Blog (April 2025) - Visit Lancashire

Casting is announced today for the UK and Ireland tour of John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play. Following the hugely successful and critically acclaimed West End run earlier this year and a return three-month summer season this June, “the funniest show in town” (Daily Express) will embark on a major 10-month tour from 30 September 2025-July 2026. 

Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington is bringing his latest dance tour, Kai – Evolution, to Burnley Mechanics Theatre next month.

The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival in Colne has been crowned ‘UK Blues Based Festival of the Year' at the prestigious 2025 UK Blues Awards, held on Wednesday evening at The Stables in Milton Keynes

A former band member of the English ska band the Selecter and keyboard player for the legendary Madness will perform at the 2025 Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival in Colne this August.

The gang’s all here for an electrifying new co-production of Grease The Musical that will rock ‘n’ roll into Blackpool Grand Theatre this June…

We’ve put a list of some of the places across Lancashire where you can expect to see a beacon lighting ceremony this VE Day

Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, the Chorley Flower Show will return from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 July 2025 and is set to captivate flower enthusiasts, gardening fanatics, and families, with floral displays, expert gardening demonstrations, a variety of entertainment and more.

Blackpool Grand Theatre is launching a cracking EASTER BONANZA this April with everything from magnificent musicals to fabulous family fun, dazzling dance shows and thrilling live music nights at just £25 A TICKET!!!

The Muni Theatre, Colne, continues to provide great entertainment, from live local bands to amazing tributes to the starts, A children’s favourite and a ‘twisted’ musical, plus many shows to get you dancing in the aisles.

The award-winning Lancashire Science Festival public day will return on 17 May! Free tickets go on sale on This Tuesday, 15th April. Don't miss out!