Events in Blackburn From 4th May – 10th May 2026

This week in Blackburn, a range of activities runs across the town, suited to different tastes. Cyclists can join training sessions at Dandenongs, with events on several evenings, including development rides and performance sessions. Music lovers have options too, from a street band during the Festival of Light at The Bureau Centre for the Arts to comedy and spoken word performances in the evening. Kids can join early years music sessions at The Bureau Centre for the Arts on Saturday morning. Evening events include a special night of vinyl music at Vinyl Tap Preston and a DJ set at Alta Whalley, both worth the trip.

You can find live performances at Ewood Park, where David Bentley hosts an evening event at the Premier Suite. For daytime activity, a Sunday morning ride starts at Dandenongs and finishes at BrickHouse Social. Cyclists also gather at DISC for training on Sunday mornings and in the afternoon for sprint sessions. Check the listings below for times and locations.

Travel by train via Northern Trains to Blackburn Station, or use the M65 motorway and A6078 Town Centre Orbital Route if driving. Be aware of parking challenges in central Blackburn and during events at Ewood Park. The towpath near Witton Country Park may be difficult to access in winter. A short drive away, the Cathedral Quarter Interchange serves as a transport hub, and the town’s industrial past continues to influence local efforts to improve public spaces and community access.