Two unforgettable weekends of live music and entertainment are set to return to South Ribble!
South Ribble Borough Council in partnership with the Creative Network, have announced the dates for this year’s South Ribble Live events.
- Penwortham Live - Friday 8 and Saturday 9 May - 7pm to 11pm
- Longton Live - Friday 26 and Saturday 27 June – 7pm to 11pm (Friday), 5pm to 9pm (Saturday)
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.”
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.
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.”
Performers interested in being part of South Ribble Live can contact the Creative Network by email: info@thecreativenetwork.org
Venues keen to take part are encouraged to email events@southribble.gov.uk for further details.
There’ll also be many other fabulous events taking place in South Ribble this year, including the popular A Taste of Leyland and a new series of events called Parks Alive with more information about this to be announced soon, plus other brilliant events such as Leyland Festival and Music in the Town which South Ribble Borough Council are proud to support. Keep an eye on discoversouthribble.com for updates.