The King George’s Hall is Blackburn’s premier concert and entertainment venue. Located in the heart of Blackburn town centre it is a Grade II listed building with magnificent Georgian style entrance.
The venue hosts a varied programme of events and acts ranging from rock and pop concerts to family shows. Regular events include the annual Christmas pantomime, a monthly comedy club, and an afternoon variety show.
King George’s Hall has three performance areas; the Main Concert Hall, Blakey’s, and the Windsor Suite. The Main Concert Hall has a standing capacity of 2300. The seated capacity is 1800. Blakey’s and the Windsor Suite are more intimate venues. The Windsor Suite has a standing capacity of 750 (550 seated) while Blakey’s has a standing capacity of 550 (200 seated).
Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office on 0844 847 1664 or in person from the ticket office at the venue. They can also be bought from online ticketing websites such as Ticketmaster.
Blakey’s Café Bar offers pre-concert dinner and drinks before most of the bigger events.
The venue also offers extensive conference and meeting facilities. Several rooms and suites are available, all equipped with the latest audio-visual equipment.
King George’s Hall is also a popular wedding venue and can cater for small and large parties. Personalised room layouts, equipment hire, and use of kitchen facilities are offered.
King George’s Hall is located on Northgate in Blackburn town centre (postcode BB2 1AA), within easy walking distance of both Blackburn Bus Station and Blackburn Train Station.
Visitors arriving by car can park nearby in the multi-storey car park on Feilden Street (postcode BB2 1LQ). It offers spaces for over 500 vehicles and opening times are coordinated with events at the hall. The car park is owned and managed by Blackburn with Darwen Council. Parking on council-owned car park is free after 3 pm and on Saturdays in Blackburn.
Events - What's On - King George's Hall
A selection of upcoming shows and events at King George's Hall are listed below. Tickets can be purchased here.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday 25th October 2019 12:00 am | Blackburn Classics - Season Ticket |
| Friday 25th October 2019 12:00 am | Blackburn Classics 2019/20 - Programme Voucher: Season |
| Friday 5th June 2020 7:00 pm | George's Comedy Club |
| Friday 12th June 2020 7:45 pm | An Evening With Shaun Ryder |
| Thursday 18th June 2020 1:00 pm | Tom De Houwer - Flower Festival 2020 |
| Sunday 28th June 2020 3:00 pm | Blackburn Classics - The Halle |
| Sunday 28th June 2020 3:00 pm | Blackburn Classics 2019/20 - Programme Voucher: the Halle |
| Friday 3rd July 2020 7:00 pm | George's Comedy Club |
| Friday 7th August 2020 7:00 pm | George's Comedy Club |
| Saturday 8th August 2020 7:30 pm | Boogie Bingo XL |
| Friday 4th September 2020 7:00 pm | George's Comedy Club |
| Thursday 10th September 2020 7:30 pm | Stars From the Commitments |
| Sunday 20th September 2020 8:00 pm | Jimmy Carr |
| Wednesday 23rd September 2020 7:30 pm | Made In Dagenham |
| Thursday 24th September 2020 7:30 pm | Made In Dagenham |
| Friday 25th September 2020 7:30 pm | Made In Dagenham |
| Friday 25th September 2020 7:30 pm | NAC Centenary Concert |
| Saturday 26th September 2020 2:00 pm | Made In Dagenham |
| Saturday 26th September 2020 7:30 pm | Made In Dagenham |
| Friday 2nd October 2020 7:00 pm | George's Comedy Club |
