Your handy guide for all the exciting events happening in Lancashire from April - June. Including special sections for Easter, the upcoming bank holiday weekends and May Half Term.
for events April - June 2026
Contents
3 Welcome 4 Easter Fun 7 April 14 May Bank Holiday 17 May 22 Spring Bank Holiday 24 May Half Term 27 June 32 Sneak Peek
Cover image credit: Chorley 10k & 2k fun run, Chorley Council
Welcome
Spring in Lancashire always feels a little bit magical. As the days grow longer and the sunshine starts to linger, the county’s beautiful countryside bursts into life-think playful lambs, curious calves, fluffy chicks and vibrant carpets of springtime blooms. Across Lancashire, towns and villages buzz with energy once again. It’s the perfect season to enjoy a coffee and cake outdoors, wander through bustling market squares or breathe in the refreshing sea air along the stunning coastline. It’s also an amazing time to get out and experience the wealth of events happening. Whether you’re planning a family-friendly adventure, looking forward to Easter festivities, hoping to catch a music festival or eager to see a new theatre production, you’ll find plenty to inspire your next day out. This handy guide highlights just some of the fantastic events taking place this season-including special sections for Easter, the May Bank Holidays, and our brand-new May Half Term feature, packed with exciting activities and ideas for an unforgettable break in Lancashire. And of course, alongside all these events, Lancashire offers incredible places to eat, drink, stay and explore- ready to welcome you this spring. Start planning your perfect spring visit today - VisitLancashire.com
Whilst every care has been taken to ensure accuracy of the information contained in this publication, Marketing Lancashire can take no responsibility for any errors or omissions. It is advisable to check information on visitlancashire.com online before your travel. No recommendation by Marketing Lancashire is implied by the inclusion of any information and it is not intended to be a comprehensive guide to the whole county of Lancashire.
EASTER FUN X
Thornton Hall Country Park
We absolutely love Easter here in Lancashire. With brighter days, blossoming landscapes and plenty of adorable springtime animals to spot, it’s the perfect time to wave goodbye to winter and welcome the new season. And of course… there’s all that delicious Lancashire chocolate to enjoy too! Many of our attractions celebrate Easter in style, offering special events and activities for all ages. From classic egg rolling and fun-filled trails to creative crafts and outdoor adventures, there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of the holidays. How many will you fit into your Easter break? For even more Easter ideas and inspiration head over to visitlancashire.com
Easter Tales: The Great Egg-venture Mrs Dowsons Farm Park Clayton-le- Dale 28th March - 12th April Easter Trail in the Park Gatty Park Accrington Various Dates The Big Easter Hunt Ribby Hall Village Wrea Green 28th March - 18th April Easter Dragon Egg Hunt The Hole in Wand Blackpool 28th March - 19th April
EGGventure Thornton Hall Country Park Thornton-in-Craven 28th March - 6th April The Great Ribby Duck Race Ribby Hall Village Wrea Green
29th March - 19th April Treasure Hunters Easter Activities Lancaster City Museum Lancaster 30th March - 11th April Dragon Eggventure Samlesbury Hall Samlesbury 30th March - 12th April
Easter Holidays at Go Ape Blackburn Go Ape Blackburn Blackburn 1st - 19th April
Easter Breakfast Feast and Egg Hunt Longridge House Chipping 4th April Easter Fun Preston Markets Preston 4th April Mini Makers - Easter The Whitaker Rawtenstall 4th April Easter Bunny Trail Gawthorpe Hall Padiham 5th April Easter Egg Hunt West Lancashire Light Railway Hesketh Bank 5th April Easter Sunday Lunch Lancashire Manor Hotel The Mytton Fold Easter Egg Hunt Mytton Fold Hotel Langho 5th April The Ultimate Easter Bunny Party Holland Hall Up Holland 5th April Tulipmania Astley Park Walled Garden Chorley 5th April Up Holland 5th April
Easter Eggstravaganza World Horse Welfare Penny Farm Blackpool 1st - 8th April The Utterly Revolting Science Show The Atkinson
Southport 2nd April
Lowther’s Easter Surprise Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens Lytham 3rd - 5th April Dragon Egg Easter Quest Hoghton Tower Hoghton 3rd - 6th April Easter at The Three Fishes The Three Fishes Mitton 3rd - 6th April Chicken Leg Egg Cup Workshop Affinity Lancashire
