What's on in Barrow-in-Furness

Cumbria, England

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Barrow-in-Furness sits snugly on the Irish Sea and has always had a knack for turning ordinary evenings into proper nights out. The Derby Inn has been hosting live music and local talent long enough to know exactly what makes a crowd sing along. It is rare that you find such a reliable spot without having to drive halfway to Lancaster or Blackpool. The town does not need to look further than its own doorstep for entertainment that feels like a warm cup of tea on a rainy day. You can catch comedy acts, watch sports, or just sit back and listen to bands without the hassle of hunting for tickets online. Near Here keeps track of what is going on so you do not have to waste time scrolling through endless lists.

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Everest Base Camp

Everest Base Camp

Visit the famous Everest Base Camp Everest is without a doubt the most famous mountain in the world and getting the opportunity to even see it is a magical experience. On this trip you’ll get to trek to over 5,000m above sea level to visit the place where climbers launch their ascents up this great […]

Sun 12 AprSt Mary's Hospice Community Hub(0.6mi)

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Live Ska With Rookie Numbers + Dj Ste Tyson

17/04/2026 - 18/04/2026 - 7:00 pm - 2:00 am Underground Music Society Underground Music Society, Carlisle Street Barrow-in-Furness

Fri 17 Apr19:00Barrow Underground Music Society(0.9mi)

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Maz And The Phantasms Live

22/04/2026 - 23/04/2026 - 7:00 pm - 12:00 am Underground Music Society Underground Music Society, Carlisle Street Barrow-in-Furness

Wed 22 Apr19:00Barrow Underground Music Society(0.9mi)

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Silverscreen - Wicked (2024)

We found this gem on Forum 28's website. Silverscreen - Wicked (2024) — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Fri 24 Apr13:00Forum 28(0mi)

Sailor Swift

Sailor Swift

the friendly ghost of a sailor haunts an old pub, meeting and talking with people through the centuries, the famous and infamous, observing the changing world with a smile and a quick wit, singing popular songs from times gone by. All proceeds will go to Papyrus - the national charity for the prevention of young suicide

Fri 24 Apr19:30Forum 28(0mi)

The Mayor's Charity Concert with Voce

Forum 28 is being delightfully mysterious about The Mayor's Charity Concert with Voce. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Sat 25 Apr19:30Forum 28(0mi)

Monday Community Meal27 April 2026

Free! (worth double-checking)

Monday Community Meal27 April 2026

One for the diary — Monday Community Meal27 April 2026 at Spring Mount Salthouse Pavilion. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Mon 27 AprSpring Mount Salthouse Pavilion(0.8mi)

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Tiddlers – Museum Explorer Group for Little Ones

Free! (worth double-checking)

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Tiddlers – Museum Explorer Group for Little Ones

Bring your toddlers and tiny tots for Tiddlers, a fun, hands-on family group held on the first Thursday of every month, featuring creative crafts, interactive play, and gallery exploration.

Fri 1 May13:00The Dock Museum(0.5mi)

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Hackney Colliery Band

Hackney Colliery Band

Standing event with a few unreserved tables and chairs around the edges.

Fri 1 May20:30Forum 28(0mi)

Bark in the Park

Bark in the Park

EVENT POSTPONED – SUNDAY THE 3RD MAY 2026 Bark in the Park is Back!Sunday 3rd may 2026 | Ford Park, Ulverston Get ready for a paw-some day out as Bark in the Park returns to Ford Park, Ulverston — a joyful celebration of dogs, community, and compassion, all in support of St Mary’s Hospice and Ford Park. […]

Sun 3 MaySt Mary's Hospice Community Hub(0.6mi)

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Tiddlers – Museum Explorer Group for Little Ones

Children & Family

Tiddlers – Museum Explorer Group for Little Ones

Bring your toddlers and tiny tots along for Tiddlers, a fun, hands-on family group held at the Dock Museum on the first Thursday of every month!Time: 1pm – 2.30pmActivities are designed for children 18 months and up, but tiny tots are very welcome too.Cost: FREE – no need to book, just drop in!Each session is themed and includes:

Thu 7 May13:00The Dock Museum(0.5mi)

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Keswick to Barrow

Keswick to Barrow

Are you looking for an exciting challenge in 2026? Unfortunately, C2B has been capped this year and our places are now full. Why not join the St Mary’s Hospice Keswick to Barrow (K2B)? Key dates: Registration opens – Early January Walk date: 9th May 2026 How to join? If you’re a first time walker all […]

Sat 9 MaySt Mary's Hospice Community Hub(0.6mi)

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Fun! with Barbara Nice

Fun! with Barbara Nice

Changed to unreserved round tables - 14+ Mrs Barbara Nice is the comedy creation of Janice Connolly BEM. She is a star of Phoenix Nights and radio 2 Sitcom “Barbara Nice” and is also the Artistic Director of triple award winning Women and theatre.

Sat 9 May19:30Forum 28(0mi)

VHS – 80s Tribute Band

VHS – 80s Tribute Band

18+

Fri 15 May20:00Forum 28(0mi)

Natural Selectas Soundsystem + Guests

16/05/2026 - 17/05/2026 - 6:00 pm - 12:00 am Underground Music Society Underground Music Society, Carlisle Street Barrow-in-Furness

Sat 16 May18:00Barrow Underground Music Society(0.9mi)

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Made in Motor City

Made in Motor City

Made in Motor-City are recognised as one of the UK's leading Motown tributes. The show aims to recreate the classic music & sounds of Motown Records during the 1960s/70s.

Sat 16 May19:30Forum 28(0mi)

Silverscreen - Knives Out (2019)

Silverscreen - Knives Out (2019)

Forum 28 hasn't given us the full script, but Silverscreen - Knives Out (2019) has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Fri 22 May13:00Forum 28(0mi)

Manford's Comedy Club May 26

Manford's Comedy Club May 26

Line up: MC: Hayley Ellis Jacob Nussey Dominic Hatton-Woods Remaining act TBA

Fri 22 May20:00Forum 28(0mi)

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