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February 2026
BURNLEY LIVE 2026: HEADLINE ACTS REVEALED AND HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Burnley's biggest free music festival, Burnley Live, is back from 1st - 4th May 2026 and the first headliners at this year's event have just been announced! Taking to the main stage on Saturday 2nd May will be Ian McSherry, The Rude Boyz, Supernova, Marching Bones and Complete Control (at 9pm at Remedy). While on Sunday 3rd May, the main stage headliners will include On Edge, The Vibe, Skafull, Jeramiah Ferrari and Roadkill Revival (at 9pm at Penny Black).
There are lots of opportunities for BID members to get involved in this event including hosting musicians at your venue or offering special Burnley Live offers throughout the weekend.
To help promote the event we are publishing a printed Burnley Live guide that will be distributed across the town. If you have any activities, offers or promotions on between Friday 1st March and Monday 4th May please send these to us for inclusion in the guide by Friday 6th March by filling in the form below. Any submissions after this date will be included on the dedicated page on the Discover Burnley website. If you have any artwork or images of the act or performer you are hosting, please send these to jason.cothliff@groundwork.org.uk.
REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN FOR BURNLEY VINTAGE & PERFORMANCE CAR SHOW 🚘
Owners of vintage and performance vehicles are being invited to take centre stage at 2026’s Burnley’s Vintage and Performance Car Show with registration now officially open.
Filled with horsepower, history and high-octane entertainment, this unique event roars back into action on Saturday 12th September 2026 and offers a unique opportunity for motor enthusiasts to showcase their prized machines to thousands of visitors in Burnley town centre.
Organised by Burnley Business Improvement District (BID) with support from The Rotary Club of Burnley, the event is set to add to the vibrant town centre atmosphere, where attendees can explore local shops, cafes and restaurants.
With record entries expected, owners of vintage and performance vehicles, including motorcycles, are encouraged to register early for a chance to exhibit at this highly anticipated show.
THE BEST OF BURNLEY: CELEBRATING TWO FANTASTIC AWARD WINS FOR THE TOWN 🥘
We’d like to congratulate Chef Muhammad Muir from Aroma Asian Restaurant on Church Street, who has been named Best Chef in the UK at the Nations' Curry Awards for 2026.
This isn't the only win for the town this month - The Royal Dyche on Yorkshire Street has also just been named the Best Pub in Lancashire at the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026.
A huge congratulations to both establishments for their incredible and well-deserved achievements.
If your business has won any awards recently, please do let us know as we'd love to share these in our next newsletter!
We're delighted to share that Burnley BID has been shortlisted for this year's Culture Burnley Awards.
Taking place on 16th April 2026, we've been nominated for the following categories:
- Culture for All Award: Burnley Live
- Cultural Partnership Award: Burnley Believes 2025
Now in its third year, a big congratulations goes to Madge Nawaz, founder of Burnley Live, and venues within the nighttime economy and across the town centre for making Burnley Live a huge success!
To find out more on who's been shortlisted for this year's awards, just visit the website via the link opposite.
WORLD BOOK DAY: COSTUME APPEAL AT DOWN TOWN 🦸♂️
Do you or a member of your team have any children's costumes that have been grown out of but are still in great condition? You can donate them to Burnley Together ahead of World Book Day on 5th March 2026, and help ensure every child across Burnley can join in the fairytale magic of story books this year.
The team are accepting clean, wearable costumes, which can be donated at Down Town located above New Look in Charter Walk.
Open Monday - Friday from 9am - 4pm, donated costumes are now available to shop.
For more information, contact Burnley Together on 01282 686 402.
NATWEST: SUPPORTING BURNLEY BUSINESSES 🏦
NatWest are offering a range of support for Burnley BID members. These include:
Financial Foundations - A series of free, interactive group workshops designed to help adults build confidence and knowledge around money. The sessions are delivered by trained NatWest colleagues and encourage open, supportive conversations about financial wellbeing.
Financial Health Check In The Worksite - This initiative is aimed at supporting business employees with their financial wellbeing. The Financial Health Checks are one‑to‑one conversations with a trained Senior Personal Banker from NatWest, focused on exploring an individual’s financial goals, needs and future plans.
