What's on in Bolton
Sunday 13 July 2025
Bolton Comedy Festival - Big Improv Show

Bolton Comedy Festival - Big Improv Show
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
The Big Improv Show - is a brand new improvised comedy show exclusive to the Bolton Comedy Festival, starring a cast of award-winning comedic talent. Marcus Brigstocke, Suki Webster, Justin Moorhouse and Sally Hodgkiss will be joining force...Wednesday 16 July 2025
ArtBeat Summer Sessions

ArtBeat Summer Sessions
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
We are delighted to invite ArtBeat to be part of an exciting new summer project! Working with the Octagon?s Community Theatre Director, Lucie Jowett, you?ll be part of the development of a new play. This three-day project will include:? An ...Saturday 19 July 2025
A Night To Remember Motown Show

A Night To Remember Motown Show
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Take a trip back to 1960s Detroit and be prepared for high energy and soulful vocal dynamics from show producer and director, Bizzi Dixon, The Voice UK finalist and West End Tour lead principal, harmoniously backed by the Motown Divas givin...Sunday 20 July 2025
Tape Face - 20

Tape Face - 20
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Celebrating 20 years. TAPE FACE is back in the UK!Mime with noise, stand-up with no talking ? drama with no acting. Las Vegas headliner TAPE FACE has become a global sensation. See the critically award-winning show that started it all. Phys...Your Time to Shine Wellbeing Workshop

Your Time to Shine Wellbeing Workshop
The Hub, Bolton
Join us on a session of fun, playful creativity. Please read full description below....Monday 21 July 2025
That's So Macbeth Summer School 2025

That's So Macbeth Summer School 2025
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
SUPPORTED PLACESAs a charity, we strive to keep our fees at an affordable cost so as many people as possible can take part. We also offer installment payment options to help participants spread the cost of fees. We are sometimes able to off...Saturday 26 July 2025
Bouncers

Bouncers
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Trio Entertainment Ltd present a new production of John Godber's legendary comedy classic starring Warren Donnelly (Shameless), Steven Arnold (Coronation Street), Darren Jefferies (Hollyoaks, Brassic), and theatre legend Rob Stuart-Hudson....Back To The 80s

Back To The 80s
Ramsbottom Civic Hall, Bolton
The ultimate 80's extravaganza dedicated to the soundtrack of your youth with 80s fancy dress highly encouraged! Expect to hear DJs spinning all your favorite 80's soundtracks such as:Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Dirty Dancing, Top Gun, Purple...BFEST Music Festival

BFEST Music Festival
Bolton Arena, Bolton
BFEST returns to Bolton for 2025An outdoor music festival where you can dance through the decades with some of the best tribute bands around....Oscillate - The Frequency

Oscillate - The Frequency
Evnt, Bolton
Multi-genre bass Music event based in Bolton Town Centre. Genres such as DnB, Dubstep, Trance, Techno, Bassline etc....Friday 1 August 2025
ELVIS with World Leading Tribute Act VICTOR ANDREWS

ELVIS with World Leading Tribute Act VICTOR ANDREWS
Elton Liberal Club In Bury, Bolton
This smash-hit show has audiences on their feet and will leave you with a true feeling of a night with the King of Rock and Roll...Saturday 2 August 2025
Family Saturdays

Family Saturdays
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Join us at the Octagon on selected Saturday mornings for FREE family storytelling sessions, sharing stories in creative ways to spark imaginations! There will be a small soft play area for families with little ones under 4....Corruption Bounce - The Festival

Progress Check Fighting Championship 5

Progress Check Fighting Championship 5
The Hideout Woolden St Farnworth Bolton Bl4 7ep, Bolton
PCFC returns to Bolton showcasing the best up and coming MMA in the North West...Scamps Reunion @ Bolton Golf Club

Scamps Reunion @ Bolton Golf Club
Bolton Golf Club, Bolton
Scamps Reunion night at Bolton Golf Club. With DJs Mel Stewart and Gary Bentham...Sunday 3 August 2025
Feels So Real Tribute Festival

