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October eventsEvents in Wigan

Wigan Events in October

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The Monochrome Set / 14 Iced Bears / DJ Dave Chambers at The Continental

The Monochrome Set / 14 Iced Bears / DJ Dave Chambers

Friday 2nd October

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

The Monochrome Set / 14 Iced Bears / DJ Dave Chambers

The Continental, Preston

A return to one of their favourite venues, The Continental, for these post-punk / indie legends!

SOL VIVA: 90s Dance Classics + RnB Room (October Session) at Ramsbottom Civic Hall

SOL VIVA: 90s Dance Classics + RnB Room (October Session)

Saturday 3rd October

7:00pm - 12:00am

Ramsbottom Civic Hall

SOL VIVA: 90s Dance Classics + RnB Room (October Session)

Ramsbottom Civic Hall

2 rooms of 90s/Early 00s old skool tunes - club bangers, house & trance in the main room, plus RnB & Urban Soul in 2nd room - Sol Viva Memory Vibes

SKA FACE - Warrington Irish Club - Sat 3rd Oct - Ska/2Tone at The Irish Club

SKA FACE - Warrington Irish Club - Sat 3rd Oct - Ska/2Tone

Saturday 3rd October

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Irish Club, Warrington

SKA FACE - Warrington Irish Club - Sat 3rd Oct - Ska/2Tone

The Irish Club, Warrington

Ska Face are back again!! Every time a sell out!! Performing songs by Madness, Selector, The Specials and loads more!!

Ultimate RnB live at The Citadel St Helens at Citadel Arts Centre

Ultimate RnB live at The Citadel St Helens

Saturday 3rd October

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Citadel Arts Centre, Saint Helens

Ultimate RnB live at The Citadel St Helens

Citadel Arts Centre, Saint Helens

This isn't some karaoke night - three killer vocalists, a ridiculously tight band, and every R&B anthem you ever danced or fell in love to.

Doing Fine @ The Stanley Club (Piledriver Tour Homecoming Show) at The Stanley Club Burscough

Doing Fine @ The Stanley Club (Piledriver Tour Homecoming Show)

Saturday 3rd October

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Stanley Club Burscough

Doing Fine @ The Stanley Club (Piledriver Tour Homecoming Show)

The Stanley Club Burscough

Burscough's own Doing Fine are rounding off their 2026 UK tour with a show in their hometown's biggest venue.

Grand Pro Wrestling: Thunderbrawl 2026 at The Monaco

Grand Pro Wrestling: Thunderbrawl 2026

Sunday 4th October

3:00pm - 6:15pm

The Monaco, Hindley

Grand Pro Wrestling: Thunderbrawl 2026

The Monaco, Hindley

The UK's best and most established family friendly wrestling show returns to iconic Monaco in Hindley. Don't miss the unmissable!!

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.

The Laughienda Comedy Club Preston | 7th Oct '26 at The Continental

The Laughienda Comedy Club Preston | 7th Oct '26

Wednesday 7th October

7:30pm - 10:30pm

The Continental, Preston

The Laughienda Comedy Club Preston | 7th Oct '26

The Continental, Preston

Now in its third year, The Laughienda brings another huge night of comedy to Preston, featuring OLIVER BOWLER & BBC New Comedy Winner FRANKIE MONROE

Torchlight Tours at Samlesbury Hall at Samlesbury Hall

Torchlight Tours at Samlesbury Hall

Wednesday 7th October

8:30pm - 9:30pm

Samlesbury Hall, Preston

Torchlight Tours at Samlesbury Hall

Samlesbury Hall, Preston

Explore Samlesbury Hall by torchlight for an exclusive after dark experience...

Night of the Vampires (Theatre) at The Continental

Night of the Vampires (Theatre)

Thursday 8th October

7:30pm - 10:30pm

The Continental, Preston

Night of the Vampires (Theatre)

The Continental, Preston

Fancy a bite? A theatrical anthology of classic tales of the undead!

SOS Weekender 2026 at Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa

SOS Weekender 2026

Fri 9th - Sun 11th October

3:00pm - 3:00am

Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa, Bolton

SOS Weekender 2026

Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa, Bolton

3 day music event with 19 DJs playing the very best in Soul, R&B, Neo Soul & Funk with a touch of Soulful House, Jazz Funk and Reggae

NIRVANAH & SOUNDS GARDEN - Warrington - Fri 9th Oct - Tributes at The Irish Club

NIRVANAH & SOUNDS GARDEN - Warrington - Fri 9th Oct - Tributes

Friday 9th October

7:00pm - 11:15pm

The Irish Club, Warrington

NIRVANAH & SOUNDS GARDEN - Warrington - Fri 9th Oct - Tributes

The Irish Club, Warrington

Tributes to 2 of Seattle's finest play Warrington Irish Club!!!! Hear Nirvana & Soundgarden Classics performed by these 2 great bands!!

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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.

