# August Bank Holiday 2026 Events & Parties In Blackburn, EN | AllEvents - **Subtitle**: Bank Holiday 2026 Events in Blackburn, England, Discover best of Bank Holiday Events, Parties & Celebrations in Blackburn, England. Find information & tickets of upcoming Bank Holiday 2026 events happening near Blackburn, England. - **Category**: Bank Holiday - **Display Name**: Bank holiday events - **Type**: other ## Audience - **Followers**: 13.7k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1fb4b8b637428d0c6238349ab0949323a3a31f8fa91c4c6cccf9d93c666c0093-rimg-w200-h201-gmir.jpg?v=1643391611 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ad30fa1b6cf4702417551d6cc9242c16e85b161270ebfb7213e3ab443856d7c1-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1602141796 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb68de452fcae35.jpg ## About August Bank Holiday Monday weekend in [CITY] 2026 means a whole three days to let your hair down with seasonal fun, exploring and family activities. One bank holiday done and on to the next. From exhibitions to beer crawls, to [CITY]’s best parks and days outdoors, here’s our guide on what to do for the Spring bank holiday weekend 2026 in [CITY]. Explore best of August Bank Holiday weekend 2026 Events happening near [CITY]. ## Bank Holiday Events in Blackburn - **Event Name**: VE FEST - **Description**: VE FEST is a FREE to enter, family friendly, open air concert full of live bands and singers, being held on Bank Holiday weekend, Sunday 3rd May in the heart of Blackburn at Witton Park. Hosted by Royal British Legion Blackburn and raising funds for the - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 192 - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackburn/ve-fest/200028224144757 - **Venue**: Witton Country Park, Blackburn, UK - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMGVjNDAzNGVjZGFlMGJjNmE5ZTY1NTk0YTJhMTAzYjY1NmQ1ZmUxZWIzMjY1MGIyZjYzN2E3NDA2Mzk0ZGRlMi1yaW1nLXcxMDA4LWgxMzQ0LWRjZmZmZmZmLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc1NjQ3NDEy.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, nonprofit, charities, bank-holiday, concerts, workshops, holiday - **Event Name**: Bank Holiday Soul at The Wilpshire – Special Guest DJ Stephen Ellison - **Description**: 💃 Bank Holiday Soul at The Wilpshire – Special Guest DJ Stephen Ellison You asked… we listened 👀 So many of you have said you wanted a proper Northern Soul afternoon at The Wilpshire Hotel… Well here it is 💃🕺 And we’ve picked the perfect day for it… BA - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 17 - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackburn/bank-holiday-soul-at-the-wilpshire-special-guest-dj-stephen-ellison/200029860560551 - **Venue**: 7 Whalley Road, Wilpshire, Blackburn - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9kOGM0Y2E2MTE2MjE4MDVlMWE0MDJlZGZkMDExOTQwZmYwY2RjZDgzMjcxNjYyYzBhODk4N2U1Njc3MjZmYzQ1LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEyNzUtZGMzMDE3MTItZ21pcj92PTE3NzYwNTY3NTk.avif - **Categories**: Nonprofit - **Event Name**: Bank Holiday Sunday Oasis / Britpop ultimate tribute - **Description**: Celebrate the Bank Holiday with us as we welcome one of the best solo Oasis / 90's indie & Britpop tributes there is to offer from 4pm 🎤🎤 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 9 - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackburn/bank-holiday-sunday-oasis-britpop-ultimate-tribute/200029878320731 - **Venue**: The Sun Pub - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy82NWJhMTY5MDNiYWQ5YWQ3ZjBmMmMwZGEzMzcwZjY4OWQ3Mzk4YmFlNTIxYzIzNWJiZDcwNGUxYTc0ZjA3YWNmLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGMyZjJmMTgtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU4MDIyNTU.avif - **Categories**: bank-holiday, holiday ## Trending Events in Blackburn - **Event Name**: VE FEST - **Description**: VE FEST is a FREE to enter, family friendly, open air concert full of live bands and singers, being held on Bank Holiday weekend, Sunday 3rd May in the heart of Blackburn at Witton Park. Hosted by Royal British Legion Blackburn and raising funds for the - **Venue**: Witton Country Park, Blackburn, UK - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/0ec4034ecdae0bc6a9e65594a2a103b656d5fe1eb32650b2f637a7406394dde2-rimg-w1008-h1344-dcffffff-gmir?v=1775647412 - **Event Name**: Blackburn Rovers vs Leichester City - **Description**: Skybet Championship Final Game of the Season Blackburn Rovers vs Leichester City Saturday 2nd May Kick Off 12.30 - **Venue**: Ewood Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/787e966cfb7bdb96a1f539c17be0ef11fa72023a28e3c12d1fe5785ed1f7c5ef-rimg-w1080-h1920-dcf1f1f1-gmir?v=1776057366 - **Event Name**: The Beatles by Candlelight - **Description**: The Beatles by Candlelight returns to Blackburn Cathedral! Fri 22nd May at 19:30 Direct from London's West End, featuring a spectacular cast of West End Singers and epic live band, Come Together for a Magical Mystery Tour, jam packed with over 40 Beatle - **Venue**: Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/0146f2859166762e446abbb4bc4c9ca42daada8a721d9445225e623f796a604d-rimg-w1200-h673-dc010102-gmir?v=1776057342 - **Event Name**: Taylormania - **Description**: A award winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self Confessed Swiftie with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Sw - **Venue**: King George's