Events

Event Series Make Some Noise – From Stage Door To Dance Floor

Make Some Noise – From Stage Door To Dance Floor

Museum of Wigan Life Library Street, Wigan

An 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 […]

Free
Event Series Climate. Emergency. Hope

Climate. Emergency. Hope

The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh

The 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, […]

Free

Community Party

St Anne's Community Centre Beech Hill Avenue, Beech Hill, Wigan

Join us at St Anne's Community Centre for a big community party! There’ll be music, food and fun for everyone, and an opportunity to find out more about the Springfield Beech Hill Gidlow community group and who is involved. There will be face painting and an arts and crafts table for kids and a space to play. And roving magician and balloon modelling      

Free

John Anderton

The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan

We 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. Award-winning singer-songwriter, John Anderton will take the stage! John’s style of music could be classed as modern folk/rock with an occasional touch of Americans thrown in for good measure! Expect unique musical storytelling this evening!  

Free