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Festivals & Events
Gathurst Lane, Shevington, Wigan
WN6 8HW Wigan District (B)
What's on in the local area
The following events are taking place within 10 miles of WN6 8HW:
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"
Grange 1 Dance Music Festival
May 23
Grange Sports and Social Club, Warrington
.
Presented by Pete Beckett Music
URL:
Tickets: https://go.
Fawlty Towers Weekend 24/05/2025
May 24
Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel, Bolton
.
You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil, Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms.
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.
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.
Grange 1 Dance Music Festival
May 23
Grange Sports and Social Club, Warrington
. Presented by Pete Beckett Music URL: Tickets: https://go.
Fawlty Towers Weekend 24/05/2025
May 24
Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel, Bolton
. You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil, Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms.
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.
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.
