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July 2025 July 1st -5th July Lytham Festival TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival has grown from a one-night-only community Proms-style VViÀÌ Ì > ëiVÌ>VÕ>À wÛi`>Þ Ûi ÕÃV iÛiÌ which now attracts well in excess of 100,000 «i«i i>V ÃÕiÀ° -Ì>}i` Ì i L>à v >V>à Ài½Ã ÃÌÕ} ,LLi ÃÌÕ>ÀÞ] ÜÌ > i«V iÕ« VÕ`}/i``Þ -ÜÃ] Ƃ>à ÀÃÃiÌÌi] V >i ÕLj] *iÌ - « ÞÃ] *ÌLÕ >` >Þ more. For further details and to book go to https://www.lythamfestival.com/ 3rd-5th July Adlington Carnival ÕLii *>À] Ƃ`}Ì° / i iÛiÌ Ü ÀÕ ÛiÀ Î `>Þà >` à vÀii Ì iÌiÀ ÜÌ > >ÀÀ>Þ v >VÌÛÌià VÕ`}Æ > «>À>`i] ÕÃV] iÌiÀÌ>iÌ] VÀVÕÃ] vÕv>À >` v`° / i iÛiÌ Ã À}>âi` LÞ Ƃ`}Ì ÕÌÞ ÛiÌð À Ài `iÌ>Ã] ÞÕ V> V iVÕÌ https://checkoutchorley.com/ events/event/74/adlington-carnival-2026 9th July-1 1th July Chorley Little Theatre Shrek The Musical, Jr Ƃ ÈäÕÌi ÃÌ>}i >`>«Ì>Ì v Ì i Ì w] vÀ > >}ið i>ÕÌÞ Ã Ì i iÞi v Ì i }Ài - Ài / i ÕÃV> ,°] L>Ãi` Ì i "ÃV>ÀÜ} Ài>7Àà Ƃ>Ì w >` v>Ì>ÃÌV À>`Ü>Þ ÕÃV>° ̽à > ºL} LÀ} Ì Li>ÕÌvÕ ÜÀ`» >à iÛiÀÞi½Ã v>ÛÀÌi }Ài] - Ài] i>`à > V>ÃÌ v v>ÀÞÌ>i ÃwÌà > >`ÛiÌÕÀi Ì ÀiÃVÕi > «ÀViÃà >` w` ÌÀÕi >VVi«Ì>Vi° *>ÀÌ À>Vi >` «>ÀÌ ÌÜÃÌi` v>ÀÞ Ì>i] - Ài JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful iÃÃ>}i vÀ Ì i Ü i v>Þ° À vÕÀÌ iÀ `iÌ>à >` Ì L° https://www.ticketsource.com/ chorleytheatre/t-garzyzx 17th July Brindle Distillery. Brindle. Tom Byrom Live at the Nest Regular live music nights with waiter service >` `iVÕà v` >Û>>Li Ì À`iÀ° -ii exciting local artists in the warm, atmospheric ÃÕÀÀÕ`}à v Ì i `ÃÌiÀÞ° L}à q ÕÃÌ ÌÕÀ Õ« >` iÞt ° https://brindledistillery. co.uk/bookings/ 18th July Jungle book at Hoghton Tower – Preston iÀà / i>ÌÀi >Ài Ì Ài` Ì LÀ} Ì iÀ ÌÀ>`i>À iiÀ}Þ Ì Ì iÀ Ü`Þ iÌiÀÌ>} ÕÃV> >`>«Ì>Ì v Ì i ,Õ`Þ>À` «} v>Þ favourite, THE JUNGLE BOOK! i` ÜÌ À}> ÕÃV] >Õ`iVi ÌiÀ>VÌ] >` > ÃÌ v >À}iÀÌ >vi V >À>VÌiÀÃ] ÞÕ >Ài ÛÌi` Ì Ü} >` à vÀi`Ã] > Ì i Li>À >` >} iiÀ> Ì i «>Ì iÀ] > >`V>« Õ}i >`ÛiÌÕÀi >Ã Ì iÞ iiÌ >` >ÌÌi«Ì Ì ÕÌÜÌ > ÃÌ iÀ} Ã>i] Ãi V iiÞ iÞÃ] >` Ì i wiÀVi Ì}iÀ° Ì½Ã Ì i «iÀviVÌ ÌÀi>Ì vÀ Ì i Ü i v>Þt *iÀvÀ>Vià >ÃÌ >««ÀÝ>ÌiÞ £ää ÕÌià VÕ`} ÌiÀÛ>° *i>Ãi LÀ} ÞÕÀ Ü ÜL>Vi` V >Àà À ÀÕ}ð *iÀvÀ>Vià will continue in wet weather so please come «Ài«>Ài`° Àà "«i >Ì £\Îä* ° -Ì>ÀÌà >Ì Ó\ää* ° / https://www.ticketsource. com/booking/select/dyqjkgpzrkwm A selection of What’s On for SUMMER 2026 We suggest you check with all events or venues before you travel in case anything changes to the details below.
