Song and Dance at St John's Wingates
2025-07-13 14:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | St John’s Church, Chorley Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3PL, United Kingdom
The next date for your diary! Join us at St Johns Wingates Church on the 13th July for a programme packed with some of your favourite tunes!
Tickets: £10 (under 16s free) Pay on the Door

Rochdale Contest
2025-10-18 | wardle academy, wardle academy birch rd, rochdale
We are competing in Rochdale contest on the 18th of October, come down and support the band!!!

Wingates Big Band
2025-10-22 20:00 - 22:30 | Over Hulton Conservative Club, St Helens Road, Bolton, BL5 1 AA, United Kingdom
This Concert has now SOLD OUT!
The next part of Wingates Band 15 piece concerts. Wednesday Night is Music Night at Over Hulton Conservative Club. Our first Wednesday Music Night will consist of Ratpack music!
We hope to see you there!
Tickets: £10 (Under 14s free)
To reserve tickets please email j.bullen1@ntlworld.com

Wingates band Best of British
2025-11-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Over Hulton Conservative Club, St Helens Road, Bolton, BL5 1 AA, United Kingdom
The next part of Wingates Band 15 piece concerts. Wednesday Night is Music Night at Over Hulton Conservative Club. Our first Wednesday Music Night will consist of The Best of British!
We hope to see you there!
Tickets: £10 (Under 14s free)
To reserve tickets please email j.bullen1@ntlworld.com
Dont wait Tickets are flying! Cant wait to see you all there.

A Wingates Christmas at the Triangle Church
2025-12-06 19:30 - 22:00 | The Triangle Church, New Church Rd, Bolton BL1 5QP, New Church Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 5QP, United Kingdom
Experience the Christmas magic of brass!
Join us at The Triangle Church in Bolton for a festive evening of music led by our talented musical director, Matt Ryan, a proud Bolton native. Enjoy a captivating programme filled with timeless Christmas classics and exciting modern arrangements — and if you’re lucky, you might even spot the bass section getting into the festive spirit!

Wingates Christmas at St Johns Church
2025-12-09 20:00 - 22:00 | St John’s Church, Chorley Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3PL, United Kingdom
Join us for our Wingates Christmas at St John’s Church, Westhoughton. With all the Christmas favourites, there’s something for everyone. Including some incredible solos you don’t want to miss!
Adults: £10
Under 16s: Free
Please contact, stjohnswingates.wardens@gmail.com to reserve tickets and pay on arrival

Wingates Carolling
2025-12-12 - 2025-12-24 | Greater Manchester
The band’s heading out to spread some holiday cheer, and we’d love your support! If you see us around, stop by, say hi, and enjoy a song or two.
Where you can find us:
Friday 12th December: Carolling around pubs in Westhoughton from 8:30 pm
Saturday 13th December: Asda Middlebrook All Day
Sunday 14th December: Asda Middlebrook All Day
Saturday 20th December: Asda Middlebrook All Day
Sunday 21st December: Asda Middlebrook All Day
Tuesday 22nd December: Asda Middlebrook All Day
Wednesday 23rd December: Asda Middlebrook All Day
Thursday 24th December: Asda Middlebrook All Day

North West Areas Preview Concert - Quintessence
2026-02-22 15:00 - 17:00 | victoria Hall, The Victoria Hall, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 2AS, United Kingdom
It’s an absolute pleasure to be joining The KNDS Fairey Band, The Marple Band, Trinity Girls Brass Band and Dobcross Youth Band in our home town of Bolton. The five bands will be showcasing the pieces selected for the 2026 Regional Brass Band Championships.

We will be performing ‘Variations On Was Lebet’ by Andrew Wainwright.

Victoria Hall, Bolton
Sunday 22nd February
3:00pm
Tickets available from Wednesday 21st January at:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/bolton/the-victoria-hall-bolton/quintessence-5-bands-performing-the-5-works-of-the-2026-british-regional-championships/e-kqrvzr

North West Area Brass Band Championship
2026-03-01 | Winter Gardens (Opera House Theatre), Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK, Winter Gardens, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1HW
The 2026 North West Championship Area Contest. Come and support the band as we compete against the North West bands.
Area Contest Piece: Variations on ‘Was Labet’ (Andrew Wainwright)

Wednesday Night is Music Night: Wingates Band Stage and Screen
2026-04-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Over Hulton Conservative Club, St Helens Road, Bolton, BL5 1 AA, United Kingdom
Tickets are selling fast!!
Join us at Over Hulton Conservative Club as we go through all things Stage and Screen.
Lights up… music on! 🎭✨
Join the band for a spectacular Stage & Screen concert, celebrating the greatest hits from the world of musicals and movies. From dazzling West End favourites to epic cinematic soundtracks, this thrilling programme brings iconic moments from stage and screen to life in one unforgettable evening.
Expect drama, romance, adventure, and show-stopping melodies — all performed with power, passion, and a touch of theatrical sparkle. It’s a night of blockbuster music you won’t want to miss! 🎬🎶

Tickets: £10 (under 14s free)
To reserve tickets, please email j.bullen1@ntlworld.com

British Open Spring Festival (Senior Cup)
2026-05-02 | Birmingham Town Hall, Victorial Square, Birmingham, B3 3DQ
We’re proud to announce that the band will be competing at the prestigious Spring Festival in Birmingham!
Taking to the stage with the dramatic and expressive Ballet for Band by Joseph Horovitz, the band will showcase precision, musicality, and vibrant storytelling in this much-loved work for brass.
We’re excited to represent our supporters at this major contest and can’t wait to give it our all on the Birmingham stage! 🎺✨

Wallace and Gromit: A Grand Day Out!
2026-05-16 14:30 - 15:30 | The Bridge Church, 109 Bradford Street, Bolton, BL3 1JX
Wingates Brass Band are proud to push the boundaries of this beautiful musical genre – and are keen to do so by inspiring the next generation of musicians!

