Preston City Centre Events 2023

Get ready for a year full of things to do and see in Preston City Centre.
Up and coming in 2023 are all your favourite annual events which are sure to get you out and about and enjoying the city you love.
From Preston Pride to Rockprest, there's plenty to look forward to in our City Centre! Plan your days out with the What's on and see what's on!

Preston Jazz Festival
21 May - 10 June: Jazz is back in Preston after being hugely successful in 2022...

Race for Life
10 June: Raising money for Life-saving Cancer Research with a race at Moor Park...

Preston City Mela
17 June: A vibrant celebration in Moor Park of South Asian arts, culture, tradition, and heritage...

Windrush Festival 75
18 June: A long running festival full of history and remembrance at Preston's Avenham and Miller Parks...

Armed Forces Day
29 June: A day to mark those who have worked, and paid their service to, the Armed Forces, at the Flag Market...

The MET (First Outing)
30 June - 30 July: A Mobile Event Tent for all kinds of performances and activities for adults and children...

Rockprest 2023
08 - 09 July: The UK's largest tribute act festival at Moor Park is a fantastic day out for the whole family...

Encounter Festival 2023
15 - 17 September: Lancashire's Encounter Festival will be back again with more fantastic performances, inspiring arts and impressive music in the City Centre...

Preston Pride
23 September: Bringing together Preston and the North West for celebration and support of the city's LGBTQ+ community in the City Centre...

Preston 10k
24 September: Runners of all ages and abilities can join this fun and friendly race through the heart of Preston city centre...

Preston City Wrestling Showcase
19 August: Preston City Wrestling descend upon the crowds at the Flag Market once again...

Armistice Day
11 November: At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month - we will remember them...