What's on in Wigan
Fancy Dress on Boxing Day Wigan - by Anna FC Smith
Join the artist and researcher Anna FC Smith for a talk into the origins of Wigan`s Boxing Day Fancy dress tradition functions as a living dancing archive of the town`s people. Her work on Boxing Day begain in 2018 with a residency in Wigan Library were she reached out to the public to submit their stories and first memories of Boxing Day. She contributed a chapter `Boxing Day Fancy Dress in Wigan` to The Routledge Companion to English Folk Performance which was published in 2021 and has solidified this Wigan custom in the official folk canon.
- Saturday 9th December 2023
- Museum of Wigan Life 12-1 £2.50 per person, booking essential. To book call 01942 828128 or wiganmuseum@wigan.gov.uk
Manchester Ska Foundation
Manchester Ska Foundation are a high energy, 9 piece professional Ska band well known on the Two Tone tribute scene, and have a strong following in the North West and beyond. The band always raise the roof and get the party started - playing hits from Two Tone Masters such as: Madness, The Specials, and Bad Manners, as well as Classic Ska from the likes of Desmond Decker and Prince Buster.
Sat, 9 Dec, 19:30 - 22:30
Early Bird Tickets: £8.00 | Adv Tickets: £10.00 (excludes fees)
Tickets available here > skiddle.com/e/36290798
Age restriction: 18+
The venue operates a Challenge 25 policy. If you are lucky enough to look under 25 you will be asked to prove that you are over 18. Accepted forms of ID are: Drivers License (full or provisional), a valid Passport or a Citizenship Card with the PASS hologram and SIA logo.
- Saturday 9th December 2023
- The Boulevard, 19 Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1LD
Last Gang in Town - The Ultimate Punk Rock Experience!
Last Gang in Town - The Ultimate Punk Rock Experience covering all the great bands from The Clash, Dead Kennedys, Crass, The Jam, Buzzcocks, Sham 69, The Damned, U.K Subs, Ramones, Skids, Angelic Upstarts, The Stranglers and many more...
Fri, 15 Dec, 19:30 - 22:30
Free Admission
Get your FREE ticket here > https://skiddle.com/e/36385248
Age restriction: 18+
The venue operates a Challenge 25 policy. If you are lucky enough to look under 25 you will be asked to prove that you are over 18. Accepted forms of ID are: Drivers License (full or provisional), a valid Passport or a Citizenship Card with the PASS hologram and SIA logo.
- Friday 15th December 2023
- The Boulevard, 19 Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1LD
Blinked 182 | We Aren't Paramore | Half Real Lavigne
A night of Pop Punk brought to you by the UK's leading tributes to Blink 182, Paramore & Avril Lavigne...
Blinked 182 | We Aren't Paramore | Half Real Lavigne
Sat, 16 Dec, 18:30 - 22:30
Early Bird Tickets: £10.00 | Adv Tickets: £14.00 (excludes fees)
Tickets available here > skiddle.com/e/36285225
Age restriction: 18+
The venue operates a Challenge 25 policy. If you are lucky enough to look under 25 you will be asked to prove that you are over 18. Accepted forms of ID are: Drivers License (full or provisional), a valid Passport or a Citizenship Card with the PASS hologram and SIA logo.
- Saturday 16th December 2023
- The Boulevard, 19 Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1LD
Indie Trix - Live at the Wayfarer
Local Indie & Brit Pop rockers 'Indie Trix' return to The Wayfarer in Parbold.
From Oasis, Stereophonics, The Killers, Blur and much more!!
- Saturday 16th December 2023
- The Wayfarer 1-3 Alder Ln, Parbold, Wigan WN8 7NL
Let’s Get Festive Paddle
Sat 16th Dec, 11am - 3pm
Join the Canal & River Trust for a free festive paddle followed by hot drinks and snacks!
Suitable for adults and children aged 7 and above, these sessions provide an introduction to paddling in a safe and enjoyable manner.
Parents and guardians must accompany their children. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
For more information and to book, click the Eventbrite link below.
- Saturday 16th December 2023
- Top Lock 65, Leeds & Liverpool Canal Towpath, Aspull. WN2 1JE
Victorian Christmas Crafts
Ho ho ho! Lets go Christmas Crackers! Step back in time and make your own Victorian style Christmas cards, crackers and tree decorations.
- Saturday 16th December 2023
- Museum of Wigan Life 12-2pm Free, drop in