If you’re unsure what your Bank Holiday weekend looks like, we have some inspiration for your plans.

To take the guessing work out of what’s happening in and around Lancashire, we’ve put together a list of some of the events and activities to keep you occupied.

You can also take a look at Lancashire Telegraph’s Local Events listings to stay in the loop.


Bank Holidays to look forward to in 2022


What’s on near Lancashire this Bank Holiday weekend?

Here’s a round up of some of the events happening near Lancashire between Friday, August 26 and Bank Holiday Monday on August 29.

Manchester Pride – Gay Village Party

Date: August 26-29

Location: Manchester’s Gay Village, Canal Street, Manchester, M1 3LY

Head to Manchester to party this bank holiday with friends and family at its Pride Gay Village Party.

Tickets for the event can be bought via the Ticketmaster website and at the time of writing, they are still available to buy.

#AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge 2022

Date: August 27

Location: Accrington, BB5 1LA

Accrington’s Soapbox Challenge is returning for another year and will be held in the town centre.

Competitors will race their soapbox creations and the first one across the finish line wins.

Jersey Boys

Date: August 16-27

Location: Blackpool Opera House, Winter Gardens Blackpool

Your bank holiday weekend could also be spent with a trip to the theatre to see the musical Jersey Boys.

At the time of writing, tickets are still available and can be picked up via the Winter Gardens website.

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