Bolton named Greater Manchester’s ‘Town of Culture’ 2024

Bolton has been named Greater Manchester's town of culture for 2024 and the award will bring £50,000s to support a year-long programme of new events.

Bolton council said this accolade has put the spotlight on remarkable arts, culture and heritage that exists accross Greater Manchester.

The grant from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority culture fund will help to develop a programme of cultural events and activities celebrating Bolton's heritage.

Bolton's programme will have three parts. The first is a taster programme of cultural activities delivered in Bolton and its districts.

There will be a small grants programme designed to help build capacity, resources and experience into the town's smaller cultural organisations, freelancers and artists.

And there will be the Bolton Gala next March, a celebratory event organised by the council’s cultural partners and co-designed by residents.