The Royal British Legion in Astley Bridge serves as a welcoming hub for local talent in Bolton, offering a vibrant open mic scene that embraces both original and cover performances. With a reliable PA system, the venue caters to a diverse range of genres, making it an ideal spot for emerging artists to showcase their creativity. Its community-focused atmosphere encourages collaboration and connection among musicians and audiences alike.
Bolton · Every other Monday · Free
Royal British Legion (Astley Bridge and District) Club Limited Open Mic
Bolton open mic at Royal British Legion (Astley Bridge and District) Club Limited — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Royal British Legion (Astley Bridge and District) Club Limited · Bolton
Monday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Royal British Legion (Astley Bridge and District) Club Limited Open Mic — Quick Facts
Bolton open mic at Royal British Legion (Astley Bridge and District) Club Limited — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayMonday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Royal British Legion (Astley Bridge and District) Club Limited38 Belmont Rd
Bolton BL1 7AG
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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About Royal British Legion (Astley Bridge and District) Club Limited
About This Open Mic
Every other Monday in Bolton
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Bolton open mic directory
The Night
Royal British Legion (Astley Bridge and District) Club Limited 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
38 Belmont Rd, Bolton BL1 7AG.
Photos
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What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Royal British Legion (Astley Bridge and District) Club Limited’s Monday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every other Monday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Royal British Legion (Astley Bridge and District) Club Limited
38 Belmont Rd, Bolton BL1 7AG
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive by 19:30 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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Seven things people ask before turning up at Bolton's Royal British Legion (Astley Bridge and District) Club Limited open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bolton open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
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.
38 Belmont Rd, Bolton BL1 7AG.
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