Organisers of this year’s ‘Preston Weekender’ have confirmed that the event will return across the Bank Holiday weekend of May 3rd and 4th, 2025.
The 2025 event will be co-staged by Preston BID and Preston City Council, supported by an organising group comprising of city centre businesses.
This year’s event saw thousands of people descend on the city’s Flag Market to soak up performances by nostalgic artists including Buzzcocks, Space, Freemasons, K-Klass, Julie McKnight, who flew in from the States, and many more.
Following positive feedback from attendees, organisers have committed to ‘upping the ante’ for 2025 to bring something even more special to the city.
Talks are already underway with artists, with details to be announced shortly, with followed by tickets going on sale shortly after.
People are being encouraged to register their details for pre-sale exclusive announcements and priority tickets, now, at ThePrestonWeekender.com
Peter Alexander, BID’s night time economy representative, said: “Collectively, we proven that there’s an appetite for this sort of annual event in Preston.
“The 2024 event was a great success, but there are learnings that we’ve taken on board to make next year’s event a bigger deal for attendees, and everyone involved. We also be working closely with city centre businesses to promote them to event attendees.
“Preston has a strong offer when it comes to performance and live music. The Weekender provides a bigger platform for us to celebrate this, alongside bringing in recognisable names from the music world for people to enjoy without having to leave Preston!
“We hope that, once again, the people of Preston and beyond will get behind the event, which will allow us to improve it and grow it, year on year.”
Councillor Anna Hindle, Cabinet Member for Arts and Culture at Preston City Council, said: “Off the back of this year’s Preston Weekender success, I’m thrilled to announce its return for 2025 and look forward to welcoming acts and music-loving revellers to Preston, for this wonderful and entertaining weekend.
Events like the Preston Weekender have a hugely positive impact on our city, both economically and helping to enhance Preston’s reputation as a city synonymous with culture and entertainment’’.
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