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This category relates to all things to do with arts and culture in Preston.

Creative hub for performers and performance lovers set to launch at Preston’s ARTCH Studios

Abbie Clegg A creative hub for performers and performance lovers is set to launch at ARTCH Studios in Preston. Next Act is the creation of Abbie Clegg, an actor and drama school […]

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Preston Caribbean Carnival returns for spectacular 51st year

Preston is set to come alive with colour, music and culture as the city’s Caribbean Carnival marks its 51st anniversary this bank holiday weekend. Thousands are expected to join the […]

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Preston DJ Social marks one year of dropping beats and building community

Jason (right) hosting an industry talk at Chew's Yard It’s been one year since the first Preston DJ Social took place. Founded by DJ Jason Marx, Preston DJ Social was created to bring together local DJs and creatives, improving […]

6 days ago
Screen spotlight: What’s on in Preston cinemas 16 to 22 May

It’s a big week for new releases with multiple new films out Friday, and several more arriving throughout the week ahead. Final Destination Bloodlines joined the listings in the last […]

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Acclaimed artist Sally Dyer hosting portrait workshop in Preston

Sally Dyer at one of her workshops Acclaimed artist Sally Dyer is set to launch a new arts program at Chew’s Yard. Preston-based Sally, who was a semi-finalist in Sky Arts’ Portrait Artist of the Year competition, kicks-off her […]

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Preston students and local expert collaborate on Railway 200 history project

Tony Ford and Caroline Holden (Community Rail), Josh Brayshaw, Steve Harrison (FoWS), Lee Sanderson (Archives), Peter Fitton (Community Rail), Emily Castle Pic: Billy Frank UCLan Two University of Central Lancashire history students and a local expert from the Friends of Winckley Square have collaborated on a project for Railway 200, which marks the 200th anniversary […]

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Preston Jazz Festival returns for 2025 with 42 free musical events and activities

Prestonians enjoying Jazzin’ the Park on Winckley Square in 2023 Pic: Michael Porter Photography Preston Jazz Festival is returning for 2025 with a total of 42 different free musical events and activities. Between Sunday 18 May and Saturday 7 June, 17 concerts and 24 […]

2 weeks ago
Screen spotlight: What’s on in Preston cinemas 9 to 14 May

Montage of movie posters for Final Destination, The Life Aquatic, Cruella and Ocean with David Attenborough With Thunderbolts* coming out last week, other studios have avoided releasing a film so close to the Marvel Studios project and so there are no major new releases this week. […]

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