The illumaphonium was one of the most popular parts of the Encounter last year Pic: Paul Melling Three days of performances, workshops and an array of different and surprising events […]

The Knotted Project’s performance of The Commuters takes place at The Harris Comics Gallery Lancashire Encounter returns to Preston this month to celebrate the cultural diversity in the county with […]

Rawtenstall Annual Fair will be performed at Winckley Square Gardens Pic: Horse + Bamboo The Saturday line-up of Lancashire Encounter is packed with singing, theatre, installations and interactive activities – most […]

Flashmob dancers in Fishergate for last year’s Lancashire Encounter. Pic: Benjamin Wareing The grand finale of this year’s Lancashire Encounter takes place on Sunday 23 September. The finale will see memorable outdoor […]

You Me at Six Rockers You Me at Six are going to perform in the city. Actions Records host the band, who formed in 2004, during October as they play […]

Performance artist Tim Redfern is Timberlina A hit comedy and rock ‘n’ roll show starring a cult bearded drag queen is coming to Preston. FFS!! is based on the real-life […]

The Prestfest stage on the Flag Market Preston has been given the Purple Flag status for the seventh year running. The city remains the only place in Lancashire to be […]

The Pamplona Bull Run is the inspiration for the event As dozens of people charge through the city on a ‘no bull’ run the city council has confirmed which roads […]