Ceremony 13 - Albert Halls

Graduation 2026

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The Albert Halls, Victoria Square, United Kingdom

Ceremony 13 - Albert Halls

Graduation 2026

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The Albert Halls, Victoria Square, United Kingdom

What you need to know

School of Arts & Creative Technologies

**All Student and Guest tickets must be purchased at the same time** 

Live recording and photography will take place at all Graduation ceremonies. 

This is the online booking system to reserve tickets for you and your guests to attend your degree congregation. All guests must have a valid ticket to enter the venue. Guest tickets can be purchased using your University email address. 

Your student ticket is free of charge. When purchasing guest tickets, you must also add your free student ticket to your order at the same time. Your student ticket will then be available for collection on the day of your ceremony from The Greater Manchester Business School (GMBS). Please note that student tickets are not sent by post or by any other method. 

Guest tickets (including children aged 6 and over) cost £15.00 per person. This includes a seat at the ceremony, a souvenir brochure, and a drink at the drink's reception (if attending). 

Please purchase guest tickets using your University email address (for example: SBW1MPO@bolton.ac.uk) and print your booking confirmation before your ceremony. If you do not have access to a printer, please bring your booking confirmation in electronic format and further instructions will be provided on the day.  

Please do not purchase guest tickets for children under the age of 6, as they are not permitted in the ceremony hall and refunds will not be issued. 

Child Attendance Policy 

  • Children under 16 years old must be always supervised 

  • Children under 6 are not permitted in the ceremony hall 

  • livestreaming lounge is available nearby for families with young children (maximum 3 tickets per student) 

  • All children must be accompanied by an adult in all areas at all times 

 

If you have any questions about the livestream lounge or guest tickets, please contact: 
graduation@greatermanchester.ac.uk 

Please note that if some ceremonies reach capacity, you may be reallocated to a different ceremony. If this happens, you will be contacted by email with full details. 

We hope you enjoy your special day and wish you every success for the future. 

University of Greater Manchester 
Graduation Team 

Location

The Albert Halls
The Albert Halls, Bolton Town Hall, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU United Kingdom

Registration will take place at Greater Manchester Business School, Great Moor Street, Bolton, BL1 1NE (please note, there is no parking at the GMBS Building, the closest car park is the NCP Octagon Theatre - Great Moor St, Bolton BL1 1SN).

The Graduation ceremonies will take place at The Albert Halls, Town Hall, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU.

If you are looking for additional travel and accommodation information, please view our frequently asked questions pages: Graduation FAQs


When

  • Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:30 PM
  • Doors open 12:30 PM
  • Timezone: United Kingdom Time
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