Events

Run Wigan Festival

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

We are delighted to confirm the 2024 HW Moon Run Wigan Festival for Joining Jack, featuring a Half Marathon, 5k and Family Mile will take place on Sunday, March 17

Event Series Wigan Christmas Markets

Wigan Christmas Markets

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

Take the opportunity to pick up some unique gifts and get the full festive shopping experience with our street markets in the run up to Christmas.   Wigan Markets Christmas Specials Every Saturday in December there will be extra Christmas magic happening in Wigan Market. Each Saturday there will be a snow globe with a special Christmas character so you can get some insta-worthy festive photos. There will also be a nostalgic Victorian Choir on the 9th December and Christmas […]

Free
Event Series Wigan Christmas Markets

Wigan Christmas Markets

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

Take the opportunity to pick up some unique gifts and get the full festive shopping experience with our street markets in the run up to Christmas.   Wigan Markets Christmas Specials Every Saturday in December there will be extra Christmas magic happening in Wigan Market. Each Saturday there will be a snow globe with a special Christmas character so you can get some insta-worthy festive photos. There will also be a nostalgic Victorian Choir on the 9th December and Christmas […]

Free
Event Series Wigan Christmas Markets

Wigan Christmas Markets

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

Take the opportunity to pick up some unique gifts and get the full festive shopping experience with our street markets in the run up to Christmas.   Wigan Markets Christmas Specials Every Saturday in December there will be extra Christmas magic happening in Wigan Market. Each Saturday there will be a snow globe with a special Christmas character so you can get some insta-worthy festive photos. There will also be a nostalgic Victorian Choir on the 9th December and Christmas […]

Free

Event Series Frost Festival 2023

Wigan Christmas Lights and Santa Parade

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

It’s Wigan’s turn to get its annual dose of yuletide spirit. The Christmas street markets and funfair will kick off festivities on Standishgate from 10am and Santa will lead the procession of community groups and performers from Mesnes Park at 1pm. The main stage will be entertaining the crowds from 12 noon, culminating in the Christmas lights switch on at 5pm featuring a stage show with Katy Ashworth from Cbeebies and Andy Bennett from Ocean Colour Scene. There will also […]

Free

GM Ringway Wigan to Three Sisters

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

The GM Ringway project is all about enabling people to experience walking as a fun activity that improves personal well-being, community connection, and pride for Greater Manchester as a place to live. This walk is in collaboration with the GM Ringway project, a new set of 20 walking routes circling the whole of Greater Manchester, highlighting some of the best local parks, lakes, canals, open spaces, exciting heritage and local interest. By participating in this walk, you are becoming part […]

Free
Event Series Wigan Christmas Markets

Wigan Christmas Markets

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

Take the opportunity to pick up some unique gifts and get the full festive shopping experience with our street markets in the run up to Christmas.   Wigan Markets Christmas Specials Every Saturday in December there will be extra Christmas magic happening in Wigan Market. Each Saturday there will be a snow globe with a special Christmas character so you can get some insta-worthy festive photos. There will also be a nostalgic Victorian Choir on the 9th December and Christmas […]

Free

Wigan Pride

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

Wigan Pride promotes and celebrates equality and diversity by bringing together arts, music, street parade and positive messages at a big annual event in Wigan.   For 2023, we’re proud to bring you a mix of fantastic local talent from the North-West, amazing tribute acts, and a couple of fabulous drag artists. Retrieve your rainbows, raid your closet for something pink, white, or blue, and get ready to have your say in style: Wigan Pride will back on Saturday, August […]

Free

Event Series Streets Apart Festival

Streets Apart Festival

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

Transforming King Street for 2 days, Streets Apart Festival will be an array of activity, including; a parade through town, live music, DJ's, catwalks, street performances and more! King Street - but not as you know it.   Keep checking back for more information.  

Free

Wigan Community Day

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

n conjunction with the Old Courts parade and our Community Day we are set to have a fantastic event for you all. We are up to 35 stall holders from all across Wigan Large stage with Entertainment all day Giant puppets Street Entertainers and Dancers We do still have spaces for more stalls if you would like to be apart of what is set to be a magnificent day. Visit - www.wiganrotary.co.uk

Free
Event Series Streets Apart Festival

Streets Apart Festival

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

Transforming King Street for 2 days, Streets Apart Festival will be an array of activity, including; a parade through town, live music, DJ's, catwalks, street performances and more! King Street - but not as you know it.   Keep checking back for more information.  

