Events
Kill The Witch | Mufunta | Voidlurker | Doomsday Sun
The Boulevard 17A Wallgate, WiganKILL THE WITCH: Sludge/stoner/doom, pounding heavy riffs and gruff vocals will stomp you out and then your soul will be elevated by the melodic mid sections. MUFUNTA: Straight up groove laden sludge/southern metal that will rip your face off. VOIDLURKER: The sludgiest band of the night will have your insides rumbling with their down tuned riffs. Bring spare underwear. DOOMSDAY SUN: You want grim, just down right 'orrible sludge with a flavour of Sabbath? Here it is. Free Admission
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 Markets Summer Actitivites
Wigan Market WiganWho’s ready for the next influx of events coming up in the coming few months at Wigan Market? Because the events in the first quarter of the year went so well we are continuing them to give you multiple days of FREE fun for all of the family! • Events are 11am-3pm (expect Craft Fair & Bingo)
Shevington Fete
ShevingtonShevington & District Community Fete takes place every summer – it has been running since 2011, and is a reincarnation of the famous Shevington Carnival of days gone by. The fete committee work throughout the year to raise funds and organise activities including: children’s rides children’s entertainment stalls throughout the village centre community information sports and races food and drink stalls live entertainment
Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
Haigh Woodland Park School Lane, WiganA MADCAP MIX OF FARCE, COMEDY, AND DRAMA. Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night is coming to Haigh Woodland Park… SATURDAY 17TH JUNE, 7PM This new production of the much loved romantic comedy – brilliantly performed by The Dukes Theatre Company, is to take place within the idyllic Walled Gardens of Haigh. Expect an innovative production full of energy with a wonderful cast; original music so that Shakespeare's songs are heard in a whole new way - and all we ask is that […]