Fleetwood 3rd April Rapunzel The Muni Theatre Colne 3rd April Affinity’s Easter Hunt Affinity Lancashire
Fleetwood 4th April
The Sooty Show Blackpool Grand Theatre
West End Magic The Muni Theatre Colne 9th April Mother Goose Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 10th April Posey Pig Pops Workshop Affinity Lancashire Fleetwood 11th April Robin Hood: Easter Pantomime The Atkinson Southport 18th April Footy Fairy Tales Various Locations Various Dates Diversity Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 18th April The Princess Proms Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 19th April
Blackpool 5th April Blackpool Junior Dance Festival Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 6th - 12th April Easter Bunny Brunch Shireburn Arms Hurst Green 6th April Farmyard Fun Affinity Lancashire Fleetwood 7th - 9th April
Easter Holiday Crafts – Make a Pop-Up Bunny Gawthorpe Hall Padiham 8th April Footy Fairy Tales - Yarnbird Arts Fairhaven Lake and Gardens Lytham 8th April The Wizarding Adventure East Lancashire Railway Bury 9th April
Preston Annual Egg Rolling Avenham & Miller Park Preston 6th April The annual egg rolling tradition returns with an eclectic mix of workshops, street theatre, live music and of course lots of egg rolling.
APRIL
The Harris Open The Harris Preston Various Dates Pram Walk Brockholes Nature Reserve Preston Various Dates Through Our Eyes Showtown Blackpool 12th Feb - 12th April Into The Dark Exhibition Platform Gallery Clitheroe Various Dates An Evening with Paul Merson Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 1st April Gawthorpe Textiles Collection Exhibition Gawthorpe Hall Padiham Various Dates
Go Ape Rivington Spring Adventure Go Ape Rivington Rivington
1st April - 30th June Fawlty Towers Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 2nd - 4th April Jersey Beats - Oh What A Nite! Viva Blackpool
Blackpool 2nd April
Woofers Comedy Club Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens Lytham 2nd April Flabbergast Theatre Presents: Macbeth Lancaster Grand Theatre Lancaster 31st March - 1st April Amy Mason: Behold! Chorley Theatre Chorley 3rd April
Gozzle WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre Burscough 20th March - 31st May
Discover a season of firsts this spring, on a fun-filled wetland adventure with Gozzle the gosling from Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s freshly hatched picture book.
Ribby Hall Village
Botanical Bas-Relief Casting Plaques Workshop Holden Clough Nurseries Bolton-by-Bowland 3rd April Celebrating George - A Tribute To George Michael Viva Blackpool Blackpool 3rd April Grease v Dirty Dancing Brunch Viva Blackpool Blackpool 4th April Preston Card Fest University of Lancashire Student Union Preston 4th April Live Music Sundays The Pub at Holland Hall
Grateful Fred’s: Americana & Roots Music Grateful Fred’s: Kirsten Adamson The Atkinson Southport 8th April An Evening with Huey Morgan Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 9th April Spring Chunky Knit Merino Wreath with Bow Holden Clough Nurseries Bolton-by-Bowland 9th April Prom Fest Morecambe Promenade Morecambe 10th - 12th April Drag Queen Bingo Springbank Manor Darwen 10th April
Up Holland 5th April Here & Now –
The Steps Musical Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 8th - 12th April
Fairport Convention Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens Lytham 10th April Passmore Live! Viva Blackpool Blackpool 10th April Spring Wreath Workshop Holden Clough Nurseries Bolton-by-Bowland 10th April Always Jovi Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 11th April Blondied: A Tribute To Blondie Kanteena Lancaster 11th April Real Deal Record Fair Preston Markets Preston 11th April St Annes Artisan Market St Annes Square St Annes 11th April
The Undercover Hippy Kanteena Lancaster 12th April Cake & Classical Music: a wind octet: but delicately different The Atkinson Southport 13th April Introduction to Gardening Skills - 3 week course Holden Clough Nurseries Bolton-by-Bowland 13th April Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty The Atkinson Southport 14th - 15th April I, Daniel Blake
The Dukes Lancaster 14th - 18th April When David Came to Preston Preston Playhouse Theatre Preston 15th - 18th April
Dark Skies Festival Various Locations Forest of Bowland 13th - 17th April
A week of stargazing, astronomy talks, wildlife exploration and family-friendly activities await you at this year’s Bowland Dark Skies Festival.