Hall, Northgate, BB2 1AA Blackburn, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/911ff3b762730d0d7036a3cace9ab749a455bbc34821bfacebe7154992afee2b-rimg-w1200-h533-dcdcbdea-gmir?v=1775903604 - **Event Name**: The Drifters - Candlelight Concert - Blackburn Cathedral - **Description**: See The Drifters in the magical and remarkable setting of Blackburn Cathedral, lit by hundreds of candles! Join us on Friday 15th May 2026 to be part of this special event and experience the wonder of The Drifters - Candlelight Concert as they perform a - **Venue**: Blackburn Cathedral - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/e745a5385fedd15f020e8cc698f5c7a86e6dbf6666bd3368d07f06ae0bd82be8-rimg-w1006-h1006-dc1a1008-gmir?v=1775902113 - **Event Name**: Whitney Houston By Candlelight - **Description**: Whitney Houston By Candlelight comes to Blackburn Cathedral! Sat 2nd May at 19:30 Calling all Whitney Houston fans! You have been Saving All Your Love for this Moment In Time! Get ready to experience the best of Whitney Houston All At Once, at this epi - **Venue**: Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/6691e5bef779755fb344dcc29ec6c748027a67f8e17b5c9c4581906685c4ff04-rimg-w1200-h673-dc020101-gmir?v=1776057331 - **Event Name**: Roy 'Chubby' Brown 2026 - **Description**: After another SOLD OUT show Roy 'Chubby' Brown is back at The Empire. Tickets on sale at 9am on Saturday 14 June 2025 50 plus years In Entertainment/Comedy, Roy Chubby Brown is still going strong, entertaining thousands and thousands of fans annually up - **Venue**: Blackburn Empire Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/440b43b4009069a25185541a1ce3e5fcb69d768ecf5996d2405f9f9a809ea421-rimg-w1200-h675-dc160f09-gmir?v=1775907594 - **Event Name**: Steeleye Span in Blackburn - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! Steeleye Span is Live at Blackburn Empire Theatre on Sunday, April 26, 2026! 🎶 This is your moment. Steeleye Span is hitting Blackburn Empire Theatre on Sunday, April 26, 2026 - **Venue**: Blackburn Empire Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/71183090-3a88-11f1-bd1f-f1e10f03be6f-rimg-w1200-h675-dc151a12-gmir.webp?v=1776449311 - **Event Name**: The Music Of Oasis By Candlelight - **Description**: The Music Of Oasis By Candlelight comes to Blackburn Cathedral Fri 1st May at 19:30 Calling all Rock ’N’ Roll Stars, this one’s for you! Stop Crying Your Heart Out… The Music Of Oasis By Candlelight is finally here and guaranteed to be ELECTRIC! Featur - **Venue**: Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/db4209ad4f02e7113919763f8c0c04b1366ae155a1861693f986edec31218a45-rimg-w1200-h673-dc020101-gmir?v=1776057333 ## Browse Bank Holiday Events by Date - [Bank Holiday Events Today in Blackburn](https://allevents.in/blackburn/bank-holiday--today) - [Bank Holiday Events This Weekend in Blackburn](https://allevents.in/blackburn/bank-holiday--this-weekend) - [Bank Holiday Events in April in Blackburn](https://allevents.in/blackburn/bank-holiday--april) - [Bank Holiday Events in May in Blackburn](https://allevents.in/blackburn/bank-holiday--may) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Bank Holiday events in Blackburn? - **A:** VE FEST (Sun May 03 2026 at 11:00 am at Witton Country Park, Blackburn, UK), Bank Holiday Soul at The Wilpshire – Special Guest DJ Stephen Ellison (Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm at 7 Whalley Road, Wilpshire, Blackburn), Bank Holiday Sunday Oasis / Britpop ultimate tribute (Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm at The Sun Pub). - **Q**: How can I find Bank Holiday events in Blackburn? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Bank Holiday events in Blackburn on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Bank Holiday events in Blackburn? - **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 Bank Holiday events in Blackburn? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Bank Holiday events in Blackburn include Witton Country Park, Blackburn, UK, 7 Whalley Road, Wilpshire, Blackburn, The Sun Pub. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Bank Holiday events in Blackburn? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Bank Holiday events in Blackburn include VE FEST, Wilpshire Hotel, Danny Johnson. - **Q**: Are there any online Bank Holiday events available? - **A:** Yes, many Bank Holiday 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 Bank Holiday events in Blackburn? - **A:** Follow the Bank Holiday category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Bank Holiday events are listed in Blackburn. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/48/d5837ecb8d4c1da3e1b7b880b677a8/Bank-Holiday-2022.jpg ## Bank holiday events from nearby cities - [Bank holiday events in Darwen](https://allevents.in/darwen/bank-holiday) - [Bank holiday events in Great Harwood](https://allevents.in/great-harwood/bank-holiday) - [Bank holiday events in Rawtenstall](https://allevents.in/rawtenstall/bank-holiday) - [Bank holiday events in Chorley](https://allevents.in/chorley/bank-holiday) - [Bank holiday events in Preston](https://allevents.in/preston-en/bank-holiday) - [Bank holiday events in Leyland](https://allevents.in/leyland/bank-holiday) - [Bank holiday events in Clitheroe](https://allevents.in/clitheroe/bank-holiday) - [Bank holiday events in Burnley](https://allevents.in/burnley/bank-holiday)