The Plough Inn on Lea Gate, Harwood, Bolton, is a family-friendly community pub with lagers, ciders, bitters, an IPA and rotating cask ales, and a nod to The Black Swan, the old Harwood pub that once stood opposite. It has live music every Friday from 9pm, bands on Saturdays and a Wednesday quiz, with home-cooked food Thursday to Sunday. Every Tuesday from 8pm local musicians gather for a folk night of Irish and traditional music, and players are welcome to bring an instrument.
Bolton · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
The Plough Inn Open Mic
Harwood's tuesday open mic.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 11 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Plough Inn
HarwoodGetting there
157 Lea Gate,
Harwood, Bolton BL2 4BQ
Harwood, Bolton BL2 4BQ
The nearest station is Bromley Cross (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Harwood, BoltonAbout the night
The Plough Inn on Lea Gate, Harwood, Bolton, holds a folk night every Tuesday from 8pm, when local musicians come together to play Irish and traditional folk music. Everyone is welcome, and if you play an instrument the pub asks you to bring it along.
The Plough Inn on Lea Gate, Harwood, Bolton, is a family-friendly community pub with lagers, ciders, bitters, an IPA and rotating cask ales, and a nod to The Black Swan, the old Harwood pub that once stood opposite. It has live music every Friday from 9pm, bands on Saturdays and a Wednesday quiz, with home-cooked food Thursday to Sunday. Every Tuesday from 8pm local musicians gather for a folk night of Irish and traditional music, and players are welcome to bring an instrument.
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Harwood · Every Tuesday
The Plough Inn Open Mic
Harwood's tuesday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Nov 2026
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- 11 Nov
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Plough Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Plough Inn Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The Plough Inn in Bolton, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 11 Nov 2026
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The night starts at 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 20m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
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About This Open Mic
The Plough Inn on Lea Gate, Harwood, Bolton, holds a folk night every Tuesday from 8pm, when local musicians come together to play Irish and traditional folk music. Everyone is welcome, and if you play an instrument the pub asks you to bring it along.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Plough Inn’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 20m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
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Find The Plough Inn
157 Lea Gate, Harwood, Bolton BL2 4BQ
Address157 Lea Gate
AreaHarwood, Bolton
PostcodeBL2 4BQ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Bromley Cross (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. The Plough Inn is in Harwood, Bolton — use BL2 4BQ 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 Tuesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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157 Lea Gate, Harwood, Bolton BL2 4BQ.
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The nearest station is Bromley Cross (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BL2 4BQ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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