Free events this summer at Preston Markets

There’s never been a better time to explore Preston Markets and create unforgettable memories. This summer we have a range of free events for all ages, all in the heart of Preston. What better way to embrace the sunny season than by immersing yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Preston Markets whilst supporting your local traders.

Little Brass

Saturday 5 August: 11am – 3pm

Sit, relax and soak up the atmosphere with wandering, New Orleans style three-piece band, Little Brass. We will also be joined by local dancers, Preston Youth Dance Group.

Bubbles, vinyl, puppets and more!

Saturday 12 August: from 9am until late

A Saturday not to be missed, with the Real Deal Record and CD Fair, beneath the Box Market Canopy from 9am along with some amazing bubble entertainment from Paris Bubbles, set to begin at 12pm. Later on in the evening we have two shows from the Pop Up Puppet Cinema.

Pop-Up Puppet Cinema are Preston based and have been performing for a decade at local festivals and events with their unique, parody puppet performances of classic films.

The evening entertainment will begin with Back to the Future at 7:30pm and will continue at 9pm with a showing of their take on the famous Jaws film. Live band Supersonic Kicks will also be performing at The Orchard from 8pm. Don't miss out on this night of excellent entertainment.

Wonky Olympics

Saturday 19 August: 12pm – 4pm

Two hapless PE teachers have decided to recreate the Olympic Games with some cones, hula hoops and a tiny megaphone.

They've suited up in their PE kits, they're sporting their sweatbands and they aren't accepting any notes from your mum to excuse you from this class (not even the ones you've written in her handwriting!) Join us as they lead us through a wonky warm up, followed by silly games including chopstick javelin, sock-shotput, paper plate discus, and many more weirdly wonderful games. Great fun for kids and adults.

Best of Preston

Sunday 20 August: 2pm – 4pm

The third in this series of events providing a platform for local songwriters, singers, poets and more. If you enjoy live music and you want to support local performers, get yourself down to one of these chilled out events with refreshments available from The Orchard.

Too cool for school

Saturday 26 August: 11am – 3pm

Are you too cool for school? Get the kids ready for their return to school with comedy dinner ladies Rita and Freda. They’ll be checking to see if you’ve scrubbed your nails properly! Later in the day, PE teachers Mr Stretch and Mr Armstrong will be out and about testing your sporting skills. Remember it’s not about the taking part, it’s the winning that counts.

Best of Preston

Sunday 17 September: 2pm – 4pm

The fourth and final date in this series of events and this time it’s part of a weekend schedule of culture and arts for the Encounter Festival.

Saturday live at The Orchard

The Orchard craft beer bar have already begun their summer of live, outdoor music events, with a range of bands playing on Saturday nights throughout summer, from 8pm, underneath our beautiful Victorian canopy.

All events at Preston Markets are absolutely free to attend so make sure you don’t miss out on this summer of excellent entertainment.