About The Old Courts
Creative arts and enterprise hub offering services, resources, events, education and support centred around creativity for individuals and businesses.
The Old Courts Description
The Old Courts is a 69, 000 square ft. not for profit multi-arts venue which aims to bring innovative art, music, comedy, dance and spoken word to Wigan.
Our building was built is 1887 and retains much of its original charm, including a Victorian courtroom and adjoining prison cells. It currently houses an art gallery, artist studios, two music venues, bars, band practice rooms and cellar cinema with plans to have an art café and theatre in the near future. All of your ticket, drinks, venue hire, and donation money go back into the project!
Reviews
Support Wigan & Leigh Hospice by attending a packed night of live music, dancing and merriment to remember "The legend" Colin Sockett on Saturday 25th August.
Tops Off For Socko is back! Following the incredible success of the event last year this legendary knees up is back. All funds raised are donated to Wigan & Leigh Hospice so get involved and let your hair down!
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... Over 14 with an Adult
Saturday 25th of August | The Grand Vault: Entrance 3 | Doors and Bar Open 7:30pm
Tickets £10.00
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The Old Courts' Summer Festival is coming Bank Holiday Sunday 26th August!
Tickets Available Here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-old-co urts-summer-festiv…
8 Live bands for just £5*
... Flooded Basement, The Midwich Cukoos, Red Winter, Shallow Waters, Vulture Cult, Oh No and the Hell Yeahs, Neptune Valley and headliners The SoapGirls
*Advance ticket price. On the door price is £6 per ticket. Subject to availability
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#CarpoolKareoke with Ariana Grande - love it.
If you know an Ariana fan, we've got a gig that they are sure to LOVE coming up in December. The Ariana Experience is a big hit with everyone from adults, families and younger adults & children, a real crowd pleasing all round entertaining act. You will be amazed how good this tribute show is! Tickets include a *free* meet and greet too.
Tickets/Info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ariana -experience-ticket…
Next week we have the superb solo show from Ralph Dartford - 'Recovery Songs'. A spoken word show about falling down and getting back up again.
This hard hitting personal account is delivered in an inventive and brilliant manner. You will be moved by the honesty and uplifted, up close and personally with Ralph.
Tickets are available now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/recovery-s ongs-a-story-about…
Come hither, Status Quo fans! 🎸🎸🎸
We're excited to welcome the brilliant Triple J Blues Trio Feat. Ex Status Quo Drummer Jeff Rich to The Old Courts with support from local classic blues rock outfit, McHale's Permanent Brew, and an acoustic opening set from iTunes Blues Chart topper & 'Time Out Critic's Choice' David Robinson (The Cold Heart Revue.)
Friday 31st August | Tickets only £8.00 Advance
... See you there!
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We hosted Wigan's Got Talent auditions last night! Here is Jason Butler from Barneys Karaoke Bar giving it everything ✌️⭐
Look at all the fab artists playing at Wigan Live Festival 2018! Take a listen to discover new, live music from your hometown and surrounding areas. Bring on the weekend 🎉✌️🎶🎸🎻🥁🎤🎧
#wiganlivefestival #wiganart #livemusic #free
We think that Zak may have worn a mermaid tail before! 🤔
#officebants #mermaidgames #theoldcourts #summerhols #wiganart #kidsatwork
We are delighted to bring you the superb solo show from Ralph Dartford - 'Recovery Songs' is a spoken word show about falling down and getting back up again. Over 14 with an adult Thursday 23rd of August 2018 | Theatre: Entrance 4 | Doors and Bar open at 7:30pm Tickets £6.00 in advance / £8.00 on the door
... https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/recovery-s ongs-a-story-about…
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Our #SummerFestival is coming SOON! Featuring a selection of some of the best full on #punk, #alt and #psyche rock from around the North West and beyond.
If you've not listened to The SoapGirls yet, get on it! Tunes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbJMgFoAq Bo
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Free taster sessions! Do you know someone aged 4-16 who would make a great performer? Let them know! More info and sign up (free) at www.theoldcourts.com
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The SoapGirls are headlining The Old Courts' Summer Festival Bank Holiday Sunday!
ONLY £5 ADVANCE FOR 8 LIVE BANDS!
Tickets are on sale now at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-old-co urts-summer-festiv…
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Come and join us for another round of our Live Lounge! Including sets from some guest acts along with the usual no-appointment open mic slots. Come down, watch, get involved, whatever suits you! Over 18's Only Sunday 19th of August | Bailiff Bar: Entrance 1 | Free Event | Doors and Bars open at 6pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/live-loung e-sunday-featuring…
Some pics from our clay workshop with artist Victoria Crompton yesterday. Thanks to all of our lovely participants! We will post some more images of the pieces when glazed 🌈✨🧚♀️
#theoldcourts #wiganart @vikkicrompton50 #clay #fairies #family @ The Old Courts