What's on in Darwen

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Darwen.

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Community

Monday Club

Every Monday 2.00pm, this is a friendship group, chat games crafts biscuits & occasionally cake!

Mon 27 Jul15:00Egerton URC Church(4.6mi)

via Egerton URC Church

Likely freeCommunity

Summer Activities

Accessibility: Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery is fully accessible.

Tue 28 JulBlackburn Museum & Art Gallery(3.8mi)

via Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery

Wellness & Wellbeing

Slimming World

Led by Ian Bunney. Slimming World hold a session at Egerton URC every Tuesday @ 5.00-6.30 PM

Tue 28 Jul18:00Egerton URC Church(4.6mi)

via Egerton URC Church

Children & Family

Around £2.00

Parents & Toddlers Group

Led by Alex. Held every Wednesday morning DURING TERM TIME ONLY 9.00-11.00 AM for more information £2.00 including refreshments Mums & Toddler Group

Wed 29 Jul10:00Egerton URC Church(4.6mi)

via Egerton URC Church

Workshops & Classes

Strength & Balance Class

Strength & Balance Class Egerton URC every wednesday June 1.30- 2.30

Wed 29 Jul14:30Egerton URC Church(4.6mi)

via Egerton URC Church

Community

Extra adult place

NB - please ignore the date/time on this event - we have to put one in for order for it to show up on the website, when you purchase a ticket we will assume it is for the coming week. Thank you. If you wish to bring an extra adult to one of our Baby/Toddler/Home

Thu 30 JulWildwood Days(4mi)

via Wildwood DaysLocal gem

Community

Extra adult place

Thu 30 Jul11:00Wildwood Days(4mi)

via Wildwood DaysLocal gem

Community

Around £4.5

Bikes & Breakfast

2 August 2026 - 11:00 - 14:00

Sun 2 Aug12:00East Lancashire Hospice - Darwen Shop(0.4mi)

via East Lancashire Hospice - Darwen Shop

Community

First Aid at Work

First Aid at Work Course: Starts on the 4th of August 2026. Check Course Details: Please click this link to read more about this course Apply Now

Tue 4 Aug10:30Lancashire College of Further Education(3.9mi)

via Lancashire College of Further Education

Community

Knit and Natter

A great opportunity to get together with others to do some craft and have a chat over a brew. Everyone welcome.

Tue 4 Aug11:30St Marys Mission Church(2.6mi)

via St Marys Mission ChurchCurated

Community

The Don Banks Afternoon Variety Show

Join us on a nostalgic journey down memory lane back to those good old days for an afternoon of uplifting songs, stories and laughter. Originally hosted by local comedian Don Banks and more recently by popular singer Glen South the monthly shows are now presented by Steve A warm welcome awaits - let us entertain you!!!

Wed 5 Aug15:00Darwen Library Theatre(0.5mi)

via Darwen Library Theatre

Community

The Don Banks Afternoon Variety Show

Wed 5 Aug 2026 / 2:00pm start Darwen Library Theatre

Wed 5 Aug15:00King Georges Hall(3.7mi)

via King Georges HallLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Free 1-to-1 Counselling Service: Make an Enquiry

Discussing your problems with a counsellor, and your feelings about those problems, can help you to find solutions and move forward in your life. Our counsellors can address whatever issue you think is important, but counselling is commonly used to help with:

Thu 6 AugChurch on the Street Blackburn(3.7mi)

via Church on the Street BlackburnLocal gem

Community

Around £15

Sound Baths

Just sound, space, and the radical act of doing absolutely nothing on purpose. Thursday 6th August Egerton UR Church, Blackburn Rd, Egerton, Bolton BL7 9TB 7.30 – 8.30pm £15 per person Booking essential – limited spaces available

Thu 6 Aug20:30Egerton URC Church(4.6mi)

via Egerton URC Church

Community

Heroes Unmuted

Heroes Unmuted celebrates the talents, creativity, and voices of people with learning disabilities, autism, and other neurodiverse experiences. More than a show, it is a platform where our cast members can shine, build confidence, and express themselves in a safe and supportive environment.

Fri 7 Aug19:00Darwen Library Theatre(0.5mi)

via Darwen Library Theatre

Community

Heroes Unmuted

Fri 7 Aug 2026 / 6:00pm Start Darwen Library Theatre

Fri 7 Aug19:00King Georges Hall(3.7mi)

via King Georges HallLocal gem

Festivals & Events

Parade Services

Every 2nd Sunday at 10.45am - All age, family friendly service with our uniformed organisations.

Sun 9 Aug10:45St Francis Church(3.2mi)

via St Francis ChurchCurated

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Venues with events near Darwen

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Darwen Library Theatre0.5 miles away East Lancashire Hospice - Darwen Shop0.4 miles away St Marys Mission Church2.6 miles away

More about Darwen

Lancashire, England

Darwen sits right on the banks of the River Irwell in Lancashire, which means the rain often comes down but the fun stays dry inside. The Darwen Library Theatre has been hosting plays and talks for years while the town centre hosts markets that draw crowds from miles around. It is a proper working community where neighbours stop to chat rather than rush past each other. Pub nights and local gigs keep the evenings lively without needing to drive far. We pull all these events into one place so you do not waste time hunting for something good on a Sunday evening. Just pop in and see what is on near your front door.

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