# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Houghton Weavers
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS, The Northwest’s Premiere Comedy / Folk Group, have been entertaining folk for over 50 years! with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour and audience participation. With countless Television and Radio appearances under their belt, they continue to tour across a wide selection of theatres and venues and their Annual Winter Tour is once again kicking off at Darwen Library Theatre.

Having recently performed as a headline Act at The Great British Folk Festival, their single “Wild Mountain Thyme” appeared in the Heritage Charts Top 40 and is due to appear in an upcoming film, ‘Between Weathers’. The band has recorded over 30 albums at iconic studios including Abbey Road and Frog Studios, 23 of which were arranged and produced by Steve Millington.

THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS promise plenty of laughter with their infectious humour and funny stories galore. You’ll hear the old Weavers favourites such as Blackpool Belle, Sit Thi Deawn, Matchstalk Men and Dirty Old Town, together with new pieces, original songs and poems and a sprinkle of festive cheer. From raucous energetic folk songs and sing-a-long classics to beautiful poignant ballads, and audience requests thrown in, each and every show with The Houghton Weavers is a little different!

Jim Berry and Steve Millington, featuring Simon Brady on mandolin, is an exciting combination on stage which will certainly have you singing along to this feel-good show!

THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS guarantee a wonderful evening of entertainment and their experience – together with their style and professionalism – ensures that, as their motto says, they always `Keep Folk Smiling!’
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/darwen/the-houghton-weavers/200029976023101
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, theatre, festivals, music, comedy
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Darwen
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, BB3 3BU Darwen, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 53.69683
- **long**: -2.46575
- **full address**: Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, BB3 3BU Darwen, United Kingdom, Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen, BB3 3BU, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Houghton Weavers being held?
  - **A:** The Houghton Weavers takes place on Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, BB3 3BU Darwen, United Kingdom, Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen, BB3 3BU, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Houghton Weavers?
  - **A:** The Houghton Weavers is organized by Darwen Library Theatre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Houghton Weavers is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Darwen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Houghton Weavers sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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