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. […]
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. […]
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, […]
Wigan flashes Family Fun Day
Wigan Flashes Welham Road, WiganWigan flashes Family Fun Day on Sat 3rd June. Drp in any time between 11am - 2pm For wood craft, pond dipping, big hunting, plus a beginner wildlife walk at 11:30am Free entry and free parking.
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 […]
HAiG + Wide Eyed Tribe + The Fiends
Indiependence 6 King Street West, WiganHAiG is the b*stard son of Billy Bibby formerly of CATFISH & THE BOTTLEMEN, WRY SMILES. HAiG produce what is best described as an explosive, melodious rock n roll sound with a hint of alternate flavour. The HAiG line up is completed by Carl Rutherford and Joe Mooney formerly of NEW YORK TOURISTS who all bring an incredible amount of experience and ability to a new killer rock line up with an intense authentic approach to their music. Billy Bibby […]
BIG Drag Disco Bingo
Golborne Parkside Sports and Community Club Rivington Ave, GolborneGypsy Darling and Good Golly Ms Molly have teamed up with Wigan Pride for a great big disco bingo fundraiser! Remember without these fundraisers, Wigan Pride simply wouldn’t be funded! So come support our local pride and have a good ol’ shindig in the process! The Queens of Camp will host a Big Drag Disco Bingo on Saturday June 3rd at Golborne Parkside Sports and Community Club, from 7pm. The event will feature: Full drag cabaret show from The Queens […]