1. Clock off for Christmas and join thousands of revellers in Bolton town centre for ‘Mad Friday’. Pubs and clubs across the town centre are gearing up for one of the busiest night of the year.

The Bolton News: Revellers in Bolton town centre

2. Pull on some Baggy Trousers and dance along to the sounds of Madness. Suggs and co will be at the Manchester Arena on Friday night.

The Bolton News: Suggs

3. Go back to the ‘90s with Rhythm is a Mystery DJs K-Klass who will be behind the decks for a two-hour set at a club night in Bolton. The Jacked Christmas Special will be at The Bleachworks, Dunscar Business Park, on Saturday night.  

The Bolton News: House band K-Klass

4. Get two tribute bands for the price of one at a gig in Farnworth. Bon Jovi Forever and The Kill - covering tracks from the likes of Motley Crue, Skid Row, Pearl Jam, Van Halen, Linkin Park and The Foo Fighters – will be at the Moses Gate on Saturday night.

The Bolton News: Bon Jovi

5. Catch a family pantomime before the curtain comes down on Sunday. Sleeping Beauty is being performed by Stagedoor Productions at St Philips Parochial Hall, Bridgeman Street.

The Bolton News: Kirsty Hughes as Sleeping Beauty with Anthony Hughes as prince Paul