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Wigan Indie Gigs 2026

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RAE MORRIS + Audrey's Dance + Dave Shurr // The Ferret is 20! at The Ferret

RAE MORRIS + Audrey's Dance + Dave Shurr // The Ferret is 20!

Friday 24th July

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Ferret, Preston

RAE MORRIS + Audrey's Dance + Dave Shurr // The Ferret is 20!

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret is 20: A series of special events celebrating 20 yrs of The Ferret. Blackpool-born Alt-Pop artist Rae Morris returns to where it all began.

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Starsailor + Special Guests at The Old Market Square, Warrington

Starsailor + Special Guests

Saturday 25th July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

The Old Market Square, Warrington

Starsailor + Special Guests

The Old Market Square, Warrington

Experience the timeless sound of Starsailor live in Warrington plus support from Winachi and special Guests.

The Smiths UTD at The Continental

Saturday 25th July

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

The Continental, Preston

One of the most authentic and enthusiastic tributes to one of the most influential bands in British popular music history.

Early Doors at Peggy's 25th July at Peggy Mccools

Early Doors at Peggy's 25th July

Saturday 25th July

12:00pm - 11:30pm

Peggy Mccools, Warrington

Early Doors at Peggy's 25th July

Peggy Mccools, Warrington

All day festival at Peggy McCools. Some of the finest bands the North West have to offer!!

The Ferret is 20! // The Bug Club + guests tba at The Ferret

The Ferret is 20! // The Bug Club + guests tba

Thursday 30th July

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret is 20! // The Bug Club + guests tba

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret is 20: A series of special events celebrating 20 years of The Ferret. We welcome one of the UK's most exciting guitar bands: The Bug Club!

bis + special guests: The Cords at The Ferret

bis + special guests: The Cords

Friday 31st July

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Ferret, Preston

bis + special guests: The Cords

The Ferret, Preston

Disco/Punk legends bis enter their 4th decade of a rollercoaster existence, from Kandy Pop to The Powerpuff Girls! With DIY indie pop duo The Cords.

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Newton Music Festival at Mesnes Park

Newton Music Festival

Saturday 1st August

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Mesnes Park, Newton Le Willows

Newton Music Festival

Mesnes Park, Newton Le Willows

Back for its third year in 2026, limited release Saturday tickets available. Expect local talent, indie pop and top headliners.

Roundhouse Rocks at The Roundhouse

Roundhouse Rocks

Saturday 8th August

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Roundhouse, Bolton

Roundhouse Rocks

The Roundhouse, Bolton

Three great local bands play at The Roundhouse on 8th Aug 2026 The Velvetines Pull the Pin Rusty Strings and the Bone Shakers

The Ferret is 20! // Home Counties + guests tba at The Ferret

The Ferret is 20! // Home Counties + guests tba

Friday 14th August

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret is 20! // Home Counties + guests tba

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret is 20: A series of special events celebrating 20 years of The Ferret. Home Counties are one of the UK's most inventive new bands.

The Mannequins Indie Brit-Pop Nihjt at The Brickhouse

The Mannequins Indie Brit-Pop Nihjt

Saturday 15th August

7:00pm - 12:30am

The Brickhouse, St.Helens

The Mannequins Indie Brit-Pop Nihjt

The Brickhouse, St.Helens

Local Lads "THE MANNEQUINS" Bring their Indie Brit Pop Show to The Brickhouse

Slug Fest 2026 at VENUE TBA WIGAN CENTER

Saturday 22nd August

3:00pm - 12:00am

VENUE TBA WIGAN CENTER, Wigan

VENUE TBA WIGAN CENTER, Wigan

A third edition of a multi-genre indoor festival, showcasing the best upcoming local talent in a brand new event space

Glastonferret 2026 at The Ferret

Glastonferret 2026

Thu 27th - Sun 30th August

4:00pm - 11:45pm

The Ferret, Preston

Glastonferret 2026

The Ferret, Preston

GLASTONFERRET 2026 - The Original Indoor Turfed Festival returns for 4 days of live music!

