63 things to do in Blackburn this weekend

Another weekend, another excuse to get out in Blackburn. There are 63 events happening Oct 02–Oct 04, and honestly? The lineup is better than we expected. Here's what we'd actually spend our own time and money on.

Quick read on the weekend: music and community event, 24 events on Saturday alone, and most events are ticketed. Details below.

If you only do one thing this weekend, scroll to our top picks — they're the five we'd genuinely clear our schedules for.

The full lineup

Every event on in Blackburn this weekend, day by day:

Friday — 22 events

• — An Evening with Kristin Hersh
  Hallé St Michael's
• — Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems
  O2 Ritz Manchester
• — Blackpool Sandcastle Waterpark
  Sandcastle Waterpark
• — Chris Ramsey: Here Man
  Opera House, Manchester
• — DJ Meredith Marks
  Manchester Gorilla
• — Don Broco
  Manchester Academy
• — Jason Byrne: 30 Years Byrning
  Southport Comedy Festival Under Canvas
• — Just Radiohead
  Manchester Academy
• — Kane Brown - Crowd Work King
  The Atkinson
• — Katherine Jenkins - 25 Year Anniversary Tour
  Bridgewater Hall
• — Madame Tussauds Blackpool - Standard Entry
  Madame Tussauds Blackpool
• — Nutters Cauldron Comedy @ Little White Horse, Burnley - 2nd October Show
  Little White Horse
• — Otis Kane
  YES (Pink Room)
• — SLOPE SAME KIDS. JUST LOUDER. - TOUR 2026
  Manchester The Deaf Institute.
• — Sea Life Blackpool - Standard Entry
  SEA LIFE Blackpool
• — Sea Life Manchester - Standard Entry
  SEA LIFE Manchester
• — Simple Plan
  O2 Apollo Manchester
• — The Macc Lads
  King George's Hall
• — The Wonder Stuff + Inspiral Carpets
  O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester
• — Who Killed The Headmaster?
  Blackburn Cathedral
• — Yonaka
  Manchester New Century Hall
• — You&Me - Friday
  Depot Mayfield

Saturday — 24 events

• — 'In Brief' Masterclass
  Little Lever School
• — Amble
  O2 Apollo Manchester
• — BGL Sip and Paint
  Florianas Cocktail Bar & Event Space
• — BURNLEY FC - Discos for Grown ups DAY PARTY Turf Moor Stadium
  Burnley Football Club
• — Be Like Blippi
  Bridgewater Hall
• — Blackpool Sandcastle Waterpark
  Sandcastle Waterpark
• — Bridge City Sinners
  Manchester Club Academy
• — Cast
  Manchester New Century Hall
• — Chrissy Chlapecka
  YES (Pink Room)
• — DJ Yoda - 90's Mixtape Live
  O2 Ritz Manchester
• — Daniel O'Reilly: Let's Have It
  Burnley Mechanics
• — Just The Tonic Comedy Club Special with Angelos Epithemiou
  Platform
• — Madame Tussauds Blackpool - Standard Entry
  Madame Tussauds Blackpool
• — Material Goods
  The Abbey
• — Over the Moon: Mid Autumn Flower Lanterns Workshop
  The Turnpike Gallery
• — Rong Indoor Festival
  O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester
• — Rossendale Male Voice Choir - At The Club
  Saint Joseph's Catholic Club
• — Sale Sharks Women V Exeter Chiefs - Cup
  Morson Stadium
• — Sea Life Blackpool - Standard Entry
  SEA LIFE Blackpool
• — Sea Life Manchester - Standard Entry
  SEA LIFE Manchester
• — Study Visit: Embellishments and Trim
  Gawthorpe Textiles Collection
• — Weave a Round Asymmetric Basket with Wood Handle
  Holden Clough Nurseries
• — Wigan Athletic V Mansfield Town
  The Brick Community Stadium
• — You&Me - Saturday
  Depot Mayfield

Sunday — 17 events

• — Autumn Needle Felting Day - Pumpkins & Ghosts
  Holden Clough Nurseries
• — Blackpool Sandcastle Waterpark
  Sandcastle Waterpark
• — Ceramic Pumpkin Painting
  Curiosity Corner Play
• — Fused Glass Candle Curve Workshop - Cathedral Craft Club
  Blackburn Cathedral Crypt
• — Gallus
  YES Basement
• — Jason Byrne: 30 Years Byrning
  Quays Theatre - The Lowry
• — Madame Tussauds Blackpool - Standard Entry
  Madame Tussauds Blackpool
• — NateWantsToBattle
  Manchester Academy 3
• — Party101
  O2 Apollo Manchester
• — Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show
  Burnley Mechanics
• — Rivington Mushroom Forage! With wild gin :D
  Pigeon Tower Car Park
• — SOUTH SUMMIT
  Manchester The Deaf Institute.
• — Sculpt and Flow Pilates x Contrast Therapy
  Flex Coop
• — Sea Life Blackpool - Standard Entry
  SEA LIFE Blackpool
• — Sea Life Manchester - Standard Entry
  SEA LIFE Manchester
• — Susan Calman: Tall Tales
  Aviva Studios - The Hall
• — Whistle Down the Wind: 65 years on - Downham locations walk
  Downham Village Hall

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