Bootleg Social is Blackpool's independent alternative music bar and live-music venue at 30 Topping Street (FY1 3AQ) — billed as the town's only dedicated alternative venue. Its music policy spans indie, alt, rock, funk, soul and swing, with a packed gig calendar of touring and local acts. The 330-capacity room is open Monday to Thursday 7pm-1am and Friday to Saturday 5pm-3am (closed Tuesdays), running an 18+ door after 10pm, and pours craft ales, cocktails and fine spirits. A PA-equipped stage welcomes both original acts and covers, making it a cornerstone of the Fylde coast's grassroots scene.
Blackpool · Every 1st Wednesday of the month · No fee listed
Bootleg Social Open Mic
Blackpool open mic at Bootleg Social — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 2 Dec. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 2 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every 1st Wednesday of the month |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every 1st Wednesday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Bootleg Social
BlackpoolGetting there
30 Topping St,
Blackpool FY1 3AQ
Blackpool FY1 3AQ
The nearest station is North Station (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
BlackpoolAbout the night
Bootleg Social is Blackpool's independent alternative music bar and live venue — a grassroots room that has been serving its community since 2014, and as line-ups go its offering is truly alternative. The open mic runs monthly on the first Wednesday, in a basement of exposed brick, gig posters and a proper stage that holds 330, with cabaret seating for the more intimate gigs. Regular bills span folk, indie rock, techno and gothic shoegaze pop, so an open-mic slot here sits in genuinely broad company.
Getting there
30 Topping St, Blackpool FY1 3AQ.
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Bootleg Social is Blackpool's independent alternative music bar and live-music venue at 30 Topping Street (FY1 3AQ) — billed as the town's only dedicated alternative venue. Its music policy spans indie, alt, rock, funk, soul and swing, with a packed gig calendar of touring and local acts. The 330-capacity room is open Monday to Thursday 7pm-1am and Friday to Saturday 5pm-3am (closed Tuesdays), running an 18+ door after 10pm, and pours craft ales, cocktails and fine spirits. A PA-equipped stage welcomes both original acts and covers, making it a cornerstone of the Fylde coast's grassroots scene.
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Blackpool · Every 1st Wednesday of the month
Bootleg Social Open Mic
Blackpool open mic at Bootleg Social — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 2 Nov
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Bootleg Social Open Mic — Quick Facts
Bootleg Social Open Mic runs on the 1st Wednesday of the month at Bootleg Social in Blackpool, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 2 Nov 2026
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Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 2 Dec · 20:00Starts in 19d 12h 23m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightWednesdayEvery 1st Wednesday of the monthNext: Wed 2 Dec
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Bootleg Social is Blackpool's independent alternative music bar and live venue — a grassroots room that has been serving its community since 2014, and as line-ups go its offering is truly alternative. The open mic runs monthly on the first Wednesday, in a basement of exposed brick, gig posters and a proper stage that holds 330, with cabaret seating for the more intimate gigs. Regular bills span folk, indie rock, techno and gothic shoegaze pop, so an open-mic slot here sits in genuinely broad company.
Getting there
30 Topping St, Blackpool FY1 3AQ.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Bootleg Social’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 2 Dec · 20:00Starts in 19d 12h 23m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Every 1st Wednesday of the month
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every 1st Wednesday of the month
Coming up
Wed 2 Dec · Wed 6 Jan · Wed 3 Feb
Kit
Bootleg Social provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Bootleg Social
30 Topping St, Blackpool FY1 3AQ
Address30 Topping St
AreaBlackpool
PostcodeFY1 3AQ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is North Station (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Bootleg Social in Blackpool; FY1 3AQ is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Bootleg Social provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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Bootleg Social provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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30 Topping St, Blackpool FY1 3AQ.
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The nearest station is North Station (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is FY1 3AQ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — What's on at Bootleg Social
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Big SpecialTuesday, 1 December 2026
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