They will be the first band to play at the iconic venue after a £13.5 million transformation – the most significant investment since the iconic hall first opened more than a century ago – with the event also supporting local homelessness charity, Nightsafe. The K's (Picture: Geoff Owens)“King George's Hall has an incredible history and it's a real honour to be the first band back on stage after its transformation. The historic venue will reopen with The K's on Saturday, September 26, with tickets going on sale at 10am on Friday. Councillor Phil Riley, leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, said: "We’re hugely excited to be announcing that The K’s will headline the grand reopening of King George’s Hall this September. "King George's Hall has benefitted from £13.5 million of investment – the most significant investment the historic venue has seen since it first opened its doors.