To find out more about these workshops, please contact Jason Cothliff at jason.cothliff@groundwork.org.uk.
CYBER CRIME SUPPORT IN BURNLEY
Did you know that 1 in 2 small businesses in the UK suffered a cyber attack or breach last year? Lancashire Constabulary are working in partnership with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), to help businesses strengthen their cyber security through a six week campaign, delivered in collaboration with the Lancashire Cyber Crime Unit. One of the key offers within this campaign is a free 30-minute session with a Cyber Advisor, helping businesses understand the practical steps required to achieve Cyber Essentials certification. The programme runs until 31st March 2026, so we would encourage BID businesses to take advantage of this free support while it is available.
GET A FREE NHS HEALTH CHECK IN BURNLEY 🩺
If you’re aged 40 - 74, you’re entitled to a FREE NHS Health Check - and a mobile clinic is coming to Burnley on Friday 27th March.
Even if you’re feeling fit and well, once you’re over 40 you may be at increased risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, diabetes or dementia. An NHS Health Check can help spot early signs and give you practical advice to reduce your risk and stay healthy for longer.
The mobile clinic will be located outside One Beyond from 10am - 3.30pm. Call 0300 033 6431 to book an appointment or online via the link below.
ENTRIES NOW OPEN FOR BURNLEY COUNCIL'S BUSINESS AWARDS 🏆
Nominations are now open for the Burnley Business Awards organised by Burnley Council, which will be held on 9th July 2026 at Towneley Hall.
Organised independently by Burnley Council, the awards are free to enter and this year sees the introduction of three new categories: Micro business, Not-for profit and Environmental, Social and Governance.
Closing date for applications is 31st March 2026 and you can find out more via the website below.
BURNLEY ARTISAN MARKET IS BACK NEXT WEEKEND 👀
Burnley’s much-loved Artisan Market is back on Saturday 7th March 2026, bringing a huge selection of independent makers, food traders, artists and small businesses to the heart of Burnley Town Centre.
With Spring officially in the air, visitors can expect a market bursting with Easter goodies , seasonal treats, handmade gifts, and plenty of fresh new finds - alongside all the favourites regulars know and love.
Taking over St James's Street and undercover inside Charter Walk, this month’s market features an incredible line-up of 70 sensational stalls, plus extra family-friendly activities throughout the day.
BURNLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL: BUSINESS SURVEY 2026
Burnley Borough Council is hosting a Business Survey and they want to hear from you. This is your opportunity to share what it’s like to be a business in the area. From performance and premises to staffing and support, your response to this survey is really important. The findings will be used to shape how the council support local businesses in the future.
The survey should take around 5 minutes to complete and is being delivered by PS Research, an independent research service, in partnership with Burnley Borough Council.
For each completed survey, £1 will be donated to Down Town (up to £500). Down Town is a vital community hub in Burnley offering support, advice and guidance on budgeting, benefits, employment, housing and more - helping local people get the support they need.
BURNLEY'S GOT K-POP FEVER 🎵
Get ready, Burnley! KPOP Fantasy is bringing high-energy, electrifying K-pop vibes to the stage on 1st March 2026 at the iconic Burnley Mechanics Theatre with two showings at 11am and 3pm.
This spectacular theatre experience celebrates the global phenomenon of K-pop with explosive choreography, powerhouse live vocals and bold, immersive visuals. Inspired by the biggest K-pop moments from music, TV and film, it’s a non-stop, feel-good show packed with precision, passion and serious stage presence. Perfect for devoted fans and curious newcomers alike, tickets are priced at £24.50.
HAVE AN EVENT THIS MARCH? WE WANT TO KNOW! 👀
Whether it’s for Mother's Day, Easter or just for fun – we want to showcase your events on the Discover Burnley website.
It’s really easy to submit your events – just list your event by heading to our events tab at www.discoverburnley.co.uk 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, 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 Real Coffee Bean, Florist Lancashire and Down Town.
Get in touch at marketing@discoverburnley.co.uk for social media support and to book your slot.
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