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

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 […]

2 days ago
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 […]

2 days ago
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 […]

3 days 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. […]

5 days ago
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Kate Fox’s acclaimed Doctor Who-inspired spoken-word show comes to Preston

Kate at Spot on Festival by Spot On Lancashire at Poulton-le-Fylde Pic: Garry Cook Stand-up poet Kate Fox is returning to Preston with her new Doctor Who-inspired show. After a sell-out show at the historic Harris Museum in 2019, as part of Lancashire Fringe Festival, Fox […]

6 days ago
Exhibition by five artist mothers on at The Birley in Preston city centre

Artists installing work for the LULL exhibition at The Birley An exhibition responding to the lived experience of motherhood is on at The Birley in Preston city centre. LULL brings together artist mothers Caitlin Akers, Sarah Blaszczok, Linda Hemmersbach, Sophie […]

1 week ago
Preston’s Jewish community holds joyful celebration of music, culture, and connection

Mayor of Preston Councillor Phil Crowe at Jewish music evening The Jewish community of Preston has come together for an evening of music, culture, and connection. Taking place during early April, the event at Ashton Methodist Church has been described […]

2 weeks ago
Screen spotlight: What’s on in Preston cinemas 2 to 8 May

A montage of movie posters for Goldbeak, Aladdin, Pride & Prejudice and The Return While strictly speaking, Thunderbolts* was officially released in most UK cinemas on Thursday 1 May, this is the only big new release in cinemas this week. And considering the size […]

2 weeks ago
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