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May eventsEvents in Preston

Preston Events in May

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Young Farmers DIY AGM 2026 at Olympia Winter Gardens

Young Farmers DIY AGM 2026

Fri 1st - Mon 4th May

12:00am - 4:00am

Olympia Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Young Farmers DIY AGM 2026

Olympia Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Blackpool Takeover Returns May Bank Holiday weekend!

All Things McCartney at The Continental

All Things McCartney

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

All Things McCartney

The Continental, Preston

A unique acoustic celebration of the music of Paul McCartney, Wings, and of course The Beatles.

Lythium + Dr Savage + Trenches at The Ferret

Lythium + Dr Savage + Trenches

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Ferret, Preston

Lythium + Dr Savage + Trenches

The Ferret, Preston

Hailing from Lancashire, Lythium is a powerhouse rock band driven by four seasoned musicians with a shared mission: to craft bold, original music.

Rum and Rave at Tiki Taps Darwen

8:00pm - 1:00am

Tiki Taps Darwen

Tiki Taps Darwen

Rum from across the globe and banger after banger being dropped by our resident DJ. Aswell as some Caribbean canapes fresh out of our kitchen.

Kaizen Music at Baker Street Preston

9:00pm - 4:00am

Baker Street Preston

Baker Street Preston

Deep House Grooves. All Night Long.

Higher Ground High on Hope at Horsehoe Hideaway PR5 0UA

Higher Ground High on Hope

Saturday 2nd May

7:00pm - 2:00am

Horsehoe Hideaway PR5 0UA, Preston

Higher Ground High on Hope

Horsehoe Hideaway PR5 0UA, Preston

The latest instalment in the amazing HIGHONHOPE journey. The very best in oldskool music with some total legends of the dance scene.

Crackedankles Weekend 2026 at The Ferret

Crackedankles Weekend 2026

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May

4:00pm - 11:30pm

The Ferret, Preston

Crackedankles Weekend 2026

The Ferret, Preston

Following the resounding success of last year's sold out weekend, Preston's CRACKEDANKLES RECORDS takeover their spiritual home at The Ferret...

70's Vs 80's Day Disco LIVE! at BLITZ

70's Vs 80's Day Disco LIVE!

Saturday 2nd May

2:30pm - 8:00pm

70's Vs 80's Day Disco LIVE!

Get ready for a Bank Holiday boogie like no other! 70's vs 80's Day Disco LIVE brings two iconic decades head-to-head for one huge daytime party.

Audio Book Marcel Vogel Forever & Ever Vol I at Parkinsons Books

Audio Book Marcel Vogel Forever & Ever Vol I

Saturday 2nd May

3:00pm - 12:00am

Parkinsons Books, Southport

Audio Book Marcel Vogel Forever & Ever Vol I

Parkinsons Books, Southport

We welcome international selector & Dj Marcel Vogel.

Aaron Liddard: Back from the Tarmac Tour at The Continental

Aaron Liddard: Back from the Tarmac Tour

Saturday 2nd May

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

Aaron Liddard: Back from the Tarmac Tour

The Continental, Preston

Saxophonist and bandleader making original music that's accessible, groove-led and rich in melody.

A2Z Events Presents - Farmers Weekend Bank Holiday Special! at Bad Habitz

A2Z Events Presents - Farmers Weekend Bank Holiday Special!

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May

8:30pm - 6:00am

Bad Habitz, Blackpool

A2Z Events Presents - Farmers Weekend Bank Holiday Special!

Bad Habitz, Blackpool

It's farmers weekend and we're all about the party! Big array of djs to keep you dancing all night long!! We also have a headliner on the night!

Ladies night at jungle nightclub at Jungle Nightclub Southport

Ladies night at jungle nightclub

Saturday 2nd May

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Jungle Nightclub Southport

Ladies night at jungle nightclub

Jungle Nightclub Southport

This one's for the ladies!! Join us for a night of fun and games at Jungle nightclub Southport. Live DJ and entertainment. Go wild for the night!

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Young Farmers DIY AGM 2026 at Olympia Winter Gardens

Young Farmers DIY AGM 2026

Fri 1st - Mon 4th May

12:00am - 4:00am

Olympia Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Young Farmers DIY AGM 2026

Olympia Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Blackpool Takeover Returns May Bank Holiday weekend!

