Every Tuesday in Bolton
Kicks off at 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
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Bolton · Every Tuesday · Free
The Whiskey Jar Open Mic
Weekly open mic night in Manchester's Northern Quarter, showcasing local talent in a relaxed bar atmosphere.
Open mic at a glance The Whiskey Jar · Bolton
Tuesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
19:00
Sign-up time
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 15 Jun 2026
The Whiskey Jar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Weekly open mic night in Manchester's Northern Quarter, showcasing local talent in a relaxed bar atmosphere.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start19:00
Sign-up19:00 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Whiskey Jar14 Tariff St
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 Whiskey Jar is a beloved bar in Manchester's Northern Quarter, home to one of the UK's longest-running and best-regarded open mics — now running 8-plus years. Open mic happens every Tuesday and Wednesday from 7pm, and it's free to come in, grab a drink and listen to talented musicians from across Manchester (it's helped launch acts like Jamie Lawson). To play, message host Joe McAdam (aka Joe Bagpipes) ahead of the night. A genuinely special, music-first live room.
About The Whiskey Jar
The Whiskey Jar is a Northern Quarter institution spread over two floors of a Grade II listed building on Tariff Street, with a candle-lit basement dedicated to music. Its open mic night is one of Manchester's longest-running and most-loved, free to enter and held every Tuesday and Wednesday from 7pm. The room has built a reputation for nurturing local talent, and acts from across the city — from first-timers to established bands — come to play to a famously supportive crowd. Sign up at the door and you'll be given a slot.
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 19:00 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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Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Bolton's The Whiskey Jar open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:00. 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.
14 Tariff St, Bolton.
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