00:00Hi, I'm digital reporter Amy Seddon and welcome to another edition of Five Things to Do Next Week across central Lancashire and the Fylde Coast.
00:10First up in Preston, Hopfest Beer and Gin Festival 2025 takes place at Preston Grasshoppers on Friday, July 11th and Saturday, July 12th.
00:20The annual event runs between 4pm and 11pm on Friday and 12.30pm and 11pm on Saturday, with the bar service ending at 10.30pm each night.
00:31Throughout the weekend there will be live music, food vendors, a touch rugby tournament and 30 beers on tap to choose from, as well as three ciders, a selection of gins and the regular list of lagers and spirits from the main bar.
00:43Tickets for the festival is split over the two days, where Friday tickets costing £8, Saturday tickets costing £10 and weekend tickets costing £15, plus online booking fees.
00:57In Chorley, Disney's Aladdin Junior is on at the Chorley Theatre between Wednesday, July 9th and Saturday, July 12th.
01:04Presented by Chorley Youth Theatre, this is an exciting stage adaption of the legendary tale of the lovable thief of the heart of gold.
01:11Adapted especially for family audiences, this 60-minute version of the classic Disney animated movie includes favourite songs such as Friend Like Me, A Whole New World and Prince Ali, as well as new songs composed by Alan Menken for the Broadway production.
01:28Adult tickets are £10, child tickets are £8 or a family of four ticket is £32.
01:33Also in Chorley, the Adlington Carnival 2025 is on between Friday, July 11th and Sunday, July 13th.
01:43Taking place at Jubilee Park, Adlington, expect three days of fun.
01:48On Friday evening, there will be a soft opening with a fairground and bingo starting at 5pm.
01:53Saturday starts with a parade at 12pm and is followed by field fun, including circus and musical performances.
02:00The finale on Sunday, which opens at 10am, will then see more fun on the field, including a dog show, football tournament and more circus and musical performances.
02:10For £5, carnival programmes allow admission for both Saturday and Sunday, plus £6 worth of vouchers to redeem on Sunday and included in your entry is performances by Astral Circus.
02:21Over on the Farad Coast, the iconic Jules Holland is performing at the Blackpool Winter Gardens Opera House on Friday, July 11th.
02:30The pianist and TV star will be performing with his rhythm and blues orchestra.
02:35The 20-piece orchestra features at its helm former squeeze drummer Gilson Lavis, who has been drumming with Jules Holland for over 25 years,
02:43as well as special guests Chris Difford, Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Sumudu Jayatigalaka.
02:50Tickets start from £56.95.
02:55Finally, the Capital of Dance Festival in Blackpool continues throughout next week.
03:00Celebrating Blackpool's unrivalled dance heritage, expect live shows, street performances, workshops and social dances from ballroom elegance to contemporary group.
03:09Between Monday, July 7th and Sunday, July 13th, a whole host of dance related events are being held at Showtime Museum, Blackpool Tower Ballroom, Pleasure Beach Resort Arena, Funny Girls, House of Wings Dance Studio and on the comedy carpet.
03:25Take a look at the Capital of Dance website to see full event details and to book tickets.
03:30So there are five top things to do next week, but whatever you're up to, have a good one.
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