100 years celebration of Laurel and Hardy Blackpool Grand Theatre Blackpool
Dead Man’s Shoes Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 17th April Introduction to Hand Stitched Leatherwork Holden Clough Nurseries Bolton-by-Bowland 17th April Propagation Masterclass Holden Clough Nurseries Bolton-by-Bowland 17th April Scott Bennett: Stuff The Atkinson Southport 17th April Taylor Swift by Candelight Blackburn Cathedral Blackburn 17th April Amy’s Wine-House & The Empty Cellars Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens Lytham 18th April Discover Jayne Eyre on Stage Hoghton Tower Hoghton 18th April
15th April Let Spin More Music Morecambe 15th April James Acaster Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 16th - 17th April Lancaster Comedy Fest Various Locations Lancaster 16th - 19th April Bowland Champion Species: The “Whispering” Bat Forest of Bowland 16th April Evening Talk: Viking Voices with Paul Atherton The Atkinson Southport 16th April Jive Talkin’ The Atkinson Southport 16th April Absolute Amy with Robin Banerjee Viva Blackpool Blackpool 17th April
Fontains YC + Two Door Cinema Clone
Kanteena Lancaster 18th April
The Secret Crow Wood Hotel Burnley 18th April Top Rope Wrestling: Rascal Mania Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 18th April Farmers Market Hoghton Tower Hoghton 19th April Modern Calligraphy Workshop Barton Grange Garden Centre Brock 19th April Steeleye Span on Tour with Conflict Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens Lytham 19th April Supercar Sunday Mitton Hall Mitton 19th April The Enchanted Ball Crow Wood Hotel Burnley 19th April
Yoga & Bubbles Springbank Manor Darwen 19th April James B Partridge: Primary School Bangers Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 20th April Invisible Flock: Microtonal Peter Scott Gallery Lancaster
20th April - 15th May The Magic Flute Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens Lytham 21st April
Bowland Champion Species: Hard Fern Photography Scorton 22nd April The Britpop Show with Marc Burrows The Atkinson Southport 22nd April
There is a Monster in Your Show Marine Hall Fleetwood 21st - 22nd April Tom Fletcher’s Who’s in Your Book? leaps from page to stage in a lively new musical. This fun, interactive 50-minute adventure introduces little ones to theatre.
Chef of the Year Danny Young! The Three Fishes Mitton 23rd April Some Guys Have All The Luck: The Rod Stewart Story The Atkinson Southport 23rd April The D-Day Darlings: Victorious Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 23rd April
Justin Moorhouse: The Greatest Performance of My Life Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 24th April Let Me Entertain You A Tribute to Robbie Williams Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens Lytham 24th April Showaddywaddy Viva Blackpool Blackpool 24th April The Manfreds The Atkinson Southport 24th April Alfie Boe Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 25th April The Choral Pilgrimage 2026: Blackburn Blackburn Cathedral Blackburn 25th April The Fizz - Live in Concert Viva Blackpool Blackpool 25th April Phil Mealey: Early Doors, Behind the Bar and Beyond The Atkinson Southport 25th April
There is No Spring without St George Clitheroe Castle Museum Clitheroe 23rd April Barn and Barrel Beer Festival Worden Hall Leyland 24th - 25th April Deadly Ever After Barton Manor Hotel & Spa Barton
24th April Invisible The Atkinson Southport 24th April
Crepe Paper Flower Craft Holden Clough Nurseries Bolton-by-Bowland 26th April Friendly Engines Day West Lancashire Light Railway Hesketh Bank 26th April Rule Brit-ha-nnia Chorley Theatre Chorley 26th April Whalley Artisan Market The Swan Courtyard Whalley 26th April Nashville Live Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 27th April Zog Lancaster Grand Theatre Lancaster 28th April
Mamma Mia! Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 28th April - 3rd May Nashville Live The Atkinson Southport 29th April Banter Bingo Boys The Pub at Holland Hall
Up Holland 30th April
Copacabana Magic Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 30th April
Talk: Riot and Rebellion! The Power Loom Riots Gawthorpe Hall Padiham 30th April
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Garstang Walking Festival
MAY BANK HOLIDAY
Make the most of your extra-long weekend in Lancashire with a brilliant mix of events and activities happening across the county. Whether you’re exploring creative scarecrow displays, stepping back in time at a Medieval weekend, or taking part in a family fun run, there is something for everyone this May Bank Holiday. Looking for even more ideas and inspiration?
