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Events near Accrington, Blackburn

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Clubs

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David Gray | Past & Present Tour | Manchester at Barton Aerodrome

David Gray | Past & Present Tour | Manchester

Thursday 2nd July

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

David Gray | Past & Present Tour | Manchester

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

David Gray brings his Past & Present Tour to Manchester Barton Aerodrome on Thursday 2nd July!

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Teletech Hardcore 2026 at IDRA

Teletech Hardcore 2026

Saturday 30th May

1:00pm - 1:00am

IDRA, Manchester

Teletech Hardcore 2026

IDRA, Manchester

3 rooms. 12 hours. 36 artists. This is Teletech Hardcore. Our marathon celebration of hard dance music in our hometown of Manchester.

Manchester Adored at Bowlers Exhibition Centre

Manchester Adored

Saturday 24th October

2:00pm - 12:00am

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Manchester Adored

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Manchester Adored Returns Sat 24th October 2026

Cru2 Manchester at HIDDEN MANCHESTER

Cru2 Manchester

Saturday 22nd August

9:00pm - 4:00am

HIDDEN MANCHESTER, Manchester

Cru2 Manchester

HIDDEN MANCHESTER, Manchester

Cru2 is back in Manchester with a stacked lineup

Totally lost it goes Bonkers (22 years of TLI) at The Basement Borough Road, Darwen, BB3 2FT

Totally lost it goes Bonkers (22 years of TLI)

Friday 29th May

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Basement Borough Road, Darwen, BB3 2FT

Totally lost it goes Bonkers (22 years of TLI)

The Basement Borough Road, Darwen, BB3 2FT

By popular demand we head slightly out of the city just 30 minutes to Darwen town In the cool Basement venue and team up with the mighty bonkers

Bellaire | Manchester at Joshua Brooks

Bellaire | Manchester

Friday 29th May

10:00pm - 4:00am

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Bellaire | Manchester

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

The Funky Adventure tour! Bellaire brings his jazz-infused house sound to the Joshua Brooks basement for an intimate Manchester session.

The Loft: Stef Davidse (All Night Long) at The Loft MCR

The Loft: Stef Davidse (All Night Long)

Friday 12th June

11:00pm - 4:00am

The Loft MCR, Manchester

The Loft: Stef Davidse (All Night Long)

The Loft MCR, Manchester

Charting in 163 countries. Support from some of the biggest in the game. Rotterdam flows to The Loft for an all night long to remember.

More Cake - 90's Old Skool & Club Classics at Ibiza Bar And Tarrace, Wigan

More Cake - 90's Old Skool & Club Classics

Saturday 1st August

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Ibiza Bar And Tarrace, Wigan

More Cake - 90's Old Skool & Club Classics

Ibiza Bar And Tarrace, Wigan

90's Old Skool & Club Classics In The Sunshine! Come join us at our second ALL DAY PARTY of 2026 at The Ibiza Bar & Terrace, Wigan!

Gigs

Chicane LIVE | Manchester at Albert Hall

Chicane LIVE | Manchester

Saturday 28th November

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Albert Hall, Manchester

Chicane LIVE | Manchester

Albert Hall, Manchester

Chicane heads to the Albert Hall on Saturday 28th November for a full live band performance!

PALE WAVES headline "KISS ME IN MANCHESTER" at THE BLOCK at Un.titled Studio

PALE WAVES headline "KISS ME IN MANCHESTER" at THE BLOCK

Friday 11th September

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Un.titled Studio, Salford

PALE WAVES headline "KISS ME IN MANCHESTER" at THE BLOCK

Un.titled Studio, Salford

A special outdoor event headlined by Pale Waves. The line-up has been hand-picked by Pale Waves themselves, to bring you a full day of live music.

Rich Chance at The Continental

Friday 15th January 2027

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

The Continental, Preston

Preston singer/songwriter Rich Chance brings vibrant, quirky material from his new album to the Continental

Cerebral Incubation - Manchester at Star And Garter

Cerebral Incubation - Manchester

Friday 28th August

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Star And Garter, Manchester

Cerebral Incubation - Manchester

Star And Garter, Manchester

USA based Slam titans Cerebral Incubation return to Manchester for the first time in 9 years to decimate Star & Garter

Road to Nashville Rodeo Show | Stage City, Preston at Stage City Preston

Road to Nashville Rodeo Show | Stage City, Preston

Saturday 13th June

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Stage City Preston

Road to Nashville Rodeo Show | Stage City, Preston

Stage City Preston

With sell-out shows sweeping the nation, The Road to Nashville is gearing up for a huge night in Preston!

