Culturapedia

14/10/2025

We are hiring! We are looking for a PR & Marketing coordinator to join our team, and help make sure the people of Lancashire know about all the wonderful stuff we do! Could that be you? Find out more about the role and how to apply here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iMPhrv05MQpClciK-45NQjdLCbt0SZIR362sX2MOZ7A/edit?usp=sharing

21/09/2025

29/08/2025

Our last performance of The Elephant and Drummer is at 2pm. Because the weather is changeable we could be on King William Street or in The Mall - our elephant hates the rain! Listen for the drums and you’ll find us.
Discover Blackburn

27/08/2025

🟢 Summer may almost be over, but don't worry - we still have a few activities lined up in both Blackburn and Darwen! 🟢

🐘The Elephant and the Drummer – Elnaz the Elephant and Dholli the Drummer are a dynamic duo offering a roaming, interactive walkabout performance of dance and live music. They're ready to share their awesome dance moves and incredible beats with you – come and join the party!
🕰11am, 12.30pm & 2pm | 📅 Thurs 28 Aug,📍 Darwen | 📅 Fri 29 Aug,📍 King William Street, Blackburn

📖Summer Stories – Ian Douglas brings you stories of mythical creatures and long-lost lands, of strange travellers and even strangers' travels. Sit down and listen to him weave song, drama and laughter aplenty into his tales from all over. Look out for Ian and Vera – his trusty pedal-powered caravan – bring a cushion, settle in and enjoy.
🕰11am, 12.30pm & 2pm | 📅 Sat 30 Aug 📍 Darwen Market Square

🎭 The Fisher and His Wife - This traditional story from the fairy tale collection of the Brother’s Grimm has a sudden rebirth and renewed relevance in the present day. The story is told from a box, mounted at the front of a penny farthing bicycle and will keep both children and adults entertained.
🕰 11am, 12.30pm & 2pm | 📆 Sat 30 📍 King William Street, Blackburn

Discover Blackburn Blackburn Market Darwen Market

27/08/2025

🟢IMPORTANT UPDATE🟢
🌧Due to the current weather conditions, Storytelling with Ian Douglas has moved inside Blackburn Market for the remainder of the day. We still have 2x 30 minute performances scheduled for 12.30pm and 2pm TODAY!

👀Can't make it down today? Then be sure to head on over to Darwen Market this Saturday - you won't want to miss it!
📆Sat 30 Aug | 📍 Dawen Market Square (weather permitting) | 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm

📚Ian Douglas tells stories of mythical creatures and long lost lands, of strange travellers and even strangers travels. Sit down and listen to him weave song, drama and laughter a plenty into his tales from all over.
Look out for Ian and Vera – his trusty pedal powered caravan – bring a cushion, settle in and enjoy!

26/07/2025

🟡 Free activities kicking off in Blackburn today! 🟡
🎼Head into town from 11am and find Maelstrom out and about - Blackburn's all-male acappella ensemble directed by Jeff Borradaile, performing eclectic music.
📍 Catch them at various Blackburn Town Centre locations, including King William Street, The Mall, Rhode Island Coffee, The Market, Blackburn Bus Station, Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery, and The Drummers Arms.
👀 Don't forget, today is also the launch of the latest iteration of Ian Halawi's Blackburn Print Rally - featuring a brand new print design across five print stations!
🎨Collect your map and postcard at The Visitor Centre in Blackburn Market - then visit the Ask Me Station in The Mall, Waterstones, Derian House Charity Shop, and Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery to create a multi-coloured commemorative artwork.
👨‍🎨Can't make it down today? Not a problem - this free activity will be available Tuesday to Saturday across the Summer Holidays!
Blackburn Market Discover Blackburn