Here’s a few of the fantastic things going on this weekend in Lancashire.
Burnley Literary Festival
28 Sept - 1 Oct
Burnley Town Centre
Four days of fantastic literary themed sessions at a range of venues across Burnley town centre. From books to broadcasts, comics to characters, movies to monologues, poetry to podcasts, storytelling to street theatre, and writers to workshops… there’s something for everyone in Burnley town centre at this year’s Festival.
The Gin Society Festival
28 - 29 Sept
Lancaster Town Hall
The Gin Society is happy to announce its return to Lancaster for a gin-filled experience. Join at the amazing Town Hall and discover the delights of 120 gins.
The Greatest Show on Ice
28 September
The Muni Theatre, Colne
This spectacular show features world class ice dancers and circus acts from around the globe.
World Fireworks Championship Blackpool
28 September
Tower Festival Headland, Blackpool
The event will gather together the crème de la crème of the world’s firework elite and promises a mouth-watering series of shows with jaw-dropping entertainment for all the family - a great opportunity for visitors to take an extended weekend break.
Preston Comic Con
29 September
Preston Guild Hall & Charter Theatre, Preston
Preston's best Comic Con is coming soon! Stars from film and TV alongside amazing artists will descend on Preston Guild Hall.
Crafty Vintage at Shores Hey Farm
29 - 30 September
Shores Hey Farm, Burnley
Crafty Vintage is taking over Shores Hey Farm! Join them "down on the farm" for a fantastic weekend of all things Crafty and Vintage.
For a full events listing see here. Have a great weekend everyone!
Burnley Literary Festival
Culture/Heritage
Welcome to the third annual Burnley Literary Festival! 4 days of fantastic literary themed sessions at a range of venues across Burnley town centre. From books to broadcasts, comics to characters, movies to monologues, poetry to podcasts, storytelling to street theatre, and writers to workshops… there’s something for everyone in Burnley town centre at this year’s Festival.
The Greatest Show on Ice
Theatre Show
Gravity defying aerial arts, breathtaking lifts, daring acrobatic tricks and spins...."Come one, come all" and prepare to be transported to the world of a million dreams!
The Gin Society Festival
Food & Drink Event
The Gin Society is happy to announce its return to Lancaster for a gin-filled experience. Join at the amazing Town Hall and discover the delights of 120 gins.
World Fireworks Championship Blackpool
Fireworks
We're back with a bang this September! We have officially revealed the dates for the World Fireworks Championship Blackpool 2024. The event will gather together the crème de la crème of the world’s firework elite and promises a mouth-watering series of shows with jaw-dropping entertainment for all the family - a great opportunity for visitors to take an extended weekend break.
A Taste of Nepal with Lisa Goodwin-Allen
Food & Drink Event
Join Cafe Northcote for a special evening with Lisa Goodwin-Allen on Friday, 28th September 2018, 7pm for 7.30pm.
Lisa will cook a one-off menu to celebrate the flavours of Nepal to support the charity Children of the Mountain as Northcote aims to raise over £10,000 to build a school.
Preston Comic Con
Conference/Convention
Preston's best Comic Con is coming soon! Stars from film and TV alongside amazing artists will descend on Preston Guild Hall.
Walk Like a Man
Music
WALK LIKE A MAN takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, now immortalised in the multi-award winning show Jersey Boys, which has been packing theatres worldwide since its debut in 2005.
Crafty Vintage at Shores Hey Farm
Festival
Crafty Vintage is taking over Shores Hey Farm! Join them "down on the farm" for a fantastic weekend of all things Crafty and Vintage.
Hope and Social
Music
Eight years, five albums, thousands of gigs, Glastonbury, Leeds Arena, and many a pub and front room up and down the country – Hope & Social do the things every band does. But then so much more. A peoples’ band at heart, they will be playing at Darwen Library Theatre on Saturday 29th September 2018 at 8pm. Tickets from £15.