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Festivals & Events
WN1 1DB Wigan District (B)
What's on in the local area
The following events are taking place within 10 miles of WN1 1DB:
Annual Festivals & Events
Gravy Wrestling Championships
Annually, during August
Location: Lancashire
Participants wrestle in a pool of Lancashire gravy, judged on their performance and showmanship.
Punk Rock Bowling Festival
Annually, during June
Location: Lancashire
An annual music festival in Blackpool where punk bands perform alongside bowling competitions.
Burnley Canal Festival
Annually, during August
Location: Lancashire
A celebration of Burnley’s industrial heritage, with boat rides, performances, and canal-side stalls.
Rebellion Punk Festival
Annually, during August
Location: Lancashire
The world’s largest punk music festival, held in Blackpool and featuring iconic punk, ska, and alternative acts.
Blackpool Illuminations
Annually, during September-November
Location: Lancashire
A dazzling annual light display along Blackpool’s famous promenade.
Lytham Festival
Annually, during July
Location: Lancashire
A five-day music festival held on the picturesque Lancashire coast, featuring a mix of pop, rock, and classical performances.
World Gravy Wrestling Championships
Annually, during August
Location: Lancashire
A quirky competition where participants wrestle in a pool of Lancashire gravy, judged on skill and entertainment.
Preston Caribbean Carnival
Annually, during June
Location: Lancashire
A lively carnival celebrating Caribbean culture with parades, music, and food in the heart of Preston.
Lancaster Music Festival
Annually, during October
Location: Lancashire
A community-driven music festival showcasing local talent across various venues in Lancaster.
Gravy Wrestling Championships
Annually, during August
Location: Lancashire
Participants wrestle in a pool of Lancashire gravy, judged on their performance and showmanship.
Punk Rock Bowling Festival
Annually, during June
Location: Lancashire
An annual music festival in Blackpool where punk bands perform alongside bowling competitions.
Burnley Canal Festival
Annually, during August
Location: Lancashire
A celebration of Burnley’s industrial heritage, with boat rides, performances, and canal-side stalls.
Rebellion Punk Festival
Annually, during August
Location: Lancashire
The world’s largest punk music festival, held in Blackpool and featuring iconic punk, ska, and alternative acts.
Blackpool Illuminations
Annually, during September-November
Location: Lancashire
A dazzling annual light display along Blackpool’s famous promenade.
Lytham Festival
Annually, during July
Location: Lancashire
A five-day music festival held on the picturesque Lancashire coast, featuring a mix of pop, rock, and classical performances.
World Gravy Wrestling Championships
Annually, during August
Location: Lancashire
A quirky competition where participants wrestle in a pool of Lancashire gravy, judged on skill and entertainment.
Preston Caribbean Carnival
Annually, during June
Location: Lancashire
A lively carnival celebrating Caribbean culture with parades, music, and food in the heart of Preston.
Lancaster Music Festival
Annually, during October
Location: Lancashire
A community-driven music festival showcasing local talent across various venues in Lancaster.
Other Events"
St Helens Heritage Festival
May 31
Saint Helens, Saint Helens
. Taking place at various locations throughout St Helens town centre, the hugely popular free, family-friendly event will celebrate the varied and interesting heritage of the borough with stalls, craft workshops, performances, tours, displays, and more besides.
Plant Hunters' Fair at Norton Priory
June 1
Norton Priory Museum and Gardens, England, Runcorn
.
The brilliant Plant Hunters' Fair at Norton Priory returns on Sunday 1st June.
Allo Allo Weekend 07/06/2025 Holiday Inn Haydock
June 7
Holiday Inn Haydock M6, JCT.23 by IHG,, Newton-le-Willows
.
You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Rene and Edith, who will check you into your rooms.
Fawlty Towers Revisited Weekend 14/06/2025
June 14
Park Hall Hotel and Spa Lancashire, Preston
.
Basil is not happy when the Hotel is booked by Simon Cowell for several Tribute acts, due to the Hotel they originally booked having to close due to a boiler failure.
'The Highwayman' by John Godber
June 25
Shakespeare North Playhouse,, Prescot
.
From John Godber, the writer of 'Do I Love You?' and 'Bouncers', comes a brand new play!
The Highwayman is waiting, and there is no escape.
Beads Up North Craft Fair
September 21
Haydock Park Racecourse., Newton-le-Willows
. Long-standing bead and craft fair with many exhibitors selling beads, jewellery-making materials, lace, gifts and other crafts.
The Liverpool 1.5k, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon MoRun
November 15
Croxteth Park., Liverpool
.
ENTRIES FOR 2025 ARE NOW AVAILABLE.
St Helens Heritage Festival
May 31
Saint Helens, Saint Helens
. Taking place at various locations throughout St Helens town centre, the hugely popular free, family-friendly event will celebrate the varied and interesting heritage of the borough with stalls, craft workshops, performances, tours, displays, and more besides.
Plant Hunters' Fair at Norton Priory
June 1
Norton Priory Museum and Gardens, England, Runcorn
. The brilliant Plant Hunters' Fair at Norton Priory returns on Sunday 1st June.
Allo Allo Weekend 07/06/2025 Holiday Inn Haydock
June 7
Holiday Inn Haydock M6, JCT.23 by IHG,, Newton-le-Willows
. You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Rene and Edith, who will check you into your rooms.
Fawlty Towers Revisited Weekend 14/06/2025
June 14
Park Hall Hotel and Spa Lancashire, Preston
. Basil is not happy when the Hotel is booked by Simon Cowell for several Tribute acts, due to the Hotel they originally booked having to close due to a boiler failure.
'The Highwayman' by John Godber
June 25
Shakespeare North Playhouse,, Prescot
. From John Godber, the writer of 'Do I Love You?' and 'Bouncers', comes a brand new play! The Highwayman is waiting, and there is no escape.
Beads Up North Craft Fair
September 21
Haydock Park Racecourse., Newton-le-Willows
. Long-standing bead and craft fair with many exhibitors selling beads, jewellery-making materials, lace, gifts and other crafts.
The Liverpool 1.5k, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon MoRun
November 15
Croxteth Park., Liverpool
. ENTRIES FOR 2025 ARE NOW AVAILABLE.
