Cross Keys Inn Festive Meal
2024-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Cross Keys Inn, Church Lane, Whitechapel, Preston, PR3 2EP
We are delighted to once again provide carols for a festive meal at the Cross Keys Inn.
If you would like more information about this event, and to book your table please contact the Cross Keys Inn directly.
Contact details below.

St Paul's Church Concert
2025-03-09 14:30 - 16:30 | St. Paul’s Church Longridge, Church Street, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3WG, United Kingdom
We are looking forward to our concert at St. Paul’s Church on Sunday 9th March starting at 2:30pm. Tickets are £10 and will be available on the door.
All of the programme will be chosen by our patrons. If you are a patron please send us your requests as soon as you can!

Towneley Gardens Concert
2025-09-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Towneley Gardens, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3EA
The band are looking forward to playing a free concert in the Towneley Gardens between 2pm and 4pm.
Please note that this concert is weather dependent, and unfortunately may need to be cancelled at short notice.

An Afternoon at the Movies
2025-09-28 15:00 - 18:30 | Cross Keys Inn, Church Lane, Whitechapel, Preston, PR3 2EP
We are looking forward to our ‘Afternoon at the Movies’ event held for the first time at the Cross Keys Inn in Whitechapel. The concert will include music from a variety of films.
Tickets are £35 each which includes a three course meal. It is essential to book in advance. Please contact Sue Newby directly on 07801486785 to book your tickets.
Below is an estimate of timings for the afternoon:
2:30PM – 3:00PM Arrive, find your table and order your meal
3:00PM – 4:00PM The band play their first set, and a quiz by Mark Peacock
4:00PM – 5:30PM The meal is served
5:45 – 6:00PM A final short set is played by the band.

Late Night Shopping
2025-11-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Longridge, Berry Lane, Longridge
Members of the band will be playing carols around Longridge for the late night shopping evening. Always a fun night and the start of our Christmas events!

Blessing the town crib
2025-12-06 11:00 - 11:30 | Longridge, Berry Lane, Longridge
A group from the band will be playing carols as part of a short service to bless the town crib. Join us by the crib which is located near the Old Station buildings on Berry Lane, Longridge.

Carols at The Cross Keys
2025-12-07 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Cross Keys Inn, Church Lane, Whitechapel, Preston, PR3 2EP
It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas! 🎺✨We’re thrilled to be performing carols at the Cross Keys Inn, Whitechapel. For event information, please contact the Cross Keys directly.
01772 954779

Bolton Golf Club Christmas Lunch
2025-12-14 14:30 - 15:30 | Bolton Golf Club, Lostock Park, Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL6 4AJ
We are looking forward to playing carols for the Bolton Golf Club Christmas lunch. Please contact the Golf Club directly about this event.

Carols at DMD Designs
2025-12-17 19:00 - 20:30 | DMD Interior Designs, 1 Lower Lane, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3SL
We will be playing carols at DMD Interior Designs at a festive event on Wednesday 18th December. Times TBC.

An Afternoon of Classical Favourites
2026-02-08 15:00 - 18:30 | Cross Keys Inn, Church Lane, Whitechapel, Preston, PR3 2EP
This event has now sold out!
Join us for an ‘Afternoon of classical favourites’ at the Cross Keys Inn in Whitechapel.
Below is an estimate of timings for the afternoon:
2:30PM – 3:00PM Arrive, find your table and order your meal
3:00PM – 4:00PM The band play their first set, and a quiz by Mark Peacock
4:00PM – 5:30PM The meal is served
5:45 – 6:00PM A final short set is played by the band.

Open Rehearsal
2026-02-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Christ Church, Christ Church, Berry Lane, Longridge, PR3 3JA
Please join us for our open rehearsal as we prepare for the North West Regional Championships 🎶
📅 Wednesday 25th February⏰ 8:00pm📍 Christ Church, Longridge🎟 Free entry
We will be rehearsing Andrew Wainwright’s brilliant Variations on ‘Was Lebet’, based on the German chorale of the same name, commonly known in English as the hymn ‘O Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness.’
Everyone is very welcome – we’d love to see you there! 🎺✨

North West Regional Championships
2026-03-01 | Winter Gardens, 97 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 1HL

Youth Band Concert
2026-03-08 14:00 - 16:00 | St. Lawrence’s Church, 2 Lower Lane, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3SL
Come and join the Youth Band for their end of term concert at St. Lawrence’s Church in Longridge.
Entry to the concert is free and any donations will go directly to the Youth Band.
Extra parking is available at St. Cecilia’s RC High School and refreshments are kindly provided by the Church at the interval.

Spring Concert
2026-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3HJ
Tickets are now available for our Spring Concert!

Longridge Civic Hall
Saturday 21st March 2026
7pm

This is a special concert where all of the music is chosen by our patrons!

If you would like to request a piece of music, please email longridgeband@gmail.com as soon as possible.

Patrons receive a FREE ticket for this concert – keep an eye out for it in our next newsletter, which will be posted out shortly.

From as little as £30 per year, you can support the band by becoming a patron.

Find out more here: https://longridgeband.org.uk/patrons/

The concert is open to everyone and we would love to see you there!

