Animate Preston

09/10/2026

Christmas bookings are now open, so get your favourite date in the diary!🎄

Whether it's a festive catch-up with friends, a family celebration, a Christmas party with colleagues or friends, Animate is the place to make memories this festive season.

Enjoy festive menus at ASK Italian, Argento Lounge, COSMO and Wagamama, then make a day of it with a trip to Arc Cinema or Hollywood Bowl.

Tap the link in comments to start planning your festive visit ✨

05/10/2026

What's on at Arc Cinema - October 🎬

Start the month with a thought-provoking watch as a mysterious stranger upends a local town in Digger, featuring Tom Cruise. Thrill-seekers won't want to miss the chilling horror of Other Mommy, or the terrifying new adaptation of Clayface! 😱

And just in time for Halloween, bring the whole family along for some spooky, lighthearted frights with Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom 🐑🎃

It’s not all scares, though! You can experience the tense world of tech and obsession in The Social Reckoning, or retro arcade gaming with Street Fighter.

Don't forget, you get 3.5 hours of FREE parking at Animate while you enjoy your film. 🚗

30/09/2026

On Thursday 1 October, Wagamama Preston is hosting a one night only Student Lock-in with live music from DJ Macy Lancaster, exclusive giveaways, Wagamama merch and plenty of soul food! 🍜

Doors open at 8PM with free mains for the first 15 students through the door. No booking required, just turn up with your Student ID.

If you fancy securing a bench and some free desserts then you can book a table for four or more people via the Wagamama website. 😋

Bring your flatmates. Bring your course mates. Come hungry.

28/09/2026

If you've just arrived at the University of Lancashire, you'll soon discover that Animate is the perfect student hangout.

🎬 Catch a film
🎳 Challenge your flatmates to bowling
🍜 Grab food with friends
🎮 Hit the arcade

11 September 2026: New to Preston? Animate Preston is a short walk from the University of Lancashire Student Centre, bringing cinema, bowling and food together in one easy city centre destination for students settling into university life.

25/09/2026

Airing your dirty laundry will never taste this good! 👌

Taco Bell's Supreme Spin is setting up shop in Preston on Tuesday 29 September! We're talking:

👕 Taco Bell merch
🌮 Loads of food
🥤 Mountain Dew Baja Blast for everyone!
🎧 Live music

Experience the ultimate laundry vibes from 12noon! 🌮

25/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say 'hello' to us and The Arc Cinema Preston at the Freshers' Fair! We loved meeting you all and can't wait to see you checking out everything Animate has to offer! 🫶

Don't forget, we've got exclusive student discounts waiting for you. Check the link in bio or search Student Discounts Animate Preston for full details.

See you soon!