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Preston’s Encounter Festival becomes one-day event as ‘festival village’ planned for 10th anniversary

The performance of WILD outside the Bus Station stopped people in their tracks Pic: Michael Porter Encounter Festival has secured £90,000 from Arts Council England (ACE) for the 2025 edition.  Preston’s cultural celebration – which will return on Saturday 20 September – will celebrate its tenth […]

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How choirs still bring connection, joy and wellbeing in Preston

Loz Kaye. Credit: Michael Porter Photography Preston choirs are at the centre of a Lancashire-wide initiative to improve lives through song It has been 42 years since Morag Hill moved to Preston wondering how to make […]

6 months ago
Watch as fireworks light up Preston city centre for Encounter Festival

Encounter fireworks display Pic: Mark McNeil Preston city centre was lit up by a dazzling fireworks display during Saturday evening. As part of the Encounter Festival the colours were captured by photographer Mark McNeil in this […]

7 months ago
In pictures: Encounter Festival takes over Winckley Square

Mughal Miniatures: Animal Paradise performance. Pic: Michael Porter This weekend’s Encounter Festival took over Winckley Square this Sunday (22 September). Preston city centre was host to a huge programme of free entertainment and activities, for all the family […]

7 months ago
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In pictures: Preston city centre torchlight procession for Encounter Festival

Dazzling outfits for the Encounter Festival torchlight procession Pic: Paul Yates Preston’s city centre was lit up during Saturday evening by a torchlight procession and fireworks display. Community groups, dancers and more joined the hundreds of people making their way from […]

7 months ago
In pictures: Encounter Festival’s ‘wild’ performance outside Preston Bus Station

The performance of WILD outside the Bus Station stopped people in their tracks Pic: Michael Porter Preston city centre saw an eclectic mix of entertainment take place as the Encounter Festival returned. Centre stage was outside the Bus Station as the captivating performance of WILD saw […]

7 months ago
Winckley Square road closure as Encounter Festival brings family day to the Square

Watching on in Winckley Square at last year's Encounter Festival Pic: Michael Porter Photography Part of Winckley Square will be closed to traffic throughout Sunday as the Encounter Festival takes over. Six family shows take place in the Square throughout Sunday (22 September). Preston […]

7 months ago
Encounter Festival community and traditions stage unveils Saturday Preston city centre line-up

Family Catwalk Extravaganza by Ghetto Fabulous Preston’s 2024 Encounter Festival has announced its Community and Traditions stage and Commissions Programme. The festival takes place during Saturday (21 September) and Sunday (22 September) and will continue its […]

7 months ago
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