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May eventsEvents in Preston

Preston Events in May

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Dead Man's Shoes film screening plus Q&A at New Continental

Dead Man's Shoes film screening plus Q&A

Thursday 21st May

7:30pm - 9:45pm

New Continental, Preston

Dead Man's Shoes film screening plus Q&A

New Continental, Preston

Get ready to watch the cult British film Dead Man's Shoes - followed by a Q+A with one of the film's stars, Stuart Wolfenden.

The Ferret is 20! BONNIE TRASH + Two Tonne Machete + Tay Temple at The Ferret

The Ferret is 20! BONNIE TRASH + Two Tonne Machete + Tay Temple

Thursday 21st May

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret is 20! BONNIE TRASH + Two Tonne Machete + Tay Temple

The Ferret, Preston

Canadian Post-Punk + DIY Feminist Punk from North Wales + Mancunian Alt Rock. TFI20: A series of special events celebrating 20 years of The Ferret.

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: May at Society1

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: May

Thursday 21st May

10:00am - 12:00pm

Society1, Preston

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: May

Society1, Preston

An informal meet-up for local freelancers with a coffee hour, guest speaker, and coworking day at Society1.

Hummingbird & Robin Acoustic Open Mic at Vinyl Tap Preston

Hummingbird & Robin Acoustic Open Mic

Thursday 21st May

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Vinyl Tap Preston, Preston

Hummingbird & Robin Acoustic Open Mic

Vinyl Tap Preston, Preston

Sign up to Reserve Your Place to Play at this Special Preston Open Mic Session Showcasing Local Talent

Speed Dating - Preston - Ages 21-35 at Slug And Lettuce Preston

Speed Dating - Preston - Ages 21-35

Thursday 21st May

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Slug And Lettuce Preston

Speed Dating - Preston - Ages 21-35

Slug And Lettuce Preston

At a Fastlove speed dating event you will have up to 25 three-minute dates in one fantastic night of fun and flirting.

That Manchester Sound at The Continental

That Manchester Sound

Friday 22nd May

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

That Manchester Sound

The Continental, Preston

A tribute band who play the best songs from Manchester's rich musical heritage!

The Boo Radleys at Bootleg Social

The Boo Radleys

Friday 22nd May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Bootleg Social , Blackpool

The Boo Radleys

Bootleg Social , Blackpool

Having originally formed in 1988, The Boo Radleys developed a reputation for adventurous genre-indistinct songwriting

The Oasis Experience live at Fatbird at Fat Bird

The Oasis Experience live at Fatbird

Friday 22nd May

7:00pm - 1:00am

Fat Bird, Wigan

The Oasis Experience live at Fatbird

Fat Bird, Wigan

Back by popular demand The Oasis Experience returns to Fatbird this May! Experience 90 minutes of Britpop Nostalgia, it's not to be missed!

The Ferret is 20! Launch Weekender at The Ferret

The Ferret is 20! Launch Weekender

Sat 23rd - Sun 24th May

3:00pm - 11:45pm

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret is 20! Launch Weekender

The Ferret, Preston

A series of special events celebrating 20 years of The Ferret. We launch this program with a pair of all-dayers ft some of our favourite bands...

Southport Stars Amateur Boxing Club Fundraiser Show at Prince Of Wales Hotel

Southport Stars Amateur Boxing Club Fundraiser Show

Saturday 23rd May

6:00pm - 11:30pm

Prince Of Wales Hotel, Southport

Southport Stars Amateur Boxing Club Fundraiser Show

Prince Of Wales Hotel, Southport

Southport Stars Amateur Boxing Club Presents: A fundraising night of amateur boxing!

The Rafters at Stanhill Working Mens Club

Saturday 23rd May

6:30pm - 11:00pm

Stanhill Working Mens Club, Accrington

Stanhill Working Mens Club, Accrington

The Rafters headline show with special friends Small Town Radicals, Billy n the No Mates and Brodie and the Binmen

Preston Caribbean Carnival 2026 at Moor Park

Preston Caribbean Carnival 2026

Sunday 24th May

1:00pm - 7:30pm

Moor Park, Preston

Preston Caribbean Carnival 2026

Moor Park, Preston

Sunday 24th May from 1pm through the city streets Park event open from13.15pm till 19.30pm Come join us as we celebrate 52 years of Carnival.

