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Northern Design Festival 2026
A free creative festival celebrating all things Northern. The third edition of the Northern Design Festival takes place in May in Lancaster.
Time and Date13th, 14th and 15th May 2026
Sveta & Slava Cello & Piano Duo
Russian cellist Svetlana Mochalova and Ukrainian pianist concert
Time and DateSaturday 16th May 2026 03:00 PM until 04:00 PM
Talk: Elizabeth Raffald – Before Mrs Beeton, England’s Most Influential Housekeeper
A talk exploring the rise and fall of one of Britain’s most influential cookery writers - Elizabeth Raffald, by Manchester-based food historian Neil Buttery.
Time and DateFriday 22nd May 2026 01:00 PM until 02:00 PM
Presentation: Ladies of Leisure by History Wardrobe
A delightful talk exploring pleasures and pastimes in Jane Austen’s era, featuring marvellous original fashions and lively readings from Austen’s novels.
Time and DateThursday 18th June 2026 06:30 PM until 08:00 PM
North West Independent Film Festival 2026
Now in its second year, NWIFF is a celebration of British short films from all over the UK, with a curated programme of screenings taking place in June in Preston.
Time and Date25th until 30th June 2026
