Ghost Hunt at the Museum of Wigan Life 17 October 2026
Event Date
October 17, 2026
Event Time
8:30 pm
Event Location
Museum of Wigan Life, 41 Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1NU
Event Description
Saturday 17 October 2026. 8.30pm to 1.00am. Tickets £29.
Join DeadLive for a rare after-dark paranormal investigation inside the Museum of Wigan Life in the heart of Wigan.
The museum occupies Wigan’s first public library, designed by Alfred Waterhouse and opened in 1878. It was the town’s first public building with electric lighting, and George Orwell researched The Road to Wigan Pier in the upstairs reference library in 1936.
With the museum’s ground-floor gallery undergoing a major transformation ahead of its summer 2027 reopening, this is an unusual opportunity to investigate the historic building after dark. Access will be limited to the areas approved by the venue.
Your evening
- Guest arrival and registration: 8.30pm
- Welcome, safety briefing and group allocation
- Paranormal investigation: approximately 9.00pm to 12.45am
- Event finishes and building vacated by 1.00am
The DeadLive team will lead small groups through a series of controlled vigils and experiments using a range of paranormal investigation equipment. No actors and nothing staged. Paranormal activity can never be guaranteed.
Important information
- Over 18s only
- Wear warm, comfortable clothing and sensible footwear
- No alcohol or anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Tickets are limited and advance booking is essential
Discover more about the building on our Museum of Wigan Life ghost hunts page and read the history of Wigan Museum after dark.