The Chetham Arms in Chapeltown, Bolton, is a vibrant hub for local talent, welcoming both original works and covers across mixed genres. The venue features a reliable PA system, making it an ideal spot for open mic nights and intimate performances. With its community-focused atmosphere, it fosters a supportive environment for emerging artists to showcase their skills.
Bolton · Monthly on Wednesdays · No fee listed
The Chetham Arms Open Mic
Bolton open mic at The Chetham Arms — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 28 Aug 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up from 19:30Wednesdays
| Night | Monthly on Wednesdays |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
4 photosPhotos: Google
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Monthly on WednesdaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Wednesdays
Check the date before you goRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
22:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Chetham Arms
ChapeltownGetting there
83 High St, Chapeltown,
Bolton BL7 0EW
Bolton BL7 0EW
The nearest station is Entwistle (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
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
Chapeltown, BoltonAbout the night
The Chetham Arms 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
83 High St, Chapeltown, Bolton BL7 0EW.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Chetham Arms in Chapeltown, Bolton, is a vibrant hub for local talent, welcoming both original works and covers across mixed genres. The venue features a reliable PA system, making it an ideal spot for open mic nights and intimate performances. With its community-focused atmosphere, it fosters a supportive environment for emerging artists to showcase their skills.
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Chapeltown · Monthly on Wednesdays
The Chetham Arms Open Mic
Bolton open mic at The Chetham Arms — 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
- 28 Aug
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Chetham Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Chetham Arms Open Mic runs on Wednesdays (monthly) at The Chetham Arms in Bolton, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 28 Aug 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Chetham Arms’s venue page →
Music starts around 20:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightWednesdayMonthly on Wednesdays
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
The Chetham Arms 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
83 High St, Chapeltown, Bolton BL7 0EW.
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 The Chetham Arms’s Wednesday night runs.
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Monthly on Wednesdays
Venue closes22:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Monthly on Wednesdays
Getting there
Chapeltown, Bolton, BL7 0EW - the map is below.
Kit
The Chetham Arms provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 12 minutes.
Find The Chetham Arms
83 High St, Chapeltown, Bolton BL7 0EW
Address83 High St, Chapeltown
AreaChapeltown, Bolton
PostcodeBL7 0EW
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Entwistle (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find The Chetham Arms in Chapeltown, Bolton; BL7 0EW is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. The Chetham Arms provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Bolton's The Chetham Arms 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.
The Chetham Arms provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Chetham Arms's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Bolton open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
83 High St, Chapeltown, Bolton BL7 0EW.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Bolton regulars across the Bolton open mic scene. Bolton open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Entwistle (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BL7 0EW. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Bolton open mics.
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The Chetham Arms open mic in brief. The Chetham Arms open mic runs monthly on Wednesdays from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. The Chetham Arms’ venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For another night this week, the open mics near Bolton are listed by day.
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