King George’s Hall, Blackburn

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King George’s Hall, Blackburn

Northgate, Blackburn, BB2 1AA
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One of the North West of England’s best known and loved entertainment venues the historic King George’s Hall in Blackburn was built in the classical style from stone quarried at Butler’s Delph in Pleasington. The distinctive look of the hall is the result of designs by two firms of architects, Messrs. Briggs & Wolstenholme, responsible for the pre-war lower portion, and Messrs. Stones & Stones, commissioned after the war. The history of the hall is clearly reflected in its exterior appearance, with the horizontal divide between the pre- and post-war sections clearly visible. The carved figures on the Blakey Moor side of the hall, which represent war and peace, also result from the hall’s wartime construction. The venue welcomes the biggest names in music and comedy as well as hosting touring theatre, children’s, family and community performances and events.

What's on near King George’s Hall, Blackburn

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Confessional Festival

Blackburn’s Confessional Festival turns ten, celebrating with two days of live music set beneath the stained glass and vaulted stonework of Holy Trinity Church.

From £20
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Encounter Festival in Preston

Expect a jam-packed day of outdoor performance, live music, family fun – plus Preston’s iconic Torchlight Procession and fireworks finale.

Free entry

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