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May eventsEvents in Blackburn

Blackburn Events in May

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Unlocking Gov Contracts at The Old Milk Depot

Unlocking Gov Contracts

Wednesday 20th May

5:00pm - 7:00pm

The Old Milk Depot, Rawtenstall

Unlocking Gov Contracts

The Old Milk Depot, Rawtenstall

This Lancashire Digital Hub event has been brought to you by Rossendale Digital in partnership with Innovate Lancashire

Dead Man's Shoes film screening plus Q&A at New Continental

Dead Man's Shoes film screening plus Q&A

Thursday 21st May

7:30pm - 9:45pm

New Continental, Preston

Dead Man's Shoes film screening plus Q&A

New Continental, Preston

Get ready to watch the cult British film Dead Man's Shoes - followed by a Q+A with one of the film's stars, Stuart Wolfenden.

The Ferret is 20! BONNIE TRASH + Two Tonne Machete + Tay Temple at The Ferret

The Ferret is 20! BONNIE TRASH + Two Tonne Machete + Tay Temple

Thursday 21st May

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret is 20! BONNIE TRASH + Two Tonne Machete + Tay Temple

The Ferret, Preston

Canadian Post-Punk + DIY Feminist Punk from North Wales + Mancunian Alt Rock. TFI20: A series of special events celebrating 20 years of The Ferret.

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

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: May at Society1

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: May

Thursday 21st May

10:00am - 12:00pm

Society1, Preston

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: May

Society1, Preston

An informal meet-up for local freelancers with a coffee hour, guest speaker, and coworking day at Society1.

Hummingbird & Robin Acoustic Open Mic at Vinyl Tap Preston

Hummingbird & Robin Acoustic Open Mic

Thursday 21st May

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Vinyl Tap Preston, Preston

Hummingbird & Robin Acoustic Open Mic

Vinyl Tap Preston, Preston

Sign up to Reserve Your Place to Play at this Special Preston Open Mic Session Showcasing Local Talent

Speed Dating - Preston - Ages 30-45 at Slug And Lettuce Preston

Speed Dating - Preston - Ages 30-45

Thursday 21st May

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Slug And Lettuce Preston

Speed Dating - Preston - Ages 30-45

Slug And Lettuce Preston

At a Fastlove speed dating event you will have up to 25 three-minute dates in one fantastic night of fun and flirting.

Speed Dating - Preston - Ages 40-55 at Slug And Lettuce Preston

Speed Dating - Preston - Ages 40-55

Thursday 21st May

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Slug And Lettuce Preston

Speed Dating - Preston - Ages 40-55

Slug And Lettuce Preston

At a Fastlove speed dating event you will have up to 25 three-minute dates in one fantastic night of fun and flirting.

Speed Dating - Preston - Ages 21-35 at Slug And Lettuce Preston

Speed Dating - Preston - Ages 21-35

Thursday 21st May

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Slug And Lettuce Preston

Speed Dating - Preston - Ages 21-35

Slug And Lettuce Preston

At a Fastlove speed dating event you will have up to 25 three-minute dates in one fantastic night of fun and flirting.

That Manchester Sound at The Continental

That Manchester Sound

Friday 22nd May

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

That Manchester Sound

The Continental, Preston

A tribute band who play the best songs from Manchester's rich musical heritage!

Bolton town wrestling, WrestleMaynia at Ellesmere Road Recreation Club

Bolton town wrestling, WrestleMaynia

Friday 22nd May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Ellesmere Road Recreation Club, Bolton

Bolton town wrestling, WrestleMaynia

Ellesmere Road Recreation Club, Bolton

Family friendly professional wrestling show returns to Ellesmere Road Recreational Club on the 22nd may

The Ferret is 20! Launch Weekender at The Ferret

The Ferret is 20! Launch Weekender

Sat 23rd - Sun 24th May

3:00pm - 11:45pm

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret is 20! Launch Weekender

The Ferret, Preston

A series of special events celebrating 20 years of The Ferret. We launch this program with a pair of all-dayers ft some of our favourite bands...

