80s music legend Paul Heaton announces intimate show in Preston: when, where & ticket info
Below is everything you need to know about a music icon’s newly announced return to Preston...
A legendary singer-songwriter has announced they are coming to Preston later this year.
80s music legend Paul Heaton has announced a new show at 53 Degrees in Preston on Tuesday, December 1.
Presented by Jacaranda Records, audiences can reportedly expect a stripped back live performance from The Housemartins and The Beautiful South star.
Paul is performing the intimate show in support of his new album ‘Jenius’ which is due to be released on August 21 2026.
The event, taking place in 53 Degree’s main room, runs between 8:30pm and 10:30pm with the show expected to start at 9:30pm.
Tickets go on sale at 10am on Tuesday, August 4 and can be found on Skiddle.
Prices start from £22 for a ticket only, but there are various packagaes inclusive of a CD or Vinyl.
A 53 Degrees spokesperson said: “ "It's absolutely fantastic to be able to bring Paul Heaton to 53 Degrees for what promises to be a really special, intimate show. Paul is one of the UK's most respected and enduring live performers, so to welcome an artist of his calibre as we reopen our main room is a real milestone.
“This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for 53 Degrees. We've had so many people asking when they would once again be able to see major touring artists in our main room, and we're delighted to finally be able to make that happen. We hope Paul will be the first of many high-profile acts to step onto the 53 Degrees stage over the coming months."
Paul’s upcoming Preston gig comes two years after he performed at BBC Radio 2 in the Park in the city back in 2024.
Taking place at Moor Park, Sheffield local Paul performed on night two of the festival.
At the time, he spoke to one of our reporters about his love of Lancashire, having played at various venues over the years, including Preston’s Guild Hall.