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Wigan Borough has a wide variety of venues and visitor attractions and is host to local, national and international events. From amazing parks and open spaces to world class sporting and cultural programmes our borough has something to offer everyone. Visit Wigan is your portal to a great experience in our borough and we hope to host you soon for a great day out!

UEFA Women's EURO 2022 England

The UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 England promises to be the biggest women's football event in UEFA history, deserving of the fresh, open and contemporary look that reflects the strength, diversity and ever-growing popularity of the game. Wigan and Leigh are proud to be hosting a number of group matches, welcoming the likes of the Netherlands and Sweden. With lots of pop-up events and fan parties, there will be lots going on around the official matches. View more for full event details.

Armed Forces Day

Leigh Civic Sq will host this year's Armed Forces Day Celebration. Come and show your support, line the route and salute the borough’s service personnel as they parade through the town. The parade will be followed by a day of attractions, stalls and amusements on the Civic Sq supported by a stage show and entertainment.

When: Saturday 25th June 2022: 10am - 4pm, Parade from 11am

Venue: Leigh Civic Square

Cost: Free

Wigan Pride

Wigan Pride promotes and celebrates equality and diversity by bringing together arts, music, street parade and positive messages at a big annual event in Wigan. The parade is an opportunity for you to get involved with Wigan’s most successful LGBTQ+ event. Join the hundreds of people marching proudly together through the town and thousands of supporters cheering us along the way.  

When: Saturday 13th August

Venue: Wigan Town Centre

Cost: Free

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Rugby League World Cup

In a breakthrough moment for Rugby League, the men's, women's and wheelchair games will come together for the first time on the sport's biggest stage. 

The England 2021 tournament will now take place in October-November 2022 and Wigan and Leigh are proud to be hosting a number of fixtures.

When: Saturday 15th October to Saturday 19th November 2022

Venue: Leigh Sports Village and DW Stadium

Cost: RLWC2021 will be inclusive, accessible and affordable with ticket prices starting at £2.21 for concessions and £10 for adults. More than 80 per cent of tickets are priced below £50 and a family of four can attend a match during half-term for just £35.

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Gerrumonside! The passion of rugby league past, present and future

Visitors will experience new large scale dynamic displays, a programme of talks and events, and regular family-friendly activities. There is also dedicated space to relax, sit and watch old game footage, enjoy spending time with others and sharing memories and stories. Themes of the exhibition will range from the history of the game and the sport’s link to the identity of Wigan and Leigh, to the women’s game, disability rugby and grassroots and amateur clubs.

When: Now until 19th November 2022, Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm

Venue: Museum of Wigan Life, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1NU

Cost: Free

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Wigan and Leigh Exhibition

An amazing new family-friendly exhibition at Leigh Town Hall showcases the astonishing stories that make up the local history of the borough. There is lots to explore, from stories from Miss Weeton’s diaries of Wigan life in the 17th Century, to Leigh’s First World War Victoria Cross recipient; Alfred Wilkinson.

When: Every Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm

Venue: Wigan and Leigh, Leigh Town Hall, Civic Square, Leigh, WN7 1DY

Cost: Free

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