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Tracks of life: Trains, People and Places
A special photographic exhibition celebrating the life and work of Ken Roberts (1928–2024), a talented and dedicated local railway enthusiast and photographer.
Time and DateSaturday 11th October 2025 until Sunday 26th April 2026
Lightpool Festival 2025
Blackpool’s renowned and award-winning Lightpool Festival returns in October half-term with a truly extraordinary array of free entertainment that promises to delight.
Time and DateWednesday 15th October 2025 until Saturday 1st November 2025
Lancaster Litfest - Autumn Weekend 2025
This year's Lancaster Litfest's Autumn Weekend 2025 runs from 17th-21st October with a special post festival event on 18th November in partnership with Lancaster Arts.
Time and DateFriday 17th October 2025 until Tuesday 18th November 2025
River of Light 2025
This October, Liverpool’s waterfront will light up with 10 incredible artworks, each inspired by this year's theme, 'The Science of Light'.
Time and DateFriday 24th October 2025 until Sunday 2nd November 2025
Light Up Lancaster Explore Week
We are delighted to announce the return of Light Up Lancaster EXPLORE WEEK in October Half Term (27-31 Oct).
Time and Date27th, 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st October 2025
Open up the Mic
Free Stand up Comedy workshops 27th/28th October 11am - 2pm each day for young people 11 -25 with a live performance on the 30th 6pm.
Time and Date27th and 28th October 2025
Cultural Capital Exchange Symposium 2025
A day exploring the importance of mega-cultural events to developing place, with regional and national guest speakers, as part of the Burnley 2027 Year of Culture programme.
Time and DateFriday 31st October 2025 09:00 AM until 06:00 PM
Light Up Lancaster
Light Up Lancaster returns for 2025 on November 6, 7 & 8 – and it will be truly magical! Audiences will be treated to beautiful light artworks, installations and projections.
Time and Date6th, 7th and 8th November 2025
