Encounter Festival

Encounter Festival is back for a day packed with engaging and amazing performances.  Make sure not to miss out on the fun.

Bringing music, motion and magic to the streets of Preston. Including a spectacular fireworks display will light up the city as a celebration of an Encounter to remember.

Visitors can experience the immersive world of Hydropunk by Artizani, while Levantes Dance Theatre presents the uplifting outdoor performance HUG. Audiences can also enjoy the quirky antics of Ramshacklicious' Mr Burn, explore the interactive sound world of Noisy Noise, and discover the curious creatures of The Ugly Bugs Wingding by Enter Edem. Making appearances throughout the day and into the evening will be the spectacular Arachnobot by Tim Davies Design, roaming the city centre ahead of the evening celebrations.