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Preston City Centre Events 2023

Avenham Park Mela event in the distance and Japanese Gardens close up

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!

 

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...