August Bank Holiday 2022: 3 things to do near Bolton

To take the guessing work out of what’s happening in and around Bolton, we’ve put together a list of some of the events and activities to keep you occupied.

You can also take a look at Bolton News’ Local Events listings to stay in the loop.

Bank Holidays to look forward to in 2022

What’s on near Bolton this Bank Holiday weekend?

Here’s a round up of some of the events happening near Bolton between Friday, August 26 and Bank Holiday Monday on August 29.

The Octagon Family Festival

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Date: August 26-28

Location: Octagon Theatre, Howell Croft South, Greater Manchester, BL1 1SB

Enjoy free family events this bank holiday with plenty of activities including live performances, arts and crafts and more.

Although this event is free, time slots will need to be booked in advance and you can do this via the Octagon Theatre website.

Manchester United U21s v Fulham U21s

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Date: August 26 at 7pm

Location: Leigh Sports Stadium, Sale Way, Greater Manchester, WN7 4JY

Football fans can head to Leigh Sports Village to cheer on the sidelines at the Manchester United U21s v Fulham U21s match on Friday.

Although you can watch the match free of charge, tickets will need to be booked via the Leigh Sports Village website.

Manchester Pride – Gay Village Party

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Date: August 26-29

Location: Manchester’s Gay Village, Canal Street, Manchester, M1 3LY

Head to Manchester to party this bank holiday with friends and family at its Pride Gay Village Party.

Tickets for the event can be bought via the Ticketmaster website and at the time of writing, they are still available to buy.