# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Preston, EN

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Preston, England with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Christmas
- **Display Name**: Christmas events
- **Type**: other

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Feel the enchantment of Christmas in Preston in 2026! Come and be a part of a festive celebration brimming with magical traditions, twinkling lights, and heartwarming moments. Take in the joyous festivities, enjoy the delicious treats, and embrace the age-old traditions that make Christmas in the Preston an exceptional occasion. Check out the top events and parties in Preston to make your Christmas truly memorable and full of joy!

## Christmas Events in Preston

- **Event Name**: Christmas Fair Weekend
  - **Description**: Our annual festive shopping weekend returns for 2026 and it's the perfect opportunity to pick up the perfect present for your loved ones this winter.

With over 50 local stallholders, live music, the best turkey butties for miles and lots of Christmas che
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 249
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Nov 29 2026 at 04:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/christmas-fair-weekend/200030547591848
  - **Venue**: Preston New Road, PR5 0UP Preston, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: music, christmas, christmas-markets-and-fairs, live-music, entertainment, shopping
- **Event Name**: Santa Dash at the Docks!
  - **Description**: Get ready to spread some festive cheer and support St Catherine’s Hospice at our much-loved Santa Dash. On Sunday 6 December from 9am*, hundreds of supporters will gather to jog, run, or stroll around Preston Docks, and we’d love you to join them!  

Take
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 01:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/santa-dash-at-the-docks/200029719359143
  - **Venue**: The Ribble Pilot, Preston Docks, Navigation Way, Preston, PR2 2YP
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, contests
- **Event Name**: Fawlty Towers Christmas Weekend
  - **Description**: MERRY CHRISTMAS
You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil, Sybil and Manuel.
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Nov 22 2026 at 11:00 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/fawlty-towers-christmas-weekend/300042611862
  - **Venue**: Barton Manor Hotel And Spa
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  - **Categories**: christmas
- **Event Name**: Classic Queen
  - **Description**: A raucous Xmas treat for QUEEN fans!Music Genres :  Rock, Covers Band/Tribute Act, 1980s, 1970s, Pop Rock
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 17 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu Dec 17 2026 at 11:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/classic-queen/300042601977
  - **Venue**: The Continental
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, pop
- **Event Name**: 🌲 The Big Christmas Lights Switch On 🎄
  - **Description**: The Big Christmas Lights Big Switch On
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 06:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/the-big-christmas-lights-switch-on/200030595677316
  - **Venue**: The Hesketh's Arms
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  - **Categories**: christmas, christmas-lights
- **Event Name**: Light Up a Life dedication evenings
  - **Description**: Light Up a Life is a chance to honour your loved ones while supporting local families who rely on the care of St Catherine’s. We invite you to make a dedication to remember someone special.

The dedication evenings will take place on Sunday 29th and Monda
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 29 2026 at 05:00 pm – Mon Nov 30 2026 at 07:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/light-up-a-life-dedication-evenings/200029719359247
  - **Venue**: St. Catherine's Hospice ( Lancashire ) Ltd, Lostock Hall, Lostock Lane, PR5 5XU Preston, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Toy fair
  - **Description**: Our pre-loved Toy Fair is the perfect opportunity to pick up quality toys without the hefty price tag. Find this year’s Christmas gifts and do your bit for the environment, all while supporting a great local cause.

Saturday 14th (10am to 3pm) and Sunday
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 83
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Nov 15 2026 at 03:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/toy-fair/200029705272642
  - **Venue**: St. Catherine's Hospice ( Lancashire ) Ltd, Lostock Hall, Lostock Lane, PR5 5XU Preston, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: A Very Bublé Christmas
  - **Description**: Get in the holiday spirit with the king of Christmas. Feel the festive fuzz with some of the greatest Christmas tunes of all time.ArtistsCallum Park-WardMusic Genres :  Jazz, Swing, Themed
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 11 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri Dec 11 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/a-very-bublé-christmas/300042482914
  - **Venue**: Stage City Preston
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  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music
- **Event Name**: Longton Fair Trade Christmas Market
  - **Description**: Join us at a new venue this year for the annual Longton Fair Trade Christmas Market

On Saturday 7 November you'll find a great range of fair trade gifts for all the family, decorations, festive food and drink and Christmas cards
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 05:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/longton-fair-trade-christmas-market/200030531711716
  - **Venue**: St Oswalds R C Church
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- **Event Name**: Christmas Craft Fair 2026
  - **Description**: Our annual Christmas Craft fair is not to be missed!  Stalls filled with beautiful items - an opportunity to get those Christmas gifts purchased or treat yourself to something special.
Of course we will have our fabulous raffle and tombola stalls and you
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 03:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/christmas-craft-fair-2026/200030400554356
  - **Venue**: The Bamber Bridge Catholic Club
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  - **Categories**: christmas-markets-and-fairs, workshops, festivals
- **Event Name**: St Paul's Church Christmas Market 2026
  - **Description**: St Paul's Church annual Christmas Market. Come along and get all of your Christmas presents nice and early from our wonderful stallholders. There will also be refreshments and cakes and bakery items from the cake stall run by the ladies from St Paul's Mot
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 44
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 04:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/st-pauls-church-christmas-market-2026/200030175306945
  - **Venue**: Church Road, Warton, Preston
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  - **Categories**: christmas, christmas-markets-and-fairs

