Visit Us

If you’re new to the Octagon Theatre this section of the website should help you to find everything you need to plan your visit.

If you have specific enquiries about our shows and events then visit the What’s On pages, if you would like to know more about how to book your tickets then visit the How to Book section and if you would like more general information why not read all About Us.

And if you have any feedback after your visit, then do use the Contact Us section to let us know.

Ticket Office opening times:

Monday - Saturday 10am - 6.45pm
(7.15pm in person)

Spotlight Cafe

Monday - Saturday 10.30am to 2.30pm (non-performance days, matinee performance days open later)

From 6pm for pre-theatre dining

Location

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. View a Map to the Octagon Theatre, Bolton. For general...

Come Dine with Us

Whether you're looking for a convenient, friendly restaurant for a pre-theatre dinner, a bright welcoming café for lunch with friends, or a spacious bar for an evening drink, the Octagon Theatre could be just what you're looking for.

Rooms for Hire

“The Octagon Theatre provides an ideal central venue for meetings and small events” Steve Arnfield, Director of Finance, Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. If you are looking to hire a room or venue in the centre of Bolton, look no...

Access

Access InformationMinicom: 01204 520661 Large Print and Audio Season Brochures Listings information is available in large print and on audio CD. You can download a large print version of our brochure here.[Download link to Large Print Brochure] For...

First Time at the Octagon

If you’ve never been to the Octagon Theatre before you may have a few questions. We have tried to answer some of them here but if you can’t find the information you are looking for, please check other areas of the site or email...