Events
And Heavy Metal For Wigan XXXII: Frozen In Shadows
The Boulevard 17A Wallgate, Wigan, United KingdomThe next instalment of original metal, featuring 4 bands brand new to the AHMFW brand. Frozen In Shadows Beginning as a super group of established musicians in Manchester, the band are beginning to build some serious momentum and respect amongst those in the underground community. The melodic death metal band have some proud accolades to their name, which includes festival appearances at HRH Metal, and Bloodstock Open Air. For fans of At The Gates, Insomnium, and Dark Tranquility, the band […]
Bunker of Zion
Wigan Pier Pottery Lane, Wigan, United KingdomJoin celebrated artist John Pfumojena for a joyful celebration of Zimbabwean culture! Experience powerful live music, dance, and song in the iconic Wigan Pier. John Pfumojena, The Old Courts and the Collaborative Touring Network Presents Bunker of ZionIn Wigan for three nights only! Bunker of Zion brings together an underground collective of artists to tell their incredible stories. Through energetic live music, dance, and song, you will experience a colourful celebration of Zimbabwean culture. Set in a world where music […]
Bunker of Zion
Wigan Pier Pottery Lane, Wigan, United KingdomJoin celebrated artist John Pfumojena for a joyful celebration of Zimbabwean culture! Experience powerful live music, dance, and song in the iconic Wigan Pier. John Pfumojena, The Old Courts and the Collaborative Touring Network Presents Bunker of ZionIn Wigan for three nights only! Bunker of Zion brings together an underground collective of artists to tell their incredible stories. Through energetic live music, dance, and song, you will experience a colourful celebration of Zimbabwean culture. Set in a world where music […]
Bunker of Zion
Wigan Pier Pottery Lane, Wigan, United KingdomJoin celebrated artist John Pfumojena for a joyful celebration of Zimbabwean culture! Experience powerful live music, dance, and song in the iconic Wigan Pier. John Pfumojena, The Old Courts and the Collaborative Touring Network Presents Bunker of ZionIn Wigan for three nights only! Bunker of Zion brings together an underground collective of artists to tell their incredible stories. Through energetic live music, dance, and song, you will experience a colourful celebration of Zimbabwean culture. Set in a world where music […]
Creedence Clearwater Revived
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United KingdomThe ultimate CCR tribute band featuring Johnny âguitarâ Williamson play a setlist dedicated to the legendary CCR and John Fogerty including every classic of Creedence: Proud Mary â Bad Moon Rising â Have You Ever Seen the Rain â Green River plus many more. This is a rare chance to see a classic British band perform their interpretation of a classic American Set. The band will also add all the other classic CCR songs to the set list making it […]
Bunker of Zion
Wigan Pier Pottery Lane, Wigan, United KingdomJoin celebrated artist John Pfumojena for a joyful celebration of Zimbabwean culture! Experience powerful live music, dance, and song in the iconic Wigan Pier. John Pfumojena, The Old Courts and the Collaborative Touring Network Presents Bunker of ZionIn Wigan for three nights only! Bunker of Zion brings together an underground collective of artists to tell their incredible stories. Through energetic live music, dance, and song, you will experience a colourful celebration of Zimbabwean culture. Set in a world where music […]
Jubilee Party in the Park
Diggle Street Park 101 Diggle St, Springfield, Wigan, United KingdomJubilee Party in the Park Diggle Street Park Thursday 2nd June A free event for the community by the community, featuring: Entertainment by Caroline George Bouncy castle Face painting Raffle Cakes, Nachos and puppachinos by Double BS Let's keep our park clean please, pickup your litter.
Official Jubilee Beacon Lighting â Hosted by Girlguiding Lancashire South County
Haigh Woodland Park School Lane, Wigan, United KingdomThursday 2nd June â Official Jubilee Beacon Lighting â Hosted by Girlguiding Lancashire South County â Haigh Woodland Park We are kicking off the weekend of Jubilee celebrations with the lighting of the official Jubilee Beacon for Wigan Borough. Girlguiding Lancashire South County, whose patron is Queen Elizabeth II, will be hosting an evening of music, food, and festivities ahead of this momentous occasion. Bring your own picnic or tuck into the BBQ and other food on offer. Settle down […]
Mayorâs Jubilee Gala
Pennington Hall Park St Helens Rd, Leigh, United KingdomFriday 3rd June â Mayorâs Jubilee Gala â Pennington Hall Park The Mayor of Wigan Borough welcomes you down to Pennington Hall Park for a very special Jubilee Gala. With lots of family friendly activities and entertainment, it is a fabulous opportunity to gather together with your loved ones to celebrate this historical weekend. Lawn games, afternoon tea, singalong classics, it is a celebration of everything that is great about Britain.
