Bolton Gate Farm is a working sheep farm and community arts hub in the residential suburb of Weston Coyney on the edge of Stoke-on-Trent, with a cafe and the Manege outdoor arts space. Its open mic, Gigz@theGate, runs on the first Saturday of the month across a May to September summer season only, normally 6pm to 10pm, with two 4pm to 8pm special editions in 2026 (2 May and 1 August). Entry is free, performers apply by email to arts@boltongatefarm.co.uk, and past line-ups have included singers, guitarists, a pianist and a singer-poet. The bar is open all evening with hot food served until 8pm.
Stoke-on-Trent · Every 1st Saturday of the month · No fee listed
Bolton Gate Arts Open Mic
Weston Coyney's saturday open mic.
Next night: Sat 7 Nov. Kick-off 18:00. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every 1st Saturday of the month |
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| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
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01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians · Poets |
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 15 Sep 2026 |
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03 — The night
Every 1st Saturday of the monthHow the night runs
18:00
Kick-off
SaturdaysRunning order
18:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Bolton Gate Arts
Weston CoyneyGetting there
Bolton Gate Farm, Leek Road,
Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 5BD
Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 5BD
The nearest station is Longton (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
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
Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-TrentAbout the night
Runs on the first Saturday of the month, from 18:00. Bolton Gate Farm is a working sheep farm and community arts hub in the residential suburb of Weston Coyney on the edge of Stoke-on-Trent, with a cafe and the Manege outdoor arts space. Its open mic, Gigz@theGate, runs on the first Saturday of the month across a May to September summer season only, normally 6pm to 10pm, with two 4pm to 8pm special editions in 2026 (2 May and 1 August). Entry is free, performers apply by email to arts@boltongatefarm.co.uk, and past line-ups have included singers, guitarists, a pianist and a singer-poet. The bar is open all evening with hot food served until 8pm.
Bolton Gate Farm is a working sheep farm and community arts hub in the residential suburb of Weston Coyney on the edge of Stoke-on-Trent, with a cafe and the Manege outdoor arts space. Its open mic, Gigz@theGate, runs on the first Saturday of the month across a May to September summer season only, normally 6pm to 10pm, with two 4pm to 8pm special editions in 2026 (2 May and 1 August). Entry is free, performers apply by email to arts@boltongatefarm.co.uk, and past line-ups have included singers, guitarists, a pianist and a singer-poet. The bar is open all evening with hot food served until 8pm.
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Weston Coyney · Every 1st Saturday of the month
Bolton Gate Arts Open Mic
Weston Coyney's saturday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Bolton Gate Arts · Stoke-on-Trent
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Sept 2026
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Bolton Gate Arts Open Mic — Quick Facts
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NightSaturdayEvery 1st Saturday of the monthNext: Sat 7 Nov
Starts18:00start time
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Music starts around 18:00. Sign-up is by email, in advance.
Next nightSat 7 Nov · 18:00Starts in 6d 11h 46m
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Who playsMusicians · Poets
BacklineNot confirmed yet
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Directory statusVerified active
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About This Open Mic
Runs on the first Saturday of the month, from 18:00. Bolton Gate Farm is a working sheep farm and community arts hub in the residential suburb of Weston Coyney on the edge of Stoke-on-Trent, with a cafe and the Manege outdoor arts space. Its open mic, Gigz@theGate, runs on the first Saturday of the month across a May to September summer season only, normally 6pm to 10pm, with two 4pm to 8pm special editions in 2026 (2 May and 1 August). Entry is free, performers apply by email to arts@boltongatefarm.co.uk, and past line-ups have included singers, guitarists, a pianist and a singer-poet. The bar is open all evening with hot food served until 8pm.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How Bolton Gate Arts’s Saturday night runs.
18:00
Kick-off
SaturdaysRunning order
18:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Find Bolton Gate Arts
Bolton Gate Farm, Leek Road, Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 5BD
AddressBolton Gate Farm, Leek Road
AreaWeston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent
PostcodeST3 5BD
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Getting there
The nearest station is Longton (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. Bolton Gate Arts is in Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent — use ST3 5BD for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Bolton Gate Farm, Leek Road, Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 5BD.
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The nearest station is Longton (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is ST3 5BD. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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