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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Lower Ballam

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.

Happening Saturday 11 July to Sunday 12 July.
Picked for Lower Ballam, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.

Our 10 picks near Lower Ballam

Karaoke with DJ Nathan1

Karaoke with DJ Nathan

at Popworld - Blackpool

SATURDAYS JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT LOUDER From 5PM–9PM, it’s karaoke chaos with DJ Nathan! Singalong anthems, dancefloor bangers, and the kind of energy that turns “just one drink” into losing your voice by midnight. Whether you’re a shower singer, karaoke king, hen party menace, stag-do superstar, or just here for the cocktails and questionable dance moves, this one’s for you. Karaoke with DJ Nathan 2 FOR 1 Cocktails Big tunes, big laughs, messy vibes Perfect for birthdays, stags, hens & weekend chaos Bring your mates, warm up those vocal cords, and prepare to absolutely butcher your favourite songs with confidence. Early doors. Late regrets. Saturday sorted.

5 milesSat 11 Jul
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Live Music
Mega Mini Meet2

Mega Mini Meet

at Lytham Hall

Sunday 12th July 2026 10am - 4pm Admission: £5 per adult / under 16’s go free. Around 14 Mini Car Clubs from all over the country will be descending on Lytham Hall on Sunday, 12th July to display their minis! There will be a mix of over 250 classic Minis & BMW Minis for you to marvel at! The meet runs from 10am - 4pm, and we'd love to see you there!

2 milesSun 12 Jul11:00£5
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Children's Theatre Workshop:4-6 yrs3

Children's Theatre Workshop:4-6 yrs

at Lowther Pavillion Lytham St Annes

Step into a world of imagination, adventure, and creativity! At our Children’s Theatre Workshop, we dress up, dream big, share ideas and bring brand-new characters and stories to life. Through creative play and high-energy drama games, young people build confidence, teamwork, and performance skills — all while having enormous fun. We love to share what…

5.1 milesSat 11 Jul£6
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Children & FamilyTheatreWorkshops & Classes
Lowther Youth Theatre: Juniors (6-10 years)4

Lowther Youth Theatre: Juniors (6-10 years)

at Lowther Pavillion Lytham St Annes

Each week during term time, our youth theatre groups meet up to learn and develop theatre skills, build confidence and make new friends. There are no auditions. We welcome everyone regardless of experience or ability. JUNIOR YOUTH THEATRE AGES 6 – 10 SATURDAYS | 9.30AM – 11AM Creative, fun sessions where we make friends, build…

5.1 milesSat 11 Jul£6
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Theatre
Lowther Youth Theatre: Seniors (11-14 years)5

Lowther Youth Theatre: Seniors (11-14 years)

at Lowther Pavillion Lytham St Annes

Senior Youth Theatre (Ages 11–14) Each week during term time, our Senior Youth Theatre group meets to develop theatre skills, build confidence and make new friends in a welcoming, supportive environment. There are no auditions and we welcome everyone, regardless of experience or ability. Participants explore performance, teamwork and creative ideas together, helping them grow…

5.1 milesSat 11 Jul£6
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Theatre
The Academy Showcase 20266

The Academy Showcase 2026

at Lowther Pavillion Lytham St Annes

The Academy Showcase 2026 The multi-award-winning students from The Academy take to the stage to perform an array of genres including Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Acro & Tumbling, Commercial, Contemporary, Pop Choir and Musical Theatre in their end of year Summer Showcase. Come and support these talented youngsters, you won’t be disappointed.

5.1 milesSat 11 Jul
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Live Music

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