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Keep a 👀out in the coming days for news about Longton Live wristbands going on sale in participating venues!This year’s ...
01/06/2026

Keep a 👀out in the coming days for news about Longton Live wristbands going on sale in participating venues!

This year’s Longton Live will take place on
🎤Friday 26 June 🕖7pm to 11pm
🎤Saturday 27 June 🕔5pm to 9pm

Please note adjusted time for the Saturday evening meaning that you can enjoy Longton Live until 9pm, then also watch the England World Cup match later that evening – the best of both worlds!

The event is delivered by South Ribble Borough Council in partnership with The Creative Network.

discoversouthribble.co.uk/longtonlive

Get ready for outstanding entertainment at Leyland Festival - Saturday 20 June 🎧🎵👇
30/05/2026

Get ready for outstanding entertainment at Leyland Festival - Saturday 20 June 🎧🎵👇

🎤 ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCEMENT 🎤

Leyland Festival 2026 is bringing a packed day of free live music, DJs and entertainment to Worden Park on Saturday 20th June.

Here’s a first look at who’ll be performing across the day 👇

MAIN STAGE

Modern Dolly
Leyland’s own Modern Dolly brings a modern tribute to the Queen of Country, with recent features on BBC Breakfast TV and Cheshire Life magazine.

The Frolics
Fresh from last year’s Leyland Christmas Lights Switch On, The Frolics bring growing North West indie/rock energy to the Main Stage.

House of Ska NW
Lancashire-based House of Ska bring high-energy 2 Tone favourites from Madness, The Specials, The Beat, Bad Manners and more.

Bee Smith Music - Country Artist
Independent country artist Bee Smith brings country storytelling, free spirit and 90s soul to the Main Stage, fresh from being named Female Songwriter of the Year and a Josie Music Awards nominee.

Connor Banks
23-year-old Preston singer-songwriter Connor Banks brings authentic country sounds and rising local talent to the Main Stage.

DJ MARQUEE

Martin Deacon
Radio Leyland’s Martin Deacon brings his Good Times Soul Selections to the festival, with smooth soul, Northern anthems, funk essentials and the occasional Mr Worldwide Pitbull moment.

Jackie Moon
Leyland’s own Jackie Moon brings the party energy, guilty pleasures and big crowd moments to Worden Park.

Dave Burke and Julie Val
Known for their Soul@theClub nights, Dave Burke and Julie Val bring classic soul, dancefloor favourites and feel-good energy to Worden Park.

Love For House bring house and club classics, oldskool 90s and 00s bangers, and proper party energy to Worden Park.

THE OTHER STAGE @ WORDEN MOTOR VILLAGE

John and Becky
A lovely Leyland duo bringing live music, warmth and local charm to the Worden Motor Village, while hosting the stage throughout the day.

Lydia Rose
A talented young acoustic act and one to watch, Lydia Rose brings fresh local music to the Worden Motor Village Stage.

koja
A young pop-punk band with big energy, Koja bring covers inspired by Green Day, Blink-182 and Sum 41 to the Worden Motor Village Stage.

The Colins
A young local band bringing fresh live talent and feel-good energy to the Worden Motor Village Stage.

Tragus
A local band bringing a grungier edge, raw live energy and plenty of attitude to the Worden Motor Village Stage.

From big main stage moments to DJ sets, acoustic acts, local bands and rising talent, Leyland Festival 2026 is shaping up to be a brilliant day out.

📍 Worden Park, Leyland
📅 Saturday 20th June 2026

With thanks to South Ribble Borough Council & Lancashire County Council for their support and all our sponsors this is a FREE to attend event 🤠🌞🤠

More announcements coming soon.

🌞🎭This summer, as part of the Parks Alive series of events, the lawns of Worden Hall will host two exciting outdoor prod...
29/05/2026

🌞🎭This summer, as part of the Parks Alive series of events, the lawns of Worden Hall will host two exciting outdoor productions not to be missed.

💀Hamlet and Romeo & Juliet by A Place For Us Theatre company
📅Saturday 11 July, 6pm
🎟Tickets (which include performances of both plays) are now on sale: discoversouthribble.co.uk/shakespearetickets

🐰The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Quantum Theatre
📅Thursday 27 August, 2pm.
🎟Tickets are on sale now! See discoversouthribble.co.uk/parksalive

Find out more about about these and our other events in the Parks Alive series at: discoversouthribble.co.uk/parksalive

Enjoy Picnic Brass this summer!As part of the Parks Alive series of events, join us for free outdoor brass band concerts...
28/05/2026

Enjoy Picnic Brass this summer!

As part of the Parks Alive series of events, join us for free outdoor brass band concerts popping up in South Ribble’s beautiful green spaces 🌿

The perfect soundtrack to a summer afternoon!

🧺 Pack a picnic
🌳 Pick your park
🎶 Enjoy the music
📅 Multiple dates across the summer
🎟 Free to attend

Where will you join us?

Get all the details on Picnic Brass and other events in the Parks Alive series: discoversouthribble.co.uk/parksalive

27/05/2026

Our Scrub-a-dub Sundaes are still available between 10-4.30pm every day. 🛁🫧

Choose any 2 or 3 flavours from our cabinet and we will turn it into the most beautiful bath Sundae - complete with a rubber duck or 2!🛁🧽🫧

If you missed our Picnic Brass or Bubble Blast event at Worden Park on Sunday, don’t worry – there’s plenty more to enjo...
27/05/2026

If you missed our Picnic Brass or Bubble Blast event at Worden Park on Sunday, don’t worry – there’s plenty more to enjoy this summer as part of our Parks Alive events across South Ribble!

Next up:
🎺Picnic Brass
📅 Sunday 7 June
📍 Farington Park
🎟️ FREE to attend

Enjoy live music from Eccleston Brass Band with performances at 1.30pm and 3.00pm.

Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, and relax in the park with the sound of traditional brass band favourites.

Find out what else is on, when and where, during our summer of Parks Alive events discoversouthribble.co.uk/parksalive

This half term, Discover days out in South Ribble.South Ribble has lots of attractions for great days out, here are just...
27/05/2026

This half term, Discover days out in South Ribble.

South Ribble has lots of attractions for great days out, here are just a few...

🌳Worden Hall and Park
🏰Samlesbury Hall
🤩Boulder UK
🚚British Commercial Vehicle Museum
🎯Turbary House Leisure Park
🦉Turbary Woods Owl & Bird Of Prey Sanctuary
🍿Vue, Capitol Centre
🌳Longton Brickcroft Nature Reserve - SRBC
🍦Tootsies Ice Cream Parlour & Coffee Shop
👶 Rascals Party & Play Centre

Use when you post about your adventures and let us know your favourite attractions in the borough.

27/05/2026

📣SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT📣

Tomorrow morning we will be welcoming local Artist Nisbet Art to our Museum to begin drawing some of our vehicles. 🖌🎨

🖍Simon creates wonderful drawings of local landmarks in and around Preston and Leyland that you may recognise. You might also have noticed Simon's work in the 2026 Harris Open in Preston (see picture ⬇) 🖌

✨We can't wait to see what masterpieces he creates tomorrow whilst exploring the vehicles in our museum.

27/05/2026
25/05/2026

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