Joyous black and white picture memories of the great Wigan Casino

By Michelle Adamson

Published 15th Oct 2026, 15:45 BST

On September 23 1973, a new Northern Soul All-Nighter was launched at a venue that became known as Wigan Casino. The rest is musical history.

We make no apology for revisting memories of this much-loved and missed institution with this gallery from the Wigan Observer archives.

RETRO 1970 - Wigan Casino Club hosted The BBC Radio One show with top DJs entertaining an army of adoring fans. Photo: staff

New Years Eve at Wigan Casino Club in 1969. Photo: Frank Orrell

Northern Soul fans dancing at the all-nighters in Wigan Casino in the 1970s. Photo: Frank Orrell

New Years Eve at Wigan Casino Club in 1969. Photo: Frank Orrell

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