Empress Ballroom
Creative Tourist
The Empress Ballroom is a famous Blackpool venue in the heart of Winter Gardens. It has a spectacular interior, and a capacity of 3350. This makes it a wonderful place for concerts and large events.
Lancashire District Guides
Culture Guides
Music
We go all in on festivals, with a round-up of everything from city-spanning giants to grassroots gems you may not know about.
Exhibitions
There's no rest for the art lover - this month brings outdoor sculpture, musings on water, political drawings and Liverpool Biennial 2023!
Classical Music
Summer's classical music calendar is filling up nicely! Read our top picks of concerts happening in Manchester and the North.
Families
The sun has finally got his hat on! Enjoy our top picks of family-friendly events and activities, both indoors and outdoors.
Literature
Books are big this summer, with festival readings, poetry slams, creative writing activities and famous faces all putting in an appearance.
Food and Drink
All signs point toward June being a scorcher of a month, so let’s take a look at all things summery food and drink.
Tours and Activities
From literary activities to brilliant independent shops, keep your minds and homes filled with the good stuff this month.
Theatre
Check out our updated guide for lively theatre festivals, rip-roaring rooftop circus and dreamy outdoor shows.