Events
Light Night Trail
Light Night Wigan & Leigh returns to kick off the festive season. To explore the artists and projects in Light Trail visit www.thefirewithin.org.uk The time slot you're booking for is your arrival time, the trail itself will take around 90mins to explore, but feel free to wander and meander and take the artworks in at your own pace. Car parking will be available at council owned town centre car parks which are a short walk from the trail start point, […]
BURN – Deep Purple Tribute
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United KingdomBURN – Deep Purple Tribute make their debut at The Old Courts playing a full range of classic Purple, with music from In Rock, Machine Head, Fireball, Who Do We Think We Are, Burn, Stormbringer and more. Keen eyed members of the audience will recognise the players, who also make up MOTHERSHIP, the Led Zeppelin Tribute who have played at the Old Courts many times. Approx. Stage times: Doors: 19:30 1st Set: 20:00 – 21:00 20 min break 2nd set: […]
Make Together Art Club – Make a Christmas Stocking!
Come along for some festive, creative family time! Learn new artistic skills together and create a masterpiece! It's never too early to get ready for Father Christmas so in this month's Make Together Art Club we're providing everything you need to decorate your own unique Christmas Stocking together! PLEASE NOTE: The Make Together Art Club sessions are aimed at families with children aged up to 17 years old. Each ticket admits one child and one adult. If more than one […]
Wigan and Leigh Hospice Christmas Fayre
St Peters Pavilion Hurst St, Hindley, Wigan, United KingdomOur Christmas Fayre is back for 2022! Our Fayre will be held indoors at St Peter's Pavilion in Hindley. There will be something for everyone; win prizes on our raffles, enjoy refreshments and stock up on Christmas gifts and goodies. Get yourself in the mood for Christmas and help us to raise some money so that we can continue providing vital care to local people. Admission to the Christmas Fayre is free.
Christmas Markets – Leigh
Leigh Town Centre Leigh, United KingdomWigan and Leigh town centres will be sprinkled with Christmas magic with festive street entertainment to entertain the family while you shop for your Christmas gifts for loved ones from a selection of local makers and lots of great food and drink to choose from. Saturday 19th - Leigh Town Centre from 10am, and Leigh Civic Square from 1.30pm Sunday 20th - Spinning Gate Shopping Centre Car Park from 11am
Leigh Light Switch on and Lantern Parade
Leigh Town Centre Leigh, United KingdomLeigh Christmas Light Switch on with a packed out stage show and wide range of entertainment in Leigh Town Centre. Including the Light Night Lantern Parade with Leigh Carnival and WigLe Dance. In addition to funfair rides and a Christmas Market on Leigh Civic Sq from 1pm.
Light Night Trail
Light Night Wigan & Leigh returns to kick off the festive season. To explore the artists and projects in Light Trail visit www.thefirewithin.org.uk The time slot you're booking for is your arrival time, the trail itself will take around 90mins to explore, but feel free to wander and meander and take the artworks in at your own pace. Car parking will be available at council owned town centre car parks which are a short walk from the trail start point, […]
Tommy Jones & John Anderton
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 19th November we present Tommy Jones & John Anderton 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! John Anderton – Award-winning singer-songwriter, John […]
Leigh Santa Parade
Spinning Gate Ellesmere Street, Leigh, United KingdomThe Funfair, Market and stage show will take place at Spinning Gate Shopping Centre with a parade led by Father Christmas and his reindeer.
Christmas Markets – Leigh
Spinning Gate Ellesmere Street, Leigh, United KingdomWigan and Leigh town centres will be sprinkled with Christmas magic with festive street entertainment to entertain the family while you shop for your Christmas gifts for loved ones from a selection of local makers and lots of great food and drink to choose from. Saturday 19th - Leigh Town Centre from 10am, and Leigh Civic Square from 1.30pm Sunday 20th - Spinning Gate Shopping Centre Car Park from 11am
Courtyard Christmas Light Switch On
Haigh Woodland Park School Lane, Wigan, United KingdomTHIS SUNDAY (Sunday 20th November). THE COURTYARD CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHT SWITCH ON. A day of seasonal fun, activities and celebration. Featuring: 1.30pm. Festive Brass. With Old Hall Brass Band. With Jem, the singing Christmas Fairy. 2.20pm. Helen Minshall. Interactive Christmas Song. 2.40pm. The Milltown Sound Chorus sings Christmas. 3.10pm. Helen Minshall and the Singing Christmas Fairy. 3.40pm. Festive Brass. 4.10pm. The Arrival of Santa. 4.50pm. The Christmas Tree Switch On. Plus it’s Artisan Market Day. FREE ADMISSION. (Car Park Fees […]
Make a Scandinavian Ceramic Christmas Gonk
Get ready for Christmas with our Scandi Ceramic Christmas Gonk making workshop! Join us for this festive workshop with our in house ceramicist Emily. You will be guided through the process of creating a hand built, Scandi Ceramic Christmas Gonk to decorate your home for the festive season, to the soundtrack of Christmas hits! PLEASE NOTE: This session is an 18+ event, but ages 12+ can attend with a parent or guardian. One ticket is required per person attending. […]
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.
Pocket Jazz
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United KingdomWe’re bringing you a brand new music night in the Bailiff, and lets just say you can expect something small and something jazzy – Pocket Jazz. Inspired by Valves, Vinyl and Jazz night, Haden Boardman will host a fun evening that will showcase local jazz new and old. Novembers act will be a four-piece band organised by Wiganer Kevin Bates. Kevin has been involved in jazz all his performing life, having worked his way through the Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra, he has […]
Mrs Churchill
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United KingdomWinston Churchill is arguably one of the most famous Englishmen that has ever lived. His inspirational leadership helped win the Second World War, and his parliamentary career of 62 years ensured he was responsible for many momentous decisions. They say that behind every great man, there is a great woman. Was this true in Churchill’s case? What of Clementine, his wife for 56 years? Did he bully her like he did so many other people? Was he as grumpy and […]
Geometric Light by Zarah Hussain – Art Exhibition
Digital and light-based artworks 2005-2022 “There is a very interesting relationship between generative, computer-programmed art and Islamic art, starting with the simple fact that in both, patterns and numbers underlie everything.” - Zarah Hussain The Turnpike Gallery is delighted to present a stunning exhibition by award-winning artist Zarah Hussain. Originally from the north-west UK and now based in London, Zarah has previously shown her paintings at the Turnpike Gallery alongside the sculptural work of Halima Cassell in Araam in 2010. […]
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 […]
Have A Go Art Club – Have a go at… Pottery!
If you're aged 7 - 11, join us for a morning jam-packed with arty fun! Have a Go Art Club is for kids who like to get creative and try their hand at any arty activity. This drop-off session is perfect to get kids socialising with others their age, give them an opportunity to try something new but most importantly, have fun! Join us for a ceramics masterclass, where you will learn how to prepare clay and sculpt your own […]