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18-19th July Lowther’s Ice Cream Festival 2026-Lytham Free event from 11am booking not required. Donations encouraged. The Ice Cream Festival returns for a weekend of summer fun! Taking place outdoors, this event is packed with delicious treats and family-friendly entertainment. Perfectly timed with National Ice Cream Day, the festival brings together Ãi v Ì i Ài}½Ã wiÃÌ Vi VÀi> >iÀð Ý«iVÌ VÀi`Li y>ÛÕÀà >` ÃÜiiÌ VÀi>Ìà from vendors including Brooks Gelato, Truly Scrumptious, Mrs Dowsons, Lakes Ice Cream, Happy Time Bubble Tea & Ice Cream, Cakes & Shakes, Silly Ices, and The Milking Parlou-But there’s more than just ice cream to enjoy. Across Ì i Üiii`] ÞÕ½ >à w` > v>Ì>ÃÌV ÃiiVÌ of food vendors, the Creative Crafts Association >ÀµÕii wi` ÜÌ >`>`i }`Ã] > Ã> children’s fun fair, and a range of activities to keep younger visitors entertained. See https:// lowtherpavilion.co.uk/whats-on-lowther-pavilion for more information 19th July Farmers Market-The Great Barn at Hoghton Tower The popular Farmers’ Market and every 3rd Sunday of the month from 10am to 2pm. One of the original markets in Lancashire. A celebration of fresh ingredients grown or reared locally. Some of the traders have been with us since day one. Farmers and growers are joined by bakers, confectioners and craftsmen and women to make it a great day out.. £2per car £2 for pedestrians (up to 6) 31st July-2nd August Chorley Flower Show -Astley park Chorley Flower Show will be back for this fantastic 3 day event. The Flower Show is now an ‘award-winning’ show after scooping ‘Tourism Event of the Year’ at the prestigious Lancashire Tourism Awards. All your favourite attractions will be returning with a wider variety of horticultural displays and trade stands. A great day out for all the Family. For Tickets JVVRU EJQTNG[ƃQYGTUJQY EQO VKEMGVU 31st July-2nd August Nestival at Brindle Distillery Holmes Farm, Sandy Lane, Brindle, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8LZ Nestival is our now annual event following the success of the launch in August 2023. The team at the distillery aim to bring a weekend for all the community. Live music, local ales, cocktails, local food vendors, a mini craft market, plenty of dancing and community spirit.For further details and to book https://brindledistillery.co.uk/ JQOG PGUVKXCN August 1st-2nd August Summer Gala at West Lancashire Light Railway Bringing together all your favourite attractions into one event. Two engines in steam, 16mm live steam model railway plus 009 and Meccano displays. Children’s fairground rides, traditional games, rail catering van and tearoom. For further details JVVRU YYY HCEGDQQM EQO YGUVNCPEU 7th to 9th August Chorfest ChorFest is a lively music festival held annually ÀiÞ] ëiVwV>Þ Ì i ÃViV }ÀÕ`à v Astley Park. Scheduled over 3 days, the event showcases an exciting mix of performances by local artists and some of the UK’s top tribute bands. It offers a family-friendly atmosphere with plenty of food and drink vendors, as well as a designated area for seating and picnics. Originally launched in 2021, ChorFest has grown in popularity, drawing inspiration from its local roots while creating a vibrant community event. For tickets https://www.chorfest.co.uk/tickets Continued What’s On Guide
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dancing queen jr workshop stagecoach chorley stagecoach.co.uk/chorley 01204 301320 27 - 31 july st michaels c of e high school pr7 1rs Stagecoach Performing Arts schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals. Stagecoach and Creative Courage For Life are registered trademarks of Stagecoach Performing Arts Limited. Age: 4 - 6 years Time: Mon - Fri, 10.00 - 13.00 Performance: Fri, 12.30 Cost: £80 (£60 Sibling) childcare vouchers accepted We are so excited that our age 4 -6 year olds can join us for our summer workshop! We will be acting, singing, dancing, making friends and performing our incredible show at the end of the week. Age: 7 - 16 years Time: Mon - Thurs, 10.00 - 16.00 Friday 10.00 - 7pm Performance: Fri, 18.00 Cost: £160 (£120 Sibling)
