Events
Live Music & Gigs
Golborne Christmas light switch-on
Golborne Wigan, United KingdomChristmas is coming to Golborne with a Christmas disco, a live performance and Christmas carols by Golborne Brass Band. Santa will also be flying by in is sleigh. When: Thursday 24th November 2022 Where: Peter Kane Square
Penelope Carpenter & Lily Webb
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United KingdomWe 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 25th November we present Penelope Carpenter & Lily Webb 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 […]
True Order
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United KingdomTRUE ORDER are Europe’s only tribute to the iconic Manchester band New Order and are considered by many to be the next best thing to watching the real thing. Playing the songs from the early years after the demise of Joy Division, including the haunting ‘Ceremony’, along with the anthemic ‘Temptation’, right through to tracks from 2015’s Music Complete, such as ‘Restless’ and ‘Singularity’, they emulate the rich tapestry of synthesizers, sequencers, drum machines and guitars with the same uncompromising […]
Wigan Christmas light switch-on
Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United KingdomWigan Christmas light switch on this year will this year have Pop Idol icon Gareth Gates taking to the stage along with Abz from 5ive, Katy Unsworth and Sam Lavery. Local performance groups will also be joining the stage show. Lots of fun for all the family with a live stage programme, funfair rides and a Christmas Market on Standish Gate.
Tyldesley Christmas light switch-on
Tyldesley Tyldesley Square, Wigan, United KingdomMusic, entertainment, facepainting and more family fun. With Special Guest Ella Toone From 4:30pm in Tyldesley Town Square
And Heavy Metal For Wigan XXXVIII: Rebellion
The Boulevard 17A Wallgate, Wigan, United KingdomThe 38th iteration of AHMFW, featuring bands from across the metal spectrum, some making their brand debut whilst others make a return after a long absence! Deified Local heavyweights who have earned a reputation for their fierce live show and dedication to their craft, it's with great pleasure to welcome Deified back after a long absence from the stage! The band have graced the stages of multiple major festivals and some impressive support slots, and have spent their time away […]
Calvin Snape & Liam Horrocks
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United KingdomWe 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 26th November we present Calvin Snape & Liam Horrocks 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 and […]
Wigan Santa Parade
Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United KingdomJoin Santa and his real life reindeer as they parade through Wigan Town Centre, from Mesnes Park to Believe Square where a funfair, markets and live performances await!
Ruby J & Sonnet Duo
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United KingdomRuby J – born in 2005, the singer-songwriter and recording artist fuses multiple genres with her own unique style. Inspired to pick up a guitar at aged 13 by the likes of Tash Sultana, Arctic Monkeys & more… a now 17-year-old Ruby J has solo stage presence that encapsulates her audience. Described as “the new kid on the block” by live music lovers on Twitter 2022 has seen Ruby J make a major UK Festival Debut at The Isle of […]
MOTHERSHIP – Led Zeppelin Tribute
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United KingdomMOTHERSHIP – Led Zeppelin Tribute present our brand new set – two hours plus of Zeppelin classics, with a handful of surprises, too. When the Levee Breaks, Going to California, Kashmir, Misty Mountain Hop and lots more. It might get loud and expect the unexpected! “The most authentic sounding Zep tribute in the UK”.(Classic Rock magazine) Doors 19:30 Mothership 20:00 – 21:10 Interval Mothership 21:30 – 22:40 This is a standing only event.