Free

Event Series Big Wigan Walk Week

Big Wigan Walk Week

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

Join us for the first ever Big Wigan Walk Week (27 May - 4 June 2023) our borough-wide celebration of the pleasures and benefits of walking. We have a whole host of free events planned over the course of nine days, including nature-themed strolls around our beautiful local green spaces and walking routes of historical interest. We’ll also be showcasing our wonderful TfGM Bee Network, an initiative to make it easier and safer to walk and cycle throughout Greater Manchester. […]

Event Series Big Wigan Walk Week

Big Wigan Walk Week

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

Join us for the first ever Big Wigan Walk Week (27 May - 4 June 2023) our borough-wide celebration of the pleasures and benefits of walking. We have a whole host of free events planned over the course of nine days, including nature-themed strolls around our beautiful local green spaces and walking routes of historical interest. We’ll also be showcasing our wonderful TfGM Bee Network, an initiative to make it easier and safer to walk and cycle throughout Greater Manchester. […]

Event Series Big Wigan Walk Week

Big Wigan Walk Week

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

Join us for the first ever Big Wigan Walk Week (27 May - 4 June 2023) our borough-wide celebration of the pleasures and benefits of walking. We have a whole host of free events planned over the course of nine days, including nature-themed strolls around our beautiful local green spaces and walking routes of historical interest. We’ll also be showcasing our wonderful TfGM Bee Network, an initiative to make it easier and safer to walk and cycle throughout Greater Manchester. […]

Event Series Big Wigan Walk Week

Big Wigan Walk Week

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

Join us for the first ever Big Wigan Walk Week (27 May - 4 June 2023) our borough-wide celebration of the pleasures and benefits of walking. We have a whole host of free events planned over the course of nine days, including nature-themed strolls around our beautiful local green spaces and walking routes of historical interest. We’ll also be showcasing our wonderful TfGM Bee Network, an initiative to make it easier and safer to walk and cycle throughout Greater Manchester. […]

Event Series Big Wigan Walk Week

Big Wigan Walk Week

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

Join us for the first ever Big Wigan Walk Week (27 May - 4 June 2023) our borough-wide celebration of the pleasures and benefits of walking. We have a whole host of free events planned over the course of nine days, including nature-themed strolls around our beautiful local green spaces and walking routes of historical interest. We’ll also be showcasing our wonderful TfGM Bee Network, an initiative to make it easier and safer to walk and cycle throughout Greater Manchester. […]

Event Series Big Wigan Walk Week

Big Wigan Walk Week

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

Join us for the first ever Big Wigan Walk Week (27 May - 4 June 2023) our borough-wide celebration of the pleasures and benefits of walking. We have a whole host of free events planned over the course of nine days, including nature-themed strolls around our beautiful local green spaces and walking routes of historical interest. We’ll also be showcasing our wonderful TfGM Bee Network, an initiative to make it easier and safer to walk and cycle throughout Greater Manchester. […]

Event Series Big Wigan Walk Week

Big Wigan Walk Week

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

Join us for the first ever Big Wigan Walk Week (27 May - 4 June 2023) our borough-wide celebration of the pleasures and benefits of walking. We have a whole host of free events planned over the course of nine days, including nature-themed strolls around our beautiful local green spaces and walking routes of historical interest. We’ll also be showcasing our wonderful TfGM Bee Network, an initiative to make it easier and safer to walk and cycle throughout Greater Manchester. […]

Event Series Big Wigan Walk Week

Big Wigan Walk Week

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

Join us for the first ever Big Wigan Walk Week (27 May - 4 June 2023) our borough-wide celebration of the pleasures and benefits of walking. We have a whole host of free events planned over the course of nine days, including nature-themed strolls around our beautiful local green spaces and walking routes of historical interest. We’ll also be showcasing our wonderful TfGM Bee Network, an initiative to make it easier and safer to walk and cycle throughout Greater Manchester. […]

Event Series Big Wigan Walk Week

Big Wigan Walk Week

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

Join us for the first ever Big Wigan Walk Week (27 May - 4 June 2023) our borough-wide celebration of the pleasures and benefits of walking. We have a whole host of free events planned over the course of nine days, including nature-themed strolls around our beautiful local green spaces and walking routes of historical interest. We’ll also be showcasing our wonderful TfGM Bee Network, an initiative to make it easier and safer to walk and cycle throughout Greater Manchester. […]