JR's Ale House Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at JR's Ale House
Location: JR's Ale House

JR's Ale House Open Mic — Quick Facts

Bolton open mic at JR's Ale House — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.

✓ Verified active Last verified 28 Apr 2026 Source: google.com + venue confirmation

The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayWednesday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity–

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night

Where

JR's Ale House 5QW, 176 Chorley New Rd, Horwich
176 Chorley New Rd, Horwich
Bolton BL6 5QW

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

Vocal mics

In-house engineer

JR's Ale House is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Bolton. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.

Getting there

5QW, 176 Chorley New Rd, Horwich, Bolton BL6 5QW.

Photos

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Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Bolton's JR's Ale House open mic.

How do I sign up to play at JR's Ale House 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 mics the same week.

What backline does JR's Ale House 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 JR's Ale House open mic?

12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band.

Is JR's Ale House open mic free?

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

Can I bring a band to JR's Ale House 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 JR's Ale House?

5QW, 176 Chorley New Rd, Horwich, 176 Chorley New Rd, Horwich, Bolton BL6 5QW.

What's the audience like on a Wednesday night?

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