Preston · 78 upcoming · 11 venues
Every grass-roots gig in Preston - who's on, where, when and what it costs.
3 this weekend · 9 this week. New gigs added weekly.
NearbyUpdated 9 November 2026
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| This week | 9 gigs |
| Free entry | None listed |
| Venues | 11 |
| Gig Scene Score | 84 /100 |
Starts19:00 congratulations + GUESTSThe Ferret · City Centre · Preston 
Live Electronic Music & Visuals - PRINTY Album LaunchARTCH Studios · City Centre · Preston 19:30Thu 12 Nov 
Dave McCabe & James Jay LewisChew's Yard · City Centre · Preston 19:30Thu 12 Nov 
Teresa Winter / Sam McLoughlin | Small HoursSnapes Printworks · City Centre · Preston 18:30Fri 13 Nov 
MC DevvoThe Ferret · City Centre · PrestonTickets 19:00Fri 13 Nov 
Dad SabbathVinyl Tap Preston · Plungington · Preston 19:30Fri 13 Nov 
Torridon + guestsThe Ferret · City Centre · PrestonTickets 19:00Sat 14 Nov 
Whatever - Oasis TributeThe Continental · City Centre · Preston 20:00Sat 14 Nov 
Janus Stark + BOI TOI + TicNoToc + SlappstikkThe Ferret · City Centre · Preston 19:00Sun 15 Nov 
The TurbansThe Ferret · City Centre · Preston 19:00Thu 19 Nov 100
| Activity | 81 |
| Schedule fixed scale | 86 |
| Variety | 78 |
| Venues | 80 |
| Coverage | 86 |
| Affordability | 96 |
Live Gigs in Preston
3 gigs this weekend · 9 this week. 78 upcoming grass-roots gigs at indie venues, basement bars and community stages in Preston.
Last updated: 9 November 2026
Grass-Roots Gigs in Preston
78 upcoming grass-roots gigs in Preston across 11 venues, 9 of them this week. Preston has a busy grass-roots circuit — small-venue shows, basement bars, residencies and one-off promoter nights, and you can get the Preston weekly gig guide, the next four weeks night by night. This directory pulls every upcoming bill published on GigXchange for Preston: dates, doors, ticket links and venue details, sorted by date.
Looking for related Preston pages? See how to book live music in the UK, Preston open mic nights for recurring weekly nights, or find a band in Preston. Or head for nearby UK cities: London, Glasgow and Manchester.
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- No gigs marked free entry yet · each listing shows its own price
- 9 gigs this week · 0 tonight, 3 this weekend
- The Continental hosts the most · 30 upcoming gigs
- Preston Gig Scene Score 84/100 · Exceptional
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78 upcoming grass-roots gigs in Preston, sorted by date (page 1 of 4). Each card gives the date, time, act and venue, plus price, tickets, age and genre where listed. Filter to today, this weekend or any of the next 12 weeks, free or ticketed, or search by band or venue.
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88 other UK cities have upcoming grass-roots gigs listed too. Pick one for its full local list, sorted by date, or go back to the UK gig directory to see every city at once.
Looking beyond one-off gigs in Preston? The Preston venue directory lists every grassroots room with its capacity, kit and booking details, and the Preston open mic directory covers the weekly nights where anyone can sign up and play.
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What Preston is staging. The 78 gigs listed lean tribute act, rock and pop, with 20 genres in the mix overall. Plungington (10) and Chorley North West (2) hold the most, out of 9 areas with a show on.
When and where. The Continental has the most dates on (30), ahead of The Ferret (18). The busiest night is Friday, with 29 of the dates.
Playing or booking here? The Preston venue directory lists the rooms with their kit and capacity, and the GX Index shows what gigs pay. Or put on your own night: how to put on a gig.
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