The King William in Bolton is a vibrant hub for emerging talent, featuring a welcoming open mic night that encourages both original songs and covers. With a solid PA system in place, the venue attracts a mixed genre of performers, making it a key spot for local musicians to showcase their creativity and connect with audiences. Keep an eye on their listings for the latest schedule updates.
Bolton · Monthly on Thursdays · No fee listed
The King William Open Mic
Bolton open mic at The King William — 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 10 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up from 19:30Thursdays
| Night | Monthly on Thursdays |
| 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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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | kingwilliambromleycross.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 10 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Monthly on ThursdaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Thursdays
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 King William
BoltonGetting there
245 Chapeltown Rd,
Bolton BL7 9AN
Bolton BL7 9AN
The nearest station is Bromley Cross (rail station), about 25 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
BoltonAbout the night
The King William 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
245 Chapeltown Rd, Bolton BL7 9AN.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The King William in Bolton is a vibrant hub for emerging talent, featuring a welcoming open mic night that encourages both original songs and covers. With a solid PA system in place, the venue attracts a mixed genre of performers, making it a key spot for local musicians to showcase their creativity and connect with audiences. Keep an eye on their listings for the latest schedule updates.
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Bolton · Monthly on Thursdays
The King William Open Mic
Bolton open mic at The King William — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 10 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The King William Open Mic — Quick Facts
The King William Open Mic runs on Thursdays (monthly) at The King William 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 10 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The King William’s venue page →
The night starts at 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Each act gets 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
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
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NightThursdayMonthly on Thursdays
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
The King William 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
245 Chapeltown Rd, Bolton BL7 9AN.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The King William’s Thursday night runs.
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Monthly on Thursdays
Venue closes22:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Monthly on Thursdays
Getting there
Bolton, BL7 9AN - the map is below.
Kit
The King William 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 King William
245 Chapeltown Rd, Bolton BL7 9AN
Address245 Chapeltown Rd
AreaBolton
PostcodeBL7 9AN
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Bromley Cross (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. The King William is in Bolton — use BL7 9AN for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The King William 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 King William 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 King William 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 King William'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.
245 Chapeltown Rd, Bolton BL7 9AN.
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 Bromley Cross (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BL7 9AN. (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 - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Bolton open mics.
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The King William open mic in brief. The King William open mic runs monthly on Thursdays from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. Coming back with a full band? The King William’s venue page has its kit and capacity listed. For a different night this week, the open mics near Bolton are listed by day.
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10 — Venues near The King William
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