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Dead Man's Shoes film screening plus Q&A at New Continental

Dead Man's Shoes film screening plus Q&A

Thursday 21st May

7:30pm - 9:45pm

New Continental, Preston

Dead Man's Shoes film screening plus Q&A

New Continental, Preston

Get ready to watch the cult British film Dead Man's Shoes - followed by a Q+A with one of the film's stars, Stuart Wolfenden.

Southport Stars Amateur Boxing Club Fundraiser Show at Prince Of Wales Hotel

Southport Stars Amateur Boxing Club Fundraiser Show

Saturday 23rd May

6:00pm - 11:30pm

Prince Of Wales Hotel, Southport

Southport Stars Amateur Boxing Club Fundraiser Show

Prince Of Wales Hotel, Southport

Southport Stars Amateur Boxing Club Presents: A fundraising night of amateur boxing!

James Walsh (Starsailor) & Ben Ottewell (Gomez) at The Ferret

James Walsh (Starsailor) & Ben Ottewell (Gomez)

Friday 29th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Ferret, Preston

James Walsh (Starsailor) & Ben Ottewell (Gomez)

The Ferret, Preston

Experience an unforgettable night as two of the best voices of the past 30 years return for a special double bill, after their triumphant 2025 show.

Preston Caribbean Carnival 2026 at Moor Park

Preston Caribbean Carnival 2026

Sunday 24th May

1:00pm - 7:30pm

Moor Park, Preston

Preston Caribbean Carnival 2026

Moor Park, Preston

Sunday 24th May from 1pm through the city streets Park event open from13.15pm till 19.30pm Come join us as we celebrate 52 years of Carnival.

URTH x GHAP 30th Of May: Boss Priester, Lottie J, Chopper & More at ARTCH Studios

URTH x GHAP 30th Of May: Boss Priester, Lottie J, Chopper & More

Saturday 30th May

3:00pm - 1:00am

ARTCH Studios, Preston

URTH x GHAP 30th Of May: Boss Priester, Lottie J, Chopper & More

ARTCH Studios, Preston

URTH & GHAP present multiple headlining DJ's at one of Preston's Biggest & Best venues for house music with multiple stages on the 30th of May 2026

The Oasis Experience live at Fatbird at Fat Bird

The Oasis Experience live at Fatbird

Friday 22nd May

7:00pm - 1:00am

Fat Bird, Wigan

The Oasis Experience live at Fatbird

Fat Bird, Wigan

Back by popular demand The Oasis Experience returns to Fatbird this May! Experience 90 minutes of Britpop Nostalgia, it's not to be missed!

The Boo Radleys at Bootleg Social

The Boo Radleys

Friday 22nd May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Bootleg Social , Blackpool

The Boo Radleys

Bootleg Social , Blackpool

Having originally formed in 1988, The Boo Radleys developed a reputation for adventurous genre-indistinct songwriting

That Manchester Sound at The Continental

That Manchester Sound

Friday 22nd May

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

That Manchester Sound

The Continental, Preston

A tribute band who play the best songs from Manchester's rich musical heritage!

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.

Live The Dream Presents The Generations at BVSMNT

Live The Dream Presents The Generations

Saturday 30th May

7:00pm - 2:00am

Live The Dream Presents The Generations

We're back! Live The Dream presents The Generations - Oldskool & New Skool united for one epic night of music, vibes & memories.

Next Act: 1st Birthday! at ARTCH Studios

Next Act: 1st Birthday!

Sunday 31st May

3:30pm - 6:15pm

ARTCH Studios, Preston

Next Act: 1st Birthday!

ARTCH Studios, Preston

Join us for another afternoon of live performances from local talent as we celebrate our 1st birthday! Singers, actors, poets & comedians!

Bad Wax Audio - BWA006 at The Ferret

Bad Wax Audio - BWA006

Saturday 30th May

9:00pm - 3:00am

The Ferret, Preston

Bad Wax Audio - BWA006

The Ferret, Preston

First event of 2026 with a fire headliner inbound. More details TBA!

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