Let’s explore social events in Bolton, UK happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.
You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.
On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Bolton where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Bolton
🎱😆 WeRoad Games Night – Meet New People & Play FREE Pool @ Roxy Deansgate 🥳🎱
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Roxy Ball Room
**🔥 What’s going down?** Join us for our Thursday evening games night with FREE pool! We have 4 tables all to ourselves the whole night and as an added bonus win a game against me for a FREE drink although I don’t anticipate giving away many 😏 This is your chance to connect with like-minded people, make new friends and maybe even find your next travel buddy!
And with our ✨ **[EARLY BIRD PROMOTI(…)
🎨🍸 WeRoad Craft Night – FREE Sip & Paint @ The Gas Work Brew Bar 🍸🎨
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: The Gas Works Brew Bar
**🔥 What’s going down?** Join us for a FREE Sip & Paint event at The Gas Works Brew Bar in Deansgate! Over an hour and a half, our hosts will guide you through creating your own personalised wooden coaster. We’ll provide everything you need for the craft activity, including the glass, paint and of course, the company! To ensure a smooth start, please arrive 10 minutes early. When you get there, p(…)
The power of collaboration in cross-functional teams!
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Auto Trader UK
We are thrilled to announce our first event in **2025**! We are kindly being hosted and sponsored by the wonderful Auto Trader in their Manchester offices! Address: 4th Floor, 1 Tony Wilson Pl, Manchester M15 4FN
We have 3 amazing speakers lined up and the theme of the evening is ***The power of collaboration in Cross-Functional Software Delivery teams!***
As usual, the event will run from 6 pm-8(…)
Queer in Tech – Hosted by Matillion
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Matillion
**Queer in Tech: Empowering Diversity in the Tech Industry** 🌈
Join us for an inspiring evening of talks, networking, and community-building at our Queer in Tech meetup! Hosted at Matillion’s Manchester office, this event is a fantastic opportunity for LGBTQ+ people and allies in the tech industry to come together, share experiences, and foster a supportive network. Whether you’re a tech enthusia(…)
Manchester Socializing and Language Exchange
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Ape and Apple
Hi \~ 👋 Guys!
This is the best International Socializing group in Manchester
Let’s get to know a lot of International Cool Youngs 😎😎 in here
Exchange cultures, meet new people. Feel free to bring your friends!
Fun and friendly environment!
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When : Every Saturday \| From 7:30pm
Fee : **Free entry but order at least 1 drinks**
If you can come early, you can fully enjoy our social party, (…)
Joshi Herrmann: Decline of local news.
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: St James’s Club Manchester
**Joshi Herrmann** is the founder of Mill Media, which publishes high quality local journalism in Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield and now London too. Best known for its deeply reported long reads and paid newsletter model, the company has been described by the FT’s John Burn-Murdoch as “one of the most interesting and impressive media startups of the last decade” and recently(…)
✨ How to Become a Confident Public Speaker ✨
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Lloyds Bank
🚀 FIRST BUSINESS NETWORKING MARKETING EVENT OF 2025! 🚀
Manchester / Northwest Calling! 📢
✨ How to Become a Confident Public Speaker ✨
We’re thrilled to kick off the New Year with GenNext Connect’s very first event for 2025! 🎉
This is your chance to set the tone for a year of growth, confidence, and meaningful connections.
We’re bringing in the incredible Jim Gregory, a renowned public spea(…)
Manchester January 2025 In Person Meeting
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: ANS Group
We’re excited to announce that our next Dynamics 365 & Power Platform User Group (D365PPUG) UK chapter meeting for Manchester will take place on January 22nd!
**Agenda**
17:45-18:15 – Arrivals / Networking / Intros
18:15-19:00 – Extending Copilot with Copilot Studio – Dylan Hayes
Copilot is where many of Microsoft’s new AI features are surfaced to users. Copilot Studio has become the focal poin(…)
Le meetup du nouvel an le 21 janvier au Old Monkey! (pub)
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: The Old Monkey
**L’OLD MONKEY – UN MEET-UP EN PRÉSENTIEL – MARDI LE 21 JANVIER 2025**
Le meetup du nouvel an le 21 janvier au Old Monkey!
Rencontrons-nous entre 19h00 et 22h00 pour parler français et prendre quelques verres. Cette soirée vous donnera, tout simplement, l’occasion de parler français et de retrouver autres francophones/francophiles à Manchester. Le premier étage est réservé pour le groupe.
