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What's On in Lancashire

Small gigs, comedy, markets, festivals, theatre and family days out coming up across Lancashire. Always check with the venue before you travel.

November 2026

Mon 16 Nov
7pm doors
Gigs

Shed Seven

King George's Hall, Blackburn

The indie band's tenth Shedcember winter tour reaches Blackburn, with the big hits promised.

Fri 20 Nov
7.30pm
Comedy

Ania Magliano: Peach Fuzz

The Dukes, Lancaster

Taskmaster and Live at the Apollo comedian Ania Magliano tours her new show Peach Fuzz.

Fri 20 Nov
8pm doors
Gigs

China Crisis

The Continental, Preston

The Liverpool pop band play a standing show on their Warped 2026 tour. Listed as sold out.

Fri 20 Nov
7.30pm
Gigs

Step Into Christmas

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

A Christmas concert with a live band playing festive favourites to start the season.

Sat 21 Nov – Sat 2 Jan
Theatre

Cinderella

The Dukes, Lancaster

The Dukes' Christmas show, staged in The Round. Performances run Monday to Saturday throughout the festive season.

Sat 21 Nov
7.30pm
Comedy

Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

Stand-up Scott Bennett tours Blood Sugar Baby, a show about his daughter's illness with a rare genetic condition.

Wed 25 Nov
7.30pm
Gigs

Beans on Toast

The Continental, Preston

The folk singer-songwriter brings his annual winter tour of songs and stories to The Continental.

Thu 26 Nov
8pm
Comedy

Woofers Comedy Club

Lowther Pavilion, Lytham St Annes

The regular comedy club night at the Lowther, hosted by MC Phil Walker with guest comedians.

Sat 28 Nov
3pm
Family

Ho Ho Hoedown

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

A Pendleside Hospice festive party with live music from the Rodeo Duo, line dancing lessons and a mechanical bull.

Sat 28 Nov
7.30pm
Gigs

Hugh Cornwell: Never Say Goodbye

Lowther Pavilion, Lytham St Annes

The former Stranglers frontman plays songs from across his career on his final solo acoustic tour.

Sat 28 Nov – Mon 28 Dec
Family

Robin Hood: Family Panto

Lancaster Grand Theatre, Lancaster

Robin Hood, Maid Marion and the Merry Men take on the Sheriff of Nottingham in the Grand's family pantomime, with songs, dancing and plenty of audience participation.

December 2026

Fri 11 Dec
7.30pm
Gigs

Ultimate Coldplay

Lowther Pavilion, Lytham St Annes

A tribute show recreating Coldplay's best-known songs.

Sun 13 Dec
11am-4pm
Markets

The Makers Market: Ormskirk

Ormskirk town centre, Ormskirk

A pre-Christmas market of handmade goods, art and local food from independent traders.

Wed 16 Dec
7.30pm
Gigs

Christmas with Jackie Oates & John Spiers

Lowther Pavilion, Lytham St Annes

Folk singer and fiddler Jackie Oates and melodeon player John Spiers share English carols, wassails and festive songs.

Sat 19 Dec
2pm
Gigs

RPM Christmas Special 2026

Morecambe Winter Gardens, Morecambe

Promoter RPM's Christmas party brings a line-up of UK rock and metal acts to the Winter Gardens for a standing afternoon show.

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