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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

Karaoke with DJ Kori

From 4:00pm

The Big Window

13- 17 Manchester Road BB11 1HG 

ROOM:IV

Playing covers from Nivana, Metallica, Black Sabbath from 5:00pm.

Followed by DJ Chris Byrne playing the best party music

The Swan

44 St James’s Street BB11 1NQ 

Karaoke dj

From 7:00pm

The Turf

49 Yorkshire Street BB11 3BW

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

For more information and to purchase tickets visit

Burnley Mechanics Theatre

Manchester Road BB11 1BH

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

The Inn On The Wharf

Manchester Road BB11 1JY

dj

The main bar is known for hosting some of the best DJs including DJ Shortie and DJ Kurtis Lee. One DJ will be playing party tracks and indie music from 9:00pm

Smackwater Jacks “Smacks”

4 Ormerod Street BB11 1EP 

a band of gypsies

Classic rock with music from 50’s, 60’s, 70’s to the present from 9:30pm

The Loom

49 Bank Parade BB11 1UG 

defunked

Defunked playing 80s and Indie crowd pleasers, with Latin percussion and a bit of Saxophone from 10:00pm

Followed by DJ Ishan Ali

Remedy Gin Bar         

2 Ormerod Street BB11 1EP     

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.

Burnley Artisan Market

St James’s Street

northern dholis

Come and experience Burnley Live with Northern Dholis – a team of skilled Bhangra Dhol Players who will provide lively and energetic drumming performances.  11:00am & 12:00noon

Charter Walk Shopping Centre                     

Market Square BB11 1AX

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

Curzon Street

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   

2 Ormerod Street BB11 1EP       

Local vocals

Live choir performing contemporary tunes at 1:00pm and 2:00pm

Charter Walk Shopping Centre                     

Market Square BB11 1AX

KARAOKE DJ

From 2:00pm – 11:00pm

The Turf

49 Yorkshire Street BB11 3BW

BON JOVI TRIBUTE

From 3:00pm

The Coal Yard    

7 Coal Street BB11 1DX 

HUNKERDOWN

Playing a mix of genres from the 60s and beyond from 4:30pm

Followed by DJ Chris Byrne playing the best party music

The Swan

44 St James’s Street BB11 1NQ                     

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.

The Big Window

13- 17 Manchester Road BB11 1HG 

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

6 St James’s Row BB11 1DR 

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 5:00pm12:00am

The Royal Dyche   

45-47 Yorkshire Street BB11 3BW

dJ NATHAN KENNERLEY

House tunes from 6:00pm

The Big Window

13- 17 Manchester Road BB11 1HG 

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                                         

1 Cow Lane BB11 1NN

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

For more information and to purchase tickets visit

Burnley Mechanics Theatre

Manchester Road BB11 1BH

JOHN PENN

Live music from 8:00pm

The Palazzo 

Grimshaw Street BB11 2AS

Millhouse

A four piece band playing Indie, Rock, Punk and Grunge from 9:00pm

The Inn On The Wharf

Manchester Road BB11 1JY

djs

The main bar is known for hosting some of the best DJs including DJ Shortie and DJ Kurtis Lee. Two DJs will be playing party tracks and indie music from 9:00pm

Smackwater Jacks “Smacks”

4 Ormerod Street BB11 1EP

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

49 Bank Parade BB11 1UG  

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 FRIES
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

49 Bank Parade BB11 1UG  

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   

2 Ormerod Street BB11 1EP 

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

13- 17 Manchester Road BB11 1HG 

Robbie Williams tribute

From 1:00pm

The Coal Yard    

7 Coal Street BB11 1DX 

Jean pasquill

Singing 80s and 90s classics from 3:00pm.

The Big Window

13- 17 Manchester Road BB11 1HG 

GIRLS2LOUD

Join Yonic and Cales in the beer garden for another house party

Bringing the energy from 3:00pm11:30pm

No tickets required | Free admission | Over 18’s only

The Royal Dyche   

45-47 Yorkshire Street BB11 3BW

THE WHITE HAIRS

Female lead singer playing rock and pop songs from 60s to present day from 3:00pm – 5:00pm

The Turf

49 Yorkshire Street BB11 3BW

cosmic rituals

DJs from 3:00pm late

The Loom

49 Bank Parade BB11 1UG 

MEATLOAF tribute

From 3:30pm

The Coal Yard    

7 Coal Street BB11 1DX 

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

6 St James’s Row BB11 1DR 

SHYSTER

Playing covers such as
Green Day, The Jam, Sex Pistols and Buzzcocks at 5:00pm

The Inn On The Wharf

Manchester Road BB11 1JY

karaoke with kori

From 5:00pm

The Big Window

13- 17 Manchester Road BB11 1HG 

SONUS

Four piece indie classic rock band playing a mix of originals and cover classics from 1970s to the 2000s from 6:00pm – 8:00pm

The Turf

49 Yorkshire Street BB11 3BW

abba tribute

From 6:00pm

The Coal Yard    

7 Coal Street BB11 1DX 

hannah & vance

Soul, R&B, Country, Disco, Dance from 6:00pm

The Palazzo 

Grimshaw Street BB11 2AS

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 and to purchase tickets visit

Burnley Mechanics Theatre

Manchester Road BB11 1BH

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 

27 Hargreaves Street B11 1DX

DJs 

The main bar is known for hosting some of the best DJs including DJ Shortie and DJ Kurtis Lee. Two DJs will be playing party tracks and indie music from 9:00pm

Smackwater Jacks “Smacks”

4 Ormerod Street BB11 1EP

MONDAY 5TH MAY

karaoke with kori

From 4:00pm

The Big Window

13- 17 Manchester Road BB11 1HG