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The celebrated production of C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which was loved by audiences and critics alike during its recent West End run, will embark on a major new tour of the UK & Ireland, visiting the Winter Gardens Blackpool from 29 July – 2^nd August 2025.  

There's lots of exciting events taking place this weekend, to make it easier for you to choose we have put together of some of the excting things taking place but for even more ideas and inspriation make sure to check out our events guide.

After a hiatus of several years, Preston City Council have announced the reintroduction of Friday trading at Preston’s Outdoor Market.

A fierce, funny look at the alternative stories of the villainised women in Greek mythology comes to the Dukes, Lancaster on the 11th & 12th June.

Lancashire’s newest music festival OAK FEST is back on 27th July at Oak Hill Park in Accrington and has extended its early bird ticket sale until 1st June

Two live music events are coming to South Ribble over the next two months as Penwortham Live and Longton Live return.

Lancashire’s Brindle Distillery – home of the world-famous Cuckoo Gin – will be the main spirits provider for Highest Point festival.

The first of the two long weekends in May is upon us, and Lancashire has so much to offer to visitors and residents alike.

Bank holiday weekend is here and there are so many exciting events happening in Lancashire. We've put together this handy list of some of the things taking place over this long weekend but for even more ideas and inspiration check out our events guide here.

Blackpool & Fylde Light Opera Company say He’s My Boy as they announce they will be bringing the smash-hit musical EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE to Blackpool Grand Theatre from Wednesday 28 May to Saturday 31 May 2025!