Red Rodeo Club at Fairfield Social Club

Thursday 18th June

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Red Rodeo Club is Manchester's queer line dancing event, mixing classic boot-scootin tutorials with a party vibe!

Ska Face play the Conti with Ruff Trade at The New Continental

Ska Face play the Conti with Ruff Trade

Friday 29th May

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The New Continental, Preston

Ska Face play the Conti with Ruff Trade

The New Continental, Preston

Ska Face bring high-energy ska chaos to The Conti, joined by Ruff Trade, the epic Manchester based reggae band Brass, bounce, and big vibes all night.

Armanii - The Impact Tour - Manchester at Gorilla

Armanii - The Impact Tour - Manchester

Sunday 26th July

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Gorilla, Manchester

Armanii - The Impact Tour - Manchester

Gorilla, Manchester

Dancehall sensation Armanii lands in the UK for a run of headline shows this summer. Presented by Caribbean Rocks

Festivals

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Faithless LIVE | Manchester at Barton Aerodrome

Faithless LIVE | Manchester

Friday 3rd July

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

Faithless LIVE | Manchester

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

Faithless bring their live show to Manchester Barton Aerodrome on Friday 3rd July!

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Manchester Village Pride 2026 at Manchester Gay Village

Manchester Village Pride 2026

Fri 28th August - Tue 1st September

12:00pm - 6:00am

Manchester Gay Village

Manchester Village Pride 2026

Manchester Gay Village

Manchester Village Pride 2026: Four days, three stages, one Village. Bank Holiday takeover celebrating LGBTQ+ culture in the heart of Manchester.

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Pepsi MAX presents Parklife Festival 2026 at Heaton Park

Pepsi MAX presents Parklife Festival 2026

Sat 20th - Sun 21st June

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Heaton Park, Manchester

Pepsi MAX presents Parklife Festival 2026

Heaton Park, Manchester

Pepsi MAX presents Parklife Heaton Park, Manchester Sat 20th - Sun 21st June

Damnation 2026 at BEC Arena

Sat 7th - Sun 8th November

11:00am - 11:45pm

BEC Arena, Manchester

BEC Arena, Manchester

Damnation returns for 2026, on the 7th and 8th of November 2026 at the BEC Arena, Manchester. Tickets on sale now!

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Craig David Presents TS5 | Manchester at Barton Aerodrome

Craig David Presents TS5 | Manchester

Saturday 4th July

4:00pm - 10:30pm

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

Craig David Presents TS5 | Manchester

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

Craig David Presents: TS5 lands at Manchester Barton Aerodrome on Saturday 4th July 2026, as part of the Barton LIVE summer series.

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KOMPND World at IDRA

Saturday 6th June

3:00pm - 11:00pm

IDRA, Manchester

IDRA, Manchester

KOMPND World - The ultimate day party. A space where genres don't compete, they co-exist. Sounds provided by BBC 1Xtra's Seani B & Kenny Allstar

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Teletech Festival 2026 at Bowlers Exhibition Centre

Teletech Festival 2026

Saturday 1st August

1:00pm - 5:00am

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Teletech Festival 2026

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

We are incredibly excited to announce the lineup for Teletech Festival 2026. This will be an 18 hour extravaganza of all things Teletech.

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The Pink Picnic 2026 at Peel Park Salford.

The Pink Picnic 2026

Saturday 13th June

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Peel Park Salford.

The Pink Picnic 2026

Peel Park Salford.

The Pink Picnic is back! Celebrate equality, inclusion, and pride with Salford Pride on June 13 at Greater Manchester's biggest volunteer-led pride.

Comedy

Horatio Gould: Work in Progress || Creatures Comedy Festival at Creatures Comedy Club

Horatio Gould: Work in Progress || Creatures Comedy Festival

Wednesday 29th July

8:45pm - 9:45pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Horatio Gould: Work in Progress || Creatures Comedy Festival

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

As heard on Fin Vs History, comedian and podcaster Horatio Gould cooks up a brand-new hour of standup.

Comedy Night at Fatbird in association with Frog and Bucket at Fat Bird

Comedy Night at Fatbird in association with Frog and Bucket

Friday 29th May

7:00pm - 1:00am

Fat Bird, Wigan

Comedy Night at Fatbird in association with Frog and Bucket

Fat Bird, Wigan

Comedy returns to Fatbird this month in association with Frog and Bucket Comedy Club. Four hilarious acts, one great night!