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Starsailor + Special Guests at The Old Market Square, Warrington

Starsailor + Special Guests

Saturday 25th July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

The Old Market Square, Warrington

Starsailor + Special Guests

The Old Market Square, Warrington

Experience the timeless sound of Starsailor live in Warrington plus support from Winachi and special Guests.

🔥 Hot Seller

Newton Music Festival at Mesnes Park

Newton Music Festival

Saturday 1st August

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Mesnes Park, Newton Le Willows

Newton Music Festival

Mesnes Park, Newton Le Willows

Back for its third year in 2026, limited release Saturday tickets available. Expect local talent, indie pop and top headliners.

Beyond The Music 2026 at Media City UK

Beyond The Music 2026

Wed 7th - Fri 9th October

9:00am - 11:45pm

Media City UK, Salford

Beyond The Music 2026

Media City UK, Salford

Manchester's global music conference and showcase festival. Building a fairer future for artists and delegates. Join the revolution.

China Crisis at The Continental

Friday 20th November

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

The Continental, Preston

China Crisis invite you to step into the next chapter of their story with their Warped 2026 tour...

The Smiths UTD at The Continental

Saturday 25th July

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

The Continental, Preston

One of the most authentic and enthusiastic tributes to one of the most influential bands in British popular music history.

RAE MORRIS + Audrey's Dance + Dave Shurr // The Ferret is 20! at The Ferret

RAE MORRIS + Audrey's Dance + Dave Shurr // The Ferret is 20!

Friday 24th July

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Ferret, Preston

RAE MORRIS + Audrey's Dance + Dave Shurr // The Ferret is 20!

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret is 20: A series of special events celebrating 20 yrs of The Ferret. Blackpool-born Alt-Pop artist Rae Morris returns to where it all began.

BLUETONES - Warrington Irish Club - Fri 28th Aug - FULL BAND!! at The Irish Club

BLUETONES - Warrington Irish Club - Fri 28th Aug - FULL BAND!!

Friday 28th August

7:30pm - 11:15pm

The Irish Club, Warrington

BLUETONES - Warrington Irish Club - Fri 28th Aug - FULL BAND!!

The Irish Club, Warrington

The Bluetones return to Warrington Irish Club for what will be another sell out!!! Hear Classic Bluetones songs spanning a 30 year career

Glastonferret 2026 at The Ferret

Glastonferret 2026

Thu 27th - Sun 30th August

4:00pm - 11:45pm

The Ferret, Preston

Glastonferret 2026

The Ferret, Preston

GLASTONFERRET 2026 - The Original Indoor Turfed Festival returns for 4 days of live music!

The Ferret is 20! // The Bug Club + guests tba at The Ferret

The Ferret is 20! // The Bug Club + guests tba

Thursday 30th July

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret is 20! // The Bug Club + guests tba

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret is 20: A series of special events celebrating 20 years of The Ferret. We welcome one of the UK's most exciting guitar bands: The Bug Club!

Snug Live Sessions w/Bek Jones at The Snug Coffee House

Snug Live Sessions w/Bek Jones

Saturday 19th September

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Snug Coffee House, Manchester

Snug Live Sessions w/Bek Jones

The Snug Coffee House, Manchester

Bek Jones headlines at The Snug to celebrate the release of her EP, Rose Tinted Songs!

Early Doors at Peggy's 25th July at Peggy Mccools

Early Doors at Peggy's 25th July

Saturday 25th July

12:00pm - 11:30pm

Peggy Mccools, Warrington

Early Doors at Peggy's 25th July

Peggy Mccools, Warrington

All day festival at Peggy McCools. Some of the finest bands the North West have to offer!!

The Ferret is 20! // Home Counties + guests tba at The Ferret

The Ferret is 20! // Home Counties + guests tba

Friday 14th August

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret is 20! // Home Counties + guests tba

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret is 20: A series of special events celebrating 20 years of The Ferret. Home Counties are one of the UK's most inventive new bands.

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