DARWEN

EVENTS

Rain or shine our community turns out to support local events and enjoy the activities, food and drink on offer… come and see for yourself.

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 2024

DECADE – 10 Years of Adidas Spezial

A DECADE OF ADIDAS SPEZIAL The Lancashire market town of Darwen is set to host an international adidas exhibition to celebrate 10 years of its successful Spezial range. The range was created by lifelong three stripe fan and Darwen native, Gary Aspden, in 2014. It’s a modern, premium, archive-inspired range of footwear, apparel and accessories… ...
17 May
Darwen

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Lancashire 2024

Starting at Darwen Market Square Sunday 19th May 2024 Ready your engines and prepare your dapper attire, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is returning to Lancashire on Sunday the 19th of May, 2024! We are delighted to announce that we will be welcoming back The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride this year to Darwen Market Square, before they… ...
19 May
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Darwen Market Square
Darwen Town Centre

Free May Fun: Arabic Calligraphy Workshop

Free May Fun Arabic Calligraphy Workshop At Darwen Market RAZWAN UL-HAQ Join us for a hands-on workshop on Arabic Nastaliq Calligraphy with Razwan. Have a go at using traditional bamboo pens and hand mixed ink.  Everyone is welcome!  You don’t need to know any Arabic to create these beautiful shapes and patterns. This is a drop… ...
25 May
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Darwen Market
Darwen Town Centre

Darwen Live 2024

Darwen Live 2024 will be taking place on 25th and 26th May. The main stage hosts Tunde of the Lighthouse Family whose hits include Lifted, Ocean Drive and Goodbye Heartbreak. Tunde will be performing with his full band. Our other headliner is 90s indie band Echobelly best known for King of the Kerb and Great… ...
25 - 26 May
12:00 pm
Darwen Market Square
Darwen Town Centre

Free May Fun: The Elves and the Shoemaker

Free May Fun The Elves and the Shoemaker At Darwen Market JOYCE BRANAGH & HELEN LONGWORTH When two magical elves, Red and Lo, arrive to help the local shoemaker, they realise they need to put themselves into someone else’s shoes to understand what the customers need.  But will Lo learn enough to make the perfect pair… ...
29 May
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Darwen Market
Darwen Town Centre

Free May Fun: Hodman & Sally Walking Performance

Free May Fun Hodman & Sally Walking Performance At Darwen Market THE FLYING BUTTRESSES Hodman and Sally have lived happily by themselves for hundreds of years, blissfully unaware of the changing world around them. Now they have ventured out in search of fame, fortune and friendship, enjoying a second youth touring the world with their possessions… ...
31 May
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Darwen Market
Darwen Town Centre
June 2024

Blackburn & Darwen Festival of Brass 2024

Blackburn & Darwen 9th Annual Festival of Brass March and Hymn Tune Contest Darwen Market Square   The 9th Annual Festival of Brass is taking place on Darwen Market Square on Sunday 9th June 2024. Come and join us for a wonderful afternoon of live brass music. The competition usually starts at 12 noon with… ...
09 Jun
12:00 am - 6:00 pm
Darwen Market Square
Darwen Town Centre

Darwen Monthly Artisan Market

Welcome to Darwen’s Monthly Artisan Market – A celebration of creativity and community! Join us on the last Saturday each month, starting on Easter weekend, on the vibrant Darwen Market Square from 11am to 4pm. Immerse yourself in the charm of this lively town and experience a delightful event that celebrates local creativity and craftsmanship.… ...
29 Jun
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Darwen Market Square
Darwen Town Centre
July 2024

Darwen Monthly Artisan Market

Welcome to Darwen’s Monthly Artisan Market – A celebration of creativity and community! Join us on the last Saturday each month, starting on Easter weekend, on the vibrant Darwen Market Square from 11am to 4pm. Immerse yourself in the charm of this lively town and experience a delightful event that celebrates local creativity and craftsmanship.… ...
27 Jul
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Darwen Market Square
Darwen Town Centre
August 2024

Darwen Monthly Artisan Market

Welcome to Darwen’s Monthly Artisan Market – A celebration of creativity and community! Join us on the last Saturday each month, starting on Easter weekend, on the vibrant Darwen Market Square from 11am to 4pm. Immerse yourself in the charm of this lively town and experience a delightful event that celebrates local creativity and craftsmanship.… ...
31 Aug
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Darwen Market Square
Darwen Town Centre
September 2024

Darwen Monthly Artisan Market

Welcome to Darwen’s Monthly Artisan Market – A celebration of creativity and community! Join us on the last Saturday each month, starting on Easter weekend, on the vibrant Darwen Market Square from 11am to 4pm. Immerse yourself in the charm of this lively town and experience a delightful event that celebrates local creativity and craftsmanship.… ...
28 Sep
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Darwen Market Square
Darwen Town Centre
October 2024

Darwen Monthly Artisan Market

Welcome to Darwen’s Monthly Artisan Market – A celebration of creativity and community! Join us on the last Saturday each month, starting on Easter weekend, on the vibrant Darwen Market Square from 11am to 4pm. Immerse yourself in the charm of this lively town and experience a delightful event that celebrates local creativity and craftsmanship.… ...
26 Oct
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Darwen Market Square
Darwen Town Centre
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BOOKINGS

Are you interested in booking Darwen Market Square for an event?
Please complete the form below with your details; let us know what the event is and the date/s you require the space for and a representative of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council will contact you to help you further.

Event booking charges may apply. This will depend on the size and nature of your event.
Please complete the form and someone will contact you to discuss availability.

Once you have confirmation that the Market Square is available, you will be required to register your event with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council events team.

On the events page, you will find information to help you to consider the level of risk your event would fall under, as there are some health and/or public safety/licencing implications for larger or high risk events.

Certain events may be subject to additional COVID-19 secure measures. A comprehensive risk assessment may need to be completed for the event which will need to be submitted to the Event Safety Advisory Group together with an Event Management Plan.

Please find the events registration page here: http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/entertainment-and-arts/events/event-registration

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This Christmas in Darwen join Rock FM for the Christmas Light Switch On, meet Santa and his reindeer, visit Santa's Grotto at Darwen Market at enjoy a programme of free events and activities.
``I've been coming to & playing at Darwen Live festival every year from London for 5+ years now. This year was better than ever, the weather helped with that too. Such a good atmosphere especially on the Sunday.`` - Jo

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