Events
The Style Councillors
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United KingdomThe Style Council epitomised Paul Weller’s transition from out-and-out mod, punk, angsty frontman into the further considered and utterly accomplished songwriter we saw with The Style Council. Formed in 2013 by Darren Fletcher (Paul Weller) and Steve Hayes (Mick Talbot), The Style Councillors have quickly built a loyal fanbase for the group which was Paul Weller’s home for the majority of the 1980’s and where he wrote some of his finest songs. Dani Clay (Dee C. Lee) and Craig Read […]
Weekend Events at Wigan Market
We’ve got some amazing events coming up in the next few months here at Wigan Market We’ve compiled them into this post so it’s easy for everyone to check what’s on, and when • Events are 11am-3pm (except Craft Fair) and all events are FREE and full of fun for all the family! January 21st Lantern & Craft Workshop for the celebration of Chinese New Year January 28th World storytelling week, free face painting Feb 4th Craft Market Feb 11th […]
Look Photo Biennial
Open Eye Gallery and Wigan Council are pleased to announce that the LOOK Photo Biennial will be taking place across different venues in Wigan and Leigh this December 2022. The exhibitions are part of the Open Eye Hub, a space to champion local voices and collaboration between communities of Wigan and Leigh and the wider photography community based in the UK and beyond. The hub will be a space to share ideas, bring people together, and through photography, explore and […]
Punk Fest 7 – Drongos For Europe | Knock Off | The Liarbilitys | The Eddies | Biteback | The Sewer Cats
The Boulevard 17A Wallgate, Wigan, United KingdomKDS Promotions are delighted to host our 7th PunkFest at The Boulevard Wigan. Doors open 14.00 Drongos For Europe. 19.05 - 20.00 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063625418421 Knock Off. 18.05 - 18.45 https://www.facebook.com/knockoffpunkband The Liarbilitys. 17.05 - 17.45 https://www.facebook.com/theliarbilitys The Eddies. 16.05 - 16.45 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063752342140 Biteback. 15.15 - 15.45 https://www.facebook.com/BITE-BACK-1569109506696866/ The Sewer Cats. 14.30 - 15.00 https://www.facebook.com/thesewercatsband/ Tickets only £15 or £18 on the door! Over 16s Event, Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
The Bluebird
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United KingdomInspired by Maeterlinck’s Bluebird, this show raises important philosophical questions for children & adults within a compelling, interactive quest adventure. What is the bluebird and where could it be hiding? In the Land of Memory, the Future, the Land of Luxury, or has it flown to the Land of Night? Or have we simply lost the ability to see or hear it? The audience need to discover their own answers helped by plenty of theatrical magic.
Victoria Oxley
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 21st January Victoria Oxley takes the Bailiff stage! Victoria Oxley Victoria Oxley is a great upbeat acoustic act with a mix current songs and old favourites! Vicky plays all round the north west, but played her very first gig here in Wigan – so it’s always great to come back to where […]
Dr Diablo and His Amazing Circus Sideshow
MESMERISING. CAPTIVATING. WIERD AND WONDERFUL. COME SEE DR DIABLO AND HIS AMAZING CIRCUS SIDESHOW. FREE. This Sunday, January 22nd. A daredevil show including Fire Eating. The Bed of Nails. Escapology. And much much more. The kids will love this. Performances at 12.30pm. 1.30pm and 2.30pm. From the Event Field. Don’t forget - that this weekend Adults go FREE on our Woodland Adventure Golf Course. (Terms: 1 Adult Free with every full paying child). HAIGH WOODLAND […]
Pottery Night
With the help of our ceramicist Emily, you will be supported through the whole design process. From preparing the raw clay to sculpting your creation and glazing to finally firing your work, Pottery Night is perfect for beginners or the more seasoned potter who would like a space to get creative. All equipment from tools to glazes and a shared kiln firing is included in the ticket price. Please be aware that you may need at least two sessions to […]
Artist Drop In
Are you performer, writer, creative practitioner in Wigan? Do you want a space to meet up with other artists? Our new monthly drop in sessions will be a supportive environment to share ideas and build connections with other creative practitioners in the area. Open to all artists, whatever your experience or discipline. Drop-ins will vary – expect networking activity, guest facilitators and platforms for local artists. There will be both in-person and online options, with no commitment required. For this […]
Spring and Port Wine
Wigan Little Theatre 44 Crompton St, Wigan, United KingdomIt Takes A Lifetime To Raise A Family And A Weekend To Lose The Lot! The Crompton’s live in Bolton in the 1960s. The family peace is shattered when the two generations clash. An incident during a family meal causes explosive and often comical moments This amateur production is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD a Concord Theatrical Company
Spring and Port Wine
