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Events in Preston — October 2026

October 2026: events in Preston.

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6 events are listed in Preston. These are the ones we'd start with.

Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 17

Bed by 10pm

53 Degrees · Preston

From £22

Sunny old-town square with historic facades and cafe terraces, people strolling — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 23

SOUNDCHECK - PRESTON'S EMERGING ARTIST SHOWCASE

53 Degrees · Preston

From £9

Friends with drinks on a rooftop terrace looking toward a domed skyline at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 22

Cat Myers Drum Showcase

Chews Yard · Preston

From £17

Brass band in a park bandstand seen from behind on a sunny afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 30

CUD

The Continental · Preston

From £28

Audience facing a lit stage in an ornate theatre — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 16

THE GERRY CINNA-MAN EXPERIENCE

53 Degrees · Preston

From £20

Heavy red stage curtain folds with an orchestra glowing beyond — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 17

Bed by 10pm

53 Degrees · Preston

From £22

Lone reader seen from behind standing in a grand oak library reading room with green banker lamps on long tables — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 22

Cat Myers Drum Showcase

Chews Yard · Preston

From £17

Audience in a historic theatre facing a red stage curtain — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 23

SOUNDCHECK - PRESTON'S EMERGING ARTIST SHOWCASE

53 Degrees · Preston

From £9

Audience watching a cabaret stage with red curtains — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 24

The Smiths Ltd

53 Degrees · Preston

From £19

Sunset harbour concert seen from a boat with a distant stage — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 30

CUD

The Continental · Preston

From £28

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Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

  • Browse film festivals, theatre openings and live-music line-ups
  • Look for Halloween-season events later in the month
  • Check for autumn food and drink festivals while they’re still running