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Wigan ( WIG-ən) is a town in Greater Manchester, England, on the River Douglas. The town is midway between the two cities of Manchester, 16 miles (25.7 km) to the south-east, and Liverpool, 17 miles (27 km) to the south-west. Bolton lies 10 miles (16 km) to the north-east and Warrington 12 miles (19 km) to the south. It is the largest settlement in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan and is its administrative centre. The town has a population of 107,732 and the wider borough of 330,714. Wigan is part of the historic county of Lancashire.

Wigan was in the territory of the Brigantes, an ancient Celtic tribe that ruled much of what is now Northern England. The Brigantes were subjugated in the Roman conquest of Britain and the Roman settlement of Coccium was established where Wigan lies. Wigan was incorporated as a borough in 1246, following the issue of a charter by King Henry III of England. At the end of the Middle Ages, it was one of four boroughs in Lancashire established by royal charter. The Industrial Revolution saw a dramatic economic expansion and rapid rise in population. Wigan became a major mill town and coal mining district; at its peak, there were 1,000 pit shafts within 5 miles (8 km) of the town centre. Coal mining ceased in the later 20th century.

Wigan Pier, a wharf on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, was made famous by the writer George Orwell. In his book The Road to Wigan Pier (1937), Orwell highlighted the poor working and living conditions of inhabitants in the 1930s. Following the decline of heavy industry, Wigan Pier's warehouses and wharves became a local heritage centre and cultural quarter. The DW Stadium is home to Wigan Athletic Football Club and Wigan Warriors Rugby League Football Club.


Skiddle Events in Wigan:

Manchester Ska Foundation

Performing hits from the likes of Madness, The Specials, Bad Manners, Desmond Decker, Prince Buster plus many more...

Date: Fri, March 29 2024

Venue: The Boulevard

Venue address: 19 Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1LD

Doors open: 19:30:00 - 22:30:00

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Last Train to Skaville (9 Piece Band)

LIP UP FATTY, put on your dancing shoes, dust off your fez and jump aboard to be taken on a musical journey from Studio 1 to 2-Tone.

Date: Sat, April 27 2024

Venue: The Boulevard

Venue address: 19 Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1LD

Doors open: 19:30:00 - 22:30:00

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Chasing Mumford

Europes No.1 tribute to Mumford & Sons

Date: Sun, May 5 2024

Venue: The Boulevard

Venue address: 19 Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1LD

Doors open: 19:30:00 - 22:15:00

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The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience Comes To Wigan

The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience Comes back to Wigan at Fatbird Live Lounge for another Belter of a night ahead

Date: Fri, May 17 2024

Venue: Fat Bird

Venue address: 21 Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1LD

Doors open: 19:00:00 - 23:30:00

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  • Early Bird £10.00 (SOLD OUT)
  • Group of 4 £10.00 (SOLD OUT)
  • General Admission £14.00 (Buy Tickets)

When You Were Young - Wigan

It is time to dust off your kneesocks and denim jackets, When You Were Young is bringing the golden age of indie to The Boulevard

Date: Fri, July 19 2024

Venue: The Boulevard

Venue address: 19 Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1LD

Doors open: 19:30:00 - 01:00:00

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