Hop and Hazlewood is billed as Tyldesley's only dedicated live music venue, a craft-beer bar on Elliott Street with rotating taps and a gin-and-rum bar. The roughly 75-capacity room hosts weekly open-mic and jam nights plus regular live-music nights showcasing some of the best acts from across the North-West, with monthly comedy added to the mix. Dog-friendly, well-priced and run by a famously friendly team, it welcomes both original artists and covers and supplies a house PA and a guitar amp with two mics — a genuine grassroots music hub for the Tyldesley/Bolton area.
Manchester · Every Thursday · Free
Hop and Hazlewood Open Mic
Weekly open mic night every Thursday at Hop and Hazlewood bar in Tyldesley, Manchester.
Open mic at a glance Hop and Hazlewood · Manchester
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
25 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 25 July 2026
Hop and Hazlewood Open Mic — Quick Facts
Weekly open mic night every Thursday at Hop and Hazlewood bar in Tyldesley, Manchester.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start19:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Hop and Hazlewood126-128 Elliott St
Manchester M29 8FJ
Manchester — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Hop and Hazlewood
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Manchester
Kicks off at 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Manchester open mic directory
The Night
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.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Hop and Hazlewood’s Thursday night runs.
19:00Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every Thursday Free entry
Find Hop and Hazlewood
126-128 Elliott St, Manchester M29 8FJ
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 Manchester live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Manchester's Hop and Hazlewood open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Manchester 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 Manchester mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
126-128 Elliott St, Manchester M29 8FJ.
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