The Old Courts — Live Music Venue in Wigan

Q: What genres does The Old Courts book?

The Old Courts books Indie, Rock, Acoustic, Folk, Comedy. Both original music and covers are welcome.

Q: What is the capacity of The Old Courts?

The Old Courts has a standing capacity of approximately 200, classed as a medium venue.

The Old Courts — Quick Facts

Indie and live music venue in Wigan

The Details

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Capacity~200 standing

Live nightsContact venue

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Where

The Old Courts Gerrard Winstanley House
Town Centre
Wigan WN1 1JH

Genres

Indie Rock Acoustic Folk Comedy

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors

Drum kit

Guitar amp

Bass amp

Keys / keyboard

Vocal mics

In-house engineer

About The Old Courts

The Old Courts is a grassroots music venue in Town Centre, Wigan with a standing capacity of approximately 200. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

The Old Courts books Indie, Rock, Acoustic, Folk, Comedy acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Wigan venue directory.

The Old Courts is a grassroots venue in Wigan with a standing capacity of 200. The venue hosts indie, rock, acoustic, folk and comedy acts. A PA system and in-house sound engineer are provided. Located at Gerrard Winstanley House, Wigan WN1 1JH.

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Gerrard Winstanley House, Town Centre, Wigan, WN1 1JH

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Common Questions

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What equipment does The Old Courts provide?

PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Wigan venues by backline.

What genres does The Old Courts book?

The Old Courts books Indie, Rock, Acoustic, Folk, Comedy. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at The Old Courts?

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What is the capacity of The Old Courts?

The Old Courts has a standing capacity of approximately 200, classed as a medium venue. See all Wigan venues for size comparisons.

Does The Old Courts have open mic nights?

Open mic information is not currently listed for The Old Courts. Browse the Wigan Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.

Where is The Old Courts?

Gerrard Winstanley House, Town Centre, Wigan, WN1 1JH. See the map below for directions. Browse more Wigan venues nearby.

What are typical fees at The Old Courts?

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