Saturday 9 August 2025
Fully Loaded Presents THE MAGIC IN THE ORB

Saturday 23 August 2025
Faulty Towers - The Original Dining Experience

Faulty Towers - The Original Dining Experience
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Interactive Theatre's globetrotting show is truly quite legendary, selling out at venues like Edinburgh Fringe, Raffles Singapore and Sydney Opera House. When the audience become diners in the 'Faulty Towers' restaurant and are served by Ba...Faulty Towers Comedy Dinner

Faulty Towers Comedy Dinner
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Join us for the world?s most sought-after show based on the iconic BBC series Fawlty Towers!This globe-trotting tour-de-force has been smashing records, and collecting accolades since its humble beginnings in 1997. The original Faulty Tower...Marco Pierre White Cookery Demo

Marco Pierre White Cookery Demo
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Marco Pierre White, renowned chef and restaurateur will be making his debut at Bolton Food and Drink Festival for our 20th anniversary!On Saturday, 23 August, the sensational chef will be hosting three very special sessions in the iconic Fe...Marco Pierre White Q&A Session with Ploughman's Lunch

Marco Pierre White Q&A Session with Ploughman's Lunch
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Marco Pierre White, renowned chef and restaurateur will be making his debut at Bolton Food and Drink Festival for our 20th anniversary!On Saturday, 23 August, the sensational chef will be hosting three very special sessions in the iconic Fe...Octagon Family Festival 2025

Octagon Family Festival 2025
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Check out our video from last year to give you a taste of what to expect:...BTW Holiday Havoc

BTW Holiday Havoc
Holiday Inn Bolton Centre, Bolton
Family friendly professional wrestling in the heart of bolton Btw stars provide an evening of amazing action...Sunday 24 August 2025
Afternoon Tea with Helen McGinn

Afternoon Tea with Helen McGinn
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Join us in the Albert Bar and Caf? in the Albert Halls for a wonderful afternoon hosted by the drinks expert and international wine judge Helen McGinn! Helen will guide you through a unique experience featuring five beautiful wines and a de...Octagon Family Festival 2025

Octagon Family Festival 2025
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Check out our video from last year to give you a taste of what to expect:...Wine Tasting with Helen McGinn

Wine Tasting with Helen McGinn
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Join us in the Festival Hall in the Albert Halls for an unforgettable experience with drink experts and international wine judge Helen McGinn as she hosts a wine and cheese tasting extravaganza!Helen will guide you through five beautiful wi...THE BEATLES TRIBUTE NIGHT - The ultimate Beatles experience

THE BEATLES TRIBUTE NIGHT - The ultimate Beatles experience
Elton Liberal Club In Bury, Bolton
The Pretend Beatles are a top UK tribute band to The Fab Four featuring professional musicians who have performed all over the world...Monday 25 August 2025
James Martin Cookery Demo

James Martin Cookery Demo
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Mr Food and Drink, James Martin returns to Bolton Food & Drink Festival for his 14th year to teach you some brand new recipes! James Martin made a great impact with his television debut in November '96 and has rarely been off screen since....Octagon Family Festival 2025

Octagon Family Festival 2025
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Check out our video from last year to give you a taste of what to expect:...Saturday 30 August 2025
C2 Presents Pit-Nic at The Alma

C2 Presents Pit-Nic at The Alma
The Alma Inn, Bolton
An all-day event consisting of 13 bands - Hardcore- Thrash...Wednesday 3 September 2025
Yen

Yen
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
?There's a part of my body that's rotten and I want to cut it out?A run down flat littered with porn, rubbish and the faint smell of sweat in the air. Bobby and Hench are playing PlayStation, masturbating and smoking. Their dog, Taliban, is...Thursday 4 September 2025
Private Lives

Private Lives
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
LOVE AND CHAOS COLLIDE IN NOEL COWARD'S TIMELESS COMEDY Amanda and Elyot are charming, rich, utterly reckless - and divorced. When they meet unexpectedly on the first night of their honeymoons with new partners, in the balmy moonlight of th...Yen

Yen
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
?There's a part of my body that's rotten and I want to cut it out?A run down flat littered with porn, rubbish and the faint smell of sweat in the air. Bobby and Hench are playing PlayStation, masturbating and smoking. Their dog, Taliban, is...Friday 5 September 2025
Private Lives

