Festival of everyday creativityEveryday Moments
Keep an eye out for our interactive audience activity! We’ll be sharing creative prompts inviting everyone to take part in the festival and submit their creations, inspired by everyday life. You’ll find them in your local libraries, town halls, community and cultural hubs and Everyday's social media and website.
When: Throughout May
Where: Across the Borough
Tickets: No tickets required
Events in Wigan
Festival of everyday creativityExhibition for Alicia: A Place to Come and to Feel Good
This exhibition is dedicated to Clay Club member Alicia, who passed away this year. Her words, now the title of the show, reflect the group’s gratitude, connection, and shared memories, imagined as a garden of colour, hope, and reflection. Clay Club is a weekly ceramics group for those facing barriers to the arts. It offers a space for creative expression, connection, and wellbeing, where a strong sense of community has flourished.
When: Friday 26th to Saturday 17th May
Where: Playshack, Mesnes Park Terrace, Wigan WN1 1TU
Tickets: No tickets required
Festival of everyday creativityFun at the Park!
Join us for a day of fun activities to celebrate creativity and communities in Wigan! A day filled with workshops for children and adults, live music, and a reading corner with books looking for their next home! See below details for the 4 exciting activities taking place
When: Saturday 17th May, 12pm to 3pm
Where: Bandstand, Mesnes Park Terrace, Wigan WN1 1TU
Festival of everyday creativityMini Makers (as part of the Fun at the Park! programme)
Join us for a special Festival edition of Mini Makers, an interactive art workshop designed for under 5s to explore creativity through hands-on activities like collage, painting, and printing.
When: Saturday 17th May, 12pm to 1:30pm
Where: Bandstand, Mesnes Park Terrace, Wigan WN1 1TU
Tickets: Free of cost, booking is required, book your Mini Makers ticket (external link)
Festival of everyday creativityCustomise your own tote bag (as part of the Fun at the Park! programme)
Everyday presents an arts festival for the people of Wigan and Leigh! Whether you’re into music, arts and crafts, storytelling, or just love trying something new, you're invited to join in. From hands-on workshops to live performances and community celebrations, the Festival of Everyday Creativity is all about showcasing local talent and bringing people together through fun, creative experiences. Get ready to be inspired! Come along and celebrate the amazing creativity that’s part of everyday life in our community.
When: Saturday 17th May, 12:30pm to 2pm
Where: Bandstand, Mesnes Park Terrace, Wigan WN1 1TU
Tickets: Free of cost, booking is required, book your place to customise your own tote bag (external link)
Festival of everyday creativityInteractive African drumming and singing (as part of the Fun at the Park! programme)
Feel the beat and join the rhythm in this uplifting live performance by Godfrey Pambalipe of Pambalipe Arts. Blending powerful African drumming, singing, and storytelling, Godfrey will take to the stage solo - but you won’t just be watching! This interactive performance invites the audience to take part, creating a shared musical experience that celebrates connection, culture, and creativity.
When: Saturday 17th May, 1pm to 1:40pm
Where: Bandstand, Mesnes Park Terrace, Wigan WN1 1TU
Tickets: Free of cost, no booking required
Festival of everyday creativityLive performance by Wigan Ukulele Club (as part of the Fun at the Park! programme)
Enjoy the cheerful sounds of the Wigan Ukulele Club as they bring a set full of charm, catchy tunes, and community spirit to the Festival of Everyday Creativity. This much-loved local group will fill the air with toe-tapping melodies and familiar favourites. The perfect soundtrack for a relaxed and joyful day.
When: Saturday 17th May, 2pm to 3pm
Where: Bandstand, Mesnes Park Terrace, Wigan WN1 1TU
Tickets: Free of cost, no booking required
Festival of everyday creativityShort-films Night by Northern Heart Films
A programme of short films organised by Wigan-based organisation Northern Heart Films. This special selection showcases locally produced shorts exploring the festival’s theme of Everyday Creativity. Featuring stories that not only highlight creative subjects but also reflect imaginative and original approaches to filmmaking itself.
Short films line-up will be announced soon! Which will include an introduction by one of the filmmakers.
When: Saturday 17th May 6pm to 8pm
Where: The Holding Cell Room at the Bailiff Bar, King St, Wigan WN1 1NG1- Entrance 1, the Old Courts
Tickets: £3 and free for low income
Events in Leigh
Festival of everyday creativityExhibition We've all got Life Stories, All Different
This exhibition explores everyday folklore, memories, and personal stories created by participants in Everyday’s workshops. The works reflect family histories, personal tales, and the legends that shape our identities. The title is a quote from Clay Club member Alicia, who passed away this year. The exhibition also features For Alicia: A Place To Come and To Feel Good, a tribute display made by Clay Club members in her memory.
When: Thursday 22 to Saturday 24 May, 11am-3pm
Where: Festival of Everyday Creativity pop-up, 14-16 Market St, Leigh WN7 1DS
Tickets: Free of cost, no tickets required
Festival of everyday creativityGet Creative!
We’re taking over this empty unit in the heart of Leigh, to get creative with the local community! Featuring an exhibition, workshops for children and adults, and a reading corner with books looking for their next home! See below details for the 3 exciting activities taking place
When: Saturday 24th May, 11am to 3pm
Where: Festival of Everyday Creativity pop-up, 14-16 Market St, Leigh WN7 1DS
Festival of everyday creativityMini Makers (as part of the Get Creative! programme)
Join us for a special Festival edition of Mini Makers, an interactive art workshop designed for under 5s to explore creativity through hands-on activities like collage, painting, and printing
When: Saturday 24 May, 11am to 12:30pm
Where: Festival of Everyday Creativity pop-up, 14-16 Market St, Leigh WN7 1DS
Tickets: Free of cost, booking is required, book your Mini Makers tickets (external link)
Festival of everyday creativityCustomise your own tote bag (as part of the Get Creative! programme)
Unleash your everyday creativity by designing a tote bag that’s totally you! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll customise your own fabric tote (provided by us) using dyeing techniques. No experience needed - Just bring your imagination and get stuck in!
When: Saturday 24 May, 3:30pm to 5pm
Where: Festival of Everyday Creativity pop-up, 14-16 Market St, Leigh WN7 1DS
Tickets: Free of cost, booking is required, book your place to customise your own tote bag (external link)
Festival of everyday creativityShort-films Afternoon by Northern Heart Films (as part of the Get Creative! programme)
A programme of short films curated by Wigan-based organisation Northern Heart Films. This special selection showcases locally produced shorts exploring the festival’s theme of 'Everyday Creativity’. Featuring stories that not only highlight creative subjects but also reflect imaginative and original approaches to filmmaking itself. Short films line-up will be announced soon! Which will include an introduction by one of the filmmakers.
When: Saturday 24 May, 1:30pm to 3pm
Where: Festival of Everyday Creativity pop-up, 14-16 Market St, Leigh WN7 1DS
Tickets: £3 and free for low-income
The Festival of Everyday Creativity is Produced by Everyday and commissioned by Down to Earth, with support from Arts Council England using National Lottery funding. Additional funding provided by GMCA and Wigan Council.