Things to do in Preston

Martin Kemp: Back to the 80s

He’s back… and turning the volume up even louder. After tearing the roof off with his Back to the 80s show last year, 80s icon, heart-throb and Spandau Ballet l…

53 Degrees, Preston

Utah Saints

English electronic music duo consisting of members Jez Willis and Tim Garbutt. The band had three top-ten and another five top-40 singles on the UK Singles Char…

53 Degrees, Preston

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Preston Pride

InfoPreston Pride takes place on Saturday the 26th September 2026.Preston Pride is a free event that is open to all.

Preston Flag Market, Preston

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Road to Nashville Festival

After a wave of sold-out shows across the UK, The Road to Nashville is bringing a country showdown like no other!

Stage City, Preston

Electric Six

An unholy musical melting pot, Detroit’s Electric 6 blitzed their way to worldwide success with 2003’s ‘Danger! High Voltage’.

53 Degrees, Preston

Everywhere At Once Festival

Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend, Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep.

The Ferret, Preston

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GirlyPop Live

Calling all pop music fans! Live Republic is thrilled to present GirlyPop Live, a spectacular celebration of all things pop!Get ready for an unforgettable day t…

Stage City, Preston

The Orb

The Orb virtually invented the electronic genre known as ambient house, resurrecting slower, more soulful rhythms and providing a soundtrack for early-morning r…

53 Degrees, Preston

Dave Pearce Dance Anthems

Dave Pearcehas been a driving force in the UK Dance Scene for many years. Known for his uplifting, energetic Big Room, Trance and House Music sets and his popul…

53 Degrees, Preston

Torridon

Torridon are an award winning Scottish trad-folk band from the Highlands. Their live show has seen them become a favourite on the festival circuit.

The Ferret, Preston

China Crisis

Eddie Lundon and Gary Daly are the founder members of the band which started in Kirkby, Merseyside back in 1979.

The Continental, Preston

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John Bramwell

As the singer in I Am Kloot from 1999 to 2014, John Bramwell achieved a Mercury Prize nomination for 2010’s The Sky At Night, a Top 10 chart position for 2013’s…

The Continental, Preston

Originals Live

Originals live brings together the Iconic artists of dance. The artists who sang the songs, were in the videos, graced the stages and brought their music to lif…

Stage City, Preston

PorkPie

PorkPie stand proudly at the heart of the UK's modern ska revival, blending the fire of classic 2-Tone with their own unmistakable energy.

53 Degrees, Preston

Dave Pearce: 90’S Vs 00’S Dance Anthems

Dave Pearce: 90’s vs 00’s Dance Anthems – right here in Colchester.Get ready for a host of 90s 00’s dance tracks from the likes of Gala, Sandy B, Crystal Waters…

53 Degrees, Preston

Retro Events present The Big Retro Day Into Night Rave

Retro On The Park 26Cancelled due to fire at park hall nightclub

Stage City, Preston

The Northern Jazz Orchestra

BIG BANDS ARE BACK AT THE CONTIAfter returning to the circuit after 3 years theyve just finished headlining to a sell out audience at Ribble Valley Jazz Festiva…

The Continental, Preston

Beatles Complete

Beatles Complete present a night of Beatlemania packed with massive hits from the most influential band of all time.This Liverpool based ‘beat combo’ are the yo…

Playhouse Theatre, Preston

Wrong Jovi

The Best Bon Jovi Tribute Band In The World, as described by tribute band expert (Channel 4's The Convention Crasher) and TV celebrity Justin Lee-Collins.Wrong…

The Continental, Preston

Sanctum Sanctorium - The Darkside of the 80's

Formed through a mutual love of 80s goth and alternative rock music. Sanctum Sanctorium are a live 6-piece band that faithfully recreate classic hits by artists…

53 Degrees, Preston

Ultimate Coldplay

Since launching in 2017, Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world's most accurate and well rounded tribute to Coldplay.

53 Degrees, Preston

Arctic Numpties

Arctic Numpties are Yorkshire's very own tribute to the Arctic Monkeys, with roots to the very same places as the original band.

53 Degrees, Preston

Downloaded

Downloaded is a high-energy tribute band celebrating Download Festival, with a setlist packed full of crowd favourite songs from the festival’s biggest acts.