| Sunday 4th October 2020 7:00 pm | Bootleg Beach Boys |
| Thursday 8th October 2020 7:30 pm | Supreme Queen - Starring Scott Maley |
| Saturday 10th October 2020 2:30 pm | The Tiger Who Came To Tea |
| Saturday 10th October 2020 7:00 pm | The South |
| Sunday 11th October 2020 11:30 am | The Tiger Who Came To Tea |
| Sunday 11th October 2020 2:30 pm | The Tiger Who Came To Tea |
| Friday 16th October 2020 7:30 pm | The Blockheads |
| Tuesday 20th October 2020 7:00 pm | The Slow Readers Club |
| Friday 23rd October 2020 7:30 pm | Milton Jones - Milton: Impossible |
| Saturday 24th October 2020 7:00 pm | Toyah |
| Tuesday 27th October 2020 7:00 pm | The Stylistics |
| Thursday 29th October 2020 8:00 pm | Jon Richardson |
| Friday 30th October 2020 8:00 pm | Steve Hughes |
| Saturday 31st October 2020 7:00 pm | Blancmange |
| Friday 6th November 2020 7:00 pm | Ant Middleton - Mind Over Muscle Tour 2020 |
| Friday 6th November 2020 7:00 pm | George's Comedy Club |
| Saturday 7th November 2020 7:00 pm | Paul Weller |
| Sunday 8th November 2020 7:00 pm | Abbamania |
| Friday 13th November 2020 8:00 pm | Paul Smith: Changed |
| Saturday 14th November 2020 8:00 pm | Paul Smith |
| Friday 20th November 2020 7:30 pm | Dave Spikey |
| Friday 20th November 2020 7:30 pm | G4 |
| Saturday 21st November 2020 7:00 pm | Martin Kemp - Back To the 80s Party |
| Wednesday 25th November 2020 7:00 pm | Friends! The Musical Parody |
| Thursday 26th November 2020 7:30 pm | The Australian Pink Floyd Show |
| Friday 4th December 2020 7:00 pm | George's Comedy Club |
| Saturday 5th December 2020 7:30 pm | Northern Live |
| Saturday 12th December 2020 1:00 pm | Snow White at King George's Hall |
| Saturday 12th December 2020 5:00 pm | Snow White at King George's Hall |
| Saturday 12th December 2020 7:00 pm | Illegal Eagles |
| Sunday 13th December 2020 1:00 pm | Snow White at King George's Hall |
| Sunday 13th December 2020 5:00 pm | Snow White at King George's Hall |
| Friday 18th December 2020 7:30 pm | The Christians |
| Saturday 19th December 2020 1:00 pm | Snow White at King George's Hall |
| Saturday 19th December 2020 5:00 pm | Snow White at King George's Hall |
| Sunday 20th December 2020 1:00 pm | Snow White at King George's Hall |
| Sunday 20th December 2020 5:00 pm | Snow White at King George's Hall |
| Sunday 20th December 2020 7:30 pm | Carl Hutchinson: Live |
| Monday 21st December 2020 2:00 pm | Snow White at King George's Hall |
| Tuesday 22nd December 2020 6:00 pm | Snow White at King George's Hall |
| Wednesday 23rd December 2020 2:00 pm | Snow White at King George's Hall |
| Wednesday 23rd December 2020 6:00 pm | Snow White at King George's Hall |
| Thursday 24th December 2020 11:00 am | Snow White at King George's Hall |
| Thursday 24th December 2020 3:00 pm | Snow White at King George's Hall |
| Sunday 27th December 2020 1:00 pm | Snow White at King George's Hall |
| Sunday 27th December 2020 5:00 pm | Snow White at King George's Hall |
| Monday 28th December 2020 2:00 pm | Snow White at King George's Hall |
| Monday 28th December 2020 6:00 pm | Snow White at King George's Hall |
| Tuesday 29th December 2020 2:00 pm | Snow White at King George's Hall |
| Wednesday 30th December 2020 2:00 pm | Snow White at King George's Hall |
| Thursday 31st December 2020 2:00 pm | Snow White at King George's Hall |
| Friday 8th January 2021 7:00 pm | George's Comedy Club |
| Saturday 30th January 2021 7:00 pm | Big Country |
| Saturday 30th January 2021 7:30 pm | Big Country |
