What's on in Preston

Take a look at our colourful calendar of upcoming events taking place in and around the city.

Preston is a vibrant city with a bustling event scene, which celebrates its diversity and longstanding cultural traditions. From popular annual events, such as the Encounter Festival, Central Lancashire's key cultural event, Rockprest, the UK's largest tribute act festival, and Egg Rolling, a large Easter tradition going back 150 years, to its varied quality offering of events and exhibitions taking place across the year, there's always something exciting happening for everyone to enjoy when visiting the city.

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To find out more about why to choose Preston for your event, and where to hold it, view our Preston Outdoor Event Location Guide (PDF) [3MB].

For insider inspiration and ideas around things to do, plus all the latest happenings in and around the city, take a look at our visit blog.

Encounter Festival 2024 (21 - 22 September 2024)

Don't miss this year's amazing Encounter Festival with free outdoor theatre shows, creative sessions, artistic performances and live music at various locations around Preston City Centre. And, as always, the signature Torchlight Procession will bring incredible music, dancing and illumination through the streets and into the city centre.