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CROW WOOD CHRISTMAS MARKET

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort Holme Road,, Burnley.

Expect an eclectic mix of vintage wares, handmade crafts, art and quirkiness from some of the finest makers, creators and collectors in the land, all with a festive twist of course! Free but need to book a time.            

DIY Tie Dye and Block Printing

Queen St Mill Textile Museum Harle Syke, Burnley

Create your own unique t-shirts or fabrics using Tie Dye in the first of Queen St Mill's two workshops. Learn how to tie dye 100% cotton fabrics, discovering different techniques to fold, manipulate and secure the fabric. Fabric will be provided. Choose from a selection of coloured dyes to immerse your fabrics in.  Workshop 1 (11 Jan) - £12. Workshop 2 (18 Jan) - £5.  Booking is essential as places are limited. To reserve your place please call or email the museum.      

£12

SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

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, villains, audience participation and all the excitement that only pantomime can provide. Various times. £12/£14.

NORTHERN LIVE – Do I Love You

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits.

CHRIS MCCAUSLAND: SPEAKY BLINDER

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

Star of the Royal Variety Performance, Would I Lie to You?, Have I Got News for You, QI, and Live at the Apollo... One of the UK's top stand-ups Chris McCausland is on tour with a stand-up show about life, family, and loads of other nonsense as well!

£20.50

THE STORY OF GUITAR HEROES

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to some of the most influential and iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music.  Expect classic hits from legends including Hank Marvin, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Jimmy Page, Mark Knopfler, Van Halen, Slash and many more!

£27.50

THE DIANA ROSS STORY

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

The Diana Ross Story - In The Name of Love.  A chronological history of hits from a career culminating in over 100 million record sales fronted by 2 international Diana Ross performers Cheri Jade (The Supremes) and Tameka Jackson (Solo Career).

£27

FIREMAN SAM

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

Join Sam, Penny, Elvis, Station Officer Steele and Norman in an all singing, dancing, action-packed show. You can become a fire-fighter cadet and then watch the magic of the circus.  12pm & 3.30pm.  Adult £18, child £17, family £66.    

THE MANFREDS

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

60 Years of Hits, Jazz & Blues.

£29

THE CLONE ROSES & THE SMITHS LTD

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

‘The Clones’ are widely regarded as one of the UKs premium tribute bands, a list that reserved for very few acts and have been described by Roses’ bass player Mani himself as “the second-best Stone Roses in the world.”

£20.50

SIMON BRODKIN: SCREWED UP

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

Fresh from his sold-out, critically-acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run and becoming the most viewed British comedian of all time on TikTok, world-famous prankster and Lee Nelson creator Simon Brodkin is back with an outrageous new stand-up show.

£24
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Woof Shack

Happa Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, Burnley

Free social group for dogs and their people.  Planned regular walks, games, specialist talks, advice and much more.  Last Thursday of every month.      

MARTI PELLOW – PELLOW TALK

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

Pellow Talk is a chance to learn all about Martin Pellow, not just as a singer and songwriter with Wet Wet Wet, but as a boy and a man. It’s a chance to understand the DNA of the hits that we’ve listened to and loved over the years.

£31.50

Rapunzel

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

Join your favourites Wally, Dame Dolly and Fairy Tale as they embark on a quest to break an enchantment that keeps Rapunzel locked away in her tower… But the wicked sorceress Gothel has other plans for Rapunzel and her ever-lengthening hair! Will Rapunzel escape? Find out as Anton Benson Productions return to Burnley with their brand-new hair-larlious Easter pantomime adventure for 2023!  1pm & 4.30pm.  £15.50 - £17.50.

THE LEGENDS OF AMERICAN COUNTRY SHOW

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV Europe’s No.1 multi award winning show " The Legends of American Country " returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country nostalgia.

£23.50

Burnley Royal Tea Party

Town Square St James’s Street, Burnley

Burnley will host a Royal Tea Party in Town Square on St James’s Street to mark the coronation of King Charles III.  A cream tea lunch will be accompanied by acoustic acts to create a royally entertaining afternoon.  Ticket office at Burnley Mechanics Theatre.        

FLEETWOOD BAC

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

Fleetwood Bac are the world’s first and best Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band.

£21.50

TIM VINE: BREEP

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

Tim Vine: Breeeep! It’s Tim Vine and he’s back with a brand new stand-up show! Come and enjoy a mountain of nonsense, daft one-liners, joyful songs, wobbly props and ridiculous humour.

£26.50

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

Ministry of Science - Science Saved the World.  This year saw Science lead the way in getting our lives back to normal. Now, the UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever!  Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way!  Adult £18, child £17, family £66.

THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

Cruisin for a Bluesin The Chicago Blues Brothers have put the band back together and are ‘Cruisin for a Bluesin’ taking you to the music capitals of the USA for one night of spectacular live music. Adult £26.50, child £16.50.

Justin Moorhouse – Stretch & Think

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

He's come a long way since winning the City Life Comedian of the Year and is now established as one of the hottest and most exciting names on the comedy circuit. Justin is back, still funny, yet middle aged. A brand new show. Come, it'll be fun.

£16.50

The AC/DC Show

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

The AC/DC Show AC/DC, arguably the greatest rock band of all time, are brought to life by Live/Wire with the true passion you would expect from professional musicians who share your love of this legendary live act.

£19.50

Hack, Hike & Bike for HAPPA

Happa Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, Burnley

Hack, Hike & Bike for Happa. Join us in this unique challenge to help raise funds for Happa!

