Burnley town centre was alive with music, energy and community spirit over the bank holiday weekend as Burnley Live 2025 delivered a festival packed with entertainment.
From Friday to Sunday, venues across the town hosted a huge range of live acts—from tribute bands and DJs to acoustic sets and family-friendly events—with just one final night of karaoke left to bring the festival to a close tonight (Monday, May 5).
Organised by Discover Burnley in partnership with over 20 local venues, the annual event once again highlighted the town’s thriving music scene and its ability to pull together a buzzing weekend for all ages.
The festival launched on Friday evening with karaoke sessions at The Big Window, The Royal Dyche and The Turf, while music lovers also attended a free workshop on hosting music events at Burnley Mechanics Theatre.
Tribute band Fleetwood Bac performed at the same venue later that night, with other acts playing at Real Food Hall, The Inn on the Wharf, Smackwater Jacks, The Loom, and Remedy Gin Bar.
Saturday saw the town centre buzzing with live music and street entertainment. The Artisan Market returned to St James’ Street with live music from Tommy O’Neill, while the Northern Dholis brought rhythm to Charter Walk.
Burnley Market drew families in with live wrestling, and Isabella Withnell performed at Ellis’s bottomless brunch.
On the main stage on Ormerod Street, crowds enjoyed sets from Old Habits, The Vibe, Skafull, and more.
Sunday’s line-up included performances from Soul Gravy, Roadkill Revival, and The Vibe performing on the main stage.
Acts also continued across venues including Hatters Craft Bar, Hidden, The Swan, The Palazzo, The Big Window, The Royal Dyche, The Coal Yard, Mr Greens, and many more.
Ahead of the event, Burnley BID project manager Laura Diffey said: “Burnley Live has quickly established itself as a key annual event in the town which brings people together for a long weekend of fantastic music and community spirit.
“This year, we’re pulling out all the stops to make it bigger and better than ever before. With a diverse line-up and incredible venues on board, we can’t wait to see the town buzzing with energy.”
Burnley Live 2025 officially wraps up tonight with one final karaoke event at The Big Window—offering one last chance for festivalgoers to take the mic and sing the long weekend to a close.