Sidewinder Halloween Festival 2026 at Bowlers Exhibition Centre

Sidewinder Halloween Festival 2026

Saturday 31st October

4:00pm - 4:00am

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Sidewinder Halloween Festival 2026

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

The UK's biggest Uk Garage, House, Bassline, Rnb, Bashment and Afro House music festival returns!

PURE WELLER - A Tribute to Paul Weller, Style Council & The Jam at The Irish Club

PURE WELLER - A Tribute to Paul Weller, Style Council & The Jam

Saturday 10th October

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Irish Club, Warrington

PURE WELLER - A Tribute to Paul Weller, Style Council & The Jam

The Irish Club, Warrington

PURE WELLER return to Warrington Irish Club after 2025's sell out!!!! Hear hits from a near 50 year career of 'The Modfather'!!

SOL VIVA: 90s Dance Classics + RnB Room (October Session) at Ramsbottom Civic Hall

SOL VIVA: 90s Dance Classics + RnB Room (October Session)

Saturday 3rd October

7:00pm - 12:00am

Ramsbottom Civic Hall

SOL VIVA: 90s Dance Classics + RnB Room (October Session)

Ramsbottom Civic Hall

2 rooms of 90s/Early 00s old skool tunes - club bangers, house & trance in the main room, plus RnB & Urban Soul in 2nd room - Sol Viva Memory Vibes

Nic Cage Against The Machine at The Ferret

Nic Cage Against The Machine

Friday 16th October

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Ferret, Preston

Nic Cage Against The Machine

The Ferret, Preston

It's a Rage Against the Machine tribute band, fronted by a Nicolas Cage tribute, with movie-specific props & costumes. That's all you need to know.

The Monochrome Set / 14 Iced Bears / DJ Dave Chambers at The Continental

The Monochrome Set / 14 Iced Bears / DJ Dave Chambers

Friday 2nd October

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

The Monochrome Set / 14 Iced Bears / DJ Dave Chambers

The Continental, Preston

A return to one of their favourite venues, The Continental, for these post-punk / indie legends!

PorkPie Live plus Pretty Green (The Jam) at 53 Degrees, Preston at 53 Degrees

PorkPie Live plus Pretty Green (The Jam) at 53 Degrees, Preston

Saturday 10th October

7:30pm - 11:00pm

53 Degrees, Preston

PorkPie Live plus Pretty Green (The Jam) at 53 Degrees, Preston

53 Degrees, Preston

PorkPie Live plus Pretty Green (The Jam) at 53 Degrees, Preston on Saturday 10th October 2026

SKA FACE - Warrington Irish Club - Sat 3rd Oct - Ska/2Tone at The Irish Club

SKA FACE - Warrington Irish Club - Sat 3rd Oct - Ska/2Tone

Saturday 3rd October

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Irish Club, Warrington

SKA FACE - Warrington Irish Club - Sat 3rd Oct - Ska/2Tone

The Irish Club, Warrington

Ska Face are back again!! Every time a sell out!! Performing songs by Madness, Selector, The Specials and loads more!!

BOWIE EXPERIENCE (Tribute) - Warrington Irish Club - Fri 30 Nov at The Irish Club

BOWIE EXPERIENCE (Tribute) - Warrington Irish Club - Fri 30 Nov

Friday 30th October

7:30pm - 11:15pm

The Irish Club, Warrington

BOWIE EXPERIENCE (Tribute) - Warrington Irish Club - Fri 30 Nov

The Irish Club, Warrington

The Bowie Experience return to Warrington Irish Club after a complete sell out!! Hear loads of Bowie classics for this amazing band!!!

SOS Weekender 2026 at Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa

SOS Weekender 2026

Fri 9th - Sun 11th October

3:00pm - 3:00am

Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa, Bolton

SOS Weekender 2026

Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa, Bolton

3 day music event with 19 DJs playing the very best in Soul, R&B, Neo Soul & Funk with a touch of Soulful House, Jazz Funk and Reggae

The Laughienda Comedy Club Preston | 7th Oct '26 at The Continental

The Laughienda Comedy Club Preston | 7th Oct '26

Wednesday 7th October

7:30pm - 10:30pm

The Continental, Preston

The Laughienda Comedy Club Preston | 7th Oct '26

The Continental, Preston

Now in its third year, The Laughienda brings another huge night of comedy to Preston, featuring OLIVER BOWLER & BBC New Comedy Winner FRANKIE MONROE

NIRVANAH & SOUNDS GARDEN - Warrington - Fri 9th Oct - Tributes at The Irish Club

NIRVANAH & SOUNDS GARDEN - Warrington - Fri 9th Oct - Tributes

Friday 9th October

7:00pm - 11:15pm

The Irish Club, Warrington

NIRVANAH & SOUNDS GARDEN - Warrington - Fri 9th Oct - Tributes

The Irish Club, Warrington

Tributes to 2 of Seattle's finest play Warrington Irish Club!!!! Hear Nirvana & Soundgarden Classics performed by these 2 great bands!!

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