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About Fat Bird
Fat Bird is a grassroots music venue in Wigan town centre, Wigan with a standing capacity of approximately 60. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
Fat Bird books Pop acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Wigan venue directory.
Fat Bird (Fatbird Live Lounge) is a live-music and entertainment venue at 21 Wallgate in Wigan town centre, Greater Manchester - not London, despite the imported city. Billing itself as Wigan's smallest venue with the biggest passion for music, it runs a busy programme of band nights, open mics, comedy, burlesque, drag and tribute shows over two floors with separate bars, and is a regular home for Oasis, Arctic Monkeys and Britpop tribute acts - autumn 2026 has Arctic Manckeys (18 September), a comedy night (25 September) and Oklahoma Joe with special guests (2 October). Tickets go through Skiddle, See Tickets and TicketSource. The upper floor has no lift access, and the dress code bars sportswear and workwear. An intimate grassroots room for emerging acts and tribute nights alike. Enquiries 07801 341566.
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21 Wallgate, Wigan town centre, Wigan, WN1 1LD
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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Wigan venue directory.
Fat Bird books Pop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Fat Bird has a standing capacity of approximately 60, classed as a small venue. See all Wigan venues for size comparisons.
Yes — Fat Bird hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Wigan Open Mic Finder.
21 Wallgate, Wigan town centre, Wigan, WN1 1LD. See the map below for directions. Browse more Wigan venues nearby.
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