An amazing outdoor cinema experience is set to rock Towneley Park. Bohemian Rhapsody - a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury - will be screened on Sunday on a giant cinema screen under the stars. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound and culminates in their iconic performance at Live Aid. Gates open at 6-30pm and the film starts shortly after sunset. There will be music to enjoy before the movie with a soundtrack of songs from the 70s and 80s. Other film showings this weekend are: Friday, 6-30pm: West Side Story; Saturday, 6-30pm: Mamma Mia To book go to www.eventbrite.co.uk Picnics welcome. Film certificate 12A. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. The event will go ahead if it's raining. No seating provided unless you have VIP tickets. Blankets and camping chairs are allowed. On-site toilets will be available including accessible facilities. With the exception of guide dogs, no dogs or any other animals are allowed. For more details go to: www.adventurecinema.co.uk/venues/towneley-park Pictured is the real Freddie Mercury, taken by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images.An amazing outdoor cinema experience is set to rock Towneley Park. Bohemian Rhapsody - a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury - will be screened on Sunday on a giant cinema screen under the stars. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound and culminates in their iconic performance at Live Aid. Gates open at 6-30pm and the film starts shortly after sunset. There will be music to enjoy before the movie with a soundtrack of songs from the 70s and 80s. Other film showings this weekend are: Friday, 6-30pm: West Side Story; Saturday, 6-30pm: Mamma Mia To book go to www.eventbrite.co.uk Picnics welcome. Film certificate 12A. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. The event will go ahead if it's raining. No seating provided unless you have VIP tickets. Blankets and camping chairs are allowed. On-site toilets will be available including accessible facilities. With the exception of guide dogs, no dogs or any other animals are allowed. For more details go to: www.adventurecinema.co.uk/venues/towneley-park Pictured is the real Freddie Mercury, taken by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images.
An amazing outdoor cinema experience is set to rock Towneley Park. Bohemian Rhapsody - a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury - will be screened on Sunday on a giant cinema screen under the stars. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound and culminates in their iconic performance at Live Aid. Gates open at 6-30pm and the film starts shortly after sunset. There will be music to enjoy before the movie with a soundtrack of songs from the 70s and 80s. Other film showings this weekend are: Friday, 6-30pm: West Side Story; Saturday, 6-30pm: Mamma Mia To book go to www.eventbrite.co.uk Picnics welcome. Film certificate 12A. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. The event will go ahead if it's raining. No seating provided unless you have VIP tickets. Blankets and camping chairs are allowed. On-site toilets will be available including accessible facilities. With the exception of guide dogs, no dogs or any other animals are allowed. For more details go to: www.adventurecinema.co.uk/venues/towneley-park Pictured is the real Freddie Mercury, taken by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images.

What's on: Bohemian Rhapsody, Lionel Richie tribute, vintage cars and a giant inflatable obstacle course in aid of Pendleside Hospice; here are 10 things to do in Burnley, Pendle and the Ribble Valley THIS WEEKEND onward

Burnley and Colne’s nightlife is bustling this weekend thanks to a stellar line-up of music, games and comedy.
By Laura Longworth
Published 8th Sep 2022, 04:55 BST
Updated 8th Sep 2022, 09:29 BST

Daytime will bring street food, Bollywood dancing and smart vintage cars for a healthy dose of family fun while there will be free activities galore in aid of Pendleside Hospice, including a giant inflatable obstacle course.

But it night-time that is the jewel in the crown this weekend.

Our list of top things for a big night out in Burnley and Pendle has something for everyone, from Bingo Revolution and a hilarious adult panto to Motown crooners and an award-winning Lionel Richie tribute.

Our list of top things for a big night out in Burnley and Pendle has something for everyone, from Bingo Revolution and a hilarious adult panto to Motown crooners and an award-winning Lionel Richie tribute.

By invitation of Prince Charming, you are officially invited to The Royal Ball this month as Adult Panto Tour returns with Sinderella. This magical, naughty tale features a star-studded cast performing at Colne Muni on Wednesday from 7-30pm. Doors open at 6-45pm. Will poor Cinderella make it to the ball or will her wicked Step Mother, Detox (Drag Race Season Five and All Stars Season Two) and Ugly Sisters stop her? Will Prince Charming and HUNdini, David Potts (Ibiza Weekender) find Cinderella and ensure the glass slipper is returned to her and true love prevails? This utterly filthy "laugh-a-minute script" boasting cheesy anthems also stars Janey Jacke (Drag Race Holland Season 1 and UK vs The World Season 1) as Fairy Drag Mother while Davey Hopper returns at the lovable Buttons. Age 13 plus (contains adult material, including bad language and talk of a sexual nature. Parental guidance advised). Greet and photo takes place after the show. Customers will receive a digitally signed poster and a photo with the Drag Queens (this will be uploaded to Facebook within 72 hours of the event). Please purchase a meet and greet ticket for this opportunity. Tickets: Adult: £25.50; Meet and Greet: £36.50. Book at https://www.themuni.co.uk/ Pictured are: Tiana Biscuit (as Tiana Hardup); David Potts (Hundini); Janey Jacke (Fairy Godmonther); Sophia Stardust (Sophia Hardup); and Detox - Dutchess Detox (evil stepmother).