Head to visitlancashire.com and start planning your perfect long weekend.
Wray Scarecrow Fest Wray 25th April - 4th May The charming village of Wray will burst into life with imaginative scarecrows, family activities, and community spirit. A magical spring day out for everyone.
Burnley Live Burnley Town Centre Burnley 1st - 4th May Bloom Festival Horseshoe Glamping Site
Duck Race Weekend WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre Burscough 2nd - 4th May Garstang Walking Festival Various Locations Garstang 2nd -10th May Osibisa: The Pioneers of Afrorock Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 2nd May Willow Animal Sculpture Workshop Holden Clough Nurseries Bolton-by-Bowland 2nd May Medieval Revival Weekend Hoghton Tower Hoghton 2nd-3rd May Bloom Festival Women’s Circle Horseshoe Glamping Charnock Richard 3rd May Brass In the Grass Ashton Gardens
Charnock Richard 2nd - 3rd May Spitfire Flight Experiences Spitfire Visitor Centre Blackpool 2nd - 3rd May The Detective Dog by Julia Donaldson The Dukes Theatre Lancaster 2nd - 3rd May The Preston Weekender Flag Market Preston 2nd - 3rd May Day Out with Thomas East Lancashire Railway Bury 2nd - 4th May Dino Live Thornton Hall Country Park Thornton-In-Craven 2nd - 4th May
St Annes 3rd May
Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run Chorley Town Centre Chorley 3rd May Runners take to the streets of Chorley and Astley Park for the 2026 Chorley 10k and 2k Family Run
Country Hits Live The Muni Theatre Colne 3rd May The Emporium Bottomless Brunch - 80’s themed The Emporium
Food Festival Fairhaven Lake Lytham 4th May
Meet the Housekeeper in the Victorian Kitchen Gawthorpe Hall Padiham 4th May Star Wars - Jedi Academy Character Show, Meet & Greet Viva Blackpool
Clitheroe 3rd May Wham! - The Show Lancaster Grand Theatre
Lancaster 3rd May Fun Dog Show Samlesbury Hall Samlesbury 4th May
Blackpool 4th May
MAY
Crissy Rock: From Benidorm to Blackpool Central Pier Show Bar Blackpool Various Dates Own a Pony Day HAPPA Briercliffe Various Dates Parks Alive Various South Ribble Park Locations
Garstang Walking Festival Various Locations Garstang 2nd -10th May
Aljaz and Janette Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 5th May An Evening with Steve Cradock The Atkinson
Various Dates A Tribute to
Southport 6th May Bowland Champion Species: Spring Butterfly Walk Trough of Bowland 6th May Grateful Fred’s: Americana & Roots Music The Atkinson Southport 6th May The Searchers Experience Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 7th May China Crisis The Atkinson Southport 8th May Coldplace - The World’s leading tribute to Coldplay Viva Blackpool
Freddie Mercury with Joey Linden Holland Hall Up Holland 1st May Essentially Cher Viva Blackpool Blackpool 1st May Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing The Atkinson Southport 1st May Stereo Mc’s Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 1st May ZOG The Atkinson Southport 1st May
Blackpool 8th May
South Ribble Live 8th- 9th May (Penwortham) 26th – 27th June (Longton)
Two incredible weekends of live music with performances across a range of venues.
