https://www.bolton.gov.uk/culturebolton/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:59:00 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:59:00 +0000 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/culturebolton/news/article/20/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. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:54:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/culturebolton/news/article/19/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. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:36:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/culturebolton/news/article/18/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. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:36:00 +0000 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/culturebolton/news/article/17/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! Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:35:00 +0000 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/culturebolton/news/article/16/rock-hall-christmas The festive season is coming to Rock Hall. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:19:00 +0000 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/culturebolton/news/article/15/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! Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:02:00 +0000 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/culturebolton/news/article/13/halloween-at-rock-hall On the 25th of October, from 11-3, make your way to Rock Hall for some fabulous Halloween fun! Sat, 25 Oct 2025 15:45:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/culturebolton/news/article/12/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. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/culturebolton/news/article/14/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. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:49:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/culturebolton/news/article/11/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! Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:34:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/culturebolton/news/article/10/culture-bolton-roundup Read here for your Roundup of events over the last few months! Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:24:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/culturebolton/news/article/5/gmca-culture-fund-inspire The GMCA Inspire Fund is providing grants of £500 – £2,000 for freelance & independent artists, and small organisations across GM. Round 5 Opens 29 September 2025 until 12:00PM, Friday 31 October 2025 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 09:55:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/culturebolton/news/article/3/bolton-town-of-culture-website-get-involved Small grants, events and our Town of Culture tool kit. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:24:00 +0100 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/culturebolton/news/article/1/bolton-takes-centre-stage-as-greater-manchester-town-of-culture Bolton officially launched its year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture. Mon, 13 May 2024 16:03:00 +0100