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August eventsEvents in Wigan

Wigan Events in August

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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.

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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

More Cake - 90's Old Skool & Club Classics at Ibiza Bar And Tarrace, Wigan

More Cake - 90's Old Skool & Club Classics

Saturday 1st August

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Ibiza Bar And Tarrace, Wigan

More Cake - 90's Old Skool & Club Classics

Ibiza Bar And Tarrace, Wigan

90's Old Skool & Club Classics In The Sunshine! Come join us at our second ALL DAY PARTY of 2026 at The Ibiza Bar & Terrace, Wigan!

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.

Vio-lence Blitz Preston 01/08/2026 at BLITZ

Vio-lence Blitz Preston 01/08/2026

Saturday 1st August

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Vio-lence Blitz Preston 01/08/2026

Vio-lence are coming back to preston this Summer as part of their Eruption Of Screams Summer Tour!

Rock the Dancefloor Over 30's Day Party at Cube Nightclub Wigan

Rock the Dancefloor Over 30's Day Party

Saturday 1st August

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Cube Nightclub Wigan

Rock the Dancefloor Over 30's Day Party

Cube Nightclub Wigan

Relive the golden years of Liquid Nightclub and Rock FM Classics with DJ's Mark FreeJack, Andy Dee & Stacey S a daytime party with 90's Classics

Whitesnake Tribute (Fakesnake) at The Brickhouse

Whitesnake Tribute (Fakesnake)

Saturday 1st August

7:00pm - 12:30am

The Brickhouse, St.Helens

Whitesnake Tribute (Fakesnake)

The Brickhouse, St.Helens

We clocked these guys on one of our tours instant booking awesome show

Born2Boogie Presents-Dirty Filthy House Music. at Cuckoo Prestwich

Born2Boogie Presents-Dirty Filthy House Music.

Saturday 1st August

7:30pm - 12:45am

Cuckoo Prestwich, Manchester

Born2Boogie Presents-Dirty Filthy House Music.

Cuckoo Prestwich, Manchester

A Sultry night of Soulful,Deep,Funky,Jazzy and Percussive House vibes with local DJs Just-Jane-Lois Williams & Mel Stewart.

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

Speed Dating Preston| Ages 40-55 at 1842 Restaurant And Bar, Preston PR1 2NN

Speed Dating Preston| Ages 40-55

Thursday 6th August

7:30pm - 9:30pm

1842 Restaurant And Bar, Preston PR1 2NN

Speed Dating Preston| Ages 40-55

1842 Restaurant And Bar, Preston PR1 2NN

You'll meet up to 20 people in one night at this very cool venue.

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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.

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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

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.

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.

More Cake - 90's Old Skool & Club Classics at Ibiza Bar And Tarrace, Wigan

More Cake - 90's Old Skool & Club Classics

Saturday 1st August

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Ibiza Bar And Tarrace, Wigan

More Cake - 90's Old Skool & Club Classics

Ibiza Bar And Tarrace, Wigan

90's Old Skool & Club Classics In The Sunshine! Come join us at our second ALL DAY PARTY of 2026 at The Ibiza Bar & Terrace, Wigan!

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

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

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 !

This Is Bounce UK - BIG Summer Sesh 2026 at Pure Nightclub Wigan

This Is Bounce UK - BIG Summer Sesh 2026

Saturday 8th August

4:00pm - 4:00am

Pure Nightclub Wigan

This Is Bounce UK - BIG Summer Sesh 2026

Pure Nightclub Wigan

12 Hour Indoor & Outdoor Rave.

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.

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.

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