Guided walk led by Blue Badge guide Gregory Wright from Discover Preston gallery to the 1715 battlefield that now forms Preston's city centre.
Musical tribute to Cilla Black with her chart-toppers and 60s hits, starring the voice of Sandy Smith.
Live fashion show bringing the iconic 1950s silhouettes of Horrockses Fashions to life on the catwalk in The Harris.
Free open mic night hosted by Jamie Brewer, with local bands and musicians playing a basic backline on a first-come, first-served basis.
Open stage night for electronic and experimental musicians to play live at The Ferret, with a full live-music PA and a sound engineer.
Free outdoor market with more than 80 independent makers, artisan food producers and craft stalls against the historic Flag Market.
Celebration evening marking six years of Andy's Man Club Preston, with live music, entertainment, a DJ and the weekly men's mental health talking group.
A free, 30-minute performance by the friendly choir Show Choir North West, singing rock, pop and musical theatre songs in The Rotunda.
Free open poetry session at The Harris Café where people can share their own poems, read a famous one or simply listen in.
Free drop-in open day to view the wedding venue, meet the wedding team and enjoy a glass of Prosecco.
Guided walk led by Blue Badge guide Gregory Wright from the Discover Preston gallery to the 1715 battlefield in the city centre.
Green Haze, the UK's most sought-after Green Day tribute band, recreates the Green Day experience with costumes, crowd interaction and on-stage antics.
Live show by The Simon Hough Band, led by former Big Country frontman Simon Hough, blending soul, rock and jazz.
Queen and Freddie Mercury tribute act The Freddie & Queen Experience, fronted by Ian as Freddie Mercury, plays The Continental.
Five blokes front a standing tribute to The Strokes, with a set spanning the band's catalogue, presented by The Boatyard at The Continental.
Live gig by The Paul Rose Band, with guitarist Paul Rose, drummer Paul Burgess of 10cc, Nick Steed on keys and Chris Bevington on bass.
Three-hour goth rock show by The Sisters of Murphy, a UK tribute band to the Sisters of Mercy, at The Continental.
Acoustic show by singer-songwriters Tim Chu and Ian Bailey revisiting the greatest songs of Simon & Garfunkel.
Live show by London alt-folk musician Seamus Fogarty at The Continental in Preston.
Tribute act The Quarkness plays classic Hawkwind tracks from the band's golden age, with a psychedelic lightshow by Zenjen Lighting.
Tony Christie brings his Farewell Unplugged tour to The Continental with his classic hits, including 'Is This The Way To Amarillo'.
Preston singer-songwriter and pianist Rich Chance plays The Continental with material from his new album, including the hit 'Picture Show'.
One-man Christmas ghost story in the Victorian vein, written and performed by Jonathan Goodwin and presented by The Boatyard.
Frank Sinatra tribute show with Stevie Kay and a nine-piece band, with a Christmas touch.
Concert by Pantera A.D., a UK tribute act to Pantera, at The Continental in Preston.
Five-piece tribute band Cold Flame plays Jethro Tull classics in a seated show at The Continental.
Live music session with Boarder from Italy and Yu from France at The Ferret.
New York riot grrrl punk band Spite Fences play The Ferret on Fylde Road.
UK debut show by the all-female French stoner punk and garage rock band Pussy Miel at The Ferret.
Live show by Lion Season, the indie alternative band from Vienna, at The Ferret.
Live show by Restore, the metal, grunge and heavy metal band from Zrenjanin, Serbia, at The Ferret.
Lancaster duo Morton Betts fuse post-punk, rock 'n' roll and progressive influences in a live show at The Ferret for Independent Venue Week.
New Year's Eve live indie disco with two sets of indie anthems from Parka Monkeys followed by indie disco DJs until the early hours.
Fifth edition of the Elder Emo Ball held on Boxing Day at The Ferret, with a live Limp Bizkit tribute by Chocolate Starfish and a warm-up DJ set by Elder Emo UK.
Free-entry Christmas party headlined by Preston's Ward XVI, with guests, at The Ferret.
Alt rock four-piece Final Thirteen from Belfast play The Ferret in Preston for free.
Live music night at The Ferret with Joey Wit & The Dirty Verses, Katie & The Bad Sign and Rhiannon Kira Hill.
Electronic musician Printy launches a new album with an immersive audiovisual performance at ARTCH Studio, with a free Bandcamp download of the album.
Amateur production by The Broughton Players of Constance Cox's adaptation of Oscar Wilde's short story, directed by Stella Judson.
The Hall Players stage Stanley Houghton's controversial play about a mill girl in Lancashire on the eve of the First World War.
Free workshop led by architectural designers to test small-scale changes to public spaces for feeding and caring for babies and young children, part of the public art project Feed.
A festive afternoon of Christmas favourites played as a fun take on traditional bingo at Chew's Yard.