Higher Ground High on Hope at Horsehoe Hideaway PR5 0UA

Higher Ground High on Hope

Saturday 2nd May

7:00pm - 2:00am

Horsehoe Hideaway PR5 0UA, Preston

Higher Ground High on Hope

Horsehoe Hideaway PR5 0UA, Preston

The latest instalment in the amazing HIGHONHOPE journey. The very best in oldskool music with some total legends of the dance scene.

All Things McCartney at The Continental

All Things McCartney

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

All Things McCartney

The Continental, Preston

A unique acoustic celebration of the music of Paul McCartney, Wings, and of course The Beatles.

NOT JUST NOISE Presents - SOLARDO at Park Hall Nightclub

NOT JUST NOISE Presents - SOLARDO

Saturday 16th May

8:00pm - 3:00am

Park Hall Nightclub, Chorley

NOT JUST NOISE Presents - SOLARDO

Park Hall Nightclub, Chorley

NOT JUST NOISE is back at Park Hall Nightclub Chorley with another massive name in House Music - SOLARDO. Full Lineup TBA.

Divorced, Beheaded, Died: An Audience with King Henry VIII at Samlesbury Hall

Divorced, Beheaded, Died: An Audience with King Henry VIII

Friday 15th May

5:30pm - 9:30pm

Samlesbury Hall, Preston

Divorced, Beheaded, Died: An Audience with King Henry VIII

Samlesbury Hall, Preston

Join Jack Abbot ('Henry VIII') as he recreates King Henry VIII for all to see

Elation Presents DISCOLAND at Pure Nightclub Wigan

Elation Presents DISCOLAND

Saturday 9th May

8:00pm - 4:00am

Pure Nightclub Wigan

Elation Presents DISCOLAND

Pure Nightclub Wigan

Rave Eras Collide! Don the bucket hats & white gloves, dust off the whistles and prime the horns. The underground origins meets the mainstage future!

ROY WALKER @ The Shed, Chorley Monday 4th May 2026 at The Shed Chorley

ROY WALKER @ The Shed, Chorley Monday 4th May 2026

6:00pm - 8:30pm

The Shed Chorley

ROY WALKER @ The Shed, Chorley Monday 4th May 2026

The Shed Chorley

Join us for a night of fun and laughter with Irish TV comedy legend Roy Walker, + Sean Percival & Tony Vino

PSYCHED UP! at The Ferret at The Ferret

PSYCHED UP! at The Ferret

Saturday 16th May

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Ferret, Preston

PSYCHED UP! at The Ferret

The Ferret, Preston

PSYCHED UP! returns to The Ferret. A synth-fuelled, psych rock, shoegaze showcase, with Hawk Owl, Dead Stilettos, Collectors, Wupie and more TBA.

Edge Street Live presents John Robb at Bootleg Social

Edge Street Live presents John Robb

Sunday 24th May

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Bootleg Social , Blackpool

Edge Street Live presents John Robb

Bootleg Social , Blackpool

John Robb will talk about his life and the rise and fall of the punk generation and be joined by a very special guest in the latter half of the show.

Totally lost it goes Bonkers (22 years of TLI) at The Basement Borough Road, Darwen, BB3 2FT

Totally lost it goes Bonkers (22 years of TLI)

Friday 29th May

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Basement Borough Road, Darwen, BB3 2FT

Totally lost it goes Bonkers (22 years of TLI)

The Basement Borough Road, Darwen, BB3 2FT

By popular demand we head slightly out of the city just 30 minutes to Darwen town In the cool Basement venue and team up with the mighty bonkers

Lights, Camera, Bollywood at ARTCH Studios

Lights, Camera, Bollywood

Sunday 10th May

3:00pm - 4:00pm

ARTCH Studios, Preston

Lights, Camera, Bollywood

ARTCH Studios, Preston

Join us for our first ever spectacular live dance show featuring talented performers, vibrant costumes, and your favourite Bollywood hits.

Crackedankles Weekend 2026 at The Ferret

Crackedankles Weekend 2026

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May

4:00pm - 11:30pm

The Ferret, Preston

Crackedankles Weekend 2026

The Ferret, Preston

Following the resounding success of last year's sold out weekend, Preston's CRACKEDANKLES RECORDS takeover their spiritual home at The Ferret...

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