Put Big Light On Festival 2026
Bolton's Put Big Light On Festival is set to return from 19th-22nd of November 2026! Many dazzling artworks have been confirmed, including Luke Jerram's Helios, and Dundu!
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Father Christmas - Smithills Hall 2026
Bolton Council is looking to hire a Father Christmas actor for six enchanting days at Smithills Hall this December.
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Culture and Creative Industries Network Event - Meet the Funders
This event features guest speakers from a variety of funding streams as they outline available grants, application techniques, and more!
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Rock Hall Easter Sessions
Come along to Rock Hall on 8, 10, and 14 April for fabulous Easter crafts. 11am-3pm These sessions are drop-in and free with no need to book.
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Free Rock Hall Art Sessions
Make your way to Rock Hall for a chance to try a craft every week, free of charge! Sessions will run during the Easter Holidays as well as Tuesdays and one Saturday per month. See below for dates.
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Park Life - Rock Hall and Moses Gate Country Park Photography Competition
Photographers - share your photos with us! This is an opportunity to submit a photo taken in Moses Gate Country Park for consideration for our exhibition.
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Christmas in Bolton - Stage and Screen
Bolton is a year-round hive of theatrical and cinematic activity, and Christmas is no different. Take a look below for a round-up of just a few of the opportunities for your annual traditions!
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Rock Hall Christmas
The festive season is coming to Rock Hall.
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Halloween at Rock Hall
On the 25th of October, from 11-3, make your way to Rock Hall for some fabulous Halloween fun!
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Exhibition - Open Art 2026
We are delighted that the Open Art exhibition is returning to Bolton Museum in 2026! This is an exciting opportunity for artists who live, work, or study in Bolton to showcase their work.
