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 […]
Climate. Emergency. Hope
The Turnpike Civic Square, LeighThe Turnpike Gallery is presenting an exciting new exhibition exploring some of the urgent issues around the climate emergency. It includes a range of artwork by local, national and international artists, curated by a team of young people. Our Young Curators have been meeting since October 2022, facilitated by creative practitioner, Liz Postlethwaite. Arising from discussions, presentations and gallery visits, the exhibition aims to share young people’s voices through the work of artists. Included in the exhibition are video, photography, […]
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 […]
Pete Shelley – in his own words by Louie Shelley
Museum of Wigan Life Library Street, WiganPete Shelley was lead singer and songwriter of the much-loved northern punk band, Buzzcocks. He spent his formative years in Leigh and retained a great fondness for the area. Sadly Pete died in 2018 but the stories behind all Buzzcocks’ songs from their heyday in the punk and post-punk years have been documented in ‘Ever Fallen in Love’, a book co-written with Mancunian author Louie Shelley. Pete spoke for hours in the interview for the book, and these tapes will […]
James Ketchell
The Old Courts Crawford Street, WiganThis entertaining evening promises to leave you feeling energised and motivated to set your own goals and start realising your dreams. Presented by Speakers from the Edge ‘It’s All Mental’ is record-breaking aviator, adventurer and author James Ketchell’s second UK tour. The only person on the planet to have climbed Everest, cycled around the world AND rowed an ocean, will be sharing his mind-set and the mentality needed to achieve difficult, and what sometimes feel like unattainable, goals. Having […]
Di and Viv and Rose
Wigan Little Theatre 44 Crompton St, WiganA warm and funny play about female friendship. Aged 18, three women join forces. Life is fun. Living is intense. Together they feel unassailable. Crackling with wisdom and wit, it’s a humorous and thoughtful exploration of friendship’s impact on life and life’s impact on friendship. This amateur production is presented by special arrangement with Nick Hern Books
Lily Webb
The Old Courts Crawford Street, WiganWe welcome you to enjoy free live music, every Friday & Saturday in the Bailiff Bar. Grab a drink and bask in the great ambience of our local artists. Fantastic local singer-songwriter Lily Webb returns to the Bailiff Bar. She’ll be playing a wide range of songs – everything from Amy Winehouse through to The Beatles!