Darwen Live

Sunday 25 May, 12:00

Darwen Live returns to Darwen Town Centre on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May 2025! Now in its 26th year, this iconic festival brings together music lovers from all walks of life for a truly special experience — and it’s all completely free to attend!

2025 promises to be another exceptional year. 95% of the artists who perform over the weekend hail from Darwen and the surrounding areas. It also brings in some incredible music icons from all over the world.

This year’s headliners are nothing short of legendary, with two iconic acts taking the stage to deliver unforgettable performances:

The Undertones (Saturday 24th May) – Get ready to rock out to timeless punk rock anthems from these Saturday night legends. Known for their energetic performances and classic hits, The Undertones will have you singing along all night long.
Crash Test Dummies (Sunday 25th May) – On Sunday night, experience the deep, soulful vocals and unmistakable sound of Crash Test Dummies. Their unique blend of folk-rock and heartfelt melodies will cap off the weekend in style.

This is a FREE event and no tickets are required. The full line up and programme of events can be found on the Frisk List.

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Darwen Town Centre

Check out the full schedule of performances for Darwen Live 2025 below, featuring a wide range of artists across multiple genres! Saturday 24th May 12:00 – Darwen Brass Band 13:15 – Fireflies 14:00 – Still Life 15:00 – Red Sky Falling 16:00 – Foxpalmer 17:00 – The Uptown Monotones 18:00 – Soul Convicts 19:00 – Ska Face 20:45 – The Undertones Sunday 25th May 12:00 – DSOM Showcase 13:15 – Ruthless 14:00 – Will Edgar 15:00 – Molly Warburton 16:00 – Strawberry Lemonade 17:00 – Craig Lee and the Humblebees 18:00 – Tryptik 19:00 – Hiphopalippz 20:45 – Crash Test Dummies

All details correct at time of press. For up-to-date information, contact the organiser or venue direct.

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