What's on in Wigan (August 18-24)

Reporter Sian Jones with events in Wigan

Transcript

00:00Hello and welcome to What's On in Wigan. Attention to all comic book and superhero fans.

00:05Get ready for an epic day out with your family and friends at Wigan Comic Con Summer 2025.

00:10Rub shoulders with your favourite heroes, take selfies with your beloved characters and indulge in all things comic book related.

00:16It takes place at Robin Park Elshire Centre on Saturday, August 23rd and tickets are available online.

00:22Or why not bring your family and friends down to the Grand Arcade to meet all your favourite superhero characters.

00:27From Spidey to Captain America and even Lightning McQueen, it promises to be an action-packed day.

00:33It takes place on Saturday, August 23rd from 11am until 3pm.

00:39A family-friendly music festival in Hindley will be showcasing the local band's fantastic tribute act,

00:45as well as having fun for street food, licensed bars and special guests.

00:49This two-day event takes place at Leyland Park on Saturday, August 23rd and Sunday, August 24th from 12pm

00:56and tickets are available online.

00:58And finally, Highfield Cricket Club is hosting its annual Family Fun Day.

01:03It promises to be a day of entertainment work with an array of live music including Taylor Swift's

01:08and Olivia Rodrigo tribute, plus live acoustics set from local artist Tom Byron.

01:14There will be plenty of exciting action and activities including rides, inflatables and challenges

01:18and much more.

01:19It takes place on Sunday, August 24th and starts at 11.30am.