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August eventsEvents in Wigan

Wigan Events in August

Trending Wigan August Events

Teletech Festival 2026 at Bowlers Exhibition Centre

Teletech Festival 2026

Saturday 1st August

1:00pm - 5:00am

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Teletech Festival 2026

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

We are incredibly excited to announce the lineup for Teletech Festival 2026. This will be an 18 hour extravaganza of all things Teletech.

Chorley Flower Show 2026 at Astley Park

Chorley Flower Show 2026

Fri 31st July - Sun 2nd August

10:00am - 5:00pm

Astley Park, Chorley

Chorley Flower Show 2026

Astley Park, Chorley

Chorley Flower Show returns for the eleventh year with gold medal-winning displays, talks by celebrity gardeners, a variety of trade stands and more.

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.

Hillside Festival 2026 at Hillside Festival

Hillside Festival 2026

Saturday 1st August

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Hillside Festival, Bolton

Hillside Festival 2026

Hillside Festival, Bolton

Hillside 2026 - get ready for some big fun! We're proud to welcome Inner City and FLETCH to this year's edition

A Grand Day Out at Chew's Yard

A Grand Day Out

Saturday 1st August

2:00pm - 1:00am

Chew's Yard, Preston

A Grand Day Out

Chew's Yard, Preston

A multi-genre city-centre music festival across 3 venues on Market Street West. Chew's Yard, Nytclas and Chain House Tap Room.

The Laughienda Comedy Club Preston | 5th Aug '26 at The Continental

The Laughienda Comedy Club Preston | 5th Aug '26

Wednesday 5th August

7:30pm - 10:30pm

The Continental, Preston

The Laughienda Comedy Club Preston | 5th Aug '26

The Continental, Preston

Now in its third year, The Laughienda brings another huge night of comedy to Preston, with viral sensation KARL PORTER and podcast star ROB MULHOLLAND

Back By Dope Demand Festival at Six Trees

Back By Dope Demand Festival

Saturday 8th August

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Six Trees, Manchester

Back By Dope Demand Festival

Six Trees, Manchester

BBDD Festival heads back to six trees, huge line up, big transformations and a full day of raving !

Electromantics Ultimate 80's Night at The Brickhouse

Electromantics Ultimate 80's Night

Saturday 8th August

7:00pm - 12:30am

The Brickhouse, St.Helens

Electromantics Ultimate 80's Night

The Brickhouse, St.Helens

Electromantics Show The Ultimate 80's Night practically sells itself out bag a ticket A.S.A.P.

Brookfest 2026 at Blackbrook Rugby Club

Saturday 8th August

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Blackbrook Rugby Club , St.Helens

Blackbrook Rugby Club , St.Helens

Blackbrook Rugby Club's annual Music Festival showcasing a number of the local area's top musical talent

The Liquid Engineers - UK's #1 Gary Numan Tribute at The Continental

The Liquid Engineers - UK's #1 Gary Numan Tribute

Saturday 15th August

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

The Liquid Engineers - UK's #1 Gary Numan Tribute

The Continental, Preston

The UK's foremost and premier tribute to the career of Gary Numan, covering material from every album and every era!

Hideout Presents Greg Wilson at The Hideout Warrington

Hideout Presents Greg Wilson

Saturday 15th August

4:00pm - 1:00am

The Hideout Warrington

Hideout Presents Greg Wilson

The Hideout Warrington

GREG WILSON (UK) & MORE

Cloud Cuckoo Comedy night at Cuckoo (Prestwich)

Cloud Cuckoo Comedy night

Sunday 16th August

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Cuckoo (Prestwich), Manchester

Cloud Cuckoo Comedy night

Cuckoo (Prestwich), Manchester

A monthly comedy showcase featuring hand-picked acts from the North West and beyond

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Teletech Festival 2026 at Bowlers Exhibition Centre

Teletech Festival 2026

Saturday 1st August

1:00pm - 5:00am

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Teletech Festival 2026

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

We are incredibly excited to announce the lineup for Teletech Festival 2026. This will be an 18 hour extravaganza of all things Teletech.

Chorley Flower Show 2026 at Astley Park

Chorley Flower Show 2026

Fri 31st July - Sun 2nd August

10:00am - 5:00pm

Astley Park, Chorley

Chorley Flower Show 2026

Astley Park, Chorley

Chorley Flower Show returns for the eleventh year with gold medal-winning displays, talks by celebrity gardeners, a variety of trade stands and more.

Roe Green Cricket Club festival 2026 at ROE GREEN CRICKET CLUB

Roe Green Cricket Club festival 2026

Saturday 22nd August

12:00pm - 9:30pm

ROE GREEN CRICKET CLUB, Worsley

Roe Green Cricket Club festival 2026

ROE GREEN CRICKET CLUB, Worsley

Roe Green cricket Club festival returns Sat 22nd Aug 2026 Raising funds for Roe Green Cricket Club, profits towards club improvement

Back By Dope Demand Festival at Six Trees

Back By Dope Demand Festival

Saturday 8th August

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Six Trees, Manchester

Back By Dope Demand Festival

Six Trees, Manchester

BBDD Festival heads back to six trees, huge line up, big transformations and a full day of raving !

Monton Soul & Pop festival at Monton Cricket Sports Club

Monton Soul & Pop festival

Sunday 30th August

12:00pm - 9:00pm

Monton Cricket Sports Club, Manchester

Monton Soul & Pop festival

Monton Cricket Sports Club, Manchester

Monton Soul and Pop festival is the newest festival to hit the North West. appearing live on Stage will be Kenny Thomas, Odyssey, and Stax of Soul.

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

Electromantics Ultimate 80's Night at The Brickhouse

Electromantics Ultimate 80's Night

Saturday 8th August

7:00pm - 12:30am

The Brickhouse, St.Helens

Electromantics Ultimate 80's Night

The Brickhouse, St.Helens

Electromantics Show The Ultimate 80's Night practically sells itself out bag a ticket A.S.A.P.

Dan Nightingale & Friends at The Continental

Dan Nightingale & Friends

Friday 28th August

7:30pm - 10:30pm

The Continental, Preston

Dan Nightingale & Friends

The Continental, Preston

Another tour of brilliant stand-up comedy from Dan Nightingale, host of the Have A Word podcast, and some of his very funny mates.

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.

Ruts DC at The Ferret

Thursday 20th August

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret, Preston

It's nearly fifty years since the two sevens clashed. In a little over fifty more years, they will clash again.

Country Day Disco LIVE! at The New Continental

Country Day Disco LIVE!

Saturday 29th August

2:30pm - 8:00pm

The New Continental, Preston

Country Day Disco LIVE!

The New Continental, Preston

Dust off your cowboy boots, grab your best hat and get ready to two-step your way through the ultimate daytime country music party!

Theatre in the Park - The Tales of Peter Rabbit at Worden Park

Theatre in the Park - The Tales of Peter Rabbit

Thursday 27th August

1:30pm - 4:00pm

Worden Park, Leyland

Theatre in the Park - The Tales of Peter Rabbit

Worden Park, Leyland

Join Peter and Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures in this enchanting adaptation of the much loved Beatrix Potter classic!

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