Burnley Live 2026
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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
Event programme correct as of April 2026
friday 1st may
6pm
The Big Window – Karaoke with DJ Kori
7pm
The Royal Dyche – Live music and Karaoke with Bert Mathewson
7pm
Ellis’s – Hannah Gilmore / Birdhouse
7pm – 11pm
Penny Black Bar – Sky Valley Mistress, Harris Rafferty & Zoltar
7.30pm
Little White Horse Function Room – Nutter’s Cauldron Comedy Night. Pay what you can but tickets must be pre-booked. Plus 10% off dining for ticketholders.
8pm
The Tipsy Fork – Kerrie Louise
8pm
The Turf – Karaoke Night
8pm
Burnley Mechanics – Stereo MC’s – best known for their international Top 20 hit single ‘Connected’ released in 1992
9pm
The Inn on The Wharf – Warped Tour Tribute Band – five-piece live music powerhouse celebrating the legacy of the legendary Vans Warped Tour
9.30pm
BootLeggers – acoustic sets from Lucy O’Brien singing pop, rock, indie and soul
Saturday 2nd may
11am – 4pm
Burnley Artisan Market – Singer Kerry Sheree will be performing throughout the day
1pm
Charter Walk – Local Vocals and three Pop-Up Barn Dancing sessions throughout the day
1pm
The Coal Yard – Local singer Sharleen
2pm – 4pm
The Big Window – vocalist & guitarist Baris Firat
2pm – 4pm
The Tipsy Fork – singer & musician Sophie Scott
2pm
The Coal Yard – Lady Gaga Tribute
3pm – 11.30pm
The Royal Dyche – Urban Monstah (Main Beer Garden) House / Dance Classics
NeuroSystem (Marquee) Hardwired DnB. Free admission.
3pm
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
The Swan – Feryl Beryl & The Wildcats covering blues, rock and soul classics followed by DJ Chris Byrne playing all the party tunes
5pm
The Coal Yard – Eminem Tribute
5pm – 9pm
The Salon & 123 Gallery – Writers, poets and sound artists
6pm
The Big Window – DJ Nathan
7pm
The Coal Yard – Kylie Tribute
7pm
Ellis’s – Vocalist Isabella Withnell
7pm
The White Lion – DJ set until 11pm.
7.30pm
Burnley Mechanics Theatre – Osibisa – The Pioneers of Afrorock
8pm
The Coal Yard – Miss UV Dance Anthems Tribute
8.30pm
The Palazzo – male Vocalist and musician Jon Penn
9pm
Remedy – COMPLETE CONTROL
9pm
The Inn on The Wharf – The Rewinders – a 1980’s Smash Hits Party Band playing all your guilty pleasures!
9.30pm
BootLeggers – Billy and the Biscuit Bros – live duo/trio lead by Burnley vocalist and drummer Billy Strahan Jr.
SUNDAY 3rd MAY
2pm – 4pm
The Big Window – James Christy
2pm – 4pm
The Tipsy Fork – Emma Nichols
2pm – 4pm
Icaro Lounge – vocalist Harley singing classic soul, pop & chilled covers
2pm – 8pm
The Landmark – DJ Sam Cheyte, Nina Salorian, Steve Walton & Sean Toms
2pm
The Coal Yard – Sharleen
3pm
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
The Coal Yard – Kelly Clarkson Tribute
4pm
The Big Window – Karaoke with DJ Kori
4pm – 9pm
The Tipsy Fork – DJ Nathan
5pm
The Swan – Rock Off – playing the best classic rock from the 70s & 80s followed by DJ Chris Byrne playing all the party tunes
5pm
The Inn on The Wharf – The Marching Bones
6pm
The Coal Yard – Meat Loaf Tribute
6pm
The Palazzo – James Wilson
7pm
The White Lion – DJ set until 11pm.
8pm
The Coal Yard – Electric Neon 80s vs 90s Duo
8pm
Burnley Mechanics Theatre – Brick n Beat – Burnley Mechanics and Paluka Promotions join forces to showcase some of the finest upcoming artists
9pm
Penny Black – Roadkill Revival
MONDAY 4th MAY
3pm
The Coal Yard – Family Day – K-Pop Demon Hunters Tribute
Mojitos – Jim Rhodes – singer, sax & guitar
Food & Special Offers (1st – 4th May)
Banny’s Drive Thru Burnley – Kids Eat for £1
Trafalgar St, Burnley BB11 1TQ – 01282 835 203
- £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
62 St James’s St, Burnley BB11 1NH – 01282 835 165
- 2 for 1 iced drinks
- Post and tag them on Instagram or TikTok for a chance to win a free iced drink on your next visit.
Banny’s Drive Thru Burnley – 10% Off Food
Trafalgar St, Burnley BB11 1TQ – 01282 835 203
- 10% off food bill
- Drinks excluded
- Not available at Banny’s Restaurant or Takeaway Colne
- Cannot be combined with other offers
Tim Hortons
Unit 6 Anchor Retail Park BB11 1BS
- Any wrap for £2.99 when you buy a drink
The Entertainer, Charter Walk
Unit 10, Market SQ, Charter Walk BB11 1AE – 01282 425 477
Buzz
Bingo
Centenary Way, Burnley BB11 2EJ – 01282 421 115
- £10 night out deal
- Includes meal + drink + bingo
Ellis’s
13 St James Row, Burnley, BB11 1DR – 01282 429 700
- 2 for 1 pizzas
- 2 for 1 cocktails and bottles
aroma asian restaurant
56 Church St, Burnley BB11 2DL – 01282 434 403
- Sunday Special Menu – £14.90 per head
Individual discounts and offers subject to terms and conditions