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Wigan Arts Festival is a multi-arts festival that takes place twice a year in Wigan! We aim to give you a festival of live music, art, theatre, poetry, comedy, film & family events. The festival aims to bring top notch cultural entertainment to Wigan, and also showcase many local talents from around the borough. It’s a festival of experiences for you and your families to enjoy. So whether you’re a festival first timer or a regular, there’s something for everyone. Sit back, take part, join in…

 

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Friday 19th – Tuesday 30th October 2018