Blackburn gastro pub The Foundry serves freshly cooked and locally sourced pub fare, alongside a quality drinks selection and a warm atmosphere. Often bustling inside, it’s a great, cosy spot for a relaxed meal or drink.
Step through the wardrobe and experience an icy, magic and mystical adventure.
from £19
Created by performer and choreographer Malik Nashad Sharpe (aka Marikiscrycrycry), Goner is a unique live performance blending dance, horror and social exploration.
from £18.00
Join virtuosic circus trio the Nordic Council for a satirical take on Scandinavian nightlife in Häppy Hour.
An explosive new dance production heads to The Lowry, bringing a whole new dimension to The Who’s iconic rock album.
from £23.00
A fresh, funny and fierce musical revival of Moira Buffini’s Olivier Award-winning fly-on-the-wall show.
from £32.00
From compelling solo shows to awe-inspiring ensemble pieces, Lowry bring another unmissable season of contemporary dance.
from £14.00
Join Elizabeth Day on the Salford leg of How To Fail’s first UK tour, where she’ll be joined by a very special guest.
Let yourself be transported back to an ancient time with historian and author Mary Beard as she explores the secret histories of Rome.
This quality bistro offers fine dining at fabulous prices. One of the leading training restaurants, Scholars Restaurant is run by both industry professionals and fantastic Blackburn College students.
Established in 2016, Prism Contemporary is an independent gallery run by artists, curators and producers.
Two young Blackburners set up this shop selling vintage and sought after football casual brands, such as Iceberg, Moncler, Stone Island CP and Company.
Serving award winning coffees and a great choice of loose teas, cold drinks and takeaway delights including toasted fruit teacakes, crumpets and toast all of which you can order online through its click and collect service.
Blackburn is synonymous with a great curry and Thira offers exactly that. With a discount available for click and collect, you can call and pre-order from a wide menu of home dining options. Starters include Grilled King Fish , boneless diced lamb sauteed with crushed ginger and shallots or a deep dish of mussels marinated with Kerala spices and deep fried.
One of the North West of England’s best known and loved entertainment venues the historic King George’s Hall in Blackburn was built in the classical style from stone quarried at Butler’s Delph in Pleasington.
This is dessert heaven served in the most amazing surroundings. A beautiful destination for all manner of sweet treats and the added bonus of a click and collect service. Vanilla Milk cake, Mintberry Mojito or test yourself with a Lick Your Lips – Fudge Brownies, Belgian Milk Chocolate, with Milk Chocolate Curls and Strawberries.
Blackburn’s home of live music, Electric Church Club hosts artists from the whole of the UK.
Blackburn Cathedral is one of England’s newest Cathedrals, yet it is one of the country’s oldest places of Christian worship.
Blackburn’s original, Italian renaissance style town hall was completed in 1856.
Dating back to 1865 when it opened as one of four exchange halls in the country, The Exchange is an iconic Blackburn venue
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery houses a rich and fascinating collection covering fine art, decorative art, Egyptology, coins, manuscripts, natural history, social history and South Asia.
We’re championing all things underground this month, with a selection of gigs and festivals that embrace the strange.
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
Street art, LGBTQ+ History Month, and the first film festivals of the year are amongst our cinema highlights this month.
Not long now, spring is on its way but wave goodbye to winter with some of the North's best food and drink.
Feminist farce, a magical circus show and Oldham Coliseum return with a brand-new off-site show. All in our latest theatre guide.
Cinematic sets, 90s nightclub photography and even new gallery - we have a great mix of exhibitions for you this month.
As we edge towards spring we take a look at the best events and activities for families, from theatre to festivals, dinosaur adventures to family raves.
Some of our favourite leftfield live literature regulars are back with their first events of the year – we’ve picked a weird and wonderful heap we think you’ll love.
