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2026 LINE UP
WED
4
LMA on Tour - First Steps into the Music Industry
Burnley Library
16:00 - 18:00
Booking Advised: Click Here to Book Tickets or Type rebrand.ly/burnleymusic
WED
4
Community Jam
The Royal Dyche
19:00
No Booking Required: Just Turn Up with Your Instruments or to Listen.
THU
5
Burnley to the Bronx with DJ Woody
Studio B - New Venue Behind Burnley Mechanics
18:00 · Exhibition & In Conversation with DJ Woody
Booking Advised · Click Here to Book Tickets or Type rebrand.ly/djwoodyinterview
20:00 · Live DJ Performance
Booking Advised · Click Here to Book Tickets or Type rebrand.ly/djwoodyperformance
THU
5
FTV Jam Night feat. The Papashangos
Sanctuary
19:00 - 23:00
FRI
6
Lily Rae Grant & Warm Parts
St Peter's Church
Doors 20:00
Booking Advised: Click Here to Book Tickets or Type rebrand.ly/FOMAC1
SAT
7
Burnley Unplugged - Mobile Music Vehicle
Outside Burnley Library
12:00 - 16:00
No Booking Required - Just Turn Up to Explore Music Making
SAT
7
Burnley Unplugged: Lancashire Schools Jazz Orchestra
Burnley Market Event Space
13:00 - 14:00
No Booking Required
SAT
7
Burnley Unplugged: Pop-up Music Performers
Featuring Imogen Evans, Leon Jones + more
Across the Town Centre
13:00 - 16:00
No Booking Required
SAT
7
Sanctuary Rocks Live: All-Dayer
Featuring Erebus, Seven Circles, Unharvested, Old Princess, TBK & The Paul Austin Band
Sanctuary
15:00 - Late
No Booking Required
SUN
8
Remembrance Day Event Feat. Vocalist Harley Horsfall & More
The Royal Dyche
12:00
No Booking Required
SUN
8
Diesler & Jason Frost DJ Sets
Lotus
14:00 - 17:00
No Booking Required
SUN
8
Aziz & Dal
Landmark
19:00 - 21:00
Booking Advised: Click Here to Book Tickets or Type rebrand.ly/FOMAC2
TUE
10
Open Decks
The Royal Dyche
19:00
No Booking Required
WED
11
FTV Jam Night feat. Kombucha Mushroom People
Sanctuary
19:00 - 23:00
No Booking Required
THU
12
Jays MixrUPt Open Mic Special: Festival Edition with Aziz Ibrahim
The Royal Dyche
19:00
No Booking Required, Just Turn Up with What You Make Music With
THU
12
John Robb: Punk Rock Ruined My Life & Other Stories
Studio B - New Venue Behind Burnley Mechanics
Doors 19:30
Booking Advised: Click Here to Book Tickets or Type rebrand.ly/johnrobb
FRI
13
Callis & Rebecca Spooner
Studio B - New Venue Behind Burnley Mechanics
Doors 19:30
Booking Advised: Click Here to Book Tickets or Type rebrand.ly/FOMAC3
SAT
14
County of Song: Lean on Me - Celebrating Inclusive Singing in Burnley
The Atrium, Newtown Mill - University of Lancashire
13:00 - 14:30 · Workshops
Booking Advised: Click Here to Book Tickets or Type rebrand.ly/LOMworkshop
14:30 - 15:30 · Performance
Booking Advised: Click Here to Book Tickets or Type rebrand.ly/LOMperformance
SAT
14
Christmas Light Switch On
feat. Brazen
Popping-up Across Various Locations
16:00 · Onwards
17:05 · Main stage appearance
No Booking Required
SAT
14
Christmas Light Switch On Day at
The Royal Dyche
17:00 · Kae-Lei Stowell
19:00 · DJ Kirley
No Booking Required
SAT
14
Ring Ring Rouge + Reginald Esquire Band
The Bridge
Doors 19:00
No Booking Required
SAT
14
Taylor Promotions: Live Bands
Featuring Misery Channel, From Her Ashes, Groblin and The Ballistics
Sanctuary
Doors 22:00
No Booking Required
SUN
15
Sounds from Lancashire LIVE (Full line-up To Be Announced)
Burnley Mechanics Main Theatre
19:30 - 22:00
Booking Advised: Click Here to Book Tickets or Type rebrand.ly/soundsfromlancashire
MON
16
In Conversation with Graham Massey (808 State)
A Music Technology & DIY Masterclass
Studio B - New Venue Behind Burnley Mechanics
13:00 - 14:00
Booking Advised: Click Here to Book Tickets or Type rebrand.ly/FOMAC4
MON
16
Introduction to DJ-ing with Matty Robbo
Studio B - New Venue Behind Burnley Mechanics
14:00 - 15:00
Booking Advised: Click Here to Book Tickets or Type rebrand.ly/FOMAC5
MON
16
Electronic Music Open Mic with Special Guest Graham Massey
Studio B - New Venue Behind Burnley Mechanics
19:30 - 22:00
Just Turn up to Watch or Register Your Interest to Play: rebrand.ly/FOMAC6
WED
18
Community Jam
The Royal Dyche
19:00
No Booking Required
THU
19
Live Music Showcase
Penny Black
19:00
No Booking Required
THU
19
Open Mic: International Men's Day Special
Royal Dyche
19:00
No Booking Required
THU
19
FTV Jam Night with Defined By
Sanctuary
19:00 - 23:00
No Booking Required
FRI
20
Burnley Jazz Club
Studio B - New Venue Behind Burnley Mechanics
19:30
Booking Advised: Click Here to Book Tickets or Type rebrand.ly/burnleyjazzclub
SAT
21
Boff Whalley & Sage: The East Lancashire Punk Scene – A DIY Revolution
Burnley Library
14:00 - 15:00
Booking Advised: Click Here to Book Tickets or Type rebrand.ly/boffwhalley
SAT
21
​Burnley Jam with Simon Partridge
The Salon
17:00 - 18:30
Booking Advised: Click Here to Book Tickets or Type rebrand.ly/burnleyjam
SAT
21
Sounds from Lancashire LIVE
Studio B - New Venue Behind Burnley Mechanics
19:00
Booking Advised: Click Here to Book Tickets or Type rebrand.ly/soundsfromlancashire2
SAT
21
DJ MeLeon: Festival After Party (18+ only)
The Royal Dyche
19:00
No Booking Required
SAT
21
Pant Tearer: Rock and Metal Cover Band
Sanctuary
Doors 22:00
No Booking Required
BURNLEY FESTIVAL OF
MUSIC & CULTURE 2026​
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Celebrating Burnley's Music, Creativity & Community.
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This November, Burnley comes alive with a celebration of music, creativity and culture.
As we prepare for Burnley’s Year of Culture, the Festival of Music & Culture brings together musicians, artists, venues and communities for a programme of live performances, creative workshops, DJ sets, exhibitions and participatory events.​​
From intimate live gigs and community jams to electronic music masterclasses and open mic sessions, the festival celebrates the many ways music brings people together.
Discover established artists, explore new sounds, develop creative skills and experience the talent and cultural energy that make Burnley unique.
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Whether you're passionate about live music, curious to try something new or simply looking to connect with your local community, there's something to discover.
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