A bie(…)
Manchester Coding Dojo
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Department Bonded Warehouse
Remember our new location is:
**Room 4.14**
**Bonded Warehouse**
**18 Lower Byrom St**
**Manchester**
**M3 4AP**
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In-person : Free Explore Raja Yoga Meditation Course Part 1 : 7.00pm – 8.00pm
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: Inner Space
**Experience peace, inner strength and wisdom through ‘yoga for the mind’.**
Raja Yoga meditation is an open-eyed technique that can be used by anyone, anywhere – whilst you commute or at your desk, as well as at home. Whether you want to learn how to relax, need to be more concentrated and creative, or are searching for personal enlightenment, this course can satisfy each of those needs.
Like an(…)
RODDLESWORTH WOODS & RESERVOIRS AN AFTER WORK NIGHTHIKE FROM ABBEY VILLAGE
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Hare and Hounds, Bolton Road, Junction Dole Lane, Abbey Village, PR6 8DP
**RODDLESWORTH WOODLAND & RESERVOIRS FROM ABBEY VILLAGE**
**Friday Early Evening Walk ‘After Work’ In Darkness Exploring The Woods**
An Easy Paced Sociable Walk & Talk of Less Than 5mls Exploring The Sights & Sounds Of The Woodlands & Waterside Paths By Night.
We will be walking on mostly rough tracks & paths, but may venture briefly into the woods if only to hear the sound of crunching leaves.
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Saturday Night at The Beerhouse
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: The Lloyds
Join us for social drinks at this bar in Chorlton. Everybody welcome. The Beerhouse has fine cask ales, bar snacks and are dog friendly. So bring your thirst, hunger and Fido!
If it’s your first time with the group and it feels daunting meeting a large group of new people, I recommend arriving right on time so you meet the hosts and then meet everyone else gradually as they arrive.
Looking forwa(…)
Flecky Bennett’s The Chethams Library Experience
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Chetham’s Library
A performance in the magnificent Chethams Library
FLECKY BENNETT PRODUCTIONS & CHETHAMS LIBRARY
£17.50 pp. To attend, please ensure you book via this Eventbrite link: [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/flecky-bennetts-the-chethams-library-experience-tickets-1119827767999?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/flecky-bennetts-the-chethams-library-experience-t(…)
Casual Coffees & Drinks
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: The Taphouse Manchester
Laid back drinks at the bar at The Taphouse. Will confirm on the day where we are sat, I will post in the comments on the event page and I will keep my eyes open for anyone coming in
Will be an open discussion for people to introduce themselves or just chat and feel comfortable, again no expectations, this is a ‘safe space’ for people to become more comfortable socializing one on one and in a gro(…)
Peveril of the Peak to Oxford Road area
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Peveril of the Peak, Manchester
Let’s meet outside The Peveril of the Peak. A Manchester landmark. Feel free to explore Convention centre area, Oxford Road etc. we could have coffee at Home or Costa near Macdonalds.(…)
🏸 Manchester – Badminton
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Manchester Academy, Manchester
**[YOU MUST BOOK IN HERE TO SECURE YOUR SPOT: https://www.sportas.co.uk/games/26678](https://sportas.co.uk/organiser/mancbadminton/games?area=ALL&is_full=true)**
**Description:**
2 hour badminton session
Come and play in a casual, friendly badminton session in Manchester!
All skill levels, from absolute beginners to intermediates, are welcome. For the more competitive players we have feather sh(…)
Games Night at The Font, Chorlton
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Font Chorlton
Welcome to the Font of all Board Games! We meet at The Font, in Chorlton every other Wednesday. We don’t charge for this event and there’s no need to book. Games start throughout the evening so turn up when it’s good for you and we’ll fit you in somewhere! If you’re new to board games, no worries – we are always happy to meet new people, explain the rules and get you up to speed.
Some games we ha(…)
In-person : Free Explore Raja Yoga Meditation Course Part 1 : 11.00am – 12.00pm
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: Inner Space
**Experience peace, inner strength and wisdom through ‘yoga for the mind’.**
Raja Yoga meditation is an open-eyed technique that can be used by anyone, anywhere – whilst you commute or at your desk, as well as at home. Whether you want to learn how to relax, need to be more concentrated and creative, or are searching for personal enlightenment, this course can satisfy each of those needs.
Like an(…)
NEW HOBBIES FOR 2025? Try Salsa Dancing for FREE
◦ When: Monday, Jan 20th
◦ Where: On Bar Manchester
**HEY, WELCOME TO OUR DANCE FAMILY**
HAPPY NEW YEAR=TIME TO TRY SOMETHING NEW & FUN.