shrEk jr the musical stagecoach preston This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk stagecoach.co.uk/preston 01204 301320 3 - 7 august longton primary school, pr4 5ya Stagecoach Performing Arts schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals. Stagecoach and Creative Courage For Life are registered trademarks of Stagecoach Performing Arts Limited. Age: 7 - 16 years Time: Mon - Thurs, 10.00 - 16.00 Performance: Fri, 18.00 Cost: £160 (£120 Sibling) childcare vouchers accepted Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the Book by William Steig Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions Original Production Directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford. “I’m a Believer” by Neil Diamond Music by Jeanine Tesori We are so excited that our age 7-18 year olds can join us for our summer workshop! We will be acting, singing, dancing, making friends and performing our incredible show at the end of the week Age: 4 - 6 years Time: Mon - Fri, 10.00 - 13.00 Performance: Fri, 12.30 Cost: £80 (£60 Sibling)
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8th-9th/August Blackpool Air Show Watch in wonder as some of the world’s most incredible aircraft and aviators perform jaw `À««} >iÀL>ÌVà >` yÞLÞà ÛiÀ >V« Ãi>vÀÌ° Ƃ LÀ>Ì Üiii` v vÀii v>Þ entertainment with food stalls, sideshows and a real festival atmosphere. For further details. >V« *Ài>`i° /ià £ä Ì £Ç°ää° À further details visit https://www.visitblackpool.com/ 8th-29th August Blackpool Pleasure Beach Late night rides and Fireworks Ƃ ëiVÌ>VÕ>À wÀiÜÀà `ë>Þ wÃ Ì i Ãià above the rollercoasters, rides and attractions of Ì i «>À° /i ÓÓ\ää q À `iÌ>à >` Ì L https://www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/ events/late-night-riding/ 27th August Family Batwalks at Brockholes >Ì 7> } Ì Ü ÃÌ>ÀÌ ÜÌ > ÌÀ`ÕVÌ to these fascinating creatures and the equipment used to detect them before heading ÕÌ Ì i ÀiÃiÀÛi vÀ > Ü> Ì Ãii v Ì i L>Ìà >Ài ÕÌ >` >LÕÌ°*i>Ãi Vi `ÀiÃÃi` vÀ Ì i Üi>Ì iÀ V`ÌÃ] Üi>À} ÃÌÕÀ`Þ vÌÜi>À >` LÀ} > ÌÀV ° -ÕÌ>Li vÀ £È Þi>Àà ³ Þ° *i>Ãi ` Ì Li Ìi«Ìi` Ì L ÌViÌà À LÀ} >} V `Ài Õ`iÀ £È° / L https://www.lancswt.org.uk/events 28th to 30th August Euxfest- Euxton Cricket Club, Balshaw Lane, Euxton, PR7 6DD ->Ûi Ì i `>Ìià vÀ ÕÝviÃÌ ÓäÓÈ Ü Li L>V ƂÕ}ÕÃÌ > `>Þ Üiii` >}> «>ÀÌiÀà « ÜÌ iÀ> ÕÃi° ÕÝÌ LÀ} ÞÕ > viÃÌÛ> ÛLi ÜÌ > LÀ>Ì iÕ« v Ûi ÕÃV ÕÀ >ÀµÕii ÃÌ>}i] Ûi i`Þ] ÛiÀ xä }Ã] V>à >ià >` VÀ>vÌ >}iÀÃ] Û>ÀiÌÞ v v>Ì>ÃÌV `>ÞÌi >VÌÛÌià vÀ `ð iÜ vÀ Ó{ `Àià ƂVÌÛÌÞ] Õ <i°Ƃ }Ài>Ì iÛiÌ vÀ > Ì i >Þt iV ÃV> media for updates https://www.facebook.com/ euxton.cricketclub Early September 4th September to 1st January 2027 Blackpool Illuminations / i ÜÀ`v>Õà Õ>Ìà ii` ÌÌi ÌÀ`ÕVÌ° / iÀi >Ài ÃÝ ià v ÌÀ>`Ì> viÃÌà >` Ì>Li>ÕÝ >} Ì i *Ài>`i] Õ>Ìi` ÌÀ> ÌÕÀà iÛiÀÞ iÛi} >` Ì i return of the popular Lightpool Festival during "VÌLiÀ >vÌiÀ Ü`iÀ ̽à VÞ Ü >Ã Ì i }Ài>ÌiÃÌ vÀii } Ì Ã Ü >ÀÌ t À vÕÀÌ iÀ `iÌ>à >` Ìià ÛÃÌ https://www.visitblackpool.com/ 11th Sept – 20th Sept Preston Heritage Open Days FREE Event *ÀiÃÌ iÀÌ>}i "«i >Þà ÀiÌÕÀÃ Ì *ÀiÃÌ vÀ ÓäÓx] }Û} ÞÕ Ì i ««ÀÌÕÌÞ Ì iÝ«Ài *ÀiÃ̽à ÃÌÀV LÕ`}à >` «>Við iÀÌ>}i "«i >Þà à }>`½Ã >À}iÃÌ VÕÌÞ i` viÃÌÛ> v ÃÌÀÞ >` culture, involving thousands of local volunteers >` À}>Ã>Ìð ÛiÀÞ Þi>À -i«ÌiLiÀ it brings people together to celebrate their iÀÌ>}i] VÕÌÞ >` ÃÌÀÞ° -ÌÀià >Ài told, traditions explored, and histories brought Ì vi° ̽à ÞÕÀ V >Vi Ì Ãii ``i «>Vià >` ÌÀÞ ÕÌ iÜ iÝ«iÀiVið Opening Time -11:10 - 17:00 Checkout our website for more Events, Offers and Updates!! raring2go.co.uk/area/chorley-and-leyland Continued What’s On Guide
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