Dan Nightingale & Friends at The Continental

Dan Nightingale & Friends

Thursday 27th August

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

Dan Nightingale & Friends

The Continental, Preston

Another tour of brilliant stand-up comedy from Dan Nightingale, host of the Have A Word podcast, and some of his very funny mates.

LITBM : Saves The World | Sketch Comedy || Creatures Tour Show at Creatures Comedy Club

LITBM : Saves The World | Sketch Comedy || Creatures Tour Show

Thursday 4th June

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

LITBM : Saves The World | Sketch Comedy || Creatures Tour Show

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

LITBM is a four-person sketch group creating bold, character-driven comedy. Expect music, improv and chaos - no two shows are ever the same.

Theatre, Arts & Culture

The Players Keep - Dungeons and Dragons Live at The Empty Space

The Players Keep - Dungeons and Dragons Live

Wednesday 7th October

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Empty Space, MediaCity

The Players Keep - Dungeons and Dragons Live

The Empty Space, MediaCity

The Players Keep return to The Empty Space in Manchester to film an episode of Campaign 2 of their Dungeons & Dragons show.

Ceilidh Night at Chews Yard at Chew's Yard

Ceilidh Night at Chews Yard

Friday 5th June

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Chew's Yard, Preston

Ceilidh Night at Chews Yard

Chew's Yard, Preston

Featuring live ceilidh band Chorley Cakes.

Góbéfest at Manchester Cathedral Gardens

Saturday 20th June + 2 other dates

11:00am - 11:00pm

Manchester Cathedral Gardens

Manchester Cathedral Gardens

Manchester's original international urban folk music and dance festival! Expect vibrant folk traditions from across Europe and beyond.

Next Act: 1st Birthday! at ARTCH Studios

Next Act: 1st Birthday!

Sunday 31st May

3:30pm - 6:15pm

ARTCH Studios, Preston

Next Act: 1st Birthday!

ARTCH Studios, Preston

Join us for another afternoon of live performances from local talent as we celebrate our 1st birthday! Singers, actors, poets & comedians!

Experiences & Attractions

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Chorley Flower Show 2026 at Astley Park

Chorley Flower Show 2026

Fri 31st July - Sun 2nd August

10:00am - 5:00pm

Astley Park, Chorley

Chorley Flower Show 2026

Astley Park, Chorley

Chorley Flower Show returns for the eleventh year with gold medal-winning displays, talks by celebrity gardeners, a variety of trade stands and more.

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The Lancashire Festival 2026 at Miller Park

The Lancashire Festival 2026

Saturday 25th July

11:00am - 7:00pm

Miller Park, Preston

The Lancashire Festival 2026

Miller Park, Preston

We're celebrating 10 years of grassroots live arts, culture and music.

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Cowie's Funfairs Presents Bolton Family Fun Park at Bolton Town Centre

Cowie's Funfairs Presents Bolton Family Fun Park

Thu 21st - Sun 31st May

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Bolton Town Centre

Cowie's Funfairs Presents Bolton Family Fun Park

Bolton Town Centre

Bolton Family Fun Park is HERE Entry! Just £9 with UNLIMITED FREE rides - book your session now. Park opens Thursday May 21st - Sunday May 31st

Monton Soul & Pop festival at Monton Cricket Sports Club

Monton Soul & Pop festival

Sunday 30th August

12:00pm - 9:00pm

Monton Cricket Sports Club, Manchester

Monton Soul & Pop festival

Monton Cricket Sports Club, Manchester

Monton Soul and Pop festival is the newest festival to hit the North West. appearing live on Stage will be Kenny Thomas, Odyssey, and Stax of Soul.

Food & Drink

Win's Cookout at Manchester Cathedral

Saturday 1st August

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral

Wins Cookout is MCRs homegrown day fest, DJs, games and pure vibes. Manchesters summer link-up.

R&B Brunch Manchester at BLVD Manchester

R&B Brunch Manchester

Saturday 13th June + 15 other dates

12:00pm - 5:00pm

BLVD Manchester

R&B Brunch Manchester

BLVD Manchester

Welcome to the official R&B Brunch Don your furs, dust off your cane and let's get the crystal on ice at the UK's biggest R&B Brunch

Throwing it Back Brunch 90's/00's Manchester at Rewind Nq

Throwing it Back Brunch 90's/00's Manchester

Saturday 4th July

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Rewind Nq, Manchester

Throwing it Back Brunch 90's/00's Manchester

Rewind Nq, Manchester

Expect the best old skool anthems from the 90s and 00s classic hip hop, R&B, UKG, soul, and more. Every track brings that "remember this?"

