What's on in Wigan

Wigan born singer-songwriter Chris Bannister's distinctive vocal style has always led to him being compared to the great American singer, John Denver. Fourteen years ago Chris started performing a show in tribute to John Denver, but from the very start Chris was determined not to copy the visual aspect of John’s performances but to maintain his own identity when playing worldwide hits such as ‘Annie’s Song’, ‘Take Me Home Country Roads’ and ‘Leaving On A Jet Plane’. He has performed in the USA at the annual Aspen In October festival eight times, often performing with members of John’s band. He has also played to sold out audiences in Europe and across the UK, and is recognized as one of the best performers of John’s music in the world.

During the show at Wigan Parish Church, Chris will also be performing some of the Christmas songs that John Denver loved to perform as well as some original songs from his latest album 'The Calling Course' inspired by his family history in Wigan and Nova Scotia, Canada.

KDS Promotions presents: King Awesome - The Ultimate 80s Rock Tribute Band

Sat, 30 Nov | 19:30 - 22:30

Advance Tickets: £10.00 (excludes fees)

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.

Dress Code: We politely request no tracksuit/jogging bottoms.

Sounds from the Street presents: Midnight Swim | The Sick Fix | The Stetsons Electric | Betrayor

Fri, 6 Dec, 19:30 - 22:45

Advance Tickets: £8.00 (excludes fees)

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.

Dress Code: We politely request no tracksuit/jogging bottoms.

KDS Promotions presents: Transmission - the sound to Joy Division emulating the sound of one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era. Joy Division were formed in the late 1970s and dissolved in May 1980 after the suicide of lead singer Ian Curtis. The remaining members went on to form New Order and have achieved much critical and commercial success. The influence of Joy Division, however, was far reaching. They were considered the pioneering band of the post-punk movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s. More than 40 years on you can still relive the dark cavernous sound of Joy Division through Transmission one of the UK's leading tribute bands.

Sat, 7 Dec | 19:30 - 22:30

Advance Tickets: £10.00 (excludes fees)

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.

Dress Code: We politely request no tracksuit/jogging bottoms.

KDS Promotions presents: Manchester Ska Foundation - 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.

Fri, 13 Dec, 19:30 - 22:30

Advance Tickets: £10.00 (excludes fees)

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.

Dress Code: We politely request no tracksuit/jogging bottoms.

KDS Promotions presents: Dirtbox Disco | Drongos for Europe | The Sentence | Zero Tolerance | The Mistakes | UK Dissent

Sat, 14 Dec | 14:30 - 20:30

Advance Tickets: £15.00 (excludes fees)

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.

Dress Code: We politely request no tracksuit/jogging bottoms.

KDS Promotions: presents yet another free entry Punk Rock Aftershow with 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...

Sat, 14 Dec | 20:30 - 23:00

Free Admission - Everybody Welcome

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.

Dress Code: We politely request no tracksuit/jogging bottoms.

Celebrate New Years Eve with Wigan's finest Indie & Britpop band, INDI-TRIX

All the classic tunes plus some festive shenanigans!

A fun gathering of laff-a-minute Ukers
2nd Thurday of the month
£1 per Uke...
8 'till late

Wigan's ONLY basement Rhythm and Soul Club is back for 2025 to bring you the biggest and best 60s style basement Soul club in the area! 

Playing the very best in 60s Soul, R'n'B, Mod, Ska, Motown & Popcorn... resident DJ's Neil Brown, Phil Brown and Keith Banks will be joined by Scooter Scene Steve and Neil Gibson for the ONLY Rhythm and Soul Saturday night bash in the area with an amazing sound system and of course all played on glorious original vinyl.

Sat, 18 Jan | 19:00 - 01:00

Tickets: £5.00 (excludes fees)

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.

Dress Code: We politely request no tracksuit/jogging bottoms.