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Talk: Riot and Rebellion! The Power Loom Riots
In April 1826 a group of 1,000 angry handloom weavers began attacking the looms and mills of East Lancashire. Find out more in this talk marking the bicentennial year.
Time and DateThursday 7th May 2026 03:00 PM until 04:00 PM
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
Painting Padiham at Gawthorpe Hall
The popular outdoor painting event returns with professional and amateur artists painting live in the grounds of the Hall and around Padiham town centre.
Time and DateSaturday 16th May 2026 12:00 PM until 05:00 PM
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
The Knot
Certain Curtain Theatre Company presents the film of their award winning play, The Knot. Accompanied by a Q&A
Time and DateSunday 17th May 2026 01:30 PM until 03:00 PM
Lancashire Music Summit 2026
Lancashire Music Summit 2026 returns on Tuesday 19 May, building the future with Lancashire's music people, places and scenes.
Time and DateTuesday 19th May 2026 12:30 PM until 05:00 PM
Culture, Community & Commerce in the City #1: Northern Dough Co x WASH
A series of business networking events that shares the fascinating stories of inspiring leaders that encompass Culture, Community and Commerce.
Time and DateWednesday 20th May 2026 06:00 PM until 08:30 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
