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The Old Courts

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

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The Old Courts has a standing capacity of approximately 275 (187 seated), classed as a medium venue. See all Wigan venues for size comparisons.

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Venue at a glance The Old Courts · Wigan

c. 275

Capacity

standingmedium

Varies

Live music

flexibleper week

–

Start time

doorsnightly

Backline

PA + micsgear

Indie

Books

originals+4 more

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Capacityc. 275 standing

Live nightsContact venue

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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

Genres

Indie

Rock

Acoustic

Folk

Comedy

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About The Old Courts

The Old Courts is a grassroots music venue in Town Centre, Wigan with a standing capacity of approximately 275. 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 not-for-profit multi-arts centre built into Wigan's former County Court buildings and Gerrard Winstanley House, in the town centre. It runs two music rooms — the main one a 275-capacity standing venue with a stage, PA, fully stocked bar and a private outdoor terrace — alongside a 187-seat tiered theatre, an art gallery, the Victorian Court Room, rehearsal rooms and flexible performance space. The programme covers indie, rock, acoustic, folk and comedy, and an in-house engineer runs sound. Because it is a charity rather than a commercial operator, it is one of the more approachable rooms in Greater Manchester for an act that hasn't broken yet.

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

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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.

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What is the capacity of The Old Courts?

The Old Courts has a standing capacity of approximately 275 (187 seated), classed as a medium venue. See all Wigan venues for size comparisons.

Does The Old Courts have open mic nights?

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Where is The Old Courts?

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

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