# What's On In Accrington This Weekend | May 1-3, 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Accrington is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore what to do in Accrington this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and event in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore. Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend Events in Accrington

- **Event Name**: ACCRINGTON POP-UP RECORD FAIR & MEDIA MARKET
  - **Description**: ACCRINGTON RECORD FAIRS FOR 2026!… and we’re doing things a bit different this year!

Our posters have had a re-brand and we’re now introducing our media market concept to run alongside the pop up record fair… we’ve had traders on some of our fairs last y
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/accrington/accrington-pop-up-record-fair-and-media-market/200029987695342
  - **Venue**: Union Street, Accrington, BB5 1, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Join us for a community football match and fun day
  - **Description**: Small donate at gate 
What’s on?
⚽️ Charity match: NW Ambulance Service vs Lancashire Police
🏃 Mascot race
⭐ Special guests: Caleb & Accrington 
🎂 Cake sale
🎟️ Tombola & raffle
🎨 Face painting & kids’ games

Every penny raised funds lifesaving
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
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  - **Venue**: Stanley Sports Hub
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  - **Categories**: football, sports, nonprofit, kids, art, fine-arts, charities
- **Event Name**: APHS Northern Counties 2026
  - **Description**: Our annual Foreign Breed Show in the north, with open breed concours classes (open to any breed, not just foreign breeds).

Open to pure and partbred foreign breeds - all welcome, no membership required to take part.

Will be affiliated to VHS, Concours S
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 09:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/accrington/aphs-northern-counties-2026/200028540922555
  - **Venue**: Croft Top Equestrian Centre
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- **Event Name**: Haworth Artists' Studios: Open Studios
  - **Description**: Open Studios are a great opportunity to meet artists in their studios, talk about their practices, and buy their work directly from them. Our Arts and Crafts Stables and Motor House is home to artists who make a range of arts and crafts from painting to c
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/accrington/haworth-artists-studios-open-studios/200029935050924
  - **Venue**: Hollins Lane, BB5 2JS Accrington, United Kingdom
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## Trending Events in Accrington

- **Event Name**: Angelos Epithemiou + Support - The Laughing Pug Comedy Club
  - **Description**: We return to Tap Select with an absolute corker of a show - headlined by the hilarious Angelos Epithemiou! 

Unwitting star of Shooting Stars (BBC2), Dave’s One Night Stand, The Rob Brydon Show and Channel 4’s The Angelos Epithemiou Show. Cult favourite A
  - **Venue**: 320 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3JD Accrington, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Ultimate Rave Bingo // Accrington  // Friday 15th May
  - **Description**: This is no ordinary bingo. We will take you on a journey; from power ballads to 90s bangers🎶, from emotional singalongs to moments of complete, glorious mayhem💃Our hosts are proper DJs (yes, ones who can do more than press play on Spotify 🎧), creating an
  - **Venue**: Poplar Social Club
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- **Event Name**: Ian Prowse @ Rhyddings
  - **Description**: Ian Prowse @ Rhyddings
In the Kitchen Garden
2pm -4pm Sunday 31st May 2026

Merseyside hero Ian Prowse is a guitarist, singer-songwriter, frontman of Amsterdam and former frontman of indie cult band Pele.

Ian & the Fiddle of Fire will perform an acou
  - **Venue**: Friends of Rhyddings Park
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- **Event Name**: A night with Stereosonics a Stereophonics tribute band
  - **Description**: CHARITY GIGAccrington Motorcycle Club are proud to again present the brilliant Stereosonics, the UK's number 1 Stereophonics tribute band.After the amazing feedback from the audience from their outstanding show at the Poplar Club in Novem
  - **Venue**: Poplar Social Club
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- **Event Name**: A NIGHT WITH FREDDIE!
  - **Description**: Friday 31st July 2026 - Tickets £7

Doors Open 6:30pm.

We’re excited to welcome Ian Adams, one of the UK’s leading Freddie Mercury tribute performers. Expect stunning vocals, iconic hits, and a show filled with the energy and charisma that made Freddie a
  - **Venue**: 142 Wellington Street, BB5 2NJ Accrington, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Ultimate Rave Bingo // 20th November 2026 // Accrington
  - **Description**: This isn't just bingo. It's something completely different - designed with you in mind, and packed with surprises from start to finish.About this EventUltimate Rave BingoThis is n
  - **Venue**: Poplar Social Club
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- **Event Name**: Ultimate Rave Bingo // 8th August 2026 // Accrington
  - **Description**: This isn't just bingo. It's something completely different - designed with you in mind, and packed with surprises from start to finish.About this EventUltimate Rave BingoThis is n
  - **Venue**: Poplar Social Club
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- **Event Name**: Country Danceathon!
  - **Description**: Saddle up… the 3rd Annual Milly’s Smiles Danceathon is BACK and this year we’re trading glow sticks for cowboy boots 🤠✨

Yep… we’re going FULL COUNTRY HOEDOWN!

🗓 Saturday 9th May
⏰ 1pm to 4pm
📍 All Saints Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors

Expect 3 whole
  - **Venue**: All Saints C of E School Clayton-Le-Moors
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- **Event Name**: Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach
  - **Description**: Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach @ Rhyddings, In the Kitchen Garden
Sunday 14th June 2026 
Performances @ 11am and 1pm

The show will go ahead rain or shine - bring your umbrella or sun cream, snacks & chairs (some seating available)
Tuck Shop w
  - **Venue**: Friends of Rhyddings Park
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Accrington?
  - **A:** ACCRINGTON POP-UP RECORD FAIR & MEDIA MARKET (Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am at Union Street, Accrington, BB5 1, United Kingdom), Join us for a community football match and fun day (Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm at Stanley Sports Hub), APHS Northern Counties 2026 (Sun May 03 2026 at 09:00 am at Croft Top Equestrian Centre), Haworth Artists' Studios: Open Studios (Sun May 03 2026 at 12:00 pm at Hollins Lane, BB5 2JS Accrington, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Accrington this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** ACCRINGTON POP-UP RECORD FAIR & MEDIA MARKET (Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am at Union Street, Accrington, BB5 1, United Kingdom), Join us for a community football match and fun day (Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm at Stanley Sports Hub), APHS Northern Counties 2026 (Sun May 03 2026 at 09:00 am at Croft Top Equestrian Centre), Haworth Artists' Studios: Open Studios (Sun May 03 2026 at 12:00 pm at Hollins Lane, BB5 2JS Accrington, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Accrington?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Accrington on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Accrington?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Accrington?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Accrington include Union Street, Accrington, BB5 1, United Kingdom, Stanley Sports Hub, Croft Top Equestrian Centre.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Accrington?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Accrington include 196 records, Zack Kerr, Haworth Art Gallery and Artist Studios.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Accrington?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Accrington.

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