Burnley Business Awards 2026 - VIP

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