What's On

Pendle is packed full of great events throughout the year, from the traditional to the modern, from the rural to the urban, from the sporting to the laid back, there is something for everyone.

The year kicks off in January with the annual Pendle Beer Festival. Sample some of the finest real ales including the local speciality, Pendle Witches Brew.

Throughout the summer visit the popular Trawden Show and Barrowford Show, or take in the Trawden Garden Festival, with its colourful Scarecrow Contest. Watch or take part in the Pendle Cycle Festival, including the Colne Grand Prix Cycle Race, the Pendle Pedal and the Tour of Pendle.

The highlight of the summer for music lovers has to be the Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival in Colne. Spanning 4 days and featuring emerging talents and some of the greatest names in blues this is one of the largest events in the UK.

And there is more! September brings the annual Pendle Walking Festival, with plenty of free guided walks to suit all from a leisurely stroll to Pendle’s Three Peaks Challenge! 

And of course, this being witch country, Halloween is never to be missed with a number of events planned to mark the occasion. The year is nicely rounded-off with Christmas Light Switch-on events throughout the area.