Manchester Camerata: Beethoven, the Original Disruptor Lancaster Priory Lancaster 8th May The Intrudors Samlesbury Hall Samlesbury 8th May VE Day Afternoon Tea Hoghton Tower Hoghton 8th May Ceramic Painting & Candle Painting workshop Holden Clough Nurseries Bolton-by-Bowland 9th May
Patrick Monahan: The Good, The Pat & The Ugly The Atkinson
Southport 9th May
Sky Full of Stars Lancaster Grand Theatre
Lancaster 9th May The UK Truck and Tractor Pull Woodacre Lodge Farm Scorton 9th - 10th May Hoghton Tower Motorcycle Sprint Hoghton Tower Hoghton 10th May Jess Robinson: Elton Reimagined Chorley Theatre Chorley 10th May
Ormskirk Medieval Festival Ormskirk Town Centre Ormskirk 9th - 10th May Immerse yourself in a world of heroic battles and life in English Norman times as the annual festival returns. There will be a wide range of demonstrations and crafts.
Pop Hunters: Live Thornton Hall Country Park Thornton-In-Craven 10th May Taylormania Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 10th May The Rocky Horror Show Blackpool Grand Theatre Blackpool 11th - 16th May A Masterclass in Planting Schemes & Flower Bed Design Holden Clough Nurseries Bolton-by-Bowland 12th May LITFEST: The Lancaster Environment Lecture 2026 Lancaster University
Secret Samlesbury Samlesbury Hall Samlesbury 13th May An Evening with Toyah Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 14th May Craig Revel Horwood: Revelations The Atkinson Southport 14th May Divorced, Behaded, Died: An Audience with King Henry VIII Samlesbury Hall Samlesbury 15th May Eric Morecambe Centenary Celebrations Morecambe Winter Gardens Morecambe 16th - 17th May Blackpool Dance Festival Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 16th - 29th May
Lancaster 12th May The Longest Johns
Kanteena Lancaster 12th May Lunchtime Talk: A History of Silcock Leisure The Atkinson
Southport 13th May
Painting Padiham Padiham Town Hall Padiham 16th May
Head down to Gawthorpe Hall and Padiham Town Centre to join in with this fantastic art show. Get involved with the trails, live painting, family activities and celebrations.
Bye Bye Bye - Celebrating Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Marine Hall Fleetwood 16th May The Totally Improvised Musical Chorley Theatre Chorley 16th May The Lancashire Hotpots: Tour De Sauce Lancaster Grand Theatre Lancaster 16th May An Evening with Gareth Gates Crow Wood Hotel Burnley 17th May Morecambe Vintage Bus Day Various locations Morecambe 17th May Teddy Bears Day West Lancashire Light Railway Hesketh Bank 17th May Chris McCausland: ‘Yonks!’ Blackpool Grand Theatre
Seven Drunken Nights: The Story Of The Dubliners The Atkinson Southport 20th - 21st May Bay City Rollermania -
A tribute to the Bay City Rollers Viva Blackpool Blackpool 22nd May
Copacabana Magic: The Barry Manilow Tribute Show The Atkinson Southport 22nd May Lost in Music Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 22nd May Talk: Elizabeth Raffald, Before Mrs Beeton Gawthorpe Hall Padiham 22nd May
Blackpool 18th May
Classic Car Show Lytham Hall Lytham 17th May
Start the season in style at the Lancashire Coast Classic & Performance Motor Show, set in the stunning grounds of Lytham Hall.