5. Sinderella - The Adult Panto

By invitation of Prince Charming, you are officially invited to The Royal Ball this month as Adult Panto Tour returns with Sinderella. This magical, naughty tale features a star-studded cast performing at Colne Muni on Wednesday from 7-30pm. Doors open at 6-45pm. Will poor Cinderella make it to the ball or will her wicked Step Mother, Detox (Drag Race Season Five and All Stars Season Two) and Ugly Sisters stop her? Will Prince Charming and HUNdini, David Potts (Ibiza Weekender) find Cinderella and ensure the glass slipper is returned to her and true love prevails? This utterly filthy "laugh-a-minute script" boasting cheesy anthems also stars Janey Jacke (Drag Race Holland Season 1 and UK vs The World Season 1) as Fairy Drag Mother while Davey Hopper returns at the lovable Buttons. Age 13 plus (contains adult material, including bad language and talk of a sexual nature. Parental guidance advised). Greet and photo takes place after the show. Customers will receive a digitally signed poster and a photo with the Drag Queens (this will be uploaded to Facebook within 72 hours of the event). Please purchase a meet and greet ticket for this opportunity. Tickets: Adult: £25.50; Meet and Greet: £36.50. Book at https://www.themuni.co.uk/ Pictured are: Tiana Biscuit (as Tiana Hardup); David Potts (Hundini); Janey Jacke (Fairy Godmonther); Sophia Stardust (Sophia Hardup); and Detox - Dutchess Detox (evil stepmother). Photo: Adult Panto Tour

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Bingo Revolution returns to Colne Muni on Friday with a banging night of dabbing, laughing, singing and prizes. Glamorous Granny Franny will be the assistant for the evening while superstar DJ Jim Slipp will be playing all the hits from the 80s, 90s and today. The show starts at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. Comedy, music, bingo, prizes. Over 18s only. £14.00 per ticket. Book on www.themuni.co.uk Other events this weekend at The Muni: Saturday, 8pm: Soul Satisfaction’s AMERICAN FOUR TOPS. Sunday, 2pm: The Hougton Weavers. Thursday, 7-30pm: Paul Smith: Joker.

6. Bingo Revolution at Colne Muni

Bingo Revolution returns to Colne Muni on Friday with a banging night of dabbing, laughing, singing and prizes. Glamorous Granny Franny will be the assistant for the evening while superstar DJ Jim Slipp will be playing all the hits from the 80s, 90s and today. The show starts at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. Comedy, music, bingo, prizes. Over 18s only. £14.00 per ticket. Book on www.themuni.co.uk Other events this weekend at The Muni: Saturday, 8pm: Soul Satisfaction’s AMERICAN FOUR TOPS. Sunday, 2pm: The Hougton Weavers. Thursday, 7-30pm: Paul Smith: Joker. Photo: Colne Muni

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Calling all foodies to the event of your dreams, hosted by TV star Danny Sebastian. Nelson Food and Drink Festival returns this Saturday from 10am to 4pm with free entertainment for all the family. The fun includes Bollywood dancing, children's competitions and live Caribbean cooking demos from Mama Shar. Stalls will offer treats like pizza, fudge, donuts, coffee and ice cream. There will also be a funfair, face painting, and a henna artist.

7. Nelson Food and Drink Festival

Calling all foodies to the event of your dreams, hosted by TV star Danny Sebastian. Nelson Food and Drink Festival returns this Saturday from 10am to 4pm with free entertainment for all the family. The fun includes Bollywood dancing, children's competitions and live Caribbean cooking demos from Mama Shar. Stalls will offer treats like pizza, fudge, donuts, coffee and ice cream. There will also be a funfair, face painting, and a henna artist. Photo: Scott Dawson

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This award-winning show will have you dancing on the ceiling. Powerhouse Malcolm Pitt will deliver the breath-taking LIONEL - The Music of Lionel Richie on Thursday at 7-30pm at Burnley Mechanics. Following his recent appearances with Lionel Richie himself on ITV’s Sunday Night At The Palladium and the Graham Norton Show for the BBC, Malcolm will perform a high octane show celebrating the music of the legend and the Commodores. This five-star production also features a stellar line-up of world-class musicians, including musical director, Jonny Miller from Talon. Picture is the real Lionel Richie, taken by Theo Wargo/Getty Images.

8. LIONEL - The Music of Lionel Richie at Burnley Mechanics

This award-winning show will have you dancing on the ceiling. Powerhouse Malcolm Pitt will deliver the breath-taking LIONEL - The Music of Lionel Richie on Thursday at 7-30pm at Burnley Mechanics. Following his recent appearances with Lionel Richie himself on ITV’s Sunday Night At The Palladium and the Graham Norton Show for the BBC, Malcolm will perform a high octane show celebrating the music of the legend and the Commodores. This five-star production also features a stellar line-up of world-class musicians, including musical director, Jonny Miller from Talon. Picture is the real Lionel Richie, taken by Theo Wargo/Getty Images. Photo: Theo Wargo

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