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Wigan Indie Gigs 2026

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The Ferret is 20! // CROCODILES + HUNGRY + poor effort. at The Ferret

The Ferret is 20! // CROCODILES + HUNGRY + poor effort.

Tuesday 14th July

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret is 20! // CROCODILES + HUNGRY + poor effort.

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret is 20: A series of special events celebrating 20 years of The Ferret. Psychedelic noise-pop & lo-fi garage punk from San Diego, USA.

Tin Gods + Empty Space + Underclass. + The Chess Club at The Ferret

Tin Gods + Empty Space + Underclass. + The Chess Club

Friday 17th July

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Ferret, Preston

Tin Gods + Empty Space + Underclass. + The Chess Club

The Ferret, Preston

Genuine, emotive indie rock with echoes of The Stranglers, The Smiths and Afghan Whigs. Relentlessly anthemic, passionate and unforgettable.

Outer Circle Drive + Nathan Appleton The Start EP Launch at Tank Bar St Helens

Outer Circle Drive + Nathan Appleton The Start EP Launch

Friday 17th July

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Tank Bar St Helens

Outer Circle Drive + Nathan Appleton The Start EP Launch

Tank Bar St Helens

At long last Outer Circle Drive (Matt Leyland) will launch The Start EP at TANK Bar St. Helens with a full set of original songs

MancUnion plus special guests at Elton Liberal Club at Elton Liberal Club

MancUnion plus special guests at Elton Liberal Club

Saturday 18th July

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Elton Liberal Club, Bury

MancUnion plus special guests at Elton Liberal Club

Elton Liberal Club, Bury

We are hosting a charity gig and giving 100% of ticket sales to Andys Man Club. 4pm until 10:45pm

Breaker Live Indie Brit-Pop Night at The Brickhouse

Breaker Live Indie Brit-Pop Night

Saturday 18th July

7:00pm - 12:30am

The Brickhouse, St.Helens

Breaker Live Indie Brit-Pop Night

The Brickhouse, St.Helens

One of the most asked about bands for their return on our Indie Brit-Pop Night

Mis-Shapes: July Edition at The Bailiff Bar

Mis-Shapes: July Edition

Saturday 18th July

8:00pm - 2:00am

The Bailiff Bar, Wigan

Mis-Shapes: July Edition

The Bailiff Bar, Wigan

Mis-Shapes returns to Bailiff Bar after a packed launch night. Saturday 18th July 8 til late Free entry! Reserve your ticket today

RAE MORRIS + guests tba // The Ferret is 20! at The Ferret

RAE MORRIS + guests tba // The Ferret is 20!

Friday 24th July

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Ferret, Preston

RAE MORRIS + guests tba // 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.

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!!

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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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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.

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.

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.

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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!

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...

Tin Gods + Empty Space + Underclass. + The Chess Club at The Ferret

Tin Gods + Empty Space + Underclass. + The Chess Club

Friday 17th July

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Ferret, Preston

Tin Gods + Empty Space + Underclass. + The Chess Club

The Ferret, Preston

Genuine, emotive indie rock with echoes of The Stranglers, The Smiths and Afghan Whigs. Relentlessly anthemic, passionate and unforgettable.

JOHN BRAMWELL | Warrington | Sun 20th Sept | I Am Kloot |Solo at The Irish Club

JOHN BRAMWELL | Warrington | Sun 20th Sept | I Am Kloot |Solo

Sunday 20th September

6:30pm - 10:30pm

The Irish Club, Warrington

JOHN BRAMWELL | Warrington | Sun 20th Sept | I Am Kloot |Solo

The Irish Club, Warrington

John Bramwell returns to Warrington Irish Club..... Expect a night of beautiful music & great stories!!!

John Bramwell of I Am Kloot at The Continental

John Bramwell of I Am Kloot

Thursday 3rd December

7:30pm - 10:30pm

The Continental, Preston

John Bramwell of I Am Kloot

The Continental, Preston

The Mercury Prize nominated singer from I Am Kloot with another fantastic solo show at the Conti.

ULTIMATE COLDPLAY (Tribute)-Warrington Irish Club -Fri 27th Nov at The Irish Club

ULTIMATE COLDPLAY (Tribute)-Warrington Irish Club -Fri 27th Nov

Friday 27th November

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Irish Club, Warrington

ULTIMATE COLDPLAY (Tribute)-Warrington Irish Club -Fri 27th Nov

The Irish Club, Warrington

The award winning ULTIMATE COLDPLAY return to WARRINGTON IRISH CLUB for a third year!!! Hear all the COLDPLAY classics from the last 25+ years!!

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

STIPE (R.E.M. Tribute) - Warrington Irish Club - Fri 13th Nov 26 at The Irish Club

STIPE (R.E.M. Tribute) - Warrington Irish Club - Fri 13th Nov 26

Friday 13th November

7:30pm - 11:15pm

The Irish Club, Warrington

STIPE (R.E.M. Tribute) - Warrington Irish Club - Fri 13th Nov 26

The Irish Club, Warrington

STIPE return to Warrington Irish Club to play all your favourite and much loved REM songs from their amazing catalogue!!

The Ferret is 20! // CROCODILES + HUNGRY + poor effort. at The Ferret

The Ferret is 20! // CROCODILES + HUNGRY + poor effort.

Tuesday 14th July

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret is 20! // CROCODILES + HUNGRY + poor effort.

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret is 20: A series of special events celebrating 20 years of The Ferret. Psychedelic noise-pop & lo-fi garage punk from San Diego, USA.

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