Bank Holiday Bargain - Buzz Bingo Blackburn 25/05 at Buzz Bingo Blackburn

Bank Holiday Bargain - Buzz Bingo Blackburn 25/05

Thursday 28th May

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Blackburn

Bank Holiday Bargain - Buzz Bingo Blackburn 25/05

Buzz Bingo Blackburn

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy Bingo, a Burger, and a Drink for just £6. Book now!

Sport

The Girl Games - September 2026 at Bowlers Exhibition Centre

The Girl Games - September 2026

Sunday 13th September

9:00am - 6:00pm

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

The Girl Games - September 2026

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

The Girl Games is a female only fitness competition designed by women, for women! Compete in pairs in strength, endurance and metcon workouts.

The Girl Games - June 2026 at Bowlers Exhibition Centre

The Girl Games - June 2026

Sunday 7th June

8:30am - 6:30pm

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

The Girl Games - June 2026

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

The Girl Games is an empowering fitness competition. You will enter in doubles with your fitness bestie and compete in Strength, Endurance & Metcon.

The Great Manchester Run at Portland Street

The Great Manchester Run

Sunday 31st May

11:45am - 4:00pm

Portland Street, Manchester

The Great Manchester Run

Portland Street, Manchester

Lace up, Manchester! The Great Manchester Run 10k is back on Sunday 31st May 2026, and we want you running with us.

Birchella #3 at 90HideOut

Saturday 20th June

11:00am - 1:30pm

90HideOut, London

90HideOut, London

Tapping into the growing trend of day raves, Birchella is a high energy dance fitness class set to live DJ dance music, led by a top-level instructor.

Family Days Out

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The Lancashire Festival 2026 at Miller Park

The Lancashire Festival 2026

Saturday 25th July

11:00am - 7:00pm

Miller Park, Preston

The Lancashire Festival 2026

Miller Park, Preston

We're celebrating 10 years of grassroots live arts, culture and music.

Monton Soul & Pop festival at Monton Cricket Sports Club

Monton Soul & Pop festival

Sunday 30th August

12:00pm - 9:00pm

Monton Cricket Sports Club, Manchester

Monton Soul & Pop festival

Monton Cricket Sports Club, Manchester

Monton Soul and Pop festival is the newest festival to hit the North West. appearing live on Stage will be Kenny Thomas, Odyssey, and Stax of Soul.

Bolton Wanderers Remembrance Group Funday and Football 2026 at Dreams2Reality Stadium Atherton Collieries AFC

Bolton Wanderers Remembrance Group Funday and Football 2026

Saturday 6th June

10:00am - 11:45pm

Dreams2Reality Stadium Atherton Collieries AFC, Manchester

Bolton Wanderers Remembrance Group Funday and Football 2026

Dreams2Reality Stadium Atherton Collieries AFC, Manchester

Our annual family event with an 11-a-side match featuring ex Bolton Wanderers players, funfair, stalls, activities, games, food & drink etc.

Magical MAYhem at Samlesbury Hall

Wednesday 27th May

10:00am - 3:00pm

Samlesbury Hall, Preston

Samlesbury Hall, Preston

The Witch of Samlesbury Hall returns for a fun, interactive experience for children this May half term.

Seasonal

Sessions presents: Josh Wink! at The Golden Lion

Sessions presents: Josh Wink!

Friday 31st July

8:00pm - 1:00am

The Golden Lion, Todmorden

Sessions presents: Josh Wink!

The Golden Lion, Todmorden

Sessions are delighted to host Acid house royalty DJ Josh Wink, to the fabulous Golden Lion.

Sip & Soul x Cupra: Coffee Day Party at Cupra City Garage MCR

Sip & Soul x Cupra: Coffee Day Party

Sunday 14th June

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Cupra City Garage MCR, Manchester

Sip & Soul x Cupra: Coffee Day Party

Cupra City Garage MCR, Manchester

Join us where the Sip of coffee meets the rhythm of the Soul, day party with great coffee, good company and chill vibes!

Over 30's DAYTIME Disco at Lea Club

Over 30's DAYTIME Disco

Saturday 11th July

2:00pm - 7:00pm

Lea Club, Preston

Over 30's DAYTIME Disco

Lea Club, Preston

𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨!-all the club classics, 80s anthems, and disco balls, but from 3pm to 8pm.

Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester at New York New York Manchester

Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

Saturday 3rd October

6:15pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

New York New York Manchester

Let's make this October a month to remember for the rest of our lives!! Spooky themed Bingo hosted by Ugly Drag Queens ( what's new? )

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