Darwen District Scouts Annual St George’s Day Parade The annual Darwen District Scouts St George’s Day Parade will take place in Darwen on Sunday, 26th April 2026! This vibrant community event will feature members of the Darwen District Scout Association, GirlGuiding UK, and the Darwen Brass Band. The St. George’s Day Parade will begin at…
The UK’s biggest free music festival will be descending on Darwen over the late May bank holiday weekend, Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May 2026. Local upcoming bands along with household names will be taking the main stage on Darwen Market Square, with several venues across the town centre also hosting an array of artists.…
The main stage line up for 2021: Sat 2nd Oct 1pm – ECHOES OF THE BEAST Waking up the event with a loud bang we have an Iron Maiden Tribute band, bringing a live show not to be missed. 2pm – POLARIZED EYES Punk teen trio Polarized Eyes are Noah, Amber and Harry. Polarized Eyes…
Let’s Make’s brand new programme of free children’s events has begun! The events are all taking place on Darwen Market Square, with most happening between 12pm and 3pm (check poster below). Activities range from Magical Story Jars sessions, circus workshops, dancing, face painting and more – there’s certainly something for every child to get involved…
Blackpool Circus school will provide a hands on circus experience where you can try some skills of the circus including juggling, balancing, plate spinning and lots more. Suitable for all ages with tuition available from former circus artists, Yuri and Tonya.
Darwen Rotary are hosting a family fun day on Saturday 4th September! It will be on Darwen Market Square from 10:30am till 4pm. Activities and entertainment include: – Children’s superheroes and villains fancy dress competition (register here) – Darwen Brass Band – Children’s fairground rides – Live singing/music – Charity and craft stalls Contact Tony…
Now fully booked The Rubbish Shakespeare Company is bringing their fun and lighthearted version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream to Darwen Market Square on Saturday 7th August 2021. This is a free event perfect for all the family. Remember to bring a picnic blanket or some camping chairs, and to wear suncream if it’s a…
IMPORTANT, please read: You have probably noticed that the weather forecast isn’t in our favour, and whilst we’d love the event to be outdoors on the Market Square (as originally planned), it’s looking like rain, and possibly even thunder and lightning, is highly likely. So we have taken the decision to move the event indoors…
Gather up your friends and family and bring them to Darwen Day! Join us on Darwen Market Square for a great day of free family fun brought to you by Let’s Make, Crafty Vintage, Darwen Town Council and Blackburn Borough Council. Is there any better way to start your day than with the…
This year’s Heritage Open Day at Bold Venture Park will take place on Sunday 20th September, and the theme is “Hidden Nature”. Friends of Bold Venture Park have organised a community pop up art gallery to celebrate the nature and beauty that we are so lucky to have on our doorstep in Darwen. Keep reading…