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The Boulevard

Wigan live music hub for local bands, tribute acts, DIY gigs and touring bands

Capacity to be confirmed, live music 2 nights a week. Rock, Punk, Metal - originals welcome.

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At a glance

Checked 1 Nov 2026

At a glance, The Boulevard in Wigan is summed up below. It has live music 2 nights a week. It books rock, punk and metal acts.

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Standing
capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live music2 nights a week
TodayClosedAll day
BacklineTBC
BooksRock · Punk · Metal

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

Before you book

Everything you need to know

Before you book The Boulevard, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It has live music 2 nights a week. It books rock, punk and metal acts.

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The facts
Capacity–
Live nightsFri, Sat
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Genres
RockPunkMetal
Websiteboulevard-wigan.co.uk
The check
StatusVerified open
Last checked1 Nov 2026
Checked againstVenue website

03 — Find The Boulevard

Wigan

Getting there

The Boulevard is at 19 Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1LD. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 11 rooms in our Blackburn venue directory.

19 Wallgate,
Wigan WN1 1LD

The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.

04 — Booking

Members only

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Nobody from The Boulevard is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books rock, punk and metal acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.

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05 — Opening times

Open 3 of 7

The Boulevard publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.

MonTodayClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu20:00–03:00
Fri20:00–05:00
Sat20:00–05:00
SunClosed

06 — What's on stage

TBC

The stage kit at The Boulevard is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC

07 — About

Wigan

About The Boulevard

This is the background on The Boulevard, from the venue and its listings. It books rock, punk and metal acts. It has live music 2 nights a week.

The Boulevard is a grassroots music venue in Wigan. It books Rock, Punk, Metal, Ska; originals and covers are both welcome.

Listing notes

The ‌​‌​‍Boulevard at 19 Wallgate, Wigan, has been described as the local hub for live music in the town, with strong live bands, regular tribute acts, DIY gigs and touring bands alongside local talent. Bands play in the second room, known for its acoustics. Artists and promoters can also host and manage their own events. The venue is strictly 18+.

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08 — What's on

Next 1

There is 1 upcoming gig listed at The Boulevard. It has live music 2 nights a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.

18Dec · FriSka Face
20:00Ska

09 — Blackburn league

Next 30 days

The Blackburn league ranks live music venues by the gigs listed over the next 30 days. It refreshes every night, so a busy month moves a room up.

#6
of 11
live rooms
Ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.
01King George's Hall 2 gigs
02The Sound Lounge Darwen up1 2 gigs
03Fat Bird down1 1 gig
04Coopers 0 gigs
05Real Crafty New 0 gigs
06The Boulevard This venue New 0 gigs
07The Brewery Bar down2 0 gigs
08The Bureau Centre for the Arts down2 0 gigs
09The Crown down2 0 gigs
10The Drummer's Arms down2 0 gigs

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Wigan · Grassroots

The Boulevard

Wigan live music hub for local bands, tribute acts, DIY gigs and touring bands

Venue at a glance The Boulevard · Wigan
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Capacity
to confirmgrassroots
2 nights
Live music
Fri · Satper week
Closed
Today
Mondayhours
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Backline
ask the venuegear
Rock
Books
originals+3 more
Verified
Directory status
openVenue website
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Last updated: 1 November 2026

The Boulevard — Quick Facts

Wigan live music hub for local bands, tribute acts, DIY gigs and touring bands. Here are the key facts on The Boulevard at a glance.

✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live music2nights a weekFri · Sat · from 19:30
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksRock+3 moreOriginals and covers
Capacity Not listed yet No capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.

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TodayClosed all day
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Directory statusVerified open
This pageNot yet claimed
Opening times

The Boulevard this week

Mon· today Closed
Tue Closed
Wed Closed
Thu 20:00–03:00
Fri 20:00–05:00 Live music
Sat 20:00–05:00 Live music
Sun Closed

Booking Information

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What's on Stage

The stage kit at The Boulevard is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC

About The Boulevard

The Boulevard is a grassroots music venue in Wigan. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.

The Boulevard books Rock, Punk, Metal, Ska acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Blackburn venue directory.

Listing notes

The ‌​‌​‍Boulevard at 19 Wallgate, Wigan, has been described as the local hub for live music in the town, with strong live bands, regular tribute acts, DIY gigs and touring bands alongside local talent. Bands play in the second room, known for its acoustics. Artists and promoters can also host and manage their own events. The venue is strictly 18+.

Coming up at The Boulevard: Ska Face — every listed date is in the What’s On rail below.

Playing The Boulevard: what to know

Live nights at The Boulevard are usually Fri, Sat, with music from about 19:30. It lists rock among the genres it books. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. The Boulevard hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first.

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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun

Nights The Boulevard usually has live music — typical start 19:30

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Find The Boulevard

The Boulevard is at 19 Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1LD. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 11 rooms in our Blackburn venue directory.

Address19 Wallgate
AreaWigan
PostcodeWN1 1LD
Getting there

The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Boulevard in Wigan; WN1 1LD is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Blackburn this week.

Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).

The Blackburn League

The Boulevard is #6 of 11 Blackburn venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

  1. #1 – King George's Hall 2 gigs
  2. #2 ▲1 The Sound Lounge Darwen 2 gigs
  3. #3 ▼1 Fat Bird 1 gig
  4. #4 – Coopers 0 gigs
  5. #5 NEW Real Crafty 0 gigs
  6. #6 NEW The Boulevard This venue 0 gigs
  7. #7 ▼2 The Brewery Bar 0 gigs
  8. #8 ▼2 The Bureau Centre for the Arts 0 gigs
  9. #9 ▼2 The Crown 0 gigs
  10. #10 ▼2 The Drummer's Arms 0 gigs

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Common Questions

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10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions

These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Boulevard. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.

The Boulevard has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Blackburn venue directory.
The Boulevard books Rock, Punk, Metal, Ska. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details The Boulevard has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Capacity data is pending for The Boulevard. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Boulevard. Browse the Blackburn Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
19 Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1LD. See the map below for directions. Browse more Blackburn venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Blackburn vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is WN1 1LD. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. The Boulevard hasn't claimed its page yet — vote to bring it on, or claim it free if you run it.
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Venues Near The Boulevard

10 other venues are close to The Boulevard in Blackburn. Each one has its own page with its size, kit and live nights. Use them to plan a night out or a run of local gigs.

More live music venues: The Brewery Bar, The Crown, Coopers and 4 more - each with its own page of size, kit and nights where we have them.

From the Blackburn venue directory

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12 — More Blackburn venues

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We list 11 grassroots music venues in Blackburn. Or search the full UK directory by town, size or genre. Every listing shows capacity, kit and live nights where we have them.

More rooms near The Boulevard: The Drummer's Arms, The Sound Lounge Darwen, Wigan Little Theatre, Fat Bird and King George's Hall.

Blackburn has 11 rooms in the UK grassroots venue directory - why we built it, and what the data shows.

Rankings like this run across GigXchange: the national Hardest Working Rooms table, the Pint Index and UK market statistics - all built from the same directory.

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