The Bureau - Centre for the Arts

The Bureau - Centre for the Arts The Bureau- Centre for the Arts is a versatile space for arts, music and cultural events.
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http://bureaublackburn.co.uk/
Accessible entrance: what3words: bolts.glitz.lies The Bureau is a vibrant, artist-led arts centre in the heart of Blackburn, providing versatile space for arts activities, music, cultural events and community participation. We have a running programme of regular activities, plus exciting one off events. We also have gallery space available and space to hire for works

hops, clubs and events. If you are interested in being involved in any way, or for more information on possible use of the space please get in touch with us at [email protected]

10/09/2026

Our next Stitch Social is coming this Saturday 12th September 1-3pm at The Bureau

Bring own projects for a quick knit and natter and hop into the café to grab a yummy homemade and a drink while you're here!

Feel free to bring textile craft of any kind, from crochet to embroidery.

Come to Spoken Word night at The Bureau this Friday 6 - 8pm Perform, listen, create...it's all happeningHosted by guest ...
10/09/2026

Come to Spoken Word night at The Bureau this Friday 6 - 8pm

Perform, listen, create...it's all happening

Hosted by guest Spoken Word Artist Chloe!

What's on this week at The Bureau?☕ Our welcoming café is open Thurs, Fri & Sat during opening hours. The Bar is open du...
06/09/2026

What's on this week at The Bureau?

☕ Our welcoming café is open Thurs, Fri & Sat during opening hours.
The Bar is open during evening events.

🖼 Brand New Exhibition
🪘 Music, play and exploration for 0-4 years
👨‍👩‍👧 Social Drop-in
🎤Spoken Word Night
📎Maternal Journal 6 week group workshops
🖌Art Groups
🪡Stitch Social Group
🎸Bolton Music Service (see their website for booking)

Book tickets here:
www.ticketsource.com/the-bureau-centre-for-the-arts

You are invited to the Opening Night of the next exhibition at The Bureau on Thurs 10th Sept 6 - 8pm.Denis Street Collec...
05/09/2026

You are invited to the Opening Night of the next exhibition at The Bureau on Thurs 10th Sept 6 - 8pm.

Denis Street Collective Presents 'The Uncanny'

There will be artworks by Sam Farmery, Lucan Grave, Jessica Rost and Freddie Tipping

The exhibition will be on show from 10th - 26th September at The Bureau.

05/09/2026

Morning, the Imaginarium is open 10.30am - 12.30pm.

We would love to see you!

Autumn is coming, the mole is in hiding..shall we sing him out?

04/09/2026

The flag making is in action at The Bureau today!

There's still time to pop down and have a go in support of World Su***de Prevention Week

03/09/2026

This Saturday 5th Sept is the last of the summer circus skills sessions at The Bureau.

Blackburn festival of Light presents Circus skills workshops with wolf Entertainments at The Bureau - Centre for the Arts

Please book a ticket for each child and adult attending (these are not per family tickets)

Book here: https://www.ticketsource.com/blackburn-festival-of-light/circus-skills-workshops-for-families-together/e-evpdxk

Join Josh from Wolf Entertainments to try your hands (and feet!) at a whole range of exciting circus skills. Fun for families to spend some time together.

Age 8+ to adult - parents must join in too!

Ever wanted to run away and join the circus? Well now is your chance! From Hula hooping to juggling, diabolo to devil sticks. There is something for everyone! Get active, have fun and amaze yourself and your friends by learning some awesome circus skills.

No previous experience required. All equipment provided.

Places are limited so please book a slot. A deposit will be required to secure a place and this will be returned if you attend. These sessions are funded by CVS SPARK Community Asset Fund.

🎨Are you aged 16–25 and love getting creative? Get creative in a friendly, social setting at The Bureau. Youth Art Group...
02/09/2026

🎨Are you aged 16–25 and love getting creative? Get creative in a friendly, social setting at The Bureau.

Youth Art Group session are back after a short break every Thursday from 10th September 5 - 7pm.

💛 Free to attend, with optional donations to help keep groups like these running

☕ Our café will be open during the session

Pop along to our Public Living Room session in the Bureau café every Friday morning 10.30am - 12pm and meet new friends....
02/09/2026

Pop along to our Public Living Room session in the Bureau café every Friday morning 10.30am - 12pm and meet new friends.

We have an allocated jigsaw table, colouring books and you can get yourself a brew and a cake from the café and sit and chat.

All proceeds from the café help us keep the doors open and fund activity, but if you can't afford a brew, we do have some available on our Pay-it-forwards board- kindly funded by generous attendees. You can ask discretely at the counter.

Address

Exchange Street
Blackburn
BB17JN

Opening Hours

Thursday 10:30am - 8pm
Friday 10:30am - 9pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+441254664215

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