Ska Face
The Boulevard 17A Wallgate, Wigan, United KingdomSka Face are a 10 piece Ska band from Blackpool with a combined age exceeding 450 years, old enough to know better but young enough not to care. They play classic ska and 2 tone with an infectious groove and unstoppable energy that just makes you want to groove. Expect all the ska and 2 tone classics from the likes of The Specials, Madness, The Selecter, Bad Manners, Toots and many more! Tickets: £8.00 plus booking fee | OTD: £10.00 […]
Standish Christmas Market
Standish Wigan, United KingdomWe're back! We're finally able to host our fifth annual Standish Christmas Market. On Saturday 3rd December 2022, we'll be taking over Standish village centre once again, with a festive street market, two craft halls, live music stage and drinks tent. There'll be singing! There'll be dancing! There'll be comedy! And there'll be so much more! We have over 50 traders at this year's Standish Christmas Market! For 2022, we're also hosting a virtual market alongside our physical one […]
Hindley and Hindley Green Christmas light switch-on
Hindley Town Hall Cross Street, Hindley, Wigan, United KingdomFree festive fun for the whole family; visit Santa in his grotto, face painting, food and shop for Christmas presents at the Christmas market stalls. Three Silcock’s Funfair Rides (children ride for free) A (free)visit to Santa in his Grotto including a (free) selection box gift Face painting (Free) Hotdogs, crisps and beverages for the kids. (Free) Mansoor (Humanity First) providing his spicy specials (free) Fresh Donuts provided by Brian & Denise Cross keys Chippy (Free) FOLP’s World famous Bar Music […]
Mark Peters
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United KingdomThe Old Courts are proud to announce a special show as 2022 draws to a close. Mark Peters is an esteemed musician, composer and producer held in especially high regard for his acclaimed solo work and his earlier releases with the timeless ‘Engineers’ Marks second visits us with the solo album Red Sunset Dreams, the follow-up to his hugely acclaimed debut Innerland, which was one of Rough Trade’s albums of the year when it came out in 2018, it features […]
Live & Local: Paul Lee – A Tribute to Meat Loaf
The Boulevard 17A Wallgate, Wigan, United KingdomLive & Local: Paul Lee - A Tribute to Meat Loaf Free Admission
Ashton Christmas light switch-on
Ashton Town Centre Wigan Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield, United KingdomAshton's BIG Christmas Markets and a spectacular firework display! SUNDAY 4TH DECEMBER 1-6PM ASHTON MARKET WN4 9AF FESTIVE FOOD AND DRINK LIVE ENTERTAINMENT MARKET STALLS FUNFAIR RIDES SANTA'S GROTTO FIREWORK FINALE AND MUCH MORE!
Johnny Waring + Liam Horrocks
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United KingdomWe 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 9th December we present Johnny Waring & Liam Horrocks Johnny Waring – A humble performer with a hint of humour, a fantastic voice and a decent set of tunes to take you through the night, Johnny plays everything and anything from the likes of Johnny Cash through to modern day contemporary/top 40. Liam Horrocks – Super talented, […]
Will Hughes
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United KingdomSaturday 10th December we present Will Hughes We’re pleased to welcome back Will Hughes to Bailiff Bar from local band, Pink Shirts for Pale People. As lead vocalist of the band, Will has headlined around the UK with shows in Manchester, London, and Liverpool. We just know that Will’s fun mix of songs will have you up dancing!
Nine Below Zero
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United KingdomThe Old Courts proudly welcome the legendary blues band was formed in 1977 by Dennis Greaves withbassist Pete Clark, drummer Kenny Bradley and Harmonica player Mark Feltham. By 1978. The band startedto play the London pub circuit and develop an excellent reputation as a live act. Quickly signing to A&M records in 1980, the band gathered pace and reputation and moved in one direction only with blistering live blues shows. Amassing admirers far and wide, appearances on The Old Grey Whistle […]
Lottery Winners
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United Kingdom2 special Christmas shows with the Lottery Winners! A Special Christmas Afternoon and Evening with the Lottery Winners Afternoon (All ages welcome) Doors: 4pm Start Time: 4.30pm Support TBC: 4.30-5pm Finish time: 6pm Evening (14+ with an adult only) Doors: 19:30 Start Time: 8pm Support TBC: 8pm-8:30pm Finish time: 10:30 We’re very excited to be welcoming Lottery Winners back to the Courts! Coming back to their Wigan borough roots after spending months touring the UK, selling out venues nationwide. It’s […]