Christmas is coming…

Christmas is just around the corner, and we’ve been busy planning the highlight of our festive programme: The 2023 Mayor of Prescot’s Charity Christmas Concert. Join us on Thursday 7 […]

Parish Musicians in Concert returns on 22 September

This year’s Parish Musicians in Concert takes place on Friday 22 September 2023 at 7pm in Prescot Parish Church. The annual event brings together local instrumentalists and singers for an […]

In Other Words, by Jessica Corcoran

Entrants in the 2023 Prescot Festival Short Story Competition were asked to pen up to 1,000 words inspired by the following quote, from Arthur O’Shaughnessy’s celebrated poem ‘Ode,’ which turns […]

Press release: Community arts festival still flourishing after almost two decades

On the cusp of its 20th annual event, the Prescot Festival is celebrating another roaringly successful showcase of musical and artistic talent. Founded in 2005, the 10-day cultural showcase no […]

Press release: Festival prepares for closing weekend of swing, Shakespeare & more

The Prescot Festival welcomed 500 people to its first weekend, with Leyland Band receiving a rapturous reception for an opening night that featured music by Rossini, Dvořák, John Williams and […]

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