Wigan Little Theatre 44 Crompton St, Wigan, United KingdomIt Takes A Lifetime To Raise A Family And A Weekend To Lose The Lot! The Crompton’s live in Bolton in the 1960s. The family peace is shattered when the two generations clash. An incident during a family meal causes explosive and often comical moments This amateur production is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD a Concord Theatrical Company
Vinyl Vibes
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United KingdomJoin us on the 4th Thursday of every month for Vinyl Vibes for our regular Bailiff Bar gathering for lovers of all things VINYL Host, Haden Boardman, will spin records across genres of a selected classic album. We encourage you to bring your favourite records, LP or singles to play on the night! Or just head down and come relax with a pint in great company. This month, we’re doing something a little different, instead of a classic album, we’ll be […]
Everything is Memory
Derek Boak’s solo exhibition ‘Everything is Memory’ opens at our gallery this Friday 27th January 7-9pm. All welcome Derek's work is referenced from experiencing places, surfaces, discarded items and the ever-changing light and weather. From this, he uses a variety of media to build surfaces which attemptt to capture some fleeting memory of these encounters. Derek Boak works in Southport. He taught in secondary and sixth-form education for nearly forty years, encouraging students to work with local and national artists […]
Friday Night Live: Tigers and Flies, Shackites, Pleasure Island & Strangerz
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United KingdomOur Friday Night Live is back for 2023 and were starting off with a bang! An exciting platform for emerging and local musicians to showcase their talents. Tigers and Flies are rich in performance experience, you can find their full album on Spotify with an vast collection of songs which we cannot wait to bring some of that sounds to life on our stage! In case you missed out on the last one Shackites are BACK! This crowd-pleasing band never fail to get […]
Spring and Port Wine
Wigan Little Theatre 44 Crompton St, Wigan, United KingdomIt Takes A Lifetime To Raise A Family And A Weekend To Lose The Lot! The Crompton’s live in Bolton in the 1960s. The family peace is shattered when the two generations clash. An incident during a family meal causes explosive and often comical moments This amateur production is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD a Concord Theatrical Company
Brother | Citizens Of Intel | Vardy Band | The Surgeiacs
The Boulevard 17A Wallgate, Wigan, United KingdomLocal rock/indie/blues band Brother will be headlining for us and it’s their first headline of the year, male and female lead singers works really well along with bluesy guitar tones and bassy vibes. Citizens of Intel are a young band who have played some ace sets for us in the past, they called it quits at one point but with so much talent in the band it would’ve been a travesty to lose them. Vardy band are coming to us […]
A Foreigners Journey
The Old Courts Crawford Street, Wigan, United KingdomLegendary bands Foreigner and Journey are giants of the AOR (Adult Orientated Rock) and Classic Rock genres, attracting huge audiences as live acts since forming in the 1970’s. The two bands have achieved massive commercial and critical success and both sold in excess of 80 million albums, with their supreme musical quality ensuring that they’ve never been victims of trends or passing fashions, and even their earliest hits are still being played on radio shows worldwide every day. Sadly for […]
Make Some Noise – From Stage Door To Dance Floor
Museum of Wigan Life Library Street, Wigan, United KingdomAn exciting new FREE exhibition that celebrates music and entertainment from across the borough opens at the Museum of Wigan Life. We are known world-wide for our rich heritage, incredible venues, and wealth of talent and the dynamic and interactive displays will showcase the very best. From cinemas and local legends to brass bands and northern soul – this exhibition brings to life the incredible range of genres our towns have embraced and called their own. Expect to see original […]
Alex Winstanley & Tiny Tree Book Launch Celebration
Wigan Life Centre The Wiend, Wigan, United KingdomA celebration of the launch of the ‘My Has’ children’s book series, with Tiny Tree Children’s Books! Giveaways and readings for families! To celebrate the publication of my series of children’s books with Tiny Tree Children’s Books, there will be a celebration event at Wigan Library on Saturday 28th of January at 10.30am! The 5 current books in the series are all inspired and informed by real people, to highlight inclusion and diversity, and start the conversation between families about […]
Weekend Events at Wigan Market
We’ve got some amazing events coming up in the next few months here at Wigan Market We’ve compiled them into this post so it’s easy for everyone to check what’s on, and when • Events are 11am-3pm (except Craft Fair) and all events are FREE and full of fun for all the family! January 21st Lantern & Craft Workshop for the celebration of Chinese New Year January 28th World storytelling week, free face painting Feb 4th Craft Market Feb 11th […]