Two new festivals and many more activities have been announced for this spring and summer.
Burnley Business Improvement District has revealed its schedule of events for 2023, building upon what the organisation delivered last year.
This year, the BID has lined up six different activities to help bring footfall into Burnley and there is something that appeals to everyone.
Speaking about what’s happening in Burnley this year, BID Project Manager Andrew Dean explained how he wanted to ramp the events up in 2023 and really create a buzz around the town.
He said: “Since the pandemic, we’ve been working with our town centre partners to slowly introduce more festivals and events and we decided it was time to be ambitious and create an even bigger calendar of activity to bring more visitors into the town.
“There is something for everyone in the plan we have established and we’re particularly excited about the Words and Music Festivals which will unleash Burnley’s creative side for everyone to see.
“We’d love to see you so put some dates in your diary and discover Burnley – there’s so much to see and do.”
First up will be Burnley’s Robotnation event on Saturday, February 18, comprising two walkabout acts from The Transformers film franchise alongside arts and crafts.
On Saturday, May 6, a special coronation event for King Charles will be held in Town Square featuring acoustic music acts and cream teas.
Later in the year the Vintage and Performance Car show will roar into town on Saturday, September 9 after a successful debut in 2022, before Burnley is once again transformed into a winter wonderland on Saturday, November 18, to kickstart the Christmas celebrations.
In the middle of all that however the BID will be shining a spotlight on Burnley’s creative prowess by way of two events focusing on the arts.
Later in the year the Vintage and Performance Car show will roar into town on Saturday, September 9 after a successful debut in 2022, before Burnley is once again transformed into a winter wonderland on Saturday, November 18, to kickstart the Christmas celebrations.
In the middle of all that however the BID will be shining a spotlight on Burnley’s creative prowess by way of two events focusing on the arts.
Kicking things off at the end of April will be a Music Festival, with a range of town centre venues hosting performances from singers and bands.
A small stage will also be constructed on Ormerod Street to provide another location for musicians to perform.
Then across two weeks in June, a Words Festival will recognise the impressive cultural scene in the area through a series of events, sessions and workshops highlighting music, film, graphics, poetry and much more.
Running from Monday, June 19, until Sunday, July 2, the festival’s main activity will take place on the middle weekend from June 23 to 25 and is set to draw in crowds from all over Lancashire and beyond.
On top of all this the Burnley Artisan Market will continue to take place on the first Saturday of each month too.
It returned on Saturday, February 4, for its first event of 2023 and once again attracted a wide range of visitors to St James’s Street and Charter Walk.
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