## Trending Events in Preston

- **Event Name**: Dan Nightingale & Friends
  - **Description**: Another tour of brilliant stand-up comedy from Dan Nightingale, host of the Have A Word podcast, and some of his very funny mates.ArtistsDan Nightingale Comedian
  - **Venue**: The Continental
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- **Event Name**: Glastonferret 2026: The ORIGINAL INDOOR TURFED Festival! 4 days of live music & more.
  - **Description**: HERE WE GO AGAIN… 🌿🙌‼️

Tickets: https://theferret.live/listings/glastonferret2026

The legendary Glastonferret returns in 2026, and we’re already preparing to get turfin’ once again.

From Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th August 2026, we’ll be transforming t
  - **Venue**: The Ferret
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- **Event Name**: The Official Preston Welcome Party, ft Foam, Abba & Glow
  - **Description**: It's official, You are coming to Preston, It's moving in weekend 

Experience the wildest week of your life at Preston’s biggest venues, partying at the biggest nights this Freshers! 🎉🔥 Welcome to THE OFFICIAL PRESTON WELCOME PARTY — the ultimate way to k
  - **Venue**: 53 Degrees
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- **Event Name**: Summer Bank Holiday Sunday @ The Warehouse ☀️
  - **Description**: Summer Bank Holiday Sunday @ The Warehouse ☀️ The last Bank Holiday Sunday of the year, and we're making it count. Sunday 30th August, 10:30pm till 3am. A full day off on Monday, so there's no reason to be sensible and no reason to leave early. 
Get the g
  - **Venue**: The Warehouse
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- **Event Name**: 🔥 PRESTON FRESHERS 2026 @ THE WAREHOUSE // £10 WEEK TICKET
  - **Description**: ⚡ FIVE NIGHTS. ONE TICKET. £10.
Entry all night, Monday 21st to Friday 25th September. 
One ticket. Five nights. In all night, no cut-off, no catch. Drinks from £2.50, shots from £2. 
This is where Preston goes, and always has. This September it's your tu
  - **Venue**: The Warehouse
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- **Event Name**: PRESTON PRIDE 2026
  - **Description**: PRESTON PRIDE 2026

Sponsored by Preston City Council & SP Electricity NW 

Saturday 26th September 2026

Our day begins with our Preston Pride march which will start from outside the Fishergate Shopping Centre on Fishergate (where Starbucks is) - mor
  - **Venue**: The Flag Market
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- **Event Name**: Single Mingle | 50s & 60s Singles Party | Preston | 80s vs 90s
  - **Description**: Step away from dating apps & mingle with up to 200 Singles aged 50+ at Preston's biggest Singles Party, with all the best 80s & 90s tunes!
  - **Venue**: Baluga Bar And Club
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- **Event Name**: Glastonferret 2026
  - **Description**: GLASTONFERRET 2026 - The Original Indoor Turfed Festival returns for 4 days of live music!Music Genres :  Rock, Indie, Alternative, Punk, Electronic
  - **Venue**: The Ferret
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- **Event Name**: MANCHESTER SBKZ CONGRESS 3RD EDITION
  - **Description**: We are delighted to be hosting the THIRD edition of MANCHESTER SBK CONGRESS

11-12-13 September 2026


✔ 5 PARTY ROOMS:
SALSA | BACHATA | URBANKIZ | KIZOMBA | BRAZILIAN ZOUK 
✔OVER 50 WORKSHOPS
✔ ALL UNDER 1 ROOF
✔ BIG & LUXURIOUS VENUE
✔ FULL WEEKEND
  - **Venue**: Garner Hotel Preston Samlesbury, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 0UL
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## Browse Christmas Events by Date

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Preston?
  - **A:** Christmas Fair Weekend (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 10:00 am at Preston New Road, PR5 0UP Preston, United Kingdom), Santa Dash at the Docks! (Sun Dec 06 2026 at 10:00 am at The Ribble Pilot, Preston Docks, Navigation Way, Preston, PR2 2YP), Fawlty Towers Christmas Weekend (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 02:00 pm at Barton Manor Hotel And Spa), Classic Queen (Thu Dec 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Continental), 🌲 The Big Christmas Lights Switch On 🎄 (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Hesketh's Arms).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Preston?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Preston on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Christmas events in Preston?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Christmas events in Preston?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Preston include Preston New Road, PR5 0UP Preston, United Kingdom, The Ribble Pilot, Preston Docks, Navigation Way, Preston, PR2 2YP, Barton Manor Hotel And Spa.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Preston?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Preston include Samlesbury Hall, St Catherine's Hospice, Lancashire, The Hesketh's Arms.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Christmas events in Preston?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Preston.

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