BARRY STEELE & FRIENDS

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

Barry Steele and a fabulous cast of musicians and singers will take you on a musical journey from 'The Black and White Night' right through to The Traveling Wilburys.

£27

Pendle Threads

Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, Padiham

Meet our embroidery experts and discover some fascinating and beautiful embroidery techniques. Included in normal admission.

CHRIS CONNOR – The World Famous Elvis Show

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

Direct from the West End, The World Famous Elvis Show starring and created by the world renowned Chris Connor with his 12 piece band and backing vocals by The Sweet Harmonies.

£29.50

Towneley Tribute Festival

Towneley Park Burnley

Towneley Park Tribute Festival comes to Towneley Park, Burnley  with some of the UKs best tribute bands. There will food court, cocktail & gin bars and more! Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.          

Explore Textiles Week – Saxons

Queen St Mill Textile Museum Harle Syke, Burnley

In this session, we'll be exploring the Saxons. How did the Saxons live? How did they make things? What clothes did they wear? In this hands on, family-friendly session we'll find the answers. Adults £3, Children £5.          

Burnley Artisan Market

Burnley Artisan Market St James Street, Burnley

Small independent makers including local pie producers, freshly baked breads from micro bakeries, street food, epic cakes, fresh roasted coffee, tasty treats, local gin sellers, awesome ice cream, deli, handcrafted jewellery, arts, craft, candles, cheeses, wax melts and more.        

Be transported back for Heritage Open Day

Queen St Mill Textile Museum Harle Syke, Burnley

Travel back to the early 1900s, and experience what life was like for mill workers in Lancashire's iconic weaving mill, Queen Street Mill. With authentically dressed and expert staff on hand, you can explore the mill as it was in its hey day. Guided tours at 12.30pm, 1.45pm, 3pm on a strictly first-come-first-serve basis. Free.      

Here Come the Girls

Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, Padiham

A fascinating guided tour of Gawthorpe Hall focussing on the women of the Shuttleworth family. Linked to the Remarkable Women exhibition discover more about the lives of the women who lived at the Hall, covering everything from education and social reform to girl guiding and aeroplanes.  Included in normal museum admission charges.  

CODEBREAKERS – THE STORY OF ENIGMA

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

This show, by Dr Mark Baldwin, is one of the Second World War’s most fascinating stories. That of the Allied Codebreakers, who deciphered a vast number of German secret messages and used the intelligence so gained to hasten Allied victory.

£18

Songs from the Northern Powerhouse

Queen St Mill Textile Museum Harle Syke, Burnley

Bard Company perform a collection of rousing anthems. What happens when a group of middle-aged activists and Socialist performers decide to bond together in Solidarity? Bard Company is born.        

£10

Cuthbert the Bad and the Lancashire Witches

Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, Padiham

Why was there a spectacular witchcraft trial in Lancashire in 1612? This question has never been properly answered, until now in this talk based on original research by Dr Colin Penny. Included in admission to the hall (£6 adult, £4 concs)

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

Burnley Light Opera presents Young Frankenstein! Full of brilliant musical numbers, this electrifying adaptation of Mel Brooks' monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches.Sat mat 2.30pm.

£22

MAGGIE MAY- THE ROD STEWART YEARS

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

Maggie May is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the most charismatic superstars of our time featuring Rob Wright and his amazing live band.

£28.50

SANTA’S DISCO THROUGH THE DECADES

Oaks Hotel Burnley Colne Road, Burnley

With all the classic floor fillers from all corners of the globe, Santa’s got some tunes to get you dancing, so lets get this party started! Come to our venue and enjoy an amazing night with great food, great friends and all the xmas hits for you to dance the night away to. Two course meal. 7:00 pm to 2:00 am.

£28

Christmas Fayre at HAPPA

Happa Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, Burnley

Local businesses, artisans and craft makers will ensure a shopper’s paradise event held in the indoor arena. Ticket entry includes access to HAPPA as well as the Christmas Fayre.

£6

D-DAY DARLINGS

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

The UK’s premier wartime group, The D-Day Darlings, were signed to Sony Music UK after reaching the finals in ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent. In 2018, their debut album, “I’ll Remember You”, reached number 15 in the official album charts, receiving a Silver Disc for over 60,000 sales.

£22

CHRISTMAS IN THE CARIBBEAN

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

Prepare to be whisked away with our exciting new party night theme for 2023! Spectacular Caribbean Christmas Theme, Caribbean Steel Band, Caribbean Dancers & Hula Girls and Festive 3 Course Dinner.        

£45

Victorian Christmas At Judges’ Lodgings Museum

Judges Lodgings Church Street, Burnley

Visit to see the house decked in holly and enjoy live music performed in the period rooms. There are craft activities for the kids and a chance to see Santa in his Christmas Grotto. Adults £3, Concessions £2, children free. Craft and a visit to Santa is £2 per child.          

ALADDIN

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

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, villains, audience participation and all the excitement that only pantomime can provide. Various times. £12/£14.

BARRY STEELE & FRIENDS

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

Experience the unforgettable sound of a generation with Barry Steele alongside an extraordinary ensemble of talented musicians and singers as together they pay homage to the timeless music of Roy Orbison.

£27

ESSENTIALLY CHER

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

If you are looking for a tribute act with a WOW factor then look no further than Trisha McCluney as Essentially Cher! Trisha is quite simply the closest to the Goddess of Pop that you will find!

£27

JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW – ‘Sin & Redemption’ Tour

Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley

With standing ovations every night, Johnny Cash Roadshow is the longest running, most recognised and still the biggest and best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world today guaranteed to leave you wanting more.

£27