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Bolton · Every Thursday · Free
The Snipe Open Mic
The Snipe in Audenshaw hosts a weekly open mic night every Thursday from 8pm.
Open mic at a glance The Snipe · Bolton
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
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Free
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Snipe Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Snipe in Audenshaw hosts a weekly open mic night every Thursday from 8pm.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Snipe387 Manchester Rd
Bolton
Bolton — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
The Snipe in Audenshaw hosts a weekly open mic on Thursday evenings. This traditional Robinsons Brewery pub offers a warm atmosphere, great food, and a large beer garden.
Sign-up process
Sign-up details are not specified, but typically involve walk-in registration on the night.
Getting there
387 Manchester Rd, M34 5RP.
The venue
Traditional pub. 18+ policy. Features a large beer garden and serves food. A PA system and microphones are provided for performers.
About The Snipe
The Snipe is a Robinsons community pub at 387 Manchester Road in Audenshaw, Tameside (Greater Manchester) — sat between Manchester and Ashton-under-Lyne near Snipe Retail Park and IKEA. It pours cask ales and world lagers, has a pool table, darts and an open fire, plus a large car park and a sizeable enclosed beer garden. The pub runs regular live music and entertainment alongside a weekly Wednesday quiz and karaoke night, making it a friendly grassroots covers-and-entertainment spot for the Tameside area.
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Bolton live music scene.
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387 Manchester Rd, Bolton
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Bolton's The Snipe open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bolton open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Bolton mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
387 Manchester Rd, Bolton.
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