Organisers of the Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival have revealed that early bird tickets for the event will go on sale on Saturday. The festival will be returning to Colne for the 34th year in 2025 and run from August 22 to 24. A limited number of early bird, full festival tickets will be on offer, priced at £100 per person, giving fans the chance to see every performance at the festival, across the main venues.

The early bird offering will give festival goers the opportunity to save £20 on a full festival ticket. There will also be a special bundle option, priced at £140, including a full festival ticket and merchandise. Event organisers Colne Town Council have introduced a brand-new ticketing structure, which will allow visitors to purchase afternoon and evening session tickets only.

Afternoon session tickets are available for just £30 and will allow entry to all the main venues for the afternoon performances. Similarly, evening session tickets will provide access for all main venues during the evening, priced at £40. Individual day tickets are also on offer, priced at £55, while those looking to make a weekend of it can plan ahead and book camping or campervan pitches at the popular Colne and Nelson Rugby Club campsite.

Nathan Cutler, Colne Town Council’s events officer, said: “We are delighted to launch tickets for the 2025 Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival here in Colne. “We have listened to feedback from last year, with fans wanting an option to p.