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Bolton Socialist Club

Q: What genres does Bolton Socialist Club book?

Bolton Socialist Club books Folk, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Bolton grassroots club hosting the Write Out Loud spoken word open mic

Capacity to be confirmed, live music 1 night a week. Folk, Acoustic - originals welcome.

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At a glance

Checked 26 Aug 2026

At a glance, Bolton Socialist Club in Bolton is summed up below. It has live music 1 night a week. It books folk and acoustic acts.

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In detail

Live music	1 night a week
TodayClosed	10:00–22:00Closed for today
Backline	TBC
Books	Folk · Acoustic

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

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Everything you need to know

Before you book Bolton Socialist Club, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It has live music 1 night a week. It books folk and acoustic acts.

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The facts

Capacity	–
Live nights	Sun
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Outdoor stage	No
Originals	Yes
Genres	FolkAcoustic
Website	boltonsocialistclub.co.uk

The check

Status	Verified open
Last checked	26 Aug 2026
Checked against	Web listing

03 — Find Bolton Socialist Club

Bolton

Getting there

Bolton Socialist Club is at 16 Wood Street, Bolton, BL1 1DY. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 164 rooms in our Manchester venue directory.

16 Wood Street,
Bolton BL1 1DY

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The nearest station is Bolton (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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The open micMonthly on Sundays19:30 · £2 entry

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05 — Opening times

Open 7 of 7

Bolton Socialist Club publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.

Mon	10:00–22:00
Tue	10:00–22:00
WedToday	10:00–22:00
Thu	10:00–22:00
Fri	10:00–22:00
Sat	10:00–22:00
Sun	10:00–22:00

06 — What's on stage

TBC

The stage kit at Bolton Socialist Club is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system	TBC
Drum kit	TBC
Guitar amp	TBC
Bass amp	TBC
Keys / keyboard	TBC
Vocal mics	TBC
In-house engineer	TBC

07 — About

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About Bolton Socialist Club

This is the background on Bolton Socialist Club, from the venue and its listings. It books folk and acoustic acts. It has live music 1 night a week.

Bolton Socialist Club is a grassroots music venue in Bolton. It books Folk, Acoustic; originals and covers are both welcome.

Listing notes

Bolton ‌‌‍Socialist Club is a members club on Wood Street in Bolton town centre, often known simply as Wood Street. It is the oldest surviving independent socialist club in the country and doubles as a small grassroots gig and spoken-word room. It hosts touring folk and singer-songwriter acts, theatre and community events. Its monthly Sunday Write Out Loud evening is an open mic with around 14 slots, doors at 7pm for a 7.30pm start and 2 GBP entry.

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08 — What's on

Open mic

The regular night at Bolton Socialist Club on GigXchange is its open mic. It has live music 1 night a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.

Open mic, monthly on Sundays - 19:30 · £2 entry. More nights out in the wider Manchester gig directory.

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Bolton Socialist Club

Bolton grassroots club hosting the Write Out Loud spoken word open mic

Venue at a glance Bolton Socialist Club · Bolton

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1 night

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10:00

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Folk

Books

originals+1 more

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Opening times

7 of 7 days listed

Mon 10:00–22:00
Tue 10:00–22:00
WedToday 10:00–22:00
Thu 10:00–22:00
Fri 10:00–22:00
Sat 10:00–22:00
SunLive 10:00–22:00

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Bolton Socialist Club — Quick Facts

Bolton grassroots club hosting the Write Out Loud spoken word open mic. Here are the key facts on Bolton Socialist Club at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week.

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SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm

Live music1night a weekSun · from 19:30

BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked

BooksFolk+1 moreOriginals and covers

Capacity Not listed yet No capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.

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Today10:00–22:00Closed for today

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

Directory statusVerified open

This pageNot yet claimed

Websiteboltonsocialistclub.co.uk

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Bolton Socialist Club this week

Mon 10:00–22:00

Tue 10:00–22:00

Wed· today 10:00–22:00

Thu 10:00–22:00

Fri 10:00–22:00

Sat 10:00–22:00

Sun 10:00–22:00 Live music

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What's on Stage

The stage kit at Bolton Socialist Club is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system · TBC

Drum kit · TBC

Guitar amp · TBC

Bass amp · TBC

Keys / keyboard · TBC

Vocal mics · TBC

In-house engineer · TBC

About Bolton Socialist Club

Bolton Socialist Club is a grassroots music venue in Bolton. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.

Bolton Socialist Club books Folk, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Manchester venue directory.

Listing notes
Bolton ‌‌‍Socialist Club is a members club on Wood Street in Bolton town centre, often known simply as Wood Street. It is the oldest surviving independent socialist club in the country and doubles as a small grassroots gig and spoken-word room. It hosts touring folk and singer-songwriter acts, theatre and community events. Its monthly Sunday Write Out Loud evening is an open mic with around 14 slots, doors at 7pm for a 7.30pm start and 2 GBP entry.

Playing Bolton Socialist Club: what to know

Live nights at Bolton Socialist Club are usually Sun, with music from about 19:30. Folk is the first genre on its list. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. Bolton Socialist Club hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first. See where else to play in Manchester and what local gigs pay.

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Find Bolton Socialist Club

Bolton Socialist Club is at 16 Wood Street, Bolton, BL1 1DY. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 164 rooms in our Manchester venue directory.

Address16 Wood Street

AreaBolton

PostcodeBL1 1DY

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Getting there

The nearest station is Bolton (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find Bolton Socialist Club in Bolton; BL1 1DY is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Manchester this week, or book a Manchester band for a night of your own.

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Bolton Socialist Club is #60 of 164 Manchester venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

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What equipment does Bolton Socialist Club provide?

Bolton Socialist Club has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Manchester venue directory.

What genres does Bolton Socialist Club book?

Bolton Socialist Club books Folk, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at Bolton Socialist Club?

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What is the capacity of Bolton Socialist Club?

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Does Bolton Socialist Club have open mic nights?

Yes — Bolton Socialist Club hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.

Where is Bolton Socialist Club?

16 Wood Street, Bolton, BL1 1DY. See the map below for directions. Browse more Manchester venues nearby.

What are typical fees at Bolton Socialist Club?

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What's the nearest station to Bolton Socialist Club?

The nearest station is Bolton (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BL1 1DY. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

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Bolton Socialist Club in brief. Set in Bolton, Bolton Socialist Club is a live music room that books folk and acoustic. The live music is mostly on Sundays, usually from 19:30. There’s also an open mic (monthly on Sundays). Rooms nearby include Bunny Jacksons, Depot Mayfield and Frog and Bucket Comedy Club; the Manchester venue directory has the rest.

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Bolton Socialist Club

At a glance

01 — Inside the room

02 — The details

Everything you need to know

03 — Find Bolton Socialist Club

Getting there

04 — Booking

Want to play here?

05 — Opening times

06 — What's on stage

07 — About

About Bolton Socialist Club

08 — What's on

09 — Manchester league

Bolton Socialist Club

Bolton Socialist Club — Quick Facts

Bolton Socialist Club this week

Booking Information

What's on Stage

About Bolton Socialist Club

Playing Bolton Socialist Club: what to know

Find Bolton Socialist Club

What's On at Bolton Socialist Club

The Manchester League

Common Questions

10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions

Venues Near Bolton Socialist Club

11 — Keep up with Manchester

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