August 2026

BURNLEY'S VINTAGE & PERFORMANCE CAR SHOW RETURNS IN TWO WEEKS: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Burnley's Vintage & Performance Car Show returns on Saturday 12th September from 11am - 4pm,  bringing a fantastic line-up of vintage, classic and performance cars and motorcycles to St James’s Street and Curzon Street.

For businesses in Burnley, the event is a great opportunity to welcome increased footfall into the town centre and make the most of a busy Saturday. Visitors can enjoy live hosting and entertainment from Radio 4 Burnley, meet the Cheshire Transformers, and take part in free family activities including face painting and crazy golf.

There’s also the Car Show Road Trip Trail, giving visitors the chance to explore shops across the town centre, answer questions in participating shop windows and be in with a chance of winning a £50 gift voucher.

Organised by Burnley BID, with support from the Rotary Club, the event is set to bring a lively atmosphere to the town and encourage visitors to explore Burnley’s independent businesses, cafés, bars and restaurants.

Have a vintage, classic or performance car or motorcycle? Vehicle registration is still open, so there’s still time to get involved and showcase your vehicle.

Mark your calendars, spread the word and get ready to make the most of another big day in Burnley this September. To find out more, visit our website via the link below.

BE FUTURE READY WITH BURNLEY BUSINESS WEEK THIS SEPTEMBER

Once again, Burnley Council is hosting Burnley Burnley Business week which will feature an array of events and workshops for local businesses and workers. 

From Monday 21st - Friday 25th September, there will be a packed programme of FREE workshops, events and support designed to help Burnley businesses start, grow, innovate and prepare for the future.

This year’s programme includes practical sessions on AI (Artificial Intelligence), using LinkedIn for business growth, inclusive recruitment, employment law, running successful events and workplace wellbeing, plus plenty of opportunities to connect with other local businesses.

For those thinking about starting a business, the team will also be running practical workshops covering how to start your own business and manage your finances with confidence. And, following the popularity of previous sessions, Canva for Business will also return, with workshops designed to help you create professional marketing materials for your business.

To find out more or book onto a workshop, just click the link below.

BURNLEY 2027 YEAR OF CULTURE: OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESSES TO GET INVOLVED

Burnley Leisure and Culture is inviting local businesses and organisations to support Burnley 2027 Year of Culture, an ambitious programme of cultural activity taking place across the borough over the next two years.

The programme will bring together festivals, performances, public art, heritage, creative learning and community activity across all 15 wards. Alongside delivering a year of memorable events and experiences, Burnley 2027 aims to build pride in the borough, create opportunities for local people and young people, attract visitors and investment, and raise Burnley’s profile regionally and nationally.

Burnley Leisure and Culture has currently secured £800,000 towards a projected £1.5 - £2 million programme, with further support now being sought from businesses and organisations.

There are a number of ways to get involved, including becoming a Burnley 2027 partner or sponsor, supporting individual programmes and events, or providing in-kind support.

One potential partnership currently being explored is with global events producer Fever, which could bring experiences such as Candlelight Concerts and immersive and interactive events to Burnley. These types of experiences are typically associated with major cities, offering an opportunity for businesses to support high-profile cultural activity coming to the borough.

Sponsorship and exclusive-access opportunities are available, with expressions of interest required by Friday 11th September.

Businesses interested in finding out more about Burnley 2027, the current sponsorship opportunities or ways to provide support can contact Burnley Leisure and Culture to discuss potential opportunities.

FREE TRAINING TO HELP MAKE PUBLIC SPACES SAFER

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust is marking its 40th anniversary this year, alongside 40 years since Suzy Lamplugh’s disappearance. As part of its ongoing work to tackle stalking, harassment and abuse, the Trust is encouraging more people to learn how they can safely support others experiencing harassment in public spaces.

The Trust has partnered with L’Oréal Paris to deliver the Stand Up Against Street Harassment training programme across the UK. Developed by international NGO Right To Be, the free bystander intervention training gives participants practical tools to recognise harassment and safely step in or support someone who may be experiencing it.

More than 29,000 people across the UK have already completed the training.

Upcoming online sessions include:

• 8th September: 12pm - 12.30pm
• 15th September: 1pm - 1.30pm
• 17th September: 1.30pm - 2pm
• 22nd September: 1pm - 1.30pm
• 24th September: 1.30pm - 2pm

With research showing that 80% of women in the UK have experienced harassment in public spaces, and 75% of harassment victims reporting that no one helped, the training provides an opportunity for individuals and businesses to build confidence in responding safely and appropriately.

You can sign up via the link below and businesses are encouraged to share the training opportunity with colleagues and teams.

HAVE AN EVENT THIS MONTH? WE WANT TO KNOW! 👀

We want to showcase your events on the Discover Burnley website! It’s really easy to submit your events – just click on the link below and you can upload all the details directly, ready for us to approve.

We also feature lots of events in our weekly round-ups on social media, so make sure to submit yours for extra promotion.

CELEBRATING SOMETHING WITHIN YOUR BUSINESS? LET US KNOW! 🎉

Whether a member of staff has reached a milestone, you've raised fantastic funds for a charity or you're celebrating something special within your team - we want to know so we can shout about it in our newsletters and across our social media channels!

It’s really easy to let us know - just tag us in your social media posts @discoverburnley or email us at marketing@discoverburnley.co.uk . 

LET US SHARE YOUR STORY ON SOCIAL  📣

We're always on the lookout for brilliant local businesses and organisations to showcase on Discover Burnley's social media channels.

We'll pop in, film a short, engaging video showcasing what you do best, take some photos and share it with our online audience - all for free. All you need to do is provide a member of staff who's happy to be on camera - we'll take care of the rest.

Click play below to explore some of our recent social media content showcasing Kendal's Roller Rink, Creepy Creatures and Tim Horton's.

Get in touch at marketing@discoverburnley.co.uk for social media support and to book your slot.

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