South Ribble Live Penwortham is taking place this weekend.

With 128 performances across 16 venues, it’s set to be an outstanding event.

Here’s everything you need to know…

Dates and times

From 7pm to 11pm on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 May.

Venues

• 1260 – Craft & Crust
• Andreas Fish and Chip Shop
• The Artisan Deli
• Fairham’s Bar
• Gin Jar Ale
• Lime Bar Lounge
• Lucy Lous Boutique UK
• No. 16 – On The Hill
• Penwortham Golf Club
• St Teresa’s Social Centre
• Tap and Vine
• Penwortham Arts Centre ‘The Venue’
• Vernon-Carus Sports Club
• Penwortham St. Mary’s C of E Church
• Spar
• Penwortham Primary School

Acts

You can view the list of acts in the guide below. If this doesn’t display for you, visit the Discover South Ribble website.

Entry

Wristbands act as a ticket for the entire event. Priced at £6 each, they can be purchased from all venues and acts taking part. It’s free for under 12s who are accompanied by a responsible adult.

Note that under 18s may have some restrictions on venue entry.

Weather forecast

According to Met Office, Penwortham will be staying dry this weekend, with warm days but chillier nights.

Friday is set to warm up in the strong sunshine, reaching 18 degrees by teatime. Saturday should be another fine day with sunny spells and highs of 20 degrees.

What the organisers are saying

Councillor Matthew Farnworth, South Ribble Borough Council Cabinet Member (Culture, Community Wealth Building and Licensing), said: “We’re delighted that South Ribble Live is back in Penwortham and we can’t wait to see everyone enjoying themselves and supporting local performers and venues.

“There are some amazing performances lined up, from rock, folk and country music to indie and pop, there’s something for all musical tastes to enjoy. Don’t miss out, get your wristbands for this fabulous event.”

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Nigel Stewart from The Creative Network said: “It’s like Glastonbury without the mud!  But much more than that, this is the people’s festival: run by the people, for the people, with acts from our area.”

Road closure

From 6pm to midnight on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 May, a road closure will be in place on Liverpool Road from the junction at Crookings Lane to the junction at Cop Lane/Priory Lane. Suitable diversions will be in place.

Bus service

Buses will not be operating on the closed section of Liverpool Road during the time of the road closure and will follow the diversion route down the bypass on the A59 John Horrocks Way. Bus users will still be able to catch the bus from outside Tesco on Liverpool Road and also at Howick on the A59 at the other side of the road closure.

Where to find out more

Visit the Discover South Ribble website.

What’s next

Following Penwortham Live, the fun continues as South Ribble Live Longton will take place on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 June.

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