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.
Weston Coyney · Every 1st Saturday of the month · Free
Bolton Gate Arts Open Mic
Weston Coyney's saturday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Bolton Gate Arts · Stoke-on-Trent
Saturday
Open mic night
Sept 2026
Listed since
15 Sept
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Free
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Last updated: 15 September 2026
Bolton Gate Arts Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySaturday
Start18:00
Sign-up
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic · Poetry
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Bolton Gate ArtsBolton Gate Farm, Leek Road
Weston Coyney
Stoke-on-Trent ST3 5BD
Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
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Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
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Music, Poetry welcome
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About Bolton Gate Arts
About This Open Mic
Every 1st Saturday of the month in Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent
Kicks off at 18:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Stoke-on-Trent open mic directory
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.
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 Bolton Gate Arts’s Saturday night runs.
18:00Kick-off
Every 1st Saturday of the month Free entry
Find Bolton Gate Arts
Bolton Gate Farm, Leek Road, Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 5BD
Planning Your Saturday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
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