Family
Get ready to bounce! Giant inflatable arena opens in Blackburn
A brand new high-energy indoor attraction is set to launch in Blackburn next week - and it’s bringing a giant inflatable experience…
Blackburn Life
Family
Christmas
Snow White Panto Launched at Historic Hoghton Tower
The magic of Christmas came early this year as the cast of the Blackburn Empire Theatre’s 2025 pantomime, Snow White, gathered at…
Family
Sell-Out Splash! Darwen’s Giant Pool Inflatable Makes a Big Summer Debut
Darwen Leisure Centre’s brand-new inflatable pool attraction has already made waves – with first sessions on Saturday 19 July selling out fast.
Family
Comics, Capes & Chaos! Free Comic Book Day Returns to To the Batcave
To the Batcave, Blackburn’s independent comic book haven, is gearing up for one of the most exciting days in the geek calendar…
Family
Linda Lusardi Leads a Magical Line-Up of Family Shows at Blackburn Empire This Easter!
This Easter, the Blackburn Empire Theatre is the place to be for fun, laughter, and a little bit of magic for the…
Christmas
Ricky Groves steps into Pantomime’s Fleshcreep Role at King George’s Hall
Shone Productions and King George’s Hall are delighted to announce that Ricky Groves will be stepping into the role of Fleshcreep at this year’s…
Family
BGT semi-finalist, Titan the Robot, coming to The Mall!
The Mall Blackburn has an out of this world line-up of free activities this half-term, which will culminate in a visit from…
Christmas
Cinderella Stars add some extra sparkle for shoppers as they launch Empire’s panto
The cast of the brand-new production of Cinderella at Blackburn Empire Theatre officially launched their Pantomime with a visit to Blackburn Town…
Family
The Purrfect Teatime Tail – In Conversation with David Wood OBE
The Tiger Who Came to Tea is celebrating 12 years on stage and over 50 years as Britain’s best-loved picture book! David…
Entertainment
Linda Lusardi to star in Blackburn Empire Panto
Star of stage and screen, Linda Lusardi, has been revealed as one of the stars in this year’s pantomime at the Blackburn…
Entertainment
A Brand-New Sparkling Pantomime Production of Cinderella is revealed for 2022!
With more sparkle, more music and more fun, Blackburn Empire Theatre has revealed plans for their 2022 pantomime, Cinderella.
Entertainment
It will be Strictly Dance, Music and Laughs at Blackburn’s Big Panto
Panto Cast prepare for one of the biggest pantomimes Blackburn has ever seen.
Children's Activities
All aboard for Treasure Trove weekends at The Mall!
The Mall Blackburn will be giving away £3,000 and treating little buccaneers to a swashbuckling time this November.
Children's Activities
Miniature Theatre this Half-Term on Blackburn Market
Following a visit from artist collective, “Eye of Newt” last Saturday, Blackburn Market is pleased to welcome them back with a miniature…
Comedy
What’s On this Bank Holiday Weekend around Blackburn?
With a long weekend ahead for many, we've picked some of our favourite events taking place in and around Blackburn over the…
Family
This ‘Magical’ Polar Bear will Dazzle and Enchant the Whole Family
Based on the book by Raymond Briggs and adapted for the stage by Pins and Needles Productions, The Bear, brings dazzling puppetry,…
Family
Bonfires & Firework Displays in and around Blackburn to visit in 2019
With Guy Fawkes night just around the corner, we have lined up our guide to bonfires that are open to the public…
Family
The Wizard of Oz at Blackburn Empire Theatre
Click your heels and join Dorothy and her friends as they take a stroll down the yellow brick road in search of…
Family
Goblin presents Hey Diddle Diddle at Darwen Library Theatre
Acclaimed theatre company Goblin bring Hey Diddle Diddle to Darwen Library Theatre this October.
Family
Children’s Favourite, Stick Man, Returns to King George’s Hall
Stick Man is leaving his family tree and heading back out on tour this Autumn! Based on the book by Julia Donaldson…
Family
Elmer the Patchwork Elephant Comes to Town
Based on the classic children’s book series by David McKee, that celebrate its 30th Birthday in 2019, Elmer the Patchwork Elephant Show,…
Family
Freckle Productions present Tabby McTat at King George’s Hall
Tabby McTat is a cat with the loudest of meee-ews and a best friend with a guitar, Fred.
Family
Ladies and gents this is the one that you’ve waited for…
The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long-A at King George’s Hall! This June, King George’s Hall will present The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long-A! The unique interactive…