Preston Caribbean Carnvial
SPRING BANK HOLIDAY There’s another bank holiday to enjoy in May - and this one brings a fantastic mix of festivals and feel‑good events across Lancashire! Expect everything from lively street celebrations and outdoor music to quirky bingo nights, vintage‑themed gatherings, immersive mysteries and colourful parades. Whether you’re in the mood for live entertainment, family fun or something a little different, there’s plenty to make your long weekend unforgettable. For the full list of Spring Bank Holiday events, visit visitlancashire.com
Vintage Vibes East Lancashire Railway Bury 23rd - 24th May
Mystery at Bludgeonton Manor Springbank Manor Darwen 23rd May The Lancashire Hotpots The Atkinson Southport 23rd May Craig Revel Horwood Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 24th May Preston Caribbean Carnival Moor Park Preston 24th May Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 24th May The World of Martin Brown: Horrible Histories and Other Dazzling Drawings The Harris Preston Various dates
Bagnall Bank Holiday West Lancashire Light Railway Hesketh Bank 23rd - 25th May Bank Holiday Bonker’s Bingo The Glass House Staining 23rd May Bippo’s Circus Adventure Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 23rd May Blofest 2026 - Joey Blower Viva Blackpool Blackpool 23rd May Colin Manford: Off the Record Chorley Theatre Chorley 23rd May
Man In The Mirror Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 23rd May
Darwen Live Various venues Darwen 23rd - 24th May
The UK’s biggest free music festival is back and there’s a fantastic line up planned including music from The Lancashire Hotpots, Ordinary Boys and Amnesia.
MAY
That’ll Be The Day: 40th Anniversary Show The Atkinson Southport 26th May A Star Wars Improv show Chorley Theatre Chorley 27th May
Bowland Champion Species: The Secret World of Rivers Claughton-on-Brock 27th May The Em Show - Tales From A Little Laughing Lesbian Viva Blackpool Blackpool 28th May
East Lancashire Railway
MAY HALF TERM May Half Term in Lancashire is packed with adventures for all ages, with magical story‑themed experiences, exciting live shows and fun‑filled family entertainment taking place across the county. Little explorers can dive into imaginative worlds, from jungle journeys and whimsical wonderlands to wizarding quests and prehistoric escapades. With so much happening, it’s the perfect chance to make unforgettable memories throughout the school break.
Jungle Adventure: A Magical Expedition Chorley Theatre Chorley 26th May Wonderland Adventure East Lancashire Railway Bury 27th May Bippo’s Circus Adventure Viva Blackpool Blackpool 28th May Girl Power Live Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 28th May Make It! Craft Workshop The Atkinson Southport 28th May The Wizarding Adventure East Lancashire Railway Bury 28th May
Ice Age Adventure Live The Atkinson
Southport 29th May
Mark Simmons - Jest To Impress Viva Blackpool Blackpool 29th May
Taylormania King George’s Hall
Blackburn 29th May David Walliams’ There’s a Snake in my School The Guild Lounge Preston 30th - 31st May Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat The Guild Lounge Preston
30th - 31st May Musical Ruth Preston Markets Preston 30th May
MAY Preston Jazz and Improvisation Festival City Centre locations Preston Various Dates
Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 30th May
Oasis Supernova Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 29th May WW2 Themed Photography Sessions with Aircraft Spitfire Visitor Centre Blackpool 29th May Botanical Bas-Relief Casting Plaques Workshop Holden Clough Nurseries Bolton-by-Bowland 30th May Livewire: The AC/DC Show Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 30th May
Keep Your Garden Buzzing Workshop Holden Clough Nurseries Bolton-by-Bowland 31st May Rock On Tommy. Remembering Cannon & Ball Viva Blackpool Blackpool 31st May Waterloo A Tribute To ABBA Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool 31st May Whalley Artisan Market The Swan Courtyard Whalley 31st May
JUNE Grateful Fred’s: Americana & Roots Music The Atkinson
Quiltfest North Exhibition Astley Coach House Gallery Chorley 6th - 28th June Spitfire Two Seat Flight Experiences Spitfire Visitor Centre Blackpool 6th - 7th June Beverley Knight Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 6th June Murder Mystery: ‘Til Death Do Us Part The Atkinson Southport 6th June Race for Life and Pretty Muddy Moor Park Preston 6th June The Lancashire Hotpots:
Southport 3rd June Just Be Me Central Pier Show Bar
Blackpool 4th June A Splendid Day Out Steampunk Fest Morecambe Promenade Morecambe 5th - 7th June Blackpool Pride Blackpool Town Centre Blackpool 5th - 7th June K-Pop All Stars Tribute Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 5th June Lipstick on your Collar Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 5th June
Tour De Sauce Tour Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 6th June Tommy Blaize: 50 Years In Music The Atkinson
The Bohemians Lancaster Grand Theatre
Lancaster 5th June The Chicago Blues Brothers The Atkinson
Southport 6th June
Southport 5th June
Accrington Food & Drink Festival and D-Day Commemoration Accrington Town Centre Accrington 6th June The free-to-attend food and drink festival is back with lots of delicious delights for every taste. That’s not all there will also be a special D-Day Commemoration taking place.