Come and enjoy a life screening of the beloved Aardman animation of ‘Wallace and Gromit: A Grand Day Out’ as you have never seen it before!
The film will be accompanied by the world-famous Wingates Brass Band. Prior to the film, enjoy a mini-concert of fun favourites that are sure to delight the young and the young at heart!
Tickets are now on sale here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wingatesbrassband/2072288
General Admission tickets: £12
Child Tickets: £8

Whit Friday - Tameside
2026-05-29 | Greater Manchester
We’re excited to announce that the band will be taking part in the world-famous Whit Friday Marches in Tameside! 🎺
Joining bands from across the country, we’ll be marching and performing in this historic brass band tradition, bringing music, pride, and plenty of energy to the streets. If you’re in the area, come along, cheer us on, and enjoy a fantastic celebration of community and live music!

Wednesday Night is Music Night: Wingates band Classical Pops
2026-06-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Over Hulton Conservative Club, St Helens Road, Bolton, BL5 1 AA, United Kingdom
Tickets are selling fast!!
Join us at Over Hulton Conservative Club as we go through all things Classical Pops.
Experience the thrill of Classical Pops — where the power of the orchestra meets the music you love!
From soaring film themes to beloved pop classics reimagined with rich symphonic sound, this spectacular concert blends elegance, energy, and pure musical joy. Stunning orchestration, vibrant performances, and unforgettable melodies come together for a night that’s both grand and exhilarating.
Whether you’re a lifelong classical fan or simply love great tunes performed in style, Classical Pops promises an evening of sparkle, passion, and show-stopping sound. 🎶✨
Tickets: £10 (under 14s free)
To reserve tickets, please email j.bullen1@ntlworld.com

Joint Concert with Oslofjord Brass
2026-06-26 19:30 - 21:30 | St Peters Church, Churchgate, Bolton, Lancashire, BB1 1PS, United Kingdom
Check Back later, more information to come soon!

Kerkrade World Music Contest
2026-07-11 | kerkrade, Netherlands
Wingates band has been given the incredible opportunity to participate in the Kerkrade World Music Contest, competing against the best bands in the World.
More than two hundred bands and ensembles from all over the world will travel to Kerkrade from 9th July to 2nd August 2026 to take part in the 75th anniversary World Music Contest (WMC).
Brass bands
The four-yearly event will include four brass band competitions, with the draws for each being made on 22nd November. Tickets will be available from January 2026.
The organisers told 4BR that there had been a 40% increase in entries compared to 2022 — returning the event to its pre-covid levels of participation from bands and ensembles from across the globe.
Björn Bus, Artistic Director of WMC, stated: “In previous editions, the lower divisions were particularly large, but for 2026, we see strong representation from the higher divisions — the First Division and the Concert Division. This emphasizes the high quality of the field.”
First Division:
Brass Band du Hainaut (France)
Brassband Bacchus (Belgium)
Brassband Breukelen (Netherlands)
Brassband Gloria Dei (Netherlands)
Brassband Merum (Netherlands)
Brassband Oefening en Uitspanning (Netherlands)
Brassband Pro Rege Heerenveen (Netherlands)
Ensemble de Cuivres Ambitus (Switzerland)
Mercator Brassband (Belgium)
Oakland University Brass Band (United States)
Wingates Band (England)
Throughout the Year we will be doing various Fundraising opportunities to raise money to get us to the Contest, if you would like to help look out for our events on the website and social media accounts or email us at wingatesbrassband@gmail.com

Wednesday Night is Music Night: Wingates Band Magic And Mayhem
2026-10-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Over Hulton Conservative Club, St Helens Road, Bolton, BL5 1 AA, United Kingdom
Tickets are selling fast!!
Join us at Over Hulton Conservative Club as we go through all things Magic and Mayhem.
Get ready for a frightfully fun night at Magic & Mayhem! 🎃✨
This Halloween-themed concert mixes mind-blowing magic with spook-tacular hits like “Thriller” by Michael Jackson.
Expect dazzling tricks, fang-tastic tunes, and plenty of boos… and cheers! It’s magical, musical, and monstrously good fun for everyone! 👻🎶
Clap along, sing out loud, and enjoy a night of unforgettable tunes and timeless cheer!
Tickets: £10 (under 14s free)
To reserve tickets, please email j.bullen1@ntlworld.com

Wednesday Night is Music Night: Wingates Band Hits from the Blitz
2026-11-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Over Hulton Conservative Club, St Helens Road, Bolton, BL5 1 AA, United Kingdom
Tickets are selling fast!!
Join us at Over Hulton Conservative Club as we go through all things Blitz Music.
Get ready to sing, swing, and smile at Hits from the Blitz!
This feel-good concert brings the golden sounds of the 1940s back to life with toe-tapping classics. Bursting with energy, harmony, and vintage charm, it’s a joyful celebration of the songs that kept spirits high and hearts hopeful.
Clap along, sing out loud, and enjoy a night of unforgettable tunes and timeless cheer!
Tickets: £10 (under 14s free)
To reserve tickets, please email j.bullen1@ntlworld.com

Carols by Candelight
2026-12-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Ashton Memorial, Lancaster, LA1 3QA
Information to come soon!

Carols by Candlelight
2026-12-18 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-12-20 18:30 - 20:30 | worden Hall, Worden Hall, Leyland, PR25 3DH, United Kingdom

Carols by Candlelight
2026-12-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Hoghton Tower, Blackburn Old Road, Preston, PR5 0SH, United Kingdom
Information to come soon