Blitz, Preston

Gerry Cinna-man Experience

Gary Digan Aka (The Gerry Cinna-man Experience) is the UKs Premier & Definitve Tribute to Gerry Cinnamon.Consistently selling out venues nationwide across the U…

53 Degrees, Preston

Luke Combs UK

The World’s leading tribute to the Grammy-nominated country megastar Luke Combs!Get ready to experience the heart and soul of country music as we pay homage to…

Stage City, Preston

The Smiths Ltd

The Smiths Ltd was formed in Manchester, UK the hometown of The Smiths.After an extensive search to find the perfect Morrissey, the band played their first gig…

53 Degrees, Preston

Moving Pictures - A Tribute To Rush

Hailing from Scotland and the Lake District, 3-piece Moving Pictures play classic rush using a serious amount of gear.

53 Degrees, Preston

Oasis Supernova

The Oasis tribute band that puts you in the front row of Oasis's biggest concerts!Oasis Supernova is a full live Oasis tribute dedicated to the sound, swagger a…

53 Degrees, Preston

Luke Combs Experience

The Luke Combs Experience.Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with amazing music and good vibes as we welcome the UKs best tribute band to country super…

53 Degrees, Preston

Limehouse Lizzy

Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide.

53 Degrees, Preston

Nirvana UK

Nirvana UK are a Touring Nirvana tribute band based in the West Midlands and are formed of die hard Nirvana fans who love nothing more than recreating Nirvana's…

53 Degrees, Preston

National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World

The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge and directed by Caitrona McLaughlinNicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins anna Hardwicke (The Sixth Comman…

Odeon Preston, Preston

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National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World

The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge and directed by Caitrona McLaughlinNicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins anna Hardwicke (The Sixth Comman…

Vue Preston, Preston

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Comedy Night Live With Headliner Stephen Cookson

PRESTON- FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2026. Comedy Night Live comes to The Lea Club with a quality line up of 3 fantastic professional comedians alongside your brilliant hos…

Lea Club, Preston

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Comedy Night Live With Headliner Cal Halbert

PRESTON- FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2026. Comedy Night Live comes to The Lea Club with a quality line up of 3 fantastic professional comedians alongside your brilliant hos…

Lea Club, Preston

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Ska Face play the Conti with Ruff Trade

SkaFace hit The Continental for a full night of ska, reggae, and proper good times. We're joined by Ruff Trade, bringing the laid-back reggae vibes to get thing…

The Continental, Preston

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Ska Face play the Conti with Bob On

Were joined by Bob On, bringing the laid-back reggae vibes to get things moving before we pile in with horns, energy, and the usual Skaface madness.

The Continental, Preston

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The Warner E Hodges International All Star Band

Rock n roll legend Warner E Hodges (Jason & The Scorchers / Dan Baird & Homemade Sin) brings his all star band for a full show, featuring:

Vinyl Tap, Preston

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Bad Wax Audio - BWA006

Stephen Carr stands as a singular force in the music world, channelling his passion for sound system culture and his vast speaker collection into a style all hi…

The Ferret, Preston

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House of Ska. Live at Bamber Bridge Fc. With a Night of Two Tone & Ska

House of Ska are a 6 piece 2Tone ska band playing the best of Madness, The Specials, The Beat and Bad Manners along with a couple of original songs.

Bamber Bridge Football Club, Preston

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Dave Gardner, Tales of the Road & The Wilderness

Dave Gardner is a brilliant Preston based singer guitarist and raconteur. Dave will be sharing stories of when global music stars came to Preston Guild Hall, sh…

Harris Library, Preston

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Sabbotage - #1 Tribute to Black Sabbath

The UK's #1 Tribute to BLACK SABBATH!SABBOTAGE arrived on the scene in November 2014.

The Continental, Preston

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Top Gun: Maverick

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a…

Vue Preston, Preston

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“Rock on Tommy” - An Evening With Tommy Cannon & the Harper Brothers

ROCK ON TOMMY An Evening With Tommy Cannon & sons of the fantastic Bobby Ball The Harper Brothers.He's a national treasure who became a household name as one ha…

Whittingham & Goosnargh Sports & Social Club, Preston

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Ben & the Believers + Cheating the Ferryman + Imogen Evans

Music from 3 extraordinary artists - Ben & The Believers are a Lancashire-based indie rock band built around the songs of songwriter and producer Ben Titley. Ec…

The Continental, Preston

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The Skriker

A haunting and unsettling journey into folklore, language, and transformation, The Skriker is a bold and imaginative play by Caryl Churchill.Performed by the st…

Preston College, Preston

An Evening of One Act Plays

Playhouse Promotions are pleased to present An Evening of One Act Plays each produced by one of our three resident drama groupsThe Broughton Players present The…

Playhouse Theatre, Preston

Harp Concert

Including Ailie Robertson's Huldufólk, inspired by characters from Scottish, Nordic & Finnish folklore.

St. Andrews Church Hall, Preston