Le Freak: a tribute to Chic
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United KingdomLe Freak with support from LUX Le Freak â are the premier Tribute Band to CHIC & Nile Rodgers and disco music. Their show is a fabulous mix of classic hits produced by Nile Rodgers such as: Everybody Dance, Iâm Coming Out, Lost In Music, We Are Family, Letâs Dance and other funky disco hits. This is a non stop party and tribute to Disco & Studio 54 era from start to finish, hit after hit for every generation! LUX […]
Jubilee Celebrations
Jubilee Celebrations at Spinning Gate Shopping Centre, Leigh Saturday 4 June, 11am - 3pm Join us for our FREE jubilee celebrations: - FREE children's craft workshops (children must be accompanied by an adult) - FREE chocolate giveaways for shoppers
Jubilee Party in the Park
Mesnes Park Mesnes Park Terrace, Wigan, United KingdomSaturday 4th June â Jubilee Party in the Park â Mesnes Park Head back to the 1950s and the first years of the Queenâs reign with this very special Party in the Park, packed full of entertainment, stalls, funfair rides, street theatre, food, and so much more. With vintage themed fun and activities, be sure to dig out your poodle skirts and fedoras and join in the fun! THEREâS MORE! Ahead of the UEFA Womenâs EUROs coming to Wigan and […]
Hey Beatles
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United KingdomNationally-acclaimed tribute Hey Beatles return to the Old Courts, playing the hits of The Fab Four and evoking the spirit of the swinging 60s in this not to be missed concert. Including all-new for 2022 video and visual elements, this unmissable show will take you on a journey through the music of John, Paul George and Ringo via period correct costumes, instruments and plenty of chances to sing along! Approximate stage times: Doors: 19:30 Set 1: 20:10 â 20:55pm Break: […]
These Smiths
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United KingdomâNot like any other love. This one is different, because itâs usâ. âThese Smithsâ are a tribute from Manchester, who perform the music of âThe Smithsâ and âMorrisseyâ. The band formed in 2015, shortly after their lead singer performed as Morrissey on ITVâs âStars in Their Eyesâ later racking up over 13,000 followers on Twitter!!! Renowned as the closest sounding tribute band to the real thing, âThese Smithsâ are a must see for fans of âThe Smithsâ and âMorrisseyâ. Support […]
Media Cubs
Media Cubs is hosting free sessions for 7-11 year-olds in Wigan and Leigh to enter our TV studio and create, debate and navigate the news. From filming, presenting to interviewing a real life role model, children will be introduced to media equipment and know-how â and will walk away with a free press pass! The sessions will be themed around the media and Womenâs EUROSâŠwith a VIP interviewee to be announced soonâŠ. Register for our free session at Wigan Library, […]
System Of A Down tribute- Toxicities
The Boulevard 17A Wallgate, Wigan, United KingdomWe are delighted to welcome back Toxicities to The Boulevard with their fantastic tribute to System Of A Down. support from 3rd Degree Gurns https://www.facebook.com/3rddegreegurns123/ Tickets only ÂŁ10
Black Sabbath tribute – Sabbotage
The Boulevard 17A Wallgate, Wigan, United KingdomBrilliant Black Sabbath tribute, Sabbotage return to The Boulevard. support tbc Tickets ÂŁ8 or ÂŁ10 on the door.
Media Cubs
Media Cubs is hosting free sessions for 7-11 year-olds in Wigan and Leigh to enter our TV studio and create, debate and navigate the news. From filming, presenting to interviewing a real life role model, children will be introduced to media equipment and know-how â and will walk away with a free press pass! The sessions will be themed around the media and Womenâs EUROSâŠwith a VIP interviewee to be announced soonâŠ. Register for our free session at Leigh Library, […]
Strictly Dance!
DW Stadium Loire Dr, Robin Park, Wigan, United KingdomJoin Wigan and Leigh Hospice for a fantastic evening of entertainment, fun and glamour! Contestants from across the borough are paired with expert dancers and will compete in front of a panel of judges in the hope of being crowned the Strictly Dance Glitterball Champion. Our fabulous Strictly Dance event will be held once again in conjunction with the tremendous team from 180 Dance Club in Tyldesley. Guests will enjoy a four-course dinner, entertainment, the Strictly show and a disco […]
KISS â Dressed To Kill
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United KingdomExact-replica costumes, blood spitting, authentic instruments and more! DRESSED TO KILL recreate both the look AND sound of a full-on KISS show, and have done so for the last 27years! NOT TO BE MISSED! DRESSED TO KILL are endorsed by & use the following equipment: Cort basses; Gibson Guitars, Washburn Guitars, Silvertone, & Ibanez Guitars; Ampeg & Marshall Amplification; Pearl drums, Paiste cymbals & Agner drumsticks; plus other exact replica instruments where âoriginalsâ are not available in order to complete […]