Burnley Business Awards 2026

Burnley’s prestigious sponsorship-funded business awards are organised by Burnley Council to reward and celebrate the entrepreneurship and achievements of our local organisations. 

Date: Thursday 9th July 2026

Time: 6pm-11:30pm, followed by an after party at Penny Black, Burnley town centre

Location: Towneley Hall, BB11 3RQ

Your host for the evening: Simon Brierley, East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce

Dress code: Black tie

Itinerary:

6pm - enjoy a champagne reception and entertainment inside the newly restored Towneley Hall and within the gardens and grounds (weather depending)

7pm-11pm - make your way into the elegant marquee, where guests will enjoy a delicious three-course meal, table wine and find out who the winners are

11.30pm onwards - awards ceremony and final bar service ends. kindly make your way out of Towneley's grounds and should you still wish to celebrate some more, to the after party at Penny Black

TICKET SALES CLOSE SUNDAY 31ST MAY 2026

Pricing 

Individual tickets - £100 

Table of 12 - £1,100 (discounted rate for full table)  

Important information

1) This Ticket Tailor is to only RESERVE your tickets. An invoice will be sent to you from Burnley Council following this reservation and this must be paid within 7 WORKING DAYS or your tickets will be re-released. Ticket sales close Sunday 31st May 2026.

2) Sponsors receive 4 x tickets as part of your package (headline sponsor receives a full table of 12). You still need to reserve these on here so we can log your dietary. If you want to purchase more on top of your allocation, you will also need to reserve those additional tickets on here.

3) Third-party judges (non-sponsors) and award category judges will receive a complimentary ticket and the same applies as point 2.

4) Menus will be sent out prior to the event for you to choose between two options. You will also be able to feedback any dietary requirements/allergies at this stage.

5) Please clarify to whom the invoice should be sent for efficient invoicing and to ensure you secure your tickets.

6) Should you wish to sit with another company / individuals, please make this clear in the box where this prompts you.

We cannot wait to celebrate with you all and good luck to the finalists!