We’re delighted to welcome Eddi Reader to The Old Courts Theatre, with support from Jill Jackson. Eddi Reader is perhaps Scotland’s greatest living female voice. In 2021, she celebrated her 40th year on stage with a ‘40 Years Live’ concert tour, her performances just get better and better. From her earliest years playing the folk clubs of western Scotland and learning how to street sing across Europe (like her hero Edith Piaf) Eddi’s path soon lead her to a professional […]

Quaintest Show On Earth live A highly acclaimed alternative folk band from Wigan. Free Admission

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. Friday 14th October we present Rob Jones & James Halt Rob Jones – Local singer-songwriter Rob Jones returns to the Bailiff Bar. He’ll be playing a fine selection of rock and Indie belters… with a few of his own original tracks thrown in for good measure too. Rob’s upbeat and energetic style of performance covers music from across […]

Paramore GB are the premier UK based tribute to Paramore. Playing songs spanning all 5 eras and albums, Paramore GB is the closest you will get to the real thing. If you don’t know who we are, your'e about too. “Excellent band. Energetic performers and Lisa sounds just like Hayley. Highly recommended” – Paul Gregory (Facebook) “Amazing superb tight band. The next best thing to actually watching Paramore live, quality lead vocals definitely worth a watch” – Michael Anthony Bansal […]

The Fantastic Blue Carpet Band come to the Boulevard for a not to be missed show. Doors open 17.00 The Blue Carpet Band. 19.20 - 20.20 https://www.facebook.com/bluecarpetband support from The Dry Retch. 18.15 - 19.00 https://www.facebook.com/TheDryRetch/ The Vermin Suicides. 17.20 - 17.55 https://www.facebook.com/theverminsuicides Tickets only £12 Over 16s Event, Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

“…film-maker, musician, documentarist and cultural historian Don Letts has been, and still is, a catalyst for theminds and spirits of so many of us”- Jim Jarmusch Don Letts’ reputation has been firmly established in both the film and music world by a substantial body ofwork from the late 70’s through the 80’s, 90’s and well into the millennium. His work has been exhibited in TheKitchen N.Y.C, The Institute of Contemporary Art, The N.F.T in London and was honored at Brooklyn’s […]

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. Saturday 15th October we present Alannah Webb & Mat Bianco Alannah Webb – We’re pleased to welcome back The Facades’ front woman, Alannah Webb, for a solo show! Alannah will be playing a mix of covers (Indie/Alternative & classics) with some originals thrown in!  Mat Bianco – Brought up on a mixture of rock, soul, folk and pop, […]

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. Friday 21st October we present Tommy Jones & Liam Horrocks Tommy Jones – Tom has played main stage with artists from all over the world and even held a residency in Japan. With extensive musical knowledge of all genres behind the performance there is bound to be something for everyone to enjoy!  Liam Horrocks – Joining us this […]

Sounds From The Street brings you another quality night of live music Shopfront Kubrick Stare Sustinere Jay Page & The Cowards Tickets on sale now Doors 7.30

Frith burst onto the national UK music scene as the driving force and singer/songwriter of Wigan/Liverpool band ‘The Troubadours’. Mark has picked up great plaudits for his Songwriting. Paul Weller called him a ‘Classic British Songwriter’ and famous record Producer John Leckie (Stone Roses, Radiohead) declared him ‘the best Songwriter I’ve worked with in 10 years’ Doors 7:30pm 1st Support 8pm 2nd Support 9pm Mark Frith 10pm  

AHMFW is back, this time with a line up celebrating the hard rock side and melodic qualities of metal. Atlas One of the leading lights in the New Wave Of Classic Rock community, it's an honour to bring Atlas to The Boulevard. A thoroughly entertaining band who give it their all on stage, their melodic hard rock sound is winning the band legions of fans nationwide. This show promises to be special for the band for reasons to be revealed. […]

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. Saturday 22nd October we present Penelope Carpenter & John Anderton Penelope Carpenter  – We’re pleased to welcome Welsh born artist, Penelope Carpenter, who typically covers from range from late 90’s early 2000″s MTV and Kerrang style music. Artist influences such as Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Keane, Green day, Jack White, and Ed Sheeran, and many […]

Live & Local: Alannah Webb (The Facades) - Free Admission  

Liverpool post-punks Courting make their last stop of the tour at The Boulevard as part of the debut album tour. Support on the night will come from Ugly 16+ age restriction. All under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times

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. Friday 28th October we present Lily Webb & Ex’s & Ho’s Lily Webb – 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!  Ex’s & Ho’s – The Ex’s and Ho’s Show consists of Caroline McCann on vocals and Jo Bishop […]

 PROST!  Wigan Oktoberfest 2022! Oktoberfest is coming to Wigan for a day and night of beers and cheers! Prepare your lederhosen and dirndls because it's time to grab a stein and have a sing-a-long. At Oktoberfest you can expect the following and more! - German Beers + Steins!  - Oompah Bands + Performers!  - Bavarian Trestle Tables + Benches!  - German Pretzels + Bratwursts!  - Complete Oktoberfest Venue Transformation!  Inspired by a genuine love of the traditional Bavarian festival and […]

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. Saturday 29th October we present Calvin Snape & Ollie Anglesea Calvin Snape – Local boy Calvin will have you singing along to his mix of covers and originals. From the 60’s to present day, rock to pop, Britney Spears to Foo Fighters, you’re bound to have a good time! Feel free to shout out requests […]

The ultimate tribute to Marilyn Manson return to The Boulevard for a special Halloween show.

Upper Austrian Jazz Orchestra plays the music of Ed Puddick directed by Ed Puddick Ed Puddick: Composition, Arrangement, Conductor Ali Gaggl: voice trumpet section: Andreas Pranzl Simon Plötzeneder Joschi Öttl Manfred Weinberger saxophone section: Andreas See Robert Müllner Christian Maurer Andreas Lachberger Jürgen Haider trombone section: Dominik Stöger Robert Bachner Peter Nickel Hermann Mayr rhythm section: Helmar Hill piano Primus Sitter guitar Christian Wendt bass Ewald Zach drums