This is when Penwortham Live and Longton Live music events are coming back this year

South Ribble Borough Council in partnership with the Creative Network, have announced the dates for this year’s South Ribble Live events.

Penwortham Live will run on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 from 7-11pm both nights.

Longton Live will run on Friday, June 26 (7-11pm) and Saturday, June 27 (5-9pm).

These much‑loved events will bring around 250 live performances to over 30 venues – from buzzing bars to unique, unexpected spaces such as churches and shops.

Councillor Matthew Farnworth, South Ribble Borough Council Cabinet Member for Parks, Events and Culture said: “We’re delighted that these hugely popular South Ribble Live events are back for 2026. These weekends don’t just bring fantastic entertainment for the thousands that attend, they also support local businesses and shine a spotlight on talented local performers.

“Keep an eye out for more updates, but in the meantime, save the dates for two brilliant weekends of live music entertainment across Penwortham and Longton.”

How to get involved

Entry to the events is by wristband priced at £6 which will gain you entry into all venues for that weekend. Separate wristbands are required for Penwortham Live and Longton Live. Children under 12 years old go free.

Details of how to buy wristbands, what’s on and where are coming soon – follow discoversouthribble.co.uk/live for more information.

South Ribble Borough Council work in partnership with the Creative Network to deliver the popular ‘live’ events.

Simon Cowell boyband

Nigel Stewart from the Creative Network said: “The standard of our performers is now ‘through the roof’. A young performer who has been performing at our events for the last three years is now part of Simon Cowell’s latest Boy Band, December 10; and many others have gone on to work in the entertainment business, including a Penwortham woman who recently performed at a prestigious venue in Nashville.”

Take part

Performers interested in being part of South Ribble Live can contact the Creative Network by email: [email protected]

Venues keen to take part are encouraged to email [email protected] for further details.

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