SAVE THE DATEs FOR Burnley Live 2025!
Friday 2nd – Monday 5th May
A weekend of music, dance and community spirit is set to return to town later this year!
Burnley Live, which was first held in 2023, is back from Friday 2nd to Monday 5th May and will feature performances from local singers and bands across a range of venues.
Last year’s event saw thousands descend on Burnley for fun, entertainment and show-stopping sounds, and now we’re aiming to make it even bigger and better for 2025!
Over the coming weeks we will be revealing more details about the event and who is taking part right here on the Burnley Live event hub, so make sure you keep checking in for the latest information.
Pencil the dates in your diary and we look forward to seeing you!
friday 2nd may
ROOM:IV
Playing covers from Nivana, Metallica, Black Sabbath from 5:00pm.
Followed by DJ Chris Byrne playing the best party music
The Swan
FLEETWOOD BAC
The world’s first and best Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself, the only Mac tribute to authentically replicate the classic ‘Rumours’ line-up. 7:30pm
Tickets: £22
Burnley Mechanics Theatre 1 Manchester Road BB11 1HT
Feng Shui
Feng Shui a four piece rock band playing songs such as Kings of Leon, The Police, Dire Straits, Oasis and loads more from 9:00pm
a band of gypsies
Classic rock with music from 50’s, 60’s, 70’s to the present from 9:30pm
The Loom
defunked
Defunked playing 80s and Indie crowd pleasers, with Latin percussion and a bit of Saxophone from 10:00pm
Followed by DJ Ishan Ali
Saturday 3rd may
Artisan Market
Come and see the creations of local independent businesses while enjoying some live music from singer-songwriter Tommy O’Neill from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Don’t forget to sample the delicious food and drink as well.
Artisan Market, St James’s Street
live family wrestling
Come see the stars of Top Rope Wrestling Academy battle it out in high octane, hard hitting, exhilarating live action from 12:00 – 2:00pm. Free entry.
Burnley Market
ORMEROD STREET
Main stage area open from 11:00am.
Music from 1:00pm – 9:00pm.
1:00pm – 2:45pm Old Habits – rock band
3.05pm – 4:50pm Rude Boyz a shot of ska, reggae and 2Tone classics!
5.10pm – 6.55pm Supernova a four piece rock, indie and chart band.
7.15pm – 9.00pm Marching Bones a four piece, rock covers band playing classic & modern rock. These guys need no introduction, seriously one of the best covers bands on the circuit…NOT to be missed.
Brought to you by Bar Mojitos and Remedy Gin Bar
HUNKERDOWN
Playing a mix of genres from the 60s and beyond from 4:30pm
Followed by DJ Chris Byrne playing the best party music
danny kay
Live male singer from 4:00pm. This diverse and charismatic singer brings the king of swing back to life with a truly awesome portrayal. His immense vocal talent and ability to perform at any venues makes him an ideal entertainer for all ages, with the ability to sing old and new classics in a style of his own.
Leeann Innes
Lead singer of Reckless Romance covering all the favourite hits from the 60’s to the present day from 5:00pm
Hatters Craft Bar
dj’s keefy vs sempie
Catch them on the balcony bringing those end of season vibes
Two of the very best local DJ’s around from 5:00pm – 12:00am
The Royal Dyche
Kylie Tribute
From 5:30pm
The Coal Yard
country club night
What Would Dolly Do?
Country lovers! We’re bringing Nashville to Burnley on May Bank Holiday weekend! The biggest Country anthems and Nashville classics at Hidden!
Over 18’s only | 7:00pm – 12:00am (Last entry 11:00pm)
Visit Hidden to purchase tickets
A Foreigners Journey…Heading in Your Direction!
