Hop and Hazlewood Open Mic

Hop and Hazlewood runs an open mic every Thursday in Bolton. The night kicks off around 7pm. 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.

Hop and Hazlewood in Tyldesley, Manchester hosts a weekly open mic on Thursday evenings. This is a friendly local bar known for its community atmosphere.

Sign-up process

Sign-up is typically on the night, walk-in.

Getting there

126-128 Elliott St, M29 8FJ.

The venue

Bar. 18+ policy likely. A welcoming local bar with a focus on community and live music.

About Hop and Hazlewood

Hop and Hazlewood 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.

Planning your Thursday night

Slot allocation is decided on the night, so turn up early to put your name down. 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.

If Thursday doesn't suit, browse the rest of the Bolton open-mic scene for other nights of the week, or check the UK directory for venues nearer to you. Once you've played a few, see our guide on how to land paid gigs as an independent UK artist.