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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.

    Published: 31st March 2026

    Easter Holiday Craft Sessions at Rock Hall

  • 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.

    Published: 31st March 2026

    Rock Hall Art Sessions April - June Tuesdays from the 28th of April Saturdays - 18 April, 23 May, and 13 June

  • 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!

    Published: 3rd December 2025

    This is the graphic for this news item. It reads, 'Christmas in Bolton, stage and screen'.

  • Put Big Light On Festival 2025

    Bolton's Put Big Light On Festival 2025 is set to return from 20th-23rd of November 2025! A number of dazzling artworks have been confirmed, including Luke Jerram's Mars, and Dan Acher's Borealis!

    Published: 7th November 2025

    This is a photo of Dan Acher's Borealis by Joel Chester Fildes. Borealis is an artistic recreation of the Northern Lights.

  • Halloween at Rock Hall

    On the 25th of October, from 11-3, make your way to Rock Hall for some fabulous Halloween fun!

    Published: 25th October 2025

    This is the Rock Hall Halloween Graphic. It contains three white ghosts, and it states that the event is at Rock Hall between 11-3 on the 25th October.

  • 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.

    Published: 10th October 2025

    This is the Open Art logo against a black background. The logo reads: 'Bolton Library and Museum Service: open Art Exhibition'. The words 'Open Art' are in Neon.

  • GMCA Inspire Fund Applications Open

    GMCA's Inspire Fund is open for applications from freelancers and creatives. Applications are open from the 29th of September to the 31st of October 2025. Grants can range from £500 - £2000.

    Published: 1st October 2025

    This is the GMCA Poster. Applications for the Inspire Fund are open until the 31st October 2025.

  • Culture Bolton Coming Up

    This is your one-stop-shop for Cultural Activities coming up in Bolton. From open days, to performances, to the Food Festival, there's so much on the horizon!

    Published: 1st August 2025

    Children taking part n an investigative storytime, They are standing holiday a magnifying glass up to their eyes.