Events
Big Wigan Walk Week
Wigan Town Centre WiganJoin us for the first ever Big Wigan Walk Week (27 May - 4 June 2023) our borough-wide celebration of the pleasures and benefits of walking. We have a whole host of free events planned over the course of nine days, including nature-themed strolls around our beautiful local green spaces and walking routes of historical interest. We’ll also be showcasing our wonderful TfGM Bee Network, an initiative to make it easier and safer to walk and cycle throughout Greater Manchester. […]
Minibeast Hunt & Clay Creatures
Haigh Woodland Park School Lane, WiganOur mini beast hunt and clay creature sessions at Haigh Woodland Park are suitable for families with children aged 5 and above. An Outdoor Activity Instructor will be on hand to offer instruction and advice. You will have the opportunity to search for bugs in our natural woodland setting and then get creative and model your very own creature from clay. You could even decorate them using twigs and leaves, or anything you can find in the forest. Children must […]
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, […]
Guys and Dolls
Wigan Little Theatre 44 Crompton St, WiganFeaturing great songs you know and love like Sit Down Your Rocking The Boat, Take Back Your Mink, Luck be A Lady, I’ve Never Been In Love Before and many more… Guys And Dolls is a Broadway classic! A musical set in the hustle and bustle of New York City in 1930’s. It tells the over lapping story of high roller Sky Masterson who falls in love with Sarah Brown, a missionary worker, and lovable rapscallion Nathan Detroit who has […]
Freespirits live
Indiependence 6 King Street West, Wigan"Great f**king band, the guitar player is like the new Squire...” Alan McGee FREESPIRITS are a London-based Indie Rock & Roll band formed by brothers Carlo & Lucas Mariani, ex-members of britpop legends Hurricane #1. The band creates fresh sounds by mixing Britpop, Grunge & everything in between. They sound like a bar brawl between The Verve & Nirvana with some added electronic elements. The group is getting a lot of media attention after playing fests like Tramlines, Great Escape, […]