Events
Christmas Markets – Wigan
Wigan Town Centre WiganWigan and Leigh town centres will be sprinkled with Christmas magic with festive street entertainment to entertain the family while you shop for your Christmas gifts for loved ones from a selection of local makers and lots of great food and drink to choose from. Wigan Standishgate – every weekend from 26th November to 18th December
Santa’s Grotto
Haigh Woodland Park School Lane, WiganHO! HO! HO! SANTA’S GROTTO. SANTA SITTINGS GOING FAST. Haigh Woodland Park’s Grotto - established in 2014, is a much loved festive feature. Situated upstairs in the Kitchen Courtyard, the Grotto and Santa will warmly welcome children. Santa never rushes a visit. He’ll take time to chat with all visiting Children. And, they’ll hear all about his Magic Key! The children can then post their Christmas Lists in our North Pole Postbox. And all children receive a small souvenir gift. […]
Geometric Light by Zarah Hussain – Art Exhibition
The Turnpike Civic Square, LeighDigital and light-based artworks 2005-2022 “There is a very interesting relationship between generative, computer-programmed art and Islamic art, starting with the simple fact that in both, patterns and numbers underlie everything.” - Zarah Hussain The Turnpike Gallery is delighted to present a stunning exhibition by award-winning artist Zarah Hussain. Originally from the north-west UK and now based in London, Zarah has previously shown her paintings at the Turnpike Gallery alongside the sculptural work of Halima Cassell in Araam in 2010. […]
Santa’s Grotto Grand Arcade
The Grand Arcade 23 Crompton St, WiganSanta is coming to the Grand Arcade this festive season with his new sparkly grotto and cheeky elves, it’s full of Christmas magic and sparkle - we know you are going to love it. We hope all the boys and girls have been super good this year, Santa can’t wait to hear what is on their Christmas lists. We’ve gone all out to ensure your visit to see Santa is safe and a truly memorable family experience. Tickets are £5* […]
Standish Christmas Market
Standish WiganWe're back! We're finally able to host our fifth annual Standish Christmas Market. On Saturday 3rd December 2022, we'll be taking over Standish village centre once again, with a festive street market, two craft halls, live music stage and drinks tent. There'll be singing! There'll be dancing! There'll be comedy! And there'll be so much more! We have over 50 traders at this year's Standish Christmas Market! For 2022, we're also hosting a virtual market alongside our physical one […]
Magical Frost Trail
Wigan Market WiganIt's all happening down in the Market for Christmas with; • FREE Elf Makeovers • Write Letters to Santa • A Giant Snow Globe • Visit the home of the Grinch plus Anna and Elsa’s Ice Palace plus a chance to win £100 to spend in the Market
Christmas Fayre
Book-Cycle Beech Hll The Old Library, Buckley Street West, Wigan✨ Book-Cycle Beech Hill Christmas Fayre ✨ ✨ Sat 3rd Dec: 12 - 4PM ✨ Come one come all to the Festive Fayre, Santa too will even be there! WIN some great prizes in our RAFFLE ~ 🎄VISIT SANTA'S GROTTO🎄 ~ We Ho-Ho-hope to see you there! ( To book a stall - call 07966885432 )
Hindley and Hindley Green Christmas light switch-on
Hindley Town Hall Cross Street, Hindley, WiganFree festive fun for the whole family; visit Santa in his grotto, face painting, food and shop for Christmas presents at the Christmas market stalls. Three Silcock’s Funfair Rides (children ride for free) A (free)visit to Santa in his Grotto including a (free) selection box gift Face painting (Free) Hotdogs, crisps and beverages for the kids. (Free) Mansoor (Humanity First) providing his spicy specials (free) Fresh Donuts provided by Brian & Denise Cross keys Chippy (Free) FOLP’s World famous Bar Music […]
Festive Food & Swing Night With The Gelatos, Grazing Platters & Fizz
The Old Courts Crawford Street, WiganJoin us in the Beautiful Victorian Courtroom for a night of festive food, drink and music. Indulge yourself with a Christmas grazing platter and the best live music around. Fabulous entertainment on the night is courtesy of The Gelatos whose dazzling swing show is wowing audiences across The UK. Each ticket holder will receive a drink on arrival (Glass of Prosecco, Bottle of Peroni or bottle of J2O) and a Christmas grazing platter consisting of: • Turkey & Cranberry Sandwiches […]
Humpty Dumpty
Wigan Little Theatre 44 Crompton St, WiganA traditional pantomime by Bill Collins. It’s a welcome return for Humpty Dumpty to WLT! As always we’ll be creating a new take on an old nursery rhyme that follows tradition but also brings it right up to date. Filled with crazy characters, singing and dancing and the comedy sketches you love. Of course, audience participation is the key so we hope to see you there. A classic WLT panto confection with all the finest ingredients.
Animal Farm
The Mill at The Pier Trencherfield Mill, Wallgate, WiganAnimal Farm adapted by Kate Coogan and the Cast based on the novel by George Orwell The Mill at the Pier, Trencherfield Mill, Wallgate, Wigan WN3 4BF When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master, Mr Jones, and take over the farm themselves, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality. But gradually a cunning, ruthless elite among them, masterminded by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball, starts to take control. Soon the […]
Mark Peters
The Old Courts Crawford Street, WiganThe Old Courts are proud to announce a special show as 2022 draws to a close. Mark Peters is an esteemed musician, composer and producer held in especially high regard for his acclaimed solo work and his earlier releases with the timeless ‘Engineers’ Marks second visits us with the solo album Red Sunset Dreams, the follow-up to his hugely acclaimed debut Innerland, which was one of Rough Trade’s albums of the year when it came out in 2018, it features […]
Live & Local: Paul Lee – A Tribute to Meat Loaf
The Boulevard 17A Wallgate, WiganLive & Local: Paul Lee - A Tribute to Meat Loaf Free Admission