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

June 2025

Darwen Triathlon, Aquathlon & Trail Runs June 2025

Join Run Through for the Darwen Triathlons & Trail Races – Sunday, June 22nd! Get ready to challenge yourself at the Darwen Sprint and Standard Distance Triathlons, Aquathlons, and 5k & 10k Trail Races, set in the beautiful Bold Venture Park and the surrounding moorland. Take in the stunning views and tackle a mix of…
22 Jun
7:00 am - 12:00 pm

10th Annual Festival of Brass with Blackburn and Darwen Band

Blackburn & Darwen Band Presents the 10th Annual Festival of Brass! Join us as Blackburn & Darwen Band proudly hosts the 10th Annual Festival of Brass, a celebration of musical excellence that has become a highly anticipated event in the brass banding calendar. This exciting festival has grown in both prestige and popularity over the…
22 Jun
Darwen Market Square
Darwen Town Centre
July 2025

Darwen Pride 2025

After a successful debut event in July 2024, Darwen Pride will be returning to Darwen Market Square on Saturday 12th July 2025. More info coming soon, follow them on Facebook for all the latest news!
12 Jul
Darwen Market Square
Darwen Town Centre
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Event

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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EVENTS

GALLERY

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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