Burnley Mechanics Theatre

07/09/2026

The Elo Experience-Friday 11th September 19.30pm
Chris Connor- Saturday 12th September 19.30pm
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04/09/2026

Do you know a young person age 11-16 who loves to be creative or wants to try something new?? Project Burnley is a three day intensive working with local creatives to put together a show that means something to the cast and the borough they live in!! running from the 26th-29th October. Only 10 places available and it's an opportunity you don't want to miss.
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04/09/2026

Our lovely Faith has finished her Marketing placement and is continuing her last year at university!! We are so proud of you and you will definitely be missed!! 🫶

However, we're looking forward to welcoming our new intern Marianna to the team!

04/09/2026

THE REVIEWS ARE IN…

And Barry Steele really is The Real Deal.

We’ve been out on the road, and the audiences have been saying it better than we ever could.

“Absolutely outstanding.”

“One of the best shows I have seen.”

“Goosebumps from start to finish.”

“This fella’s that good it’s frightening.”

If Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story is coming to your theatre, your audience is in for a proper night out.

A full theatre production. A live band. The music of Roy Orbison and The Traveling Wilburys.

And, as always…

Barry Steele — The Real Deal.

02/09/2026

Improvised. Fast. Fabulously funny.

This is comedy like no other!

This sensational evening is hosted by two of the UK’s masters of improvisation, Paul Merton & Suki Webster, AND their old friend, improv virtuoso, Mike McShane.

You don't want to miss them!

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🗓 Sunday 4th October, 8pm

01/09/2026

What's on in September at the Mechanics?? Find out here!! Follow our tiktok for more. Link in comments.

31/08/2026

📣 This week our NEW SEASON begins strong with ...

🎶 Chris Stapleton UK 🎶

Europe’s original and No.1 tribute to the Country music megastar, Chris Stapleton.

Led by the incredible Darren Hodson, who effortlessly recreates the energy and emotion of Stapleton’s biggest hits and sublime southern soul!

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🗓 Friday 4th September, 7.30pm

30/08/2026

📣 NEW ON SALE 📣

Get ready for sensational tribute The Style Councillors ! 🎶

✨ This 9-piece band is the world's only tribute to Paul Weller’s 1980's group, The Style Council!

🎤 You can expect to hear a live recreation of the seminal debut album 'Café Bleu' and many more hits from Paul Weller and The Style Council!

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🗓 Thursday 28th January, 7.30pm

28/08/2026

📣NEW ON SALE📣
Thunderbirds - are GO. As one of Britain’s best-loved sci-fi series, It revolutionised television with groundbreaking supermarionation puppetry and jaw-dropping miniature special effects. Audiences were hooked by high-stakes rescue missions, unforgettable futuristic vehicles like Thunderbird 2 and Barry Gray’s iconic score.

Daughter of Sylvia and Gerry Anderson, Dee Anderson, is paying a heartfelt tribute to the boundless imagination and thrilling adventures that defined a generation. Gerry and Sylvia’s extraordinary legacy will come to life on stage like never before.

SUNDAY 23RD MAY 19.30
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27/08/2026

There's a lot of spectacular things coming up, so why not come along and find out? ✨

We’re set up in the town centre so if you want to find out more about what’s coming up at Burnley Mechanics Theatre, or anything else leisure and culture, stop by and say hello!
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