What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 27 October – Sunday 2 November 2025

🎉 What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 27 October – Sunday 2 November

Half-term week is packed with spooky fun, creative workshops, live music, cinema, and one of Blackburn’s biggest annual events — the Bonfire at Witton Park! 🎇

You’ll find a stacked line-up of shows at Blackburn Empire Theatre, interactive museum events, Halloween parties, and family-friendly activities all across the borough.

We’ve also got community celebrations, food, and fireworks lighting up the sky — and Abbamania closes the weekend with sparkle and song! 🎶

📅 Highlights this week include:

• 🎭 The Witch Who Couldn’t Sleep – Mon 27 Oct, Darwen Library Theatre
• 🎶 Briana Corrigan (ex-The Beautiful South) – Tue 28 Oct, Blackburn Empire Theatre
• 🎃 Trick or Treat at The Mall – Fri 31 Oct, all day
• 🕺 World Adventure Dance Showcase – Thu 30 Oct, Blackburn Empire
• 🎆 Blackburn Charity Bonfire Event – Sat 1 Nov, Witton Park
• 🧵 Patch Works: Sensory Puppet Play – Sat 1 Nov, Blackburn Market
• 🎤 Abbamania 2025 – Sun 2 Nov, Darwen Library Theatre

📍 Full Event Listings: 27 October – 2 November

🔄 New events added daily – check back often or see our What’s On in Blackburn guide for everything coming up.

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