| Friday 5th February 2021 7:00 pm | George's Comedy Club |
| Friday 12th February 2021 7:30 pm | The Magic of Motown |
| Thursday 18th February 2021 7:30 pm | The Skids (Unplugged) |
| Friday 26th February 2021 7:30 pm | 80s Live |
| Friday 5th March 2021 7:00 pm | George's Comedy Club |
| Friday 12th March 2021 7:30 pm | Fleetwood Bac |
| Wednesday 24th March 2021 6:45 pm | Barbara Dickson |
| Thursday 25th March 2021 6:00 pm | Lancashire Schools Dance Showcase |
| Friday 26th March 2021 7:30 pm | Chris Ramsey - 20/20 |
| Saturday 3rd April 2021 7:00 pm | Boyzlife |
| Wednesday 7th April 2021 1:30 pm | Twirlywoos Live! |
| Friday 23rd April 2021 7:30 pm | Kate Rusby |
| Saturday 24th April 2021 8:00 pm | Ed Byrne |
| Sunday 25th April 2021 2:00 pm | Blackburn Classics - Pre Concert Talks - Manchester Camerata |
| Sunday 25th April 2021 3:00 pm | Blackburn Classics - Manchester Camerata |
| Sunday 25th April 2021 3:00 pm | Blackburn Classics 2019/20 - Programme Voucher: Manchester Camerata |
| Tuesday 27th April 2021 2:30 pm | Little Red Riding Hood |
| Tuesday 27th April 2021 4:30 pm | Little Red Riding Hood |
| Saturday 15th May 2021 7:30 pm | Jason Manford - Like Me |
| Thursday 17th June 2021 7:30 pm | Psychic Sally |
| Thursday 15th July 2021 7:00 pm | Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra |
| Thursday 30th September 2021 7:30 pm | Jethro Tull |
| Friday 29th October 2021 7:00 pm | Sir Ranulph Fiennes |
| Saturday 27th November 2021 8:00 pm | Tez Ilyas |
More events may be listed on the official King George’s Hall website (see the information section at the end of this page).
Nearby Attractions
Tourist attractions and things to do near King George’s Hall include:
- Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery (0.1 miles) - Collections include textiles and looms, local history, natural history, religious icons, and rare books and coins.
- Blackburn Cathedral (0.2 miles) - The only Anglican cathedral in Lancashire.
- Corporation Park (0.3 miles) - Magnificent park near Blackburn town centre.
- Bowlplex Blackburn (0.4 miles) - Modern ten pin bowling alley and entertainment complex
- Blackburn Ice Arena (0.5 miles) - Ice skating rink in Blackburn town centre.
Nearby Cinemas
Cinemas near King George’s Hall include:
- Vue Cinema Blackburn (0.4 miles) - 10-screen cinema in Blackburn town centre.
Nearby Shoppping
Places to shop near King George’s Hall include:
- The Mall Blackburn (0.1 miles) - The main shopping centre in Blackburn.
- Peel Leisure and Retail Park (0.4 miles) - Retail and leisure park with cinema.
- Townsmoor Retail Park (0.5 miles) - Argos, Next, TK Maxx and more
- Peel Centre Blackburn (0.6 miles) - Stores here are Asda, Halfords, Mothercare, Maplin, JYSK, and Asda. The Blackburn Ice Arena is also here.
- Nova Scotia Retail Park (0.6 miles) - Features a large B&Q store, plus Carpetright, Poundstretcher, and Pets at Home
Nearby Hotels
Hotels near King George’s Hall include:
- Blakewater Hotel (0.3 miles)
Nearby Train Stations
Train stations near King George’s Hall include:
- Blackburn Train Station (0.3 miles) - Train station serving Blackburn town centre.
Map
Map showing location of King George’s Hall.
Details
King George’s Hall
Address and postcode
Northgate
Blackburn
Lancashire
United Kingdom
BB2 1AA
natalie says
I saw Fame the Musical on the 12th and it really inspired me to get involved and I am now going to audition for a theatre school.