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Christmas 2008
To celebrate the festive season Preston will host a variety of family events, to get even the most humbug of scrooges enjoying the festivities.
Late night shopping will be Wednesdays and Thursday untill 9pm begining December 3rd. Between 5pm - 9pm shoppers will also be entertained by a programe of musical entertainment for from local bands, choirs and musicians including Houghton Weavers, Preston Concert Band, One Voice Choir, Lazy River Jazz Band, Red Rose Brass Band and the finalists of the Choirs for Christmas Competition.
Use the search facility for full listings but here is a quick summary!
Aladdin. 1st Dec to 4th Jan
Traditional Panto fun starring Tim Vincent & Paul Crone
Ribble Steam Railway Santa Steam. 6th - 23rd Dec
Santa comes to your reserved seats with presents for all children over 6 months. Seasonal Refreshments for all passengers inc mums and dads. Return trip takes 40 minutes approx.
Jason Donovan. 6th Dec 7.30pm Guild Hall
Jason Donovan has enjoyed a very successful and varied career in film, television and theatre plus a record-breaking international solo career in which he made over 13 million record sales.
A-tishoo- 6th 7th, 13th, 14th Dec The New Continental
Preston's touring children's theatre company DNA Puppetry returns to The Continental for a run of their popular winter play, A-tishoo
Santa Dash. Sun 7th Dec
Fancy dress fun run in aid of St Catherines Hospice
Vampires Rock Christmas. 11th Dec. Guild Hall
Hailed by some of Rocks royalty including Brian May 'Queen' Paul Crook 'Meat Loaf' and Eddie Ojeda 'Twisted Sister' Vampires Rock Christmas is a show like no other. you're guarenteed to be on your feet!
Beyond the Barracade at Christmas. 12th Dec, Guild Hall
Featuring music from all the great shows and movies of the festive season, including all the popular family favourites, sung by past principal performers from Les Miserables.
A Christmas Carol 11th -13th Dec
Performance by Blue Streak Arts at the Avenham Pavillion
Christmas Farmers Market. Sat 13th Dec
Christmas crafts and fresh produce at the covered market.
A Festival for Christmas. 13th Dec, Guild Hall
A wonderful evening featuring the B.T Band (Stockport), Heather Fitchett School of Performing Arts, Woodplumpton C/E Primary School Choir, St Aidan's C/E Primary School Nativity and Stone The Crows Morris Group.
Decoration Making. Sun 14th Dec
Making your own festive decorations, Avenham Pavillion
Christmas Concert. 11-1.30pm, Sun 14th,
Sing a long at this traditional christmas event, Avenham Pavillion
My 1st Carol Concert. 17th Dec, Guild Hall
For the first time ever, Milkshake Live brings together classic Christmas songs and festive fun in an enchanting concert for the whole family to enjoy.
Alvin Stardust at Christmas. 19th Dec, Guild Hall
A feel-good evening, so come-along and sing-along with Alvin and his friends as they perform your favourite Christmas Hits.
Houghton Weavers Christmas show. 20th Dec
The Houghton Weavers, the UK's premier comedy/folk
group return to the Guild Hall with the award winning
Wingates Band for their annual Folk & Brass Christmas Show.
Hoghton Tower Festive Market. Sun 21st Dec
Billed by Radio 4 as the largest showcase of Lancashire produce.
'A Christmas Cracker' for children Sun 21st Dec
Presented by the Blackburn Drama Club at Hoghton Tower
Favourite stories by Roald Dahl & others, brought to life by actors in costume round the log fire in the historic Banqueting Hall.
Carols by Candlelight. 21st Dec, Guild Hall
Herald Christmas in the most elegant way with this joyous concert of carols and seasonal classics presented with all the grace and charm of the 18th Century in an evocative candle-lit style setting.
Carols & Mulled Wine. 21st Dec, New Continental Inn
Festive cheer will be lighting up Preston's newest pub this Sunday when the choir of St Stephens church Broadgate hold a candlelight carol concert in the recently refurbished venue.
Haslam Wander. Sat 27th Dec, 12-2pm
Walk off winter blues with The Friends of Haslam Park meeting at Haslam Park office
New years Eve Prom. Dec 31st, Guild Hall
Celebrate the New Year in style with this superb eveningbursting with Great Classics. Includes rousing proms favourites and Fantastic Indoor Fireworks
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Details of city centre musical performances to bring some festive cheer to late night shopping in Preston during December
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