Legendary bands Foreigner and Journey are giants of the AOR (Adult Orientated Rock) and Classic Rock genres, attracting huge audiences as live acts since forming in the 1970’s. The two bands have achieved massive commercial and critical success and both sold in excess of 80 million albums, with their supreme musical quality ensuring that they’ve never been victims of trends or passing fashions, and even their earliest hits are still being played on radio shows worldwide every day. 7:30pm
Tickets: £22
Burnley Mechanics Theatre 1 Manchester Road BB11 1HT
Karaoke
From 7:30pm
The Coal Yard
Millhouse
A four piece band playing Indie, Rock, Punk and Grunge from 9:00pm
The Inn On The Wharf
dj carl andrew
From 9:00pm
Remedy Gin Bar
ska band ‘owter zes’
Owter Zeds is an eight-piece band. The Zeds perform their own ska/rock compositions, which are catchy, happy and ultra-danceable from 9:30pm
The Loom
Millhouse
A four piece band playing Indie, Rock, Punk and Grunge from 9:00pm
The Inn On The Wharf
zumuku sushi at the loom
Japanese restaurant/takeaway specialising in Ramen, Sushi, Katsu curries, Noodles, and Bao Buns.
£10 MENU.*
WINGS
Choose from Kamikaze, Salt and Pepper or Bufaru Chicken
LOADED FROES
Fries topped with succelent chicken, spring onions, chillies, shallots, terriyaki sauce and spicy mayo
KATSU CURRY
Served with Japanese rice and mild curry
Choose from chicken or tofu
GYOZA SELECTION
A variety of Japanese dumplings filled with chicken, duck and vegetables
*Terms and conditions apply.
Zumuku Sushi at The Loom
SUNDAY 4TH MAY
ORMEROD STREET
Main stage area open from 11:00am.
Music from 1:00pm – 9:00pm.
1:00pm – 2:45pm Soul Gravy a duo providing a mix of styles for your pleasure!
3.05pm – 4:50pm The Vibe a four piece rock band playing everything from 60s to modern rock
5.10pm – 6.55pm Skafull a 7-piece Ska/2 Tone/Reggae band
7.15pm – 9.00pm Roadkill Revival playing rock, pop, punk and drunk.
Brought to you by Bar Mojitos and Remedy Gin Bar
ian frankel
Ian Frankel will be singing live from 12noon and is regarded as one of the best Bon Jovi tribute artists in the UK.
The Big Window
Robbie Williams tribute
From 1:00pm
The Coal Yard
Jean pasquill
Singing 80s and 90s classics from 3:00pm.
The Big Window
GIRLS2LOUD
Join Yonic and Cales in the beer garden for another house party
Bringing the energy from 3:00pm – 11:30pm
No tickets required | Free admission | Over 18’s only
The Royal Dyche
cosmic rituals
DJs from 3:00pm – late
The Loom
MEATLOAF tribute
From 3:30pm
The Coal Yard
GEORGINA MOAT
Local Burnley girl covering artists across the decades including Bob Dylan, The Smiths, Blondie and many more from 5:00pm
Hatters Craft Bar
SHYSTER
Playing covers such as
Green Day, The Jam, Sex Pistols and Buzzcocks at 5:00pm
The Inn On The Wharf
karaoke with kori
From 5:00pm
The Big Window
abba tribute
From 6:00pm
The Coal Yard
FROM NO PARLEZ TO THE SECRET OF ASSOCIATION – AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH PAUL YOUNG
Paul Young broke into the big time 40 years ago when No Parlez went to number one and spawned iconic hits like Wherever I Lay My Hat (That’s My Home). More success followed with the number one album The Secret Of Association and the worldwide hit Everytime You Go Away, not forgetting an appearance at Live Aid and more. Now, he’s looking back during these intimate shows, that combine conversation and acoustic versions of songs.
For more information visit Burnley Mechanics Theatre 1 Manchester Road BB11 1HT
KARAOKE
From 8:00pm
The Coal Yard
the biscuit bros
An acoustic-based rock and pop band built around a common passion for rhythmic covers, fun live performance and eclectic song choices playing from 9:00pm
The Penny Black
DJ GAZ ALI
From 9:00pm
REMEDY GIN BAR
MONDAY 5TH MAY
karaoke with kori
From 4:00pm
The Big Window