The Fizz Marine Hall
Endless Love Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 12th June Artisan Market at Holden Clough - ‘Poppy’ Holden Clough Nurseries Bolton-by-Bowland 13th June Lancashire Hot Pots: Tour De Sauce Blackpool Grand Theatre Blackpool 13th June NICE! Stories and Rhymes with Michael Rosen The Atkinson Southport 13th June Preston City Mela Miller Park Preston 13th June Real Deal Record Fair Preston Box Market Preston 13th June
Fleetwood 6th June Picnic in the Park Astley Park Chorley 7th June Cake & Classical Music The Atkinson Southport 8th June Barnum The Circus Musical Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 9th - 13th June This Flight Tonight: The Songs of Joni Mitchell Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens Lytham 10th June Desperate Scousewives The Atkinson
Southport 11th June Discovering Patchwork and Quilts Gawthorpe Hall Padiham 11th June
Cloudbusting: The Music of Kate Bush Lancaster Grand Theatre Lancaster 13th June The Big Green Get Together Wyre Estuary Country Park Thornton-Cleveleys 13th June Culinary Herbs Workshop Holden Clough Nurseries Bolton-by-Bowland 14th June Lost Island Explorers Crow Wood Hotel Burnley 14th June
Ms. Rachel - Fun for Little Ones Tribute Tour Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 18th June Nikita Kuzmin: Supernova Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 18th June Presentation: Ladies of Leisure by History Wardrobe Gawthorpe Hall Padiham 18th June The Illegal Eagles The Atkinson Southport 18th June Comedy at the Castle Lancaster Castle Lancaster 19th - 21st June The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Lancaster Grand Theatre Lancaster 19th - 27th June Blackpool International
Strawberries & Steam West Lancashire Light Railway Hesketh Bank 14th June Sparks Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 15th June World Cup Fan Zone Pleasure Beach Resort Blackpool Various Dates 9 to 5 The Musical Preston Playhouse Theatre Preston 17th - 20th June
Soul Festival 2026 Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 19th June Luther Live Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 19th June
We Will Rock You Blackpool Grand Theatre Blackpool 17th - 20th June
The UK Rock Show Viva Blackpool Blackpool 19th June
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Lytham Hall Lytham 21st June Oswaldtwistle Carnival & Procession White Ash Playing Field Oswaldtwistle 21st June Windrush Festival 78 Avenham and Miller Parks Preston 21st June Armed Forces Week Blackpool Town Centre Blackpool 22nd - 27th June All Americans are Gangsters Spitfire Visitor Centre Blackpool 24th June Military Establishments in Lancashire during WW2 - An Evening Talk with Author Aldon Ferguson Spitfire Visitor Centre Blackpool 24th June In the Night Garden Live Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 25th June Secrets to Success with Pots & Containers Holden Clough Nurseries Bolton-by-Bowland 25th June
The Wall Of Floyd Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 19th June Let me Entertain You Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 20th June Leyland Festival Leyland Town Centre Leyland 20th June Murder at Bludgeonton Manor The Lawrence Padiham 20th June Murder Mystery Lights!
