Events
Museum Minis at MOWL
Museum Minis at MOWL, come and join us with your little people, for crafts, singing and stories at the Museum of Wigan Life, Every Wednesday from 5th October at 10.30 – 11.45. £1.50 per session, includes refreshments. No booking required.
Rob Jones & James Holt | Bailiff Bar
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 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 w/ Slick Cupid
The Boulevard 17A Wallgate, Wigan, United KingdomParamore 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 […]
Halloween Woodland Fun
Children of ages 5+ can enjoy Halloween Family Woodland fun at Haigh Woodland Park. Every Saturday in October: 12.30-1.30pm, 2.00-3.00pm, 3.30-4.30pm There will be Halloween crafts available, for example decorating your own wands, creating spooky clay creatures and making ghost lanterns! After learning how to light your own fire, there will be tasty fireside snacks to enjoy or hot chocolate to keep you warm. If you have any dietary requirements then please email us at outdooradventure@bewellwigan.org after booking. Parents are […]
The Blue Carpet Band + The Dry Retch + The Vermin Suicides
The Boulevard 17A Wallgate, Wigan, United KingdomThe 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.
Don Letts: There And Black Again Book Tour & DJ Set
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United Kingdom“…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 […]
Alannah Webb & Mat Bianco
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 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, […]
Museum Minis at MOWL
Museum Minis at MOWL, come and join us with your little people, for crafts, singing and stories at the Museum of Wigan Life, Every Wednesday from 5th October at 10.30 – 11.45. £1.50 per session, includes refreshments. No booking required.
Dead Guilty
Wigan Little Theatre 44 Crompton St, Wigan, United KingdomAn attractive young graphic artist is injured in a car crash that occurred when a business associate suffered a fatal heart attack at the wheel. Written by the author of The Business of Murder, Dead Guilty is a tense psychological study of guilt and obsession. Written by: Richard Harris. Directed by: Nicola Reynolds. VENUE Wigan Little Theatre PERFORMANCE DATES: Wednesday 19 October 2022 - Saturday 29 October 2022 PERFORMANCE TIMES: 7:30pm. TICKET INFORMATION: Standard tickets from £10.00. BOOK TICKETS: Box Office 01942 242561 […]
Harry Baker: Unashamed
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United KingdomWorld Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker’s heart and humour has been watched by millions online and allowed him to perform all over the world, until suddenly he couldn’t. From reviewing toilet seats online to writing falafel-based diss tracks for Chris Evans, he’s back on stage where he belongs with his most heartfelt, playful, unashamedly Harry Baker-y show yet. “Spectacularly Witty” ★★★★★ Whatsonstage “Blistering wordplay” ★★★★★ Threeweeks “The Spell Over The Audience Is Tangible” ★★★★★ Broadway Baby “Simply put… The greatest […]
Dead Guilty
Wigan Little Theatre 44 Crompton St, Wigan, United KingdomAn attractive young graphic artist is injured in a car crash that occurred when a business associate suffered a fatal heart attack at the wheel. Written by the author of The Business of Murder, Dead Guilty is a tense psychological study of guilt and obsession. Written by: Richard Harris. Directed by: Nicola Reynolds. VENUE Wigan Little Theatre PERFORMANCE DATES: Wednesday 19 October 2022 - Saturday 29 October 2022 PERFORMANCE TIMES: 7:30pm. TICKET INFORMATION: Standard tickets from £10.00. BOOK TICKETS: Box Office 01942 242561 […]
Dead Guilty
Wigan Little Theatre 44 Crompton St, Wigan, United KingdomAn attractive young graphic artist is injured in a car crash that occurred when a business associate suffered a fatal heart attack at the wheel. Written by the author of The Business of Murder, Dead Guilty is a tense psychological study of guilt and obsession. Written by: Richard Harris. Directed by: Nicola Reynolds. VENUE Wigan Little Theatre PERFORMANCE DATES: Wednesday 19 October 2022 - Saturday 29 October 2022 PERFORMANCE TIMES: 7:30pm. TICKET INFORMATION: Standard tickets from £10.00. BOOK TICKETS: Box Office 01942 242561 […]
Tommy Jones & 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 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 […]
Shopfront | Kubrick Stare | Sustinere | Jay Page & The Cowards
The Boulevard 17A Wallgate, Wigan, United KingdomSounds 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
Mark Frith
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United KingdomFrith 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
Talk – Rachel Thompson from Wigan Warriors on women in Rugby
Leigh Town Hall Market Street, Leigh, Wigan, United KingdomJoin the brilliant Rachel Thompson (Wigan Warriors) at Archives: Wigan & Leigh during the Rugby World Cup What is life like playing rugby for the Wigan Warriors? Come on down to the Archives in Leigh Town Hall for an exciting talk from the incredible Rachel Thompson, speaking about her experiences playing Rugby League. It will be an inspirational afternoon, don't miss out! Step free access is available throughout Leigh Town Hall
Make Together Art Club – Halloween Edition!
Make Together Art Club is our brand new monthly Saturday session which gives families a chance to come and get creative together! If you can't get hold of arty goodies to keep your little ones occupied, join us for some family time and we'll clean up the mess afterwards! This month we're getting ready for Halloween by making our own trick or treat bags! Draw your own spooky characters or cut them out of felt to decorate a tote bag […]
Make a squishy sculpture with Ella Louise Jones
Join Artist-in-residence Ella Louise Jones, as she takes over the Grand Arcade with her drop-in ‘make a squishy sculpture’ workshop! In the ‘make a squishy sculpture’ workshop children are free to drop in and pick a squishy sculpture. The squishy shape will be stuffed with pillow inserts and can be decorated on the day with fabric pens and gels to make your very own squishy shape designed with their own unique patterns, drawings and colour. Ella Louise Jones joined […]
Halloween Woodland Fun
Children of ages 5+ can enjoy Halloween Family Woodland fun at Haigh Woodland Park. Every Saturday in October: 12.30-1.30pm, 2.00-3.00pm, 3.30-4.30pm There will be Halloween crafts available, for example decorating your own wands, creating spooky clay creatures and making ghost lanterns! After learning how to light your own fire, there will be tasty fireside snacks to enjoy or hot chocolate to keep you warm. If you have any dietary requirements then please email us at outdooradventure@bewellwigan.org after booking. Parents are […]
And Heavy Metal For Wigan XXXVII: Flesh And Blood
The Boulevard 17A Wallgate, Wigan, United KingdomAHMFW 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. […]