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Dead Man's Shoes film screening plus Q&A at New Continental

Dead Man's Shoes film screening plus Q&A

Thursday 21st May

7:30pm - 9:45pm

New Continental, Preston

Dead Man's Shoes film screening plus Q&A

New Continental, Preston

Get ready to watch the cult British film Dead Man's Shoes - followed by a Q+A with one of the film's stars, Stuart Wolfenden.

Bolton town wrestling, WrestleMaynia at Ellesmere Road Recreation Club

Bolton town wrestling, WrestleMaynia

Friday 22nd May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Ellesmere Road Recreation Club, Bolton

Bolton town wrestling, WrestleMaynia

Ellesmere Road Recreation Club, Bolton

Family friendly professional wrestling show returns to Ellesmere Road Recreational Club on the 22nd may

Preston Caribbean Carnival 2026 at Moor Park

Preston Caribbean Carnival 2026

Sunday 24th May

1:00pm - 7:30pm

Moor Park, Preston

Preston Caribbean Carnival 2026

Moor Park, Preston

Sunday 24th May from 1pm through the city streets Park event open from13.15pm till 19.30pm Come join us as we celebrate 52 years of Carnival.

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

James Walsh (Starsailor) & Ben Ottewell (Gomez) at The Ferret

James Walsh (Starsailor) & Ben Ottewell (Gomez)

Friday 29th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Ferret, Preston

James Walsh (Starsailor) & Ben Ottewell (Gomez)

The Ferret, Preston

Experience an unforgettable night as two of the best voices of the past 30 years return for a special double bill, after their triumphant 2025 show.

URTH x GHAP 30th Of May: Boss Priester, Lottie J, Chopper & More at ARTCH Studios

URTH x GHAP 30th Of May: Boss Priester, Lottie J, Chopper & More

Saturday 30th May

3:00pm - 1:00am

ARTCH Studios, Preston

URTH x GHAP 30th Of May: Boss Priester, Lottie J, Chopper & More

ARTCH Studios, Preston

URTH & GHAP present multiple headlining DJ's at one of Preston's Biggest & Best venues for house music with multiple stages on the 30th of May 2026

That Manchester Sound at The Continental

That Manchester Sound

Friday 22nd May

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

That Manchester Sound

The Continental, Preston

A tribute band who play the best songs from Manchester's rich musical heritage!

Live The Dream Presents The Generations at BVSMNT

Live The Dream Presents The Generations

Saturday 30th May

7:00pm - 2:00am

Live The Dream Presents The Generations

We're back! Live The Dream presents The Generations - Oldskool & New Skool united for one epic night of music, vibes & memories.

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!

Bad Wax Audio - BWA006 at The Ferret

Bad Wax Audio - BWA006

Saturday 30th May

9:00pm - 3:00am

The Ferret, Preston

Bad Wax Audio - BWA006

The Ferret, Preston

First event of 2026 with a fire headliner inbound. More details TBA!

The Rafters at Stanhill Working Mens Club

Saturday 23rd May

6:30pm - 11:00pm

Stanhill Working Mens Club, Accrington

Stanhill Working Mens Club, Accrington

The Rafters headline show with special friends Small Town Radicals, Billy n the No Mates and Brodie and the Binmen

Single Mingle (Preston) 50's & 60's - Saturday 30th May 2026! at Baluga Bar And Club

Single Mingle (Preston) 50's & 60's - Saturday 30th May 2026!

Saturday 30th May

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Baluga Bar And Club, Preston

Single Mingle (Preston) 50's & 60's - Saturday 30th May 2026!

Baluga Bar And Club, Preston

Say goodbye to endless swiping and hello to real conversations with 200+ friendly singles, in their 50s & 60s+ on the ultimate night-out!

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