Camera! Murder! Lancashire Manor Hotel
Up Holland 20th June Oh What A Night! The Atkinson Southport 20th June Queen by Candlelight Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 20th June Rock Anthems Bottomless Brunch! Viva Blackpool Blackpool 20th June
The Class of 55 Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 25th June Carnforth 1940s Weekend Carnforth Station Carnforth 27th - 28th June Silverdale & Arnside Arts Festival Various Venues Silverdale 27th - 28th June
The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan: Nearly Dan in Concert The Atkinson
Southport 27th June
Willow Workshop: Rectangular Willow Trug Basket Holden Clough Nurseries Bolton-by-Bowland 27th June Cyanotype Printmaking Holden Clough Nurseries Bolton-by-Bowland 28th June Whalley Artisan Market The Swan Courtyard Whalley 28th June Miss Saigon Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 30th June - 4th July
King & Queens of Rock, Pop & Roll! Central Pier Show Bar Blackpool Various Dates Longton Live Various Venues Longton 27th June Rockprest Moor Park Preston 27th June
SNEAK PEEK Lytham Festival Lytham 1st -5th July National Festival of Making Blackburn 4th - 5th July Morecambe Music Festival Morecambe 9th - 12th July The Dukes Play in the Park Lancaster
Amazing Accrington Soapbox Challenge Accrington 29th August Ride the Lights Blackpool 1st September St Annes Kite Festival St Annes 4th - 6th September The British Country Music Festival Blackpool 4th - 6th September Blackpool Illuminations Blackpool from 4th September Heritage Open Days Lancashire
17th July - 23rd August Heysham Village Viking Festival Heysham 18th - 19th July Fleetwood Festival of Transport
Fleetwood 19th July Chorley Flower Show Chorley 31st July - 2nd August Garstang Show Garstang 1st August Blackpool Air Show Blackpool 8th- 9th August Clitheroe Food Festival Clitheroe 8th August
11th - 20th September Encounter Festival Preston 19th September World Fireworks Championships Blackpool 13th and 27th September and 11 October Lancashire Day Lancashire 27th November
PLANNING YOUR TRIP
By Road The M6 runs right through Lancashire connecting to the M61, M65, M55 and several major A roads. In less than an hour’s drive from Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds you could be exploring the vast Pennine Fells, beautiful Ribble Valley or driving along the world famous Blackpool promenade. By Water If you’re lucky enough to travel by water then both the Lancaster canal and Leeds-Liverpool canal give you the chance to sail right into the heart of places like Lancaster, Garstang and Burnley, whilst you’ll also get amazing views of our stunning countryside and wildlife on route.
By Rail Lancashire has excellent rail connections from all over the country - just two hours from London on the West Coast Line with Avanti West Coast with stations at Preston and Lancaster. Change at Preston to reach the towns of Clitheroe, Burnley, Blackburn, Colne and Ormskirk. There are also direct trains traveling from Manchester to most Lancashire towns and cities. By Air Both Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport have frequent flights serving Europe and international airports including Beijing, Hong Kong and New York. Manchester Airport has direct trains to many Lancashire destinations every 30 minutes and it’s less than an hour’s drive from Manchester to Preston. By Bike Bring your bike to Lancashire (or hire one when you get here) and appreciate the variety of terrain and breath-taking views. See cyclelancashire.com for a full list of cycle hire venues.
2 HRS BY TRAIN GLASGOW
2.5 HRS BY CAR NEWCASTLE AIRPORT
LEEDS
1.5 HRS BY CAR
2.5 HRS BY CAR HULL PORT
For more information on travelling to and around Lancashire go to visitlancashire.com
LESS THAN AN HOUR BY CAR LIVERPOOL AIRPORT & CRUISE TERMINAL
LESS THAN AN HOUR BY CAR MANCHESTER AIRPORT
2.5 HOURS BY CAR BIRMINGHAM
2 HOURS BY TRAIN LONDON
LAKE DISTRICT
KIRKBY LONSDALE
ARNSIDE & SILVERDALE AONB
YORKSHIRE DALES
CARNFORTH
M6
A683
A6
MORECAMBE
LANCASTER
A65
HEYSHAM
FOREST OF BOWLAND AONB
A682
A6068
SCORTON
A588
SAWLEY
BARNOLDSWICK
FLEETWOOD
WHITEWELL
A587
A56
GARSTANG
A682
CHIPPING
CLEVELEYS
CLITHEROE
THORNTON
A586
A6068
A585
PENDLE HILL
COLNE
POULTON LE FYLDE
A59
NELSON
A6068
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