Burnley Live 2026

Burnley’s biggest free music festival is back! From 1st – 4th May 2026, Burnley Live returns for four days of incredible live music, great food and drink and a buzzing festival atmosphere across the town.

With more acts, an expanded site and exclusive offers from local businesses across Burnley, Burnley Live 2026 is set to be the biggest celebration yet. Expect headline performances on the Main Stage on Ormerod Street , emerging artists and local talent performing at venues across town and plenty of places to eat, drink and explore throughout the weekend.

Whether you’re coming for the music, the atmosphere or to discover what Burnley has to offer, this is a weekend not to miss. New acts and venues are being added to the line-up all the time so keep your eye on our website and social channels for all the latest info.

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MAIN STAGE HEADLINE ACTS

SATURDAY 2ND MAY

MAIN STAGE

Ian McSherry
The Rude Boyz
Supernova
Marching Bones
Complete Control (at 9pm at Remedy)

Sunday 3rd may

MAIN STAGE

On Edge
The Vibe
Skafull
Jeramiah Ferrari
Roadkill Revival (9pm at Penny Black)

EVENT PROGRAMME

friday 1st may

6pm

The Big Window – Karaoke with DJ Kori

7pm 

The Royal Dyche – Live music and Karaoke with Bert Mathewson

7pm  – 11pm

Penny Black Bar – Sky Valley Mistress, Harris Rafferty & Zoltar

8pm

The Tipsy Fork – Kerrie Louise

8pm

The Turf – Karaoke Night

8pm

Burnley Mechanics – Stereo MC’s

9pm

The Inn on The Wharf – Warped Tour Tribute Band

9.30pm

BootLeggers – Lucy O’Brien

Saturday 2nd may

1pm

Charter Walk Market – Local Vocals and three Pop-Up Barn Dancing sessions throughout the day

1pm

Coal Street Stage – Sharleen

2pm – 4pm

The Big Window – Baris Firat

2pm – 4pm

The Tipsy Fork – Sophie Scott

2pm

Coal Street Stage – Lady Gaga Tribute

2pm

Inside The Coal Yard – DJ

3pm – 11.30pm

The Royal Dyche – Urban Monstah (Main Beer Garden) House / Dance Classics
NeuroSystem (Marquee) Hardwired DnB. Free admission.

3pm

Coal Street Stage – DJ

3pm

Inside The Coal Yard – Adele Tribute

3pm – Late

The Turf – “You’re The Star” All Day Karaoke

4pm

Hatters Bar – Bob Dylan Tribute by Max Jones

4pm – 9pm

The Tipsy Fork – DJ Wayne

5pm

Coal Street Stage – Eminem Tribute

5pm

Inside The Coal Yard – DJ

6pm

The Big Window – DJ Nathan

7pm

Coal Street Stage – DJ Paddy

7pm

Inside The Coal Yard – Kylie Tribute

7pm

The White Lion – DJ set until 11pm.

8pm

Coal Street Stage – Miss UV Dance Anthems Tribute

8pm

Inside The Coal Yard – Karaoke with DJ Danny Mac

8.30pm

The Palazzo – Jon Penn

9pm

Remedy – COMPLETE CONTROL

9pm

The Inn on The Wharf – The Rewinders

9.30pm

BootLeggers – Billy and the Biscuit Bros


Please note the Sensory Room Open at Charter Walk will be open from 10am – 4pm for those visitors needing a quiet area.

SUNDAY 3rd MAY

2pm – 4pm

The Big Window – James Christy

2pm – 4pm

The Tipsy Fork – Emma Nichols

2pm

Coal Street Stage – DJ

2pm

Inside The Coal Yard – Sharleen

3pm

Inside The Coal Yard – Cher Tribute

3pm

The Turf – Open Mic

4pm – 11pm

The Royal Dyche – DJ LP / DJ Keefy  (Main Beer Garden)  – Clubland Classics / Old Skool / Dance / Donk

4pm

Hatters Bar – George Moat (Female Guitarist)

4pm

Coal Street Stage – Kelly Clarkson Tribute

4pm

Inside The Coal Yard – DJ

4pm

The Big Window – Karaoke with DJ Kori

4pm – 9pm

The Tipsy Fork – DJ Nathan

5pm

The Inn on The Wharf – The Marching Bones

6pm

Coal Street Stage – DJ

6pm

Inside The Coal Yard – Meat Loaf Tribute

6pm

The Palazzo – James Wilson

7pm

The White Lion – DJ set until 11pm.

8pm

Coal Street Stage – Electric Neon 80s vs 90s Duo

8pm

Inside The Coal Yard – Karaoke with Danny Mac

9pm

Penny Black – Roadkill Revival

MONDAY 4th MAY

3pm

The Coal Yard – Family Day – K-Pop Demon Hunters Tribute

Food & Special Offers (1st – 4th May)

Banny’s Drive Thru Burnley – Kids Eat for £1

  • £1 kids meal with every adult purchasing 2 or more main menu items
  • Children 8 and under only
  • Must show voucher or request the offer before payment
  • Not available at Banny’s Restaurant or Takeaway Colne
  • Cannot be used with any other discount

Rhode Island Coffee

  • 2 for 1 iced drinks
  • Post and tag them on Instagram or TikTok for a chance to win a free iced drink next visit

Banny’s Drive Thru Burnley – 10% Off Food

  • 10% off food bill
  • Drinks excluded
  • Not available at Banny’s Restaurant or Takeaway Colne
  • Cannot be combined with other offers

Tim Hortons

  • Any wrap for £2.99 when you buy a drink

The Entertainer, Charter Walk

Free in-store toy demonstrations throughout the weekend.

Buzz
Bingo

  • £10 night out deal
  • Includes meal + drink + bingo

Ellis’s

  • 10% off food bill
  • Drinks excluded
  • Not available at Banny’s Restaurant or Takeaway Colne
  • Cannot be combined with other offers