Fleetwood Contest
2026-04-26 | Preston
The band are looking forward to returning to the Fleetwood Contest. The competition has not ran for several years. Come and support us at the Marine Hall in Fleetwood on Sunday 26th April!
More details to follow.

Spring Festival Competition
2026-05-02 | Preston
The band are looking forward to playing in the Senior Trophy section at the Spring Festival competition held in Birmingham on Saturday 2nd May.

Whit Friday March Contests
2026-05-29 15:30 - 23:00 | Preston
The band will be taking part in the Whit Friday March competitions around the Saddleworth and Tameside areas on Friday 29th May 2026.

Goosnargh & Whittingham Festival
2026-05-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Preston
The band are delighted to once again lead the procession at the Goosnargh & Whittingham Whitsuntide Festival.
More details to follow when known.

BRASS on Sunday
2026-06-07 14:00 - 16:30 | St. Paul’s Church Longridge, Church Street, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3WG, United Kingdom
Following the success of last year’s concert at St. Paul’s, we’re delighted to be returning for another inspiring afternoon of music.
Join the Longridge Band as we present a stirring programme of popular hymns, sacred music and works from the renowned Salvation Army repertoire. Set within the beautiful surroundings of St. Paul’s Church, Longridge, this special concert promises an afternoon celebrating the rich tradition of brass band music — from uplifting and majestic arrangements to reflective and moving melodies.Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to experience exceptional live music in the beautiful acoustic of St. Paul’s Church.
Tickets are now available to purchase, please see the poster below for more details.

Longridge Field Day
2026-06-13 12:30 - 15:30 | Preston
The band are once again excited to be involved with the Longridge Field Day procession.
Both the Senior Band and Youth Band will be on the march. The Youth Band will perform a piece in several spots around the procession and also on the field.

St. Peter's Guild March
2026-06-27 09:30 - 12:00 | St. Peter’s Catholic Club, 1 Avenue Road, Hurst Green, Clitheroe, BB7 9QB
St. Peter’s is well known for its annual club day, which takes place on the nearest Saturday to the 29th June (the feast day of St. Peter and St. Paul).
The band are delighted to lead the members in the procession on their club day. It starts at the St. Peter’s club in Hurst Green and finishes at St. Peter’s Church in the stunning surroundings of Stonyhurst College.

Proms Concert
2026-07-04 19:00 - 21:30 | Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3HJ
Join us for our annual Proms Concert!
Our next concert is our much-anticipated Proms Concert at the Longridge Civic Hall!

Saturday 4th July 2026
Longridge Civic Hall
7:00pm

We are delighted to be joined by our fantastic Youth Band, as well as guest soprano vocalist Louise Coupe, who will lead our spectacular Last Night of the Proms finale. The bar will be open throughout the evening, and hot drinks will be available during the interval.

Tickets are £12.50  available from:
• Longridge Post Office
• Ribble Valley Tyre & Auto Services
• On the door on the night

Children under 16 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of great music, patriotic favourites and a rousing Proms finale!

Red Admiral March & Hymn Contest
2026-07-05 | Preston
We will be performing at the Red Admiral Academy March and Hymn contest, which will be held in Croston on Sunday 5th July.
More details to follow.

Goosnargh & Longridge Agricultural Show
2026-07-11 | Preston
The band are delighted to be invited to play at the Goosnargh & Longridge Agricultural Show.
Playing times TBC.

St. George's Church Concert, Tyldesley
2026-09-27 19:00 - 21:00 | St. George’s Church, Elliott Street, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8GX
The band are looking forward to performing at St. George’s Church in Tyldesley.
More details to follow.

Remembrance Sunday Parade
2026-11-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3HJ
The band are honoured to once again lead the Remembrance Sunday Parade. Full details TBC.

Lancashire Day Celebration
2026-11-29 15:00 - 18:00 | Cross Keys Inn, Church Lane, Whitechapel, Preston, PR3 2EP
We are delighted to announce that we are hosting another of our popular afternoon ‘Concert & Meal’ events at The Cross Keys Inn, Whitechapel. The theme for this date is ‘A Lancashire Day Celebration’ and will feature music by Lancashire composers together with traditional Lancashire tunes. Tickets are £37.50 and include a three course meal.
It is essential to book for this event, please contact Sue Newby directly to reserve your place.
Approximate timings for the afternoon are as follows:
2:30PM – 3:00PM Arrive, find your table and order your meal
3:00PM – 4:00PM The band play their first set, including a quiz by Mark Peacock
4:00PM – 5:30PM The meal is served
5:45PM – 6:00PM A final short set is played by the band

Christmas Concert
2026-12-12 19:00 - 21:30 | Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3HJ
Our Christmas Concert with the Youth Band will be at the Longridge Civic Hall on Saturday 12th December 2026 starting at 7:00PM.
More details to follow.

Christmas Eve Carols
2026-12-24 19:00 - 19:30 | The Old Station, Berry Lane, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3JP
On Christmas Eve we will be playing carols around the Christmas tree in Longridge. The tree is located by the Old Station Building on Berry Lane.
We will be playing from 7PM. Come and join us to sing carols for one last time before the big day!
