Events
Make Some Noise – From Stage Door To Dance Floor
Museum of Wigan Life Library Street, WiganAn exciting new FREE exhibition that celebrates music and entertainment from across the borough opens at the Museum of Wigan Life. We are known world-wide for our rich heritage, incredible venues, and wealth of talent and the dynamic and interactive displays will showcase the very best. From cinemas and local legends to brass bands and northern soul – this exhibition brings to life the incredible range of genres our towns have embraced and called their own. Expect to see original […]
Weekend Events at Wigan Market
Wigan Market WiganWe’ve got some amazing events coming up in the next few months here at Wigan Market We’ve compiled them into this post so it’s easy for everyone to check what’s on, and when • Events are 11am-3pm (except Craft Fair) and all events are FREE and full of fun for all the family! January 21st Lantern & Craft Workshop for the celebration of Chinese New Year January 28th World storytelling week, free face painting Feb 4th Craft Market Feb 11th […]
International Women’s Day – Launch of Wigan, Leigh & Makerfield Womens Network
Fur Clemt Cafe & Food Outlet 84 Montrose Avenue, WiganWhat if we bring women together into the safest, most nourishing space to unite, collaborate, create, and to find a way forward together? We are inviting dreamers and do’ers, leaders and convenors to come together for shared experiences of joy, provocation and manifestation. We are unique diamonds in the rough, rooted in rich northern soils ready to liberate. We are enough as we are yet more powerful together. We have open hearts full of love and strong spines able to […]
Wigan Beer Festival
Robin Park Arena Loire Drive, WiganVisit our 2023 beer festival at Robin Park Sports Centre, Thursday 2 March to Saturday 4th March 2023. Over 80 Real ales Cider & Perry Bar Craft and Foreign Bar Gin Bar Food Vendors Live Entertainment And Traditional Games See the Website for Free Wigan shuttle Bus Info https://beerfestival.wigancamra.org.uk/2022/12/09/festival-bus-timetable/ Live Entertainment Friday 4th March 20:00 ‘Baron Otto Von Funcke & The Schunkelers’ A 7 to 10 piece German Oompah Style Group that play anything from Traditional German Music to […]
The Life and Times of George Formby
Museum of Wigan Life Library Street, WiganThe George Formby Society was established in 1961 to help preserve the memory of the much-loved entertainer. They will deliver this fascinating, illustrated talk which delves into George’s early life and his little-known career as a jockey as well as his high-profile achievements in his musical and film career. Museum of Wigan Life 4 Mar 12 – 1pm £2.50pp, booking essential Please call 01942 828128 or email wiganmuseum@wigan.gov.uk to book events at the Museum of Wigan Life.
What Do You See? by The PappyShow
The Turnpike Civic Square, LeighThe PappyShow presents, What Do You See? at The Turnpike Gallery, Leigh. What Do You See? is a performance weaving words, song and movement that asks us all to consider the question – when you look at someone, What Do You See? The PappyShow have recreated What Do You See? with a cast of four local performers alongside the existing company. Believing the most diverse rooms are the richest and most likely to thrive – this work celebrates all of […]
The Quaintest Show On Earth 10 Year Anniversary Plus Special Guests
The Old Courts Crawford Street, WiganThis March Tommy Jones AKA Quaintest Show on Earth returns for an intimate performance in the theatre, to celebrate 10 years since the release of their first album! + Special Guests Quaintest Show on Earth 10th Anniversary Concert with special guests Quaintest Show on Earth has featured a variety of musicians and songwriters. Playing locally perfecting their show, the artist/s then started to expand by taking it to larger and further afield audiences, including a residency in Japan. They have […]