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01/11/2024

🎄⭐️ Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On 2024: THE LINE-UP! ⭐️🎄

We have an absolute Christmas cracker of a line-up at this year's lights switch on 🤩🙌💥

It was going to be near impossible to top last year's epic celebrations, but we think we've managed it! 😄

There's something for all ages and all tastes, from Festive Markets and fairground rides, to a whole host of excellent live entertainment on the main stage 🎪🎡

We'll also be welcoming back Father Christmas for his super popular storytelling at Darwen Market and legendary compère, Kiki Deville 💃

Check out the full line-up below:

⭐️ From 10am – Darwen Market Square:

Festive Markets
Preston Handbell Ensemble
Ice Glitz Productions Christmas characters
Darwen Brass
Darwen Amateur Theatrical Society
Fairground rides

⭐️ From 10am – Darwen Market:

Storytelling with Father Christmas
Browse the stalls until 4pm

⭐️ From 10am – Bridge Street:

Christmas Pottery Painting at By Erin Gift Shop - Darwen

⭐️ From 2pm – live on stage

K-Klass live PA & DJ set
Ella Shaw's Academy of Arts performing hits from Six
Jokes with Father Christmas
Cinderella & Buttons from King Georges Hall panto
Kiki Deville
Zoë Taylor Dance Academy - Blackburn
Darwen School of Music
Lancashire Dance Academy
Paul Stuart Davies - Soul & Motown with Northern Soul hits
Christmas lights switch-on
El Grego (Demented Disco) playing old skool hits into the early evening

Make sure to highlight Saturday 16th November in your diary, you don't want to miss this fantastically festive day on Darwen Market Square! ✨

Follow Darwen Town Centre here on Facebook to stay in the loop 💚



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17/10/2023

JUST ANNOUNCED: N-Trance to switch on Darwen Christmas lights! ✨

Get ready to ‘set your Christmas spirit free’ at the Darwen lights switch-on with headline act, N-Trance!

We’ve an impressive line-up to announce for 2023 - building on the huge success of last year’s event which attracted record crowds!

Join us on Saturday, Nov 18th for:

✨ The popular festive Christmas markets with delicious street-food and handmade craft ideas open right throughout the day

🎅🏻 The return of the most magical Father Christmas with Culturapedia shows in the events space in Darwen Market

…(these will fill quickly - follow Darwen Town Centre to be the first to find out more!)

🧝‍♂️ Enchanting Christmas performers from Ice Glitz Productions - including Christmas pudding & Santa stilt walkers, fire & ice dancers

🎤 A showcase of Darwen’s very best musical talent by pupils from Darwen School of Music and Northern soul with Paul Stuart Davies

✨ Christmas carols with D'Harmonies Choir

💃 A touch of Strictly with festive dance performances to get you ‘in the swing’ with youngsters from Lancashire Dance Academy

🤩 The ever-popular Kiki Deville as host belting out the very best Christmas classics

🧝🏻 Dancing elves with Zoë Taylor Dance Academy

✨ A sneak-peek at King Georges Hall’s new panto with a special show by the cast of Aladdin, oh no there isn’t, oh yes there is!

🎷 Mr Wilson's Second Liners to help really get the Christmas party started with live sax and an amazing matching band in light-up, festive costumes

👯‍♀️ Special guest-appearance from 90s favourites N-Trance performing their huge hit ‘Set You Free’ and more!

✨ The big Christmas lights switch on!

🎪 Plus the return of the helter skelter for the kiddies, a Miami Wave and our market will be open throughout the day and there’ll be entertainment up Bridge Street too!

This event is brought to you by Blackburn with Darwen Council and Darwen Town Council with event organisers Crafty Vintage and is not to be missed!

Start tagging your family and friends now and make a day of it - supporting our fantastic businesses across the town too!

It’s CHRISTMASSSSSS! 🤩

17/10/2023

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This Halloween, the enchanting Spooktacular Whalley Artisan Market will be hosted in the charming Ribble Valley village of Whalley.

For the younger crowd see below the free freaky activities we have lined up, with fun and prizes!

The Whalley Monthly Artisan Market, meticulously orchestrated by the acclaimed Crafty Vintage team, is a recurring celebration that unites over 40 talented creators, artisans, and curators hailing from the North West. From captivating art and sophisticated design to chic fashion and timeless vintage treasures, you'll discover a diverse array of exquisite offerings, all infused with a delightful seasonal flair to celebrate the changing of the seasons.
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SATURDAY
10:00
Halloween Breakfast with the Wicked Witches of the North
Book via Swan Pub
SUNDAY - SPOOKTACULAR ARTISAN MARKET DAY
10:00
Halloween Breakfast with the Wicked Witches of the North
Book via Swan Pub
11:00
Spooky Spectacular Crafty Corner & Creepy Crafts
Bring your pumpkins or lanterns to display.
Prize for best one.
1:00
Freaky Fancy Dress Parade
Dress up in your freaky outfit and join the parade.
1:30
Monster Mash Up Dance Along
Prize for best dancer.
2:00
Prize-giving for best fancy dress
Prize: Haunted Hamper




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Everyone

11/10/2023

04/10/2023

🎨 Join us at the Darwen Artisan Market! 🗓️ Save the Date: Saturday, 14th October.

🎤 Live Music 🍔 Food Stalls 🎨 Fabulous stalls 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 FREE Family Fun!

Discover unique artisan treasures and savour delicious local treats!
Spread the word - share this with your friends and let's make it a memorable day!



Thank you for your support! We can't wait to see you there!