Richard Ashcroft at Wigan Robin Park: Possible setlist, support and stage times for huge homecoming shows

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Richard Ashcroft is coming home for two huge Wigan shows.

The Verve legend is playing at Robin Park Arena with around 12,000 fans expected on each night this Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21. It’s part of a bumper few days for the venue which also includes shows from James Arthur, Noel Gallagher and another hometown act The Lathums.

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It’s the first time Ashcroft is playing on home soil since the famous Haigh Hall concert in front of 35,000 people just over 25 years ago. Here’s what to expect.

Richard Ashcroft is heading back home to Wigan with two huge Robin Park showsRichard Ashcroft is heading back home to Wigan with two huge Robin Park shows
Richard Ashcroft is heading back home to Wigan with two huge Robin Park shows | AFP via Getty Images

Who is supporting Richard Ashcroft at Wigan Robin Park?

Wigan’s favourite son is lending a hand to some local acts as well as some big names across the two nights. On Saturday, July 20, Liverpool indie rock bands Cast and Red Rum Club, will be joined by Wigan singer-songwriter Maxwell Varey. On Sunday, it’s over to The Zutons, The Royston Club and another Wigan act in Stanleys.

When will Richard Ashcroft and the support acts be on stage?

No stage times have been confirmed at the moment but doors open at 5.30pm and there is a 10.30pm curfew.

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What’s the Richard Ashcroft setlist at Wigan Robin Park going to be?

The Verve legend has made some festival appearances this summer and according to setlist.fm this is what he played at Kew the Music on July 14.

  • Space and Time
  • Sonnet
  • Weeping Willow
  • Music Is Power
  • A Song for the Lovers
  • On Your Own
  • Break the Night With Colour
  • The Drugs Don't Work
  • Lucky Man
  • Bitter Sweet Symphony

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