The Octagon Theatre is situated in the heart of Bolton town centre, within easy reach of all the main train, bus and road routes, and just 5 minutes walk from the train and bus stations.

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Ticket Office opening times:

Monday - Saturday 10am - 7.30pm
(7pm on the telephone, 5.30pm on non-performance days)

Spotlight Cafe:

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3pm*
Saturday 10am - 3pm*
*Performance days 6pm - 9pm

Visitors / Deliveries
Monday - Saturday from 9am

By Car
From Manchester and the south: Exit the M61 onto the A666 (Bolton). Take the ‘Bolton South and Bury’ exit and at the top of the slip road turn left towards Bolton. At the traffic lights, opposite Focus, turn right and go straight through the next set of lights. At the traffic lights by the Balmoral Pub turn left onto Great Moor Street. Follow the signs for the Octagon APCOA car park.

From Preston and the north: Follow the M61 south and exit at junction 5. Leaving the motorway turn left and follow the road to Bolton until you reach the junction opposite Mecca Bingo. At this junction, follow the road to the left and turn right at the next set of lights. At the first ‘T’ junction turn right. The Octagon APCOA car park is the next turning on your left.

By Public Transport
Bolton is easily accessible by train, with only a 20-minute train ride from Manchester (all stations) and 25 minutes from Preston. Buses also run regularly from Manchester and the surrounding areas. The Octagon is a five-minute walk from Bolton’s rail and bus stations. For Rail enquiries call: 08457 484950. For Bus enquiries call: 0161 228 7811.