Come and try Salsa dancing for FREE in Manchester. The FREE taster **class will last for 30 minutes** and start at **6.30PM SHARP** every Monday. Suitable for an absolute beginner and ***no partner or experience is required to join.***
Salsa is a very popular dance in the world, and you really want to give it a (…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Bolton is by choosing a common theme or interest. If you like movies, why not go see a screening with people who also like movies! Then you already have something to talk about. Or if you’re into coffee or beer, a Coffee and Beer Garden Meet and Greet could be perfect for you. And keep in mind that smaller group settings can be less intimidating and easier to start conversations in.
Another thing that might worry you is introductions. Some people aren’t as keen on introducing themselves and others worry or get nervous about it. Why not level the playing field and go to an event where everyone is expected to introduce themselves and talk? It could be a networking event, an acting class, a singles event, or a book club. Not only are people looking to introduce themselves at these events but they’re also there to make friends.
Our final tip is on the age of the people you are going to meet. If you have your heart set on meeting people close to your own age, then research events so that you can find your chosen demographic. At the same time, we want to encourage you not to limit yourself. An age gap doesn’t necessarily mean a disconnect and the great thing about different age groups is that they can learn from each other!
You can find even more events in Bolton on Visitmanchester.com, List.co.uk, or Thebestof.co.uk.
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New Year FOP Manchester 2025
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: AO Arena
Festival of Praise Manchester is in its 14th Year! It is arguably North of England’s largest Gospel Event, and you can’t afford to miss it.
Syria Now, Syria Always!
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Bowlers Exhibition Centre
This is a community event to celebrate the liberation of the Syrian people, after 14 years of anguish. Join us in the celebration with AFH!
Music as Medicine
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Friends’ Meeting House
The Author of This Is Your Brain on Music and The Organised Mind explains the healing power of music, for body and mind
Imagined Manchester: what our city could have been
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Main Hall, Friends’ Meeting House
Hear the stories of the schemes that could have produced a very different Manchester to the one we know today
FOLK – a new folk showcase
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Carlton Club
A night of new folk art, film, performance and music from Middleton, Bolton, Bury, Hulme, Derby, Birmingham, Whitby, Pakistan, Internet.
Broadway Rave at The Deaf Institute
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: The Deaf Institute
Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses, theatre lovers, and more! The traveling Broadway dance party returns…
The Q4 Afterparty 2025!
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Burnage Rugby Football Club
Get ready to party hard at The Q4 Afterparty 2025! Celebrate the end of the year with great music, drinks, and amazing vibes!
The Cancer Immunotherapy Revolution
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: The Christie School of Oncology
The Cancer Immunotherapy Revolution: The Principles, Advances and Practical Toxicity Management
Big Burns Birthday Blether!
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Levenshulme Old Library CIO
Manchester’s finest Scottish community cabaret story telling celebration returns to celebrate it’s 3rd Birthday for a big ole’ Burns Night!
Women In Recruitment Leadership – Drive for 2025
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Brabners
Join us for our third event, designed to help you drive towards 2025 being your best year yet: both personally and professionally.
Sales Navigator Masterclass – MANCHESTER
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester – Piccadilly
Leverage LinkedIn Sales Navigator to accelerate your sales cycle.
Elevate Female Founders
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Bloc
An insightful panel discussion covering the issues most important to female founders
Walks for Women+: Dunham Massey
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Dunham Massey
A wonderful winter stroll around this National Trust estate and ancient deer park
Networking event for female and non-binary creatives
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: The Rat & Pigeon
Networking and social events for female and non-binary creatives in Manchester!
SPIN & SHAKE PARTY: NEURODIVERGENT GALS X HOLLI J
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: zeno Health Club, Miller Street, Manchester, UK
Boost your happy hormones ready to start 2025 with our Rhythm NEURODIVERGENT BADDIES ride!
MPM X CERT Networking & Wellbeing Event
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Feel Good Club
We’ve teamed up to bring a networking event to the Construction, Property & Built Environment industries, centred around wellbeing.
Reset & Renew Wellness Workshop
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Space at the Mill
Start the year strong and boost your endorphins with a balanced blend of Barre, Yoga, Meditation and Mindful Connection.
Just a Phase: John Celestus and Friends
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Lock 91
Is it Just a phase? Join us for a night of comedy, music, burlesque and drag.
Comedy Evening with Andy Kind
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: King’s Church
Join us for a hilarious night of comedy with the one and only Andy Kind!
Indian Matchmaking Event for Hindus in Manchester – First time ever
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly
Join us for a first-of-its-kind matchmaking event for Hindus in and around Manchester – meet new people and make connections.