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May Bank Holiday events eventsEvents in Preston

May Bank Holiday Events Preston 2026

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Young Farmers DIY AGM 2026

Fri 1st - Mon 4th May

12:00am - 4:00am

Olympia Winter Gardens, Blackpool

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Young Farmers DIY AGM 2026

Olympia Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Blackpool Takeover Returns May Bank Holiday weekend!

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Higher Ground High on Hope

Saturday 2nd May

7:00pm - 2:00am

Horsehoe Hideaway PR5 0UA, Preston

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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.

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Crackedankles Weekend 2026

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May

4:00pm - 11:30pm

The Ferret, Preston

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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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70's Vs 80's Day Disco LIVE!

70's Vs 80's Day Disco LIVE!

BLITZ, Preston

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.

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Audio Book Marcel Vogel Forever & Ever Vol I

Saturday 2nd May

3:00pm - 12:00am

Parkinsons Books, Southport

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Audio Book Marcel Vogel Forever & Ever Vol I

Parkinsons Books, Southport

We welcome international selector & Dj Marcel Vogel.

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Aaron Liddard: Back from the Tarmac Tour

Saturday 2nd May

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

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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.

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A2Z Events Presents - Farmers Weekend Bank Holiday Special!

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May

8:30pm - 6:00am

Bad Habitz, Blackpool

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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!

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Ladies night at jungle nightclub

Saturday 2nd May

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Jungle Nightclub Southport

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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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Sweetest Day Of May - Sat 2nd May 2026

Saturday 2nd May

1:00pm - 1:00am

Baluga Bar And Club, Preston

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Sweetest Day Of May - Sat 2nd May 2026

Baluga Bar And Club, Preston

Sweetest Day Of May All Dayer Bank Holiday Weekend - Unofficial Preston Weekender Pre and After Party Saturday 2nd May 2026 Baluga Club

The Farmers Arms (Heskin)

Sat 2nd - Mon 4th May

12:00am - 6:00am

The Farmers Arms, Chorley

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The Farmers Arms (Heskin)

The Farmers Arms, Chorley

Mayday family fun zone with inflatables & bungees trampolines along with character appearances over the weekend Bluey and k pop demon hunters Derby

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Back To The Roots Presents :May Bank Holiday

Back To The Roots Presents :May Bank Holiday

So Bar, Clitheroe

Back To The Roots returns for a bank holiday special at So Bar Clitheroe W// Oliver Simm, Luke Wightman, Sam Jones+ more, Tickets on sale now!

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The Cricketer Reunion 2026

The Cricketer Reunion 2026

Reef Wigan

The Cricketer Reunion 2026 Reef Nightclub - Wigan Sunday 3rd May

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Young Farmers DIY AGM 2026

Fri 1st - Mon 4th May

12:00am - 4:00am

Olympia Winter Gardens, Blackpool

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Young Farmers DIY AGM 2026

Olympia Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Blackpool Takeover Returns May Bank Holiday weekend!

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Higher Ground High on Hope

Saturday 2nd May

7:00pm - 2:00am

Horsehoe Hideaway PR5 0UA, Preston

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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.

14+

Crackedankles Weekend 2026

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May

4:00pm - 11:30pm

The Ferret, Preston

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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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The Cricketer Reunion 2026

The Cricketer Reunion 2026

Reef Wigan

The Cricketer Reunion 2026 Reef Nightclub - Wigan Sunday 3rd May

Family Fun Day Fundraiser

Sunday 3rd May

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Euxton Cricket Club, Chorley

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Family Fun Day Fundraiser

Euxton Cricket Club, Chorley

Fundraising fun day for Scarlett who is battling Stage 4 Neuroblastoma. There will be bouncy castles, Kids Party Bus and more!

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70's Vs 80's Day Disco LIVE!

70's Vs 80's Day Disco LIVE!

BLITZ, Preston

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.

18+

Audio Book Marcel Vogel Forever & Ever Vol I

Saturday 2nd May

3:00pm - 12:00am

Parkinsons Books, Southport

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Audio Book Marcel Vogel Forever & Ever Vol I

Parkinsons Books, Southport

We welcome international selector & Dj Marcel Vogel.

Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra

Sunday 3rd May

1:30pm - 4:30pm

The Continental, Preston

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Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra

The Continental, Preston

Another great Sunday Afternoon Big Band event at The Continental!

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

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

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Aaron Liddard: Back from the Tarmac Tour

Saturday 2nd May

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

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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.

The Farmers Arms (Heskin)

Sat 2nd - Mon 4th May

12:00am - 6:00am

The Farmers Arms, Chorley

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The Farmers Arms (Heskin)

The Farmers Arms, Chorley

Mayday family fun zone with inflatables & bungees trampolines along with character appearances over the weekend Bluey and k pop demon hunters Derby

18+

Ladies night at jungle nightclub

Saturday 2nd May

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Jungle Nightclub Southport

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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!

The May Bank Holiday weekend is always a lot of fun, with events taking place all over the country, and Preston is no exception. This May Bank Holiday Weekend in Preston will feature a mountain of events, guaranteed to cater for everyone's tastes.

The May Bank Holiday Weekend in Preston isn't just about lazy days in sunny pub gardens and heavy nights out in industrial rave spaces, we've also got a range of Preston hotels and restaurants to make your Bank Holiday Weekend in Preston that extra bit special.