Blackburn Christmas Lights Switch On 2023
Contact Information
Town Hall SquareKing William Street
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 7DY
From Broadway to Blackburn: Christmas 2023
A show-stopping, foot-tapping musicals extravaganza is on the programme for this year’s Blackburn town centre Christmas lights switch on!
From Broadway to Blackburn: Christmas Lights Switch On Spectacular’ will feature a day of amazing dancing and singing performances on a huge stage on King William Street, bursting with music from hit musicals of the stage and screen.
Talented young people Aleeza Isa, 15, and Alisha Seedat, 14, from local charity One Voice Blackburn will be hosting the free, festive event, which will include performances from brilliant local music, dance and theatre groups Bernese Theatre School, Katrina’s Dance Academy, Lancashire Dance Academy, Made For Stage and Zoe Taylor Dance.
Stars of this year’s Panto at Blackburn BID Member King George’s Hall – Aladdin – will also be performing live on stage, as will the Blackburn Festival of Light Street Band.
An incredible fireworks display, sponsored by Rummage Rescuers CIC, will follow the switching on of the town’s Christmas Lights.
November 2023
Road Directions
Follow signs to the centre of Blackburn. Details of car parks can be found on www.visitblackburn.co.uk
King William Street is in the centre of Blackburn. There is parking available at The Mall Shopping Centre (Charges apply) Blackburn can be reached by the M65 via the M6 or M61. If you are travelling from Preston, Blackburn can be reached on the A677, from Bolton on the A666 and from Chorley on the A674.
Follow signs to the centre of Blackburn. Details of car parks can be found on www.visitblackburn.co.uk
There are pay and display bays around the town centre and above the Mall shopping centre.
King William Street is approx a 10 minute walk from Blackburn bus and railway stations.
Contact Blackburn Visitor Centre for details of public transport 01254 688040.
For Information out of normal office hours contact: Traveline 0871 200 2233 or National Rail 08457 484 950
Public Transport Directions
Blackburn has good public transport links with all surrounding towns. Contact Blackburn Visitor Centre for further information 01254 688040
Alternatively, for public transport information out of normal office hours contact: Travel Line: 0871 200 2233 (for bus services around the Lancashire area) National Rail Enquiries 03457 48 49 50
