Light Up Astley – 6th November -
Christmas Late Nights at Barton Grange – 14th November - 19th December -
The spectacular Light Up Astley will return on Friday 6th November for an evening of excitement as stunning light projections and laser shows take place at the Hall. This event combines the incredible Astley Illuminated with the Light Up Astley Bonfire Night celebrations with a spectacular bonfire and
fireworks display also taking place in the Park. There will be live music and entertainment from Katumba drumming, LED performers, stilt walkers and more, plus children's fairgrounds to enjoy. Not only will guests be treated to an incredible laser light show, but visitors can enjoy delicious food and drink stalls too
Something a little different by way of light trails happens each year at Barton Grange Garden Centre. Known for its spectacular Christmas Decoration Displays, the garden centre opens late throughout November and December to allow more people to get into
the festive cheer. Not only do you have the Christmas displays inside, but in the Outdoor Plants area, you can enjoy a fabulous light show too! Make an evening of it by stopping in one of the eateries for a festive meal too.
Blackburn Festival of Light Twilight Trail – 8th November -
West End Winter Light Festival – 5th December -
Following a pause in the annual event, this year will see the return of Blackburn's Festival of Light. While the previous events saw a light procession through the town, 2026 will see the event take over Queens Park with its very own Twilight Trail on Sunday 8th November.
Families are invited to the join in with light up creations in the afternoon, to listen to the street band performing, interact with the bee performers and explore the giant illuminated puppets displayed on a trail in the park in the late afternoon and early evening.
The annual lantern parade through the West End of Morecambe will take to the streets on Saturday 5th December. Everyone is invited to join the procession, which will feature musicians and the community lanterns, made at workshops during the weekend
leading up to the event. The event starts at the More Music HQ with a gig showing of all the music made there during the Autumn, then Baybeat Street Band will lead the lantern procession throughout the town.
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