Action-packed year of events revealed by Burnley BID

By Burnley Business Improvement District

16 Feb 2023

Burnley Vintage And Performance Car Show

Burnley Business Improvement District (BID) has revealed its schedule of events for 2023 including two brand new festivals which will take place in spring and summer.

Building upon what the town centre organisation delivered last year - which included trails, a car show and festive fun - the BID has lined up six different activities to help bring footfall into Burnley and there is something that appeals to everyone.

First up will be Burnley’s Robotnation event on Saturday 18th February comprising two walkabout acts from The Transformers film franchise alongside arts and crafts, while on Saturday 6th May a special coronation event for King Charles will be held in Town Square featuring acoustic music acts and cream teas.

Later in the year the Vintage and Performance Car show will roar into town on Saturday 9th September after a successful debut in 2022, before Burnley is once again transformed into a winter wonderland on Saturday 18th November to kickstart the Christmas celebrations.

In the middle of all that however the BID will be shining a spotlight on Burnley’s creative prowess by way of two events focusing on the Arts.

Kicking things off at the end of April will be a Music Festival, with a range of town centre venues hosting performances from singers and bands. A small stage will also be constructed on Ormerod Street to provide another location for musicians to perform.

Then across two weeks in June, a Words Festival will recognise the impressive cultural scene in the area through a series of events, sessions and workshops highlighting music, film, graphics, poetry and much more.

Running from Monday 19th June until Sunday 2nd July, the festival’s main activity will take place on the middle weekend from 23rd-25th  June and is set to draw in crowds from all over Lancashire and beyond.

On top of all this the Burnley Artisan Market will continue to take place on the first Saturday of each month too. It returned on Saturday 4th February for its first event of 2023 and once again attracted a wide range of visitors to St James’s Street and Charter Walk.

Speaking about what’s happening in Burnley this year, BID project manager Andrew Dean explained how he wanted to ramp the events up in 2023 and really create a buzz around the town.

“Since the pandemic we’ve been working with our town centre partners to slowly introduce more festivals and events and we decided it was time to be ambitious and create an even bigger calendar of activity to bring more visitors into the town,” said Andrew.

“There is something for everyone in the plan we have established and we’re particularly excited about the Words and Music Festivals which will unleash Burnley’s creative side for everyone to see.”

Andrew finished by adding: “We’d love to see you so put some dates in your diary and discover Burnley – there’s so much to see and do!”

For the latest information on everything that’s taking place in the town, make sure you follow the Discover Burnley Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverBurnleyBID.

Latest news

1

Morecambe shortlisted in National Visa Awards celebrating the UK’s thriving towns David Waddington and John O'Neill

Morecambe shortlisted in National Visa Awards celebrating the UK’s thriving towns

04 Jul 2025

2

County council sets out 'areas of focus for 2025-26 in document Coun Stephen Atkinson

County council sets out 'areas of focus for 2025-26 in document

04 Jul 2025

3

Warden Construction completes project to help Preston school double pupil numbers Warden Construction completes project to help Preston school double pupil numbers

Warden Construction completes project to help Preston school double pupil numbers

04 Jul 2025

4

Grant Thornton advises RJ Power Networks on sale to Ipsum Jamie Roberts

Grant Thornton advises RJ Power Networks on sale to Ipsum

04 Jul 2025

5

College principal resigns Karen Buchanan

College principal resigns

04 Jul 2025

Background image for hub sign up block

LBV Hub

Leverage Lancashire Business View platforms

Post your news
Post your events
Post your offers
Build your network
Improve your SEO
Gain coverage in the magazine
Sign-up
Events
LBV123 July/August Launch Event
Lancashire Business View magazine launch
Networking
16 Jul 2025

LBV123 July/August Launch Event

Burnley

08:30 - 10:30

Lancashire Built Environment Conference 2025
BEC 315 X 315 Px
Networking
25 Sep 2025

Lancashire Built Environment Conference 2025

Blackpool Football Club, Blackpool, FY1 6HX

08:30 - 13:00

CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course
UCLanAerialCampus.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
21 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course

Preston Campus, Preston , PR1 2HE

09:00 - 17:00

CMI Level 5 Project Management Course
UCLanAerialCampus.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
21 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

CMI Level 5 Project Management Course

Preston Campus, Preston, PR1 2HE

08:00 - 17:00

The Marketing Metrics that Matter – July 4
LBV Hub Seminars
04 Jul 2025 - 04 Jul 2025

The Marketing Metrics that Matter – July 4

Door4 Office, Burnley Wharf, Burnley, BB11 1JG

08:30 - 11:00

Tri-Site Survey Equipment Showcase
unnamed (2).jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
09 Jul 2025 - 09 Jul 2025

Tri-Site Survey Equipment Showcase

Crow Wood Hotel, Burnley, BB12 0RT

09:30 - 16:00

Blackburn Cathedral hosts Champagne and Diamonds Event with Ainsworth Jewellers
Champagne-Jewellery 10 07 25_page-0001.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Awards
10 Jul 2025 - 10 Jul 2025

Blackburn Cathedral hosts Champagne and Diamonds Event with Ainsworth Jewellers

Blackburn Cathedral, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

18:00 - 20:30

Choose Chorley for Business - Talent Reimagined Business Breakfast
talentreimaginedbb.png.png
LBV Hub Seminars
10 Jul 2025 - 10 Jul 2025

Choose Chorley for Business - Talent Reimagined Business Breakfast

Strawberry Fields Digital Hub, Chorley, PR71PS

08:00 - 10:30

Shaping Preston's future by remembering its past
1750160034867.png.png
LBV Hub Networking
16 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2025

Shaping Preston's future by remembering its past

Society1, Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

18:00 - 20:30

Chamber Summer BBQ
LBV Hub Social
17 Jul 2025 - 17 Jul 2025

Chamber Summer BBQ

The Borough, Dalton Square, Lancaster, LA1 1PP

17:30 - 20:00

Preston Tech Connection: Web3 is Dead. Or is It?
July Longer Banner.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Networking
29 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 2025

Preston Tech Connection: Web3 is Dead. Or is It?

Society1, Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

18:00 - 19:30

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: July
Longer July Banner.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Networking
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2025

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: July

Society1, Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

10:00 - 11:30

Advertise with us

Reaching 50,000 members, our print, digital and event platforms offer a fantastic way to raise your business profile and help you grow.

Find out more LBV122 Online Graphic
Subscribe now

Weekly news bulletin