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Major Events

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Our annual portfolio of larger-scale events, organised to celebrate major events, bring communities together and make the most of the amazing spaces throughout the borough.

Events in this collection

Proms in the Park; Mesnes Park Wigan
Sat, Aug 30, 6:00 PM
From $0.00
Proms in the Park; Pennington Hall Park Leigh
Sat, Sep 6, 6:00 PM
From $0.00

Relay Your Way - Wigan Family Fun Run
Mon, Jun 16, 4:30 PM
Free
MAKING THE HERDS: Join the Puppet Build
Free
Light Night Wigan 2024 - Relaxed Hour
Sat, Nov 23, 4:00 PM
Free
Light Night Wigan 2024
Thu, Nov 21, 5:00 PM
Free
Proms in the Park; Pennington Hall Park, Leigh
Sat, Sep 7, 7:00 PM
From $0.00
Proms in the Park; Mesnes Park Wigan
Sat, Aug 31, 7:00 PM
From $0.00
Armed Forces Day Wigan & Leigh: Creative Writing Workshop
Sat, Jun 29, 1:30 PM
Free
Armed Forces Day: Wigan & Leigh - Commonwealth War Graves Commission Talk
Sat, Jun 29, 12:00 PM
Free

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2 upcoming events

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Collection image for Haigh Woodland Park

Haigh Woodland Park

4 upcoming events

Great Fun, Great Value, Great Outdoors. Haigh Woodland Park is one of the region’s great days out.

Collection image for Museum Minis

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Collection image for Turnpike Print Tour Workshops 25/26

Turnpike Print Tour Workshops 25/26

4 upcoming events

As part our Make.Believe Project (2025-2026) and to coincide with the Drumcroon Print Exhibition at the Turnpike Gallery, we are hosting a series of free printmaking workshops in community locations across the borough.

Collection image for Wigan Museum Events

Wigan Museum Events

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Collection image for Wigan Music Service

Wigan Music Service

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Supporting children and young people to access a range of music making opportunities, in and outside the classroom. We support schools with classroom music delivery and staff training, as well as instrumental, vocal studies and ensemble opportunities.

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