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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

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.

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.

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Hidden x Denham Audio: Danny Rankin, Hugo Chegwin + More at Hidden

Hidden x Denham Audio: Danny Rankin, Hugo Chegwin + More

Saturday 30th May

4:00pm - 9:00pm

Hidden, Manchester

Hidden x Denham Audio: Danny Rankin, Hugo Chegwin + More

Hidden, Manchester

All thing's bass music to kick start the summer season with Denham Audio, Danny Rankin, Hugo Chegwin, Shadev, MYNA in the courtyard!

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.

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!

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

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

Loverocks Classic Rock and Blues Festival IX at St Leonards Farm Caravan And Camping Park

Loverocks Classic Rock and Blues Festival IX

Thu 18th - Sat 20th June

5:00pm - 11:30pm

St Leonards Farm Caravan And Camping Park, Ferndown

Loverocks Classic Rock and Blues Festival IX

St Leonards Farm Caravan And Camping Park, Ferndown

Three days of the best up and coming rock/metal/blues/southern rock held on an AA 4 star campsite in Dorset!

Picnic and Pop Festival at Manor Park

Picnic and Pop Festival

Sat 25th - Sun 26th July

12:00pm - 8:00pm

Manor Park, Aldershot

Picnic and Pop Festival

Manor Park, Aldershot

Picnic and Pop in Aldershot is a fun family festival with live music, kids activities, street food and a relaxed picnic-style atmosphere.

The Beat Goes On Presents An Acid Barn Dance at Penny Square Barn

The Beat Goes On Presents An Acid Barn Dance

Fri 28th - Mon 31st August

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Penny Square Barn, Batcombe

The Beat Goes On Presents An Acid Barn Dance

Penny Square Barn, Batcombe

Back to Basics 1 Barn 1 Stage 1 Weekend Stunning Countryside Location Fully Licenced Bar 24Hr Security Basic campsite facilities (includes showers).

Voodoo Festival 2026 at Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester University

Voodoo Festival 2026

Saturday 27th June

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester University

Voodoo Festival 2026

Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester University

Boutique music & street art festival celebrating dance music heritage, bands & art culture on the south coast - super friendly crowd (av age 35+)

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Hive Family Festival 2026 at Fairthorne Manor

Hive Family Festival 2026

Saturday 8th August

11:45am - 9:00pm

Fairthorne Manor, Southampton

Hive Family Festival 2026

Fairthorne Manor, Southampton

Hive Family Festival is a music and performing arts festival, suitable for the whole family. For more information, visit www.hivefamilyfestival.co.uk

Open Arms Fest at Open Arms Fest

Fri 26th - Sun 28th June

10:00am - 12:00pm

Open Arms Fest, Fordingbridge

Open Arms Fest, Fordingbridge

Open Arms Fest is a dance music festival. 26th-27th June 2026. Located in the New Forest

Secret Garden Series Hosts ANDY C 3 HOUR SET at The Hobbit Pub Southampton

Secret Garden Series Hosts ANDY C 3 HOUR SET

Saturday 6th June

2:00pm - 10:00pm

The Hobbit Pub Southampton

Secret Garden Series Hosts ANDY C 3 HOUR SET

The Hobbit Pub Southampton

Summer 2026 kicks off at The Hobbit with ANDY C performing a 3 HOUR SET!

Lost Groove Festival 2026 at Lost Groove 2026

Lost Groove Festival 2026

Fri 17th - Sun 19th July

4:00pm - 2:00pm

Lost Groove 2026, Monxton

Lost Groove Festival 2026

Lost Groove 2026, Monxton

Lost Groove is back for another year, bigger and better - packed with 2 days & nights of music & camping...

Comedy

Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club Bournemouth at Canvas

Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club Bournemouth

Saturday 6th June

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Canvas, Bournemouth

Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club Bournemouth

Canvas, Bournemouth

Bournemouth's weekly Saturday night stand-up comedy show. Live comedy at Jaggers Comedy Club every Saturday night. Great Comedianse weekly

Simon Evans Staring at the Sun! in Southampton at The Attic Southampton

Simon Evans Staring at the Sun! in Southampton

Saturday 20th June

7:45pm - 10:15pm

The Attic Southampton

Simon Evans Staring at the Sun! in Southampton

The Attic Southampton

Simon Evans's Stand-Up Comedy Tour at The Attic in Southampton Saturday 20th June

Webber! and Plastic Jeezus @ Chaplins, Boscombe at Chaplin's Cellar Bar

Webber! and Plastic Jeezus @ Chaplins, Boscombe

Sunday 31st May

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Chaplin's Cellar Bar, Bournemouth

Webber! and Plastic Jeezus @ Chaplins, Boscombe

Chaplin's Cellar Bar, Bournemouth

A double header early show featuring Fringe Season warm-up shows from Webber! and Plastic Jeezus

RUBYZ CABARET DRAG SHOW Presents The Devil Wears Primark at Rubyz Cabaret

RUBYZ CABARET DRAG SHOW Presents The Devil Wears Primark

Saturday 20th June

7:00pm - 11:45pm

Rubyz Cabaret, Bournemouth

RUBYZ CABARET DRAG SHOW Presents The Devil Wears Primark

Rubyz Cabaret, Bournemouth

RUBYZ Presents The Devil Wears Primark is a funny, fast, fab drag-cabaret fashion parody where runway dreams are couture

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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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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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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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

R&B Brunch Manchester at BLVD Manchester

R&B Brunch Manchester

Saturday 27th 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

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.

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

Friday 29th 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

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!

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.

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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