly Elton – The Ultimate Tribute Show to Elton John
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnNearly Elton is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest showmen of our time. Starring Lee Brady as Elton and an outstanding full live band.
Over the Rainbow
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnIt truly is a charming show celebrating the wonderful music and careers of Judy Garland and her daughter Liza Minnelli, including all of Judy and Liza’s most memorable songs.
Fireman Sam The Great Camping Adventure
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnBrand New for 2024. Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. 12.30pm & 3.30pm. £17.50 - £19.
The Peter Kay Experience
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnCarlton entertainment presents an evening of comedy with 2 of the UKs most in demand comedians… Simon Marks as Peter Kay and the outstanding comedy vocalist Marc Bolton.
Sunshine on Leith
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnBlackburn Musical Theatre Company returns following the rip-roaring, whip-cracking success of 2023 show Calamity Jane, with the jubilant and heart-felt musical Sunshine On Leith - a story about the power of home, family and love, featuring the songs of The Proclaimers. £145.50 - £16.50.
Frank Skinner 30 Years Of Dirt
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnFollowing a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe and 7-nights at the Lyric Theatre in London’s West End, comic legend Frank Skinner is back with his critically acclaimed new show ‘30 Years of Dirt’.
Celine – My Heart Will Go On
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnThe concert is a stunning celebration of the music and one of the greatest singers of our time. Starring Alexandra Darby and an outstanding live band.
The Simon and Garfunkel Story
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnThe Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation.
Blackburn Music Society Opera Gala
St Silas' Church Preston New Road, BlackburnAn evening of your favourite Opera choruses with Blackburn Music Society and international soloists. £12, under 18's free.
The Country Music Experience
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnThe Country Collective brings you an incredible country experience like no other, throw on those cowboy hats, two step into your boots and head on down to our ranch, where you can dance the night away to some of the biggest country anthems from the decades! £27.50 - £31.
Megan McCubbin – Stopping Extinction
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnAround the world there are scientists, rangers and indigenous communities fighting to protect wildlife and their habitats. In this show, we will hear to stories from the front line of conservation and find out what it takes to pull a species back from the brink, from parrot sperm helmets to embryo freezing and everything in between!
The Four Wonders of Soul
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnThis show boasts of having the UKs finest Northern Soul vocalists appearing all together on one stage playing live with Soul Brothers Syndicate! Featuring proms stars Darrell Smith & Frida Touray as seen on the Northern Soul BBC Proms!
Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnBased on the original book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book - written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Come and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs. Various times. £11 - £16.
The Country Music Experience
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnThe Country Collective brings you an incredible country experience like no other, throw on those cowboy hats, two step into your boots and head on down to the ranch, where you can dance the night away to some of the biggest country anthems from the decades! £27.50 - £31.
Squeeze
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnA special one off show celebrating 50 years of Squeeze. With a half-century distinguished by some of the smartest and sweetest guitar-pop made during the rock & roll era, Squeeze will be performing an impressive list of hits and rare gems from their extensive back catalogue. Various prices.
Fleetwood Bac
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnFleetwood Bac were the world’s first and are regarded as the UK’s most authentic Fleetwood Mac Tribute show.
Swan Lake – Imperial Classical Ballet
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnSwan Lake captures, like no other ballet, the full range of human emotions - from hope to despair, from terror to tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy. Featuring live Orchestra with over 30 musicians. £23 - £41.
Laudamus
St. Silas Church Preston New Road, BlackburnBlackburn Music Society present a concert featuring well know works by Mozart and Haydn.
Lucy Beaumont – Trouble and Strife
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnBAFTA nominee and star of Taskmaster Lucy Beaumont is going to let loose and let slip on her roller coaster world. With off-beat stories, unusual anecdotes, and bizarre journeys through modern day womanhood, life through the Beaumont lens is more surreal than you could ever imagine.
Jason Manford – A Manford All Seasons
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnJason Manford is back with his brand-new live show, A Manford All Seasons.
An evening with Jeff Stelling
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnAn exclusive evening of football nostalgia, fun and entertainment with Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling anchor man of Sky Sports Gillette Soccer Saturday for over 30 years. Special Guest - Paul Merson.
COME AND SING MESSIAH
Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, BlackburnJoin the Blackburn Music Society’s annual Messiah performance. Includes rehearsals in Nov and the day of the event. £20.
Come and Sing Messiah at Blackburn Cathedral
Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, BlackburnJoin Blackburn Music Society in their annual performance of Messiah in Blackburn Cathedral. Come along to at least two dress rehearsals in Nov and attend the dress rehearsal on the afternoon of the performance. Further details contact bbmusicsoc@gmail,com. Tel: 01254377153.