One-night reunion of the popular Tokyo Jo's club night, with DJ Brian Hudson and classic dancefloor sounds at Chew's Yard.
Free acoustic night where Steve Cat covers a wide range of genres and eras with his own unique twist.
Curated vintage market with womenswear, accessories, artwork and unique finds from five independent sellers at Chew's Yard.
Chris Wilde returns to Chew's Yard for a free live acoustic set of stripped-back covers.
Free mini-make workshop to weave a willow heart, bird or star for Christmas, held at the Ashton Walled Community Garden.
Four-piece female-fronted rock band plays around two hours of alternative, pop rock and classic rock.
Scottish Rush tribute band Moving Pictures plays over two hours of Rush classics and deep cuts at the University of Central Lancashire.
Fireside chat with Adam Purnell, Managing Director of AMP InfoSys, profiling the person behind a local Preston IT business.
Dave McCabe, singer of The Zutons, plays Chew's Yard in Preston with special guest James Jay Lewis.
Screening of the stage musical Hadestown, an adaptation of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth, at the Arc Cinema in Preston.
Screening of The Royal Opera's Carmen, directed by Damiano Michieletto, at the Arc Cinema as part of its Arc Live! Event Cinema season.
Free exhibition of portraits and abstracts by Lancashire artist Kirsten Todd, part of the VAA Open Spaces Global Arts Trail.
Free screening of the climate action film 'The People's Emergency Briefing' by The Eco Collective, with a facilitated community discussion and live music from young musicians.
Scottish singer-songwriter Findlay Napier brings his blend of folk music and humour to The Willows Folk Club in Preston.
The Soul Federation play a Christmas party of soul, funk, disco and covers at The Continental.
Nine-piece live band with a horn section playing ska, rock and soul classics to kick off the Christmas party season.
Rockabilly Christmas shindig with The Kingshakes and Russ Bebop & the Roadrunnerz at The Continental, presented by The Boatyard.
Led Zeppelin tribute band Mothership plays The Continental with classics like 'Kashmir' and 'Black Dog'.
Live tribute to Dire Straits by Communiqué, recreating the sound and atmosphere of the original band at The Continental's Boatyard room.
Fundraising ball with a three-course meal, singing and dancing to support Galloways, the charity for people with sight loss in Lancashire and Sefton.
Over-18s acid house night headlined by Danny Rampling at Chew's Yard in Preston.
First open evening for parents of children aged eight to 11 to try the activities, sample the food and meet the team at Vault Youth Zone.
Armistice Day commemorations with a two-minute silence at 11am, followed by further remembrance activities at The Flag Market in Preston.
A week of free community events across Preston, with a Remembrance Day service and a temple tour, exploring the city's diverse faiths.
Free night of house music from AR:TEE at Chew's Yard, the former warehouse and joinery workshop in Preston.
Free afternoon of live acoustic music by Alisha Jane Stewart at Chew's Yard, the food and drinks hall on Market Street West.
Free live music night with the full band Pablo's Fair playing deep-cut favourites and timeless classics at Chew's Yard.
A free evening of live folk music by local artists James Thompson, Dave Metcalfe, Glyn Shipman and Shanty Town, with no booking required.
Political stand-up comedian Mark Thomas marks 40 years in stand-up with a show on four decades of comedy and politics.
Musical comedy trio marks its 20th anniversary with a show of familiar tunes, silly lyrics and audience participation.
Annual charity Christmas party with a live hip-hop band and guest DJs, with all proceeds going to The Foxton Centre.
Holy Coves return with their new album 'Hiraeth', supported by Ventrelles and Yon Mon, at The Ferret.
The Fear return to The Ferret for a hometown show with support from Anti-Clone and HAEMA.
French rock project led by singer-songwriter Alice Adjutor that fuses 90s grunge with pop arrangements and three-part harmonies.
World music from Arabic, Balkan and Turkish traditions by The Turbans, with special guests Ask My Bull.
Live music gig with Janus Stark, BOI TOI, TicNoToc and Slappstikk at The Ferret, a ground-floor accessible and dog-friendly venue.
Highland folk-rock act Torridon, with bagpipes and traditional instrumentation, plays The Ferret in Preston with guests.
MC Devvo, the Donny Soldier, plays The Ferret in Preston for his 20th Anniversary / Retirement Tour.
Live gig by Brighton art-rock, garage and post-punk act congratulations at The Ferret.
Monthly Tuesday open mic night at The Ferret, with host Jamie Brewer and slots for local bands and musicians.
Atmospheric retelling of the Arthurian legend with storytelling by Jason Buck and a soundtrack by Oliver Cross at The Continental.
Free hands-on chemistry workshops for families, with chromatography, reaction rates and polymer paper chains, run in partnership with the Royal Society of Chemistry.