Private Lives
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
LOVE AND CHAOS COLLIDE IN NOEL COWARD'S TIMELESS COMEDY Amanda and Elyot are charming, rich, utterly reckless - and divorced. When they meet unexpectedly on the first night of their honeymoons with new partners, in the balmy moonlight of th...Go Your Own Way - The Fleetwood Mac Legacy

Go Your Own Way - The Fleetwood Mac Legacy
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac. Their rock n roll legacy is beautifully performed by a highly talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians ...Yen

Yen
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
?There's a part of my body that's rotten and I want to cut it out?A run down flat littered with porn, rubbish and the faint smell of sweat in the air. Bobby and Hench are playing PlayStation, masturbating and smoking. Their dog, Taliban, is...Saturday 6 September 2025
Private Lives

Private Lives
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
LOVE AND CHAOS COLLIDE IN NOEL COWARD'S TIMELESS COMEDY Amanda and Elyot are charming, rich, utterly reckless - and divorced. When they meet unexpectedly on the first night of their honeymoons with new partners, in the balmy moonlight of th...The Bon Jovi Experience

The Bon Jovi Experience
The Albert Halls, Bolton
The Bon Jovi Experience are the world's first and unquestionably finest tribute to the great Bon Jovi. They are the only tribute to have been featured on the band's official website, not to mention being the only tribute to have been reques...Family Saturdays

Family Saturdays
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Join us at the Octagon on selected Saturday mornings for FREE family storytelling sessions, sharing stories in creative ways to spark imaginations! There will be a small soft play area for families with little ones under 4....Yen

Yen
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
?There's a part of my body that's rotten and I want to cut it out?A run down flat littered with porn, rubbish and the faint smell of sweat in the air. Bobby and Hench are playing PlayStation, masturbating and smoking. Their dog, Taliban, is...'We are 90's' Party

'We are 90's' Party
Ramsbottom Civic Hall, Bolton
Glo sticks at the ready, whistles at the ready, scream if you want to go faster 'We are 90's Generation Party' is at the Civic Hall...Monday 8 September 2025
Private Lives

Private Lives
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
LOVE AND CHAOS COLLIDE IN NOEL COWARD'S TIMELESS COMEDY Amanda and Elyot are charming, rich, utterly reckless - and divorced. When they meet unexpectedly on the first night of their honeymoons with new partners, in the balmy moonlight of th...Tuesday 9 September 2025
Private Lives

Private Lives
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
LOVE AND CHAOS COLLIDE IN NOEL COWARD'S TIMELESS COMEDY Amanda and Elyot are charming, rich, utterly reckless - and divorced. When they meet unexpectedly on the first night of their honeymoons with new partners, in the balmy moonlight of th...Wednesday 10 September 2025
Private Lives

Private Lives
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
LOVE AND CHAOS COLLIDE IN NOEL COWARD'S TIMELESS COMEDY Amanda and Elyot are charming, rich, utterly reckless - and divorced. When they meet unexpectedly on the first night of their honeymoons with new partners, in the balmy moonlight of th...Yen

Yen
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
?There's a part of my body that's rotten and I want to cut it out?A run down flat littered with porn, rubbish and the faint smell of sweat in the air. Bobby and Hench are playing PlayStation, masturbating and smoking. Their dog, Taliban, is...Thursday 11 September 2025
Private Lives

Private Lives
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
LOVE AND CHAOS COLLIDE IN NOEL COWARD'S TIMELESS COMEDY Amanda and Elyot are charming, rich, utterly reckless - and divorced. When they meet unexpectedly on the first night of their honeymoons with new partners, in the balmy moonlight of th...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson

Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson - the man, the music and the magic. MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and...Yen

Yen
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
?There's a part of my body that's rotten and I want to cut it out?A run down flat littered with porn, rubbish and the faint smell of sweat in the air. Bobby and Hench are playing PlayStation, masturbating and smoking. Their dog, Taliban, is...Friday 12 September 2025
Private Lives
