Local events and entertainment news from Preston

Recent news from Preston and surrounding areas. If you'd like to submit a news article for publication, please email our team at editorial[at]skiddle.com.

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  Preview: Alfresco 2013 w/ Mr Scruff & MC Kwasi 22nd May 2013 9:03am

  We take a look at the Alfresco festival starring Mr Scruff.

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  Artist of the Week: Chic 20th May 2013 10:01am

  This week's AoW selection is none other than disco legends Chic!

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  Win tickets to the Beat-Herder Festival 17th May 2013 12:47pm

  We're offering you the chance to win a pair of tickets to the Beat-herder festival in July.

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  Preview: PrestFest Bank Holiday Weekend 30th Apr 2013 2:06pm

  May Bank Holiday weekend heralds the inauguration of Preston's very own festival: PrestFest. With 106 events getting involved in the occasion, Preston is shaping up to be the place to be this Bank Holiday.

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  Skiddle’s Top 10 Events: May Bank Holiday Weekend 29th Apr 2013 4:21pm

  We look at some of the highlights for the forthcoming May Bank Holiday Weekend from all over the country, to help you decide how you are going to spend yours.

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  Preview: Beats of Rage Easter Thursday @ Adelphi, Preston 28th Mar 2013 8:46am

  Preston's finest electro and house club night Beats of Rage returns after a three month sabbatical. Its aim? To bring the party back to Preston’s doorstep.

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  Interview: Cream Anthems hits Preston 10th Jan 2013 5:00pm

  This month sees global superbrand Cream hit Preston for the first time ever, with a Cream Anthems party at Rumes. We caught up with promoter Stephen Nalty to find out more...

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  Review: Craig Charles Xmas Funk and Soul Show @ 53 Degrees, Preston 17th Dec 2012 10:33am

  Chris White dusts off his dancing shoes and heads to 53 Degrees for a funk and soul fiesta courtesy of Mr Craig Charles.

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  Join the Skiddle Christmas Party LIVE on Unity FM tonight! 6th Dec 2012 3:42pm

  Tonight Skiddle are hosting a free Christmas party at Glovers in Preston. Can't make it along? Nevermind - you can listen live on Unity FM!

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  The Skiddle.com Christmas Party - this Thursday! 3rd Dec 2012 11:28am

  This Thursday we're hosting a FREE Christmas party, and you're all invited.

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  Listen: Orbital 'Beelzedub' Danny Briottet mix 30th Nov 2012 11:28am

  Next weekend sees Orbital hit Preston as part of their UK tour, and to celebrate they are streaming a new mix of their track 'Beelzedub'.

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  Un-Convention presents An Audience With The Travelling Band 14th Nov 2012 5:03pm

  Want to know more about the realities of life in a band? Come along to Preston's St John's Minister on November 24th for a FREE afternoon of insightful discussion and music from Manchester's The Travelling Band.

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  Five minutes with... DJ Fresh 9th Nov 2012 3:10pm

  Ahead of his appearance at Preston's 53 Degrees on November 23rd, Cassie Cain stole DJ Fresh away from his busy schedule for a chat about the new album, songwriting, and why he doesn't see himself as a DJ.

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  Comedy and Spoken Word highlights at 53 Degrees 29th Oct 2012 12:55pm

  53 Degrees may be best known for its music, but the next few months sees the Preston venue welcome a whole host of high-profile comedians and spoken word artists to its stage.

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  Win! Marina and the Diamonds tickets 2nd Oct 2012 10:50am

  We have a pair of tickets to give away to see Marina and the Diamonds this Friday at Preston's 53 Degrees.