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May eventsEvents in Blackburn

Blackburn Events in May

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All Things McCartney at The Continental

All Things McCartney

Friday 1st May 2026

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

All Things McCartney

The Continental, Preston

A unique acoustic celebration of the music of Paul McCartney, Wings, and of course The Beatles.

Crackedankles Weekend 2026 at The Ferret

Crackedankles Weekend 2026

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May 2026

4:00pm - 11:30pm

The Ferret, Preston

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...

70's Vs 80's Day Disco LIVE! at BLITZ

70's Vs 80's Day Disco LIVE!

Saturday 2nd May 2026

2:30pm - 8:00pm

70's Vs 80's Day Disco LIVE!

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.

Bloom Festival at Horseshoe Glamping Site

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May 2026

9:30am - 12:00pm

Horseshoe Glamping Site, Chorley

Horseshoe Glamping Site, Chorley

Celebrate the May bank holiday at Bloom Festival, a weekend of fun, relaxation and trying new experiences. Set in beautiful countryside with glamping

Rhino's Revenge at The Continental

Rhino's Revenge

Friday 8th May 2026

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

Rhino's Revenge

The Continental, Preston

Rhino's Revenge is the 'side band' of Status Quo's bass player, John 'Rhino' Edwards.

Midnight Devils Vinyl Tap Preston at Vinyl Tap Preston

Midnight Devils Vinyl Tap Preston

Friday 8th May 2026

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Vinyl Tap Preston, Preston

Midnight Devils Vinyl Tap Preston

Vinyl Tap Preston, Preston

The midnight devils are coming to Preston as part of their 2026 taking over Europe tour!

Bounceology 2nd birthday at Vestry 55 Chapel St, Chorley PR7 1BU

Bounceology 2nd birthday

Saturday 9th May 2026

9:00pm - 3:00am

Vestry 55 Chapel St, Chorley PR7 1BU

Bounceology 2nd birthday

Vestry 55 Chapel St, Chorley PR7 1BU

A night of pure Bounce bangers brought to you by the best djs around

Divorced, Beheaded, Died: An Audience with King Henry VIII at Samlesbury Hall

Divorced, Beheaded, Died: An Audience with King Henry VIII

Friday 15th May 2026

5:30pm - 9:30pm

Samlesbury Hall, Preston

Divorced, Beheaded, Died: An Audience with King Henry VIII

Samlesbury Hall, Preston

Join Jack Abbot ('Henry VIII') as he recreates King Henry VIII for all to see

Divorced, Beheaded, Died: An Audience with King Henry VIII at Samlesbury Hall

Divorced, Beheaded, Died: An Audience with King Henry VIII

Saturday 16th May 2026

5:30pm - 9:30pm

Samlesbury Hall, Preston

Divorced, Beheaded, Died: An Audience with King Henry VIII

Samlesbury Hall, Preston

Join Jack Abbot ('Henry VIII') as he recreates King Henry VIII for all to see

45Hi - The Grand Glam Barn Party at Haigh Barn

45Hi - The Grand Glam Barn Party

Sunday 24th May 2026

2:00pm - 12:00am

Haigh Barn, Wigan

45Hi - The Grand Glam Barn Party

Haigh Barn, Wigan

House - Tech House - Classics - 90s Dance & More Headline DJs - Up & Coming DJs - Live PA's all in the backdrop of our new home 'Haigh Barn' Wigan.

Digital Evolution NU-Breed Takeover at Vestry

Digital Evolution NU-Breed Takeover

Friday 29th May 2026

7:00pm - 1:00am

Vestry, Chorley

Digital Evolution NU-Breed Takeover

Vestry, Chorley

Digital Evolution return to Vestry in 2026 for the first of their "NU-BREED TAKEOVER" events, showcasing upcoming artists & their associated brands.

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Crackedankles Weekend 2026 at The Ferret

Crackedankles Weekend 2026

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May 2026

4:00pm - 11:30pm

The Ferret, Preston

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...

Divorced, Beheaded, Died: An Audience with King Henry VIII at Samlesbury Hall

Divorced, Beheaded, Died: An Audience with King Henry VIII

Saturday 16th May 2026

5:30pm - 9:30pm

Samlesbury Hall, Preston

Divorced, Beheaded, Died: An Audience with King Henry VIII

Samlesbury Hall, Preston

Join Jack Abbot ('Henry VIII') as he recreates King Henry VIII for all to see

Divorced, Beheaded, Died: An Audience with King Henry VIII at Samlesbury Hall

Divorced, Beheaded, Died: An Audience with King Henry VIII

Friday 15th May 2026

5:30pm - 9:30pm

Samlesbury Hall, Preston

Divorced, Beheaded, Died: An Audience with King Henry VIII

Samlesbury Hall, Preston

Join Jack Abbot ('Henry VIII') as he recreates King Henry VIII for all to see

Rhino's Revenge at The Continental

Rhino's Revenge

Friday 8th May 2026

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

Rhino's Revenge

The Continental, Preston

Rhino's Revenge is the 'side band' of Status Quo's bass player, John 'Rhino' Edwards.

70's Vs 80's Day Disco LIVE! at BLITZ

70's Vs 80's Day Disco LIVE!

Saturday 2nd May 2026

2:30pm - 8:00pm

70's Vs 80's Day Disco LIVE!

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.

All Things McCartney at The Continental

All Things McCartney

Friday 1st May 2026

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

All Things McCartney

The Continental, Preston

A unique acoustic celebration of the music of Paul McCartney, Wings, and of course The Beatles.

Bloom Festival at Horseshoe Glamping Site

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May 2026

9:30am - 12:00pm

Horseshoe Glamping Site, Chorley

Horseshoe Glamping Site, Chorley

Celebrate the May bank holiday at Bloom Festival, a weekend of fun, relaxation and trying new experiences. Set in beautiful countryside with glamping

Bounceology 2nd birthday at Vestry 55 Chapel St, Chorley PR7 1BU

Bounceology 2nd birthday

Saturday 9th May 2026

9:00pm - 3:00am

Vestry 55 Chapel St, Chorley PR7 1BU

Bounceology 2nd birthday

Vestry 55 Chapel St, Chorley PR7 1BU

A night of pure Bounce bangers brought to you by the best djs around

45Hi - The Grand Glam Barn Party at Haigh Barn

45Hi - The Grand Glam Barn Party

Sunday 24th May 2026

2:00pm - 12:00am

Haigh Barn, Wigan

45Hi - The Grand Glam Barn Party

Haigh Barn, Wigan

House - Tech House - Classics - 90s Dance & More Headline DJs - Up & Coming DJs - Live PA's all in the backdrop of our new home 'Haigh Barn' Wigan.

Digital Evolution NU-Breed Takeover at Vestry

Digital Evolution NU-Breed Takeover

Friday 29th May 2026

7:00pm - 1:00am

Vestry, Chorley

Digital Evolution NU-Breed Takeover

Vestry, Chorley

Digital Evolution return to Vestry in 2026 for the first of their "NU-BREED TAKEOVER" events, showcasing upcoming artists & their associated brands.

Midnight Devils Vinyl Tap Preston at Vinyl Tap Preston

Midnight Devils Vinyl Tap Preston

Friday 8th May 2026

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Vinyl Tap Preston, Preston

Midnight Devils Vinyl Tap Preston

Vinyl Tap Preston, Preston

The midnight devils are coming to Preston as part of their 2026 taking over Europe tour!

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