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Higher Ground High on Hope

Saturday 2nd May

7:00pm - 2:00am

Horsehoe Hideaway PR5 0UA, Preston

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Higher Ground High on Hope

Horsehoe Hideaway PR5 0UA, Preston

The latest instalment in the amazing HIGHONHOPE journey. The very best in oldskool music with some total legends of the dance scene.

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Crackedankles Weekend 2026

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May

4:00pm - 11:30pm

The Ferret, Preston

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Crackedankles Weekend 2026

The Ferret, Preston

Following the resounding success of last year's sold out weekend, Preston's CRACKEDANKLES RECORDS takeover their spiritual home at The Ferret...

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Glitterbabe 17th birthday masquerade daytime party

Glitterbabe 17th birthday masquerade daytime party

Club Den, Bury

Let's celebrate 17 years of Glitterbabe magic - let's party together daytime ,where we belong in masquerade stylee

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Funked It Up presents: Funk That Disco

Saturday 2nd May

7:30pm - 11:30pm

Defiance Spirits, Rochdale

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Funked It Up presents: Funk That Disco

Defiance Spirits, Rochdale

Funked It Up, 9 piece band are back playing a selection of Disco and Funk live for you fine Funkers

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Ultimately Donked @ Underground 2nd May

Saturday 2nd May

9:00pm - 3:00am

Underground Farnworth Bolton Market Street 105

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Ultimately Donked @ Underground 2nd May

Underground Farnworth Bolton Market Street 105

Bounce brand ULTIMATELY DONKED take over The Underground nightclub with a night full of jam packed DJ's & MC's to make it one to remember.

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70's Vs 80's Day Disco LIVE!

70's Vs 80's Day Disco LIVE!

BLITZ, Preston

Get ready for a Bank Holiday boogie like no other! 70's vs 80's Day Disco LIVE brings two iconic decades head-to-head for one huge daytime party.

Interstellar: Tribute to Hans Zimmer by Mystery Ensemble

Interstellar: Tribute to Hans Zimmer by Mystery Ensemble

Bolton Parish Church

Soundtracks of the renowned film Interstellar, directed by Christopher Nolan, and brought to life by the enchanting performance from Mystery Ensemble!

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Aaron Liddard: Back from the Tarmac Tour

Saturday 2nd May

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

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Aaron Liddard: Back from the Tarmac Tour

The Continental, Preston

Saxophonist and bandleader making original music that's accessible, groove-led and rich in melody.

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Sweetest Day Of May - Sat 2nd May 2026

Saturday 2nd May

1:00pm - 1:00am

Baluga Bar And Club, Preston

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Sweetest Day Of May - Sat 2nd May 2026

Baluga Bar And Club, Preston

Sweetest Day Of May All Dayer Bank Holiday Weekend - Unofficial Preston Weekender Pre and After Party Saturday 2nd May 2026 Baluga Club

The Farmers Arms (Heskin)

Sat 2nd - Mon 4th May

12:00am - 6:00am

The Farmers Arms, Chorley

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The Farmers Arms (Heskin)

The Farmers Arms, Chorley

Mayday family fun zone with inflatables & bungees trampolines along with character appearances over the weekend Bluey and k pop demon hunters Derby

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Back To The Roots Presents :May Bank Holiday

Back To The Roots Presents :May Bank Holiday

So Bar, Clitheroe

Back To The Roots returns for a bank holiday special at So Bar Clitheroe W// Oliver Simm, Luke Wightman, Sam Jones+ more, Tickets on sale now!

Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra

Sunday 3rd May

1:30pm - 4:30pm

The Continental, Preston

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Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra

The Continental, Preston

Another great Sunday Afternoon Big Band event at The Continental!

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Higher Ground High on Hope

Saturday 2nd May

7:00pm - 2:00am

Horsehoe Hideaway PR5 0UA, Preston

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Higher Ground High on Hope

Horsehoe Hideaway PR5 0UA, Preston

The latest instalment in the amazing HIGHONHOPE journey. The very best in oldskool music with some total legends of the dance scene.

14+

Crackedankles Weekend 2026

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May

4:00pm - 11:30pm

The Ferret, Preston

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Crackedankles Weekend 2026

The Ferret, Preston

Following the resounding success of last year's sold out weekend, Preston's CRACKEDANKLES RECORDS takeover their spiritual home at The Ferret...

18+

Funked It Up presents: Funk That Disco

Saturday 2nd May

7:30pm - 11:30pm

Defiance Spirits, Rochdale

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Funked It Up presents: Funk That Disco

Defiance Spirits, Rochdale

Funked It Up, 9 piece band are back playing a selection of Disco and Funk live for you fine Funkers

18+

Glitterbabe 17th birthday masquerade daytime party

Glitterbabe 17th birthday masquerade daytime party

Club Den, Bury

Let's celebrate 17 years of Glitterbabe magic - let's party together daytime ,where we belong in masquerade stylee

18+

Ultimately Donked @ Underground 2nd May

Saturday 2nd May

9:00pm - 3:00am

Underground Farnworth Bolton Market Street 105

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Ultimately Donked @ Underground 2nd May

Underground Farnworth Bolton Market Street 105

Bounce brand ULTIMATELY DONKED take over The Underground nightclub with a night full of jam packed DJ's & MC's to make it one to remember.

Family Fun Day Fundraiser

Sunday 3rd May

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Euxton Cricket Club, Chorley

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Family Fun Day Fundraiser

Euxton Cricket Club, Chorley

Fundraising fun day for Scarlett who is battling Stage 4 Neuroblastoma. There will be bouncy castles, Kids Party Bus and more!

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70's Vs 80's Day Disco LIVE!

70's Vs 80's Day Disco LIVE!

BLITZ, Preston

Get ready for a Bank Holiday boogie like no other! 70's vs 80's Day Disco LIVE brings two iconic decades head-to-head for one huge daytime party.

Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra

Sunday 3rd May

1:30pm - 4:30pm

The Continental, Preston

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Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra

The Continental, Preston

Another great Sunday Afternoon Big Band event at The Continental!

Interstellar: Tribute to Hans Zimmer by Mystery Ensemble

Interstellar: Tribute to Hans Zimmer by Mystery Ensemble

Bolton Parish Church

Soundtracks of the renowned film Interstellar, directed by Christopher Nolan, and brought to life by the enchanting performance from Mystery Ensemble!

16+

ROY WALKER @ The Shed, Chorley Monday 4th May 2026

ROY WALKER @ The Shed, Chorley Monday 4th May 2026

The Shed Chorley

Join us for a night of fun and laughter with Irish TV comedy legend Roy Walker, + Sean Percival & Tony Vino

Elton Liberal Club, Bury

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The Bingo Bash

Elton Liberal Club, Bury

The Return of the bingo bash, after great success

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Aaron Liddard: Back from the Tarmac Tour

Saturday 2nd May

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

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Aaron Liddard: Back from the Tarmac Tour

The Continental, Preston

Saxophonist and bandleader making original music that's accessible, groove-led and rich in melody.

The May Bank Holiday weekend is always a lot of fun, with events taking place all over the country, and Blackburn is no exception. This May Bank Holiday Weekend in Blackburn will feature a mountain of events, guaranteed to cater for everyone's tastes.

The May Bank Holiday Weekend in Blackburn isn't just about lazy days in sunny pub gardens and heavy nights out in industrial rave spaces, we've also got a range of Blackburn hotels and restaurants to make your Bank Holiday Weekend in Blackburn that extra bit special.