Dulcimer Open Mic

Dulcimer Open Mic — Quick Facts

Dulcimer in Chorlton-cum-Hardy hosts a weekly open mic on Tuesday evenings with full PA.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayTuesday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length–

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity–

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night

Where

Dulcimer 567 Wilbraham Rd
Bolton
Bolton

Contact

Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team

Highlights

Free entry

PA provided

Music18+Walk-in

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors

Drum kit

Guitar amp

Bass amp

Keys / keyboard

2 vocal mics

In-house engineer

Dulcimer runs an open mic every Tuesday in Bolton. Sign-up opens at 7:30pm and the night kicks off around 8pm. Entry is free for performers and audience. PA + vocal mic are provided; bring your own instrument and amp. This listing is part of the Bolton open mic directory.

Dulcimer in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester hosts a weekly open mic on Tuesday evenings. Dulcimer is a popular pub and live music venue known for its vibrant atmosphere.

Sign-up process

Sign up from 7:30pm on the night. Walk-in registration.

Getting there

567 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 0AE.

The venue

Pub and live music venue. 18+ policy. Full PA provided.

About Dulcimer

Dulcimer is one of Bolton's open-mic venues on GigXchange — the kind of grass-roots room where new acts get their first stage time and the regulars shape the vibe of the night. Setup, signup process and crowd vary, so always cross-check the details panel above and arrive early if you want a slot.

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Planning your Tuesday night

Sign-up opens at 7:30pm. Aim to arrive 15–20 minutes earlier on a popular night — slots fill quickly and there's no waitlist if you miss the cut. Note: this is a 18+ venue.

It's a PA-and-vocal-mic setup, so bring your own instrument and a small amp if you need one. There's no drum kit or guitar amp on stage.

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Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Bolton's Dulcimer open mic.

How do I sign up to play at Dulcimer open mic?

Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 7:30pm. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. Backup options if you don't get on: other Bolton open mic nights the same week.

What backline does Dulcimer provide?

PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp. Need a venue with full backline? Try the backline filter.

How long is a slot at Dulcimer open mic?

Slot length varies — check with the host on the night.

Is Dulcimer open mic free?

Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Bolton mics are free; browse the list.

Can I bring a band to Dulcimer open mic?

Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band. For full-band-friendly mics, filter the directory by backline.

Where is Dulcimer?

567 Wilbraham Rd, Bolton.

What's the audience like on a Tuesday night?

Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Bolton regulars who turn up across the Bolton open mic scene. Bolton open mic crowds tend to listen attentively — this isn't a chatter-over-the-music kind of night.

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