Birkers Bar & Grill Open Mic

Birkers Bar & Grill runs an open mic monthly on Thursdays in Blackpool. The night kicks off around 8pm. Entry is free for performers and audience. PA + vocal mic are provided; bring your own instrument and amp. This listing is part of the Blackpool open mic directory.

Birkers Bar & Grill in Birkdale, Southport hosts a monthly open mic on Thursday evenings. This lively bar and grill offers a welcoming atmosphere for performers and audience alike.

Sign-up process

Sign up on the night by turning up and speaking to the host. Walk-in sign-up is available from 20:00.

Getting there

4A Liverpool Rd, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4AR.

The venue

A bar and grill with a lively atmosphere. 18+ policy. Full PA system provided for performers.

About Birkers Bar & Grill

Birkers Bar & Grill is one of Blackpool's open-mic venues on GigXchange — the kind of grass-roots room where new acts get their first stage time and the regulars shape the vibe of the night. Setup, signup process and crowd vary, so always cross-check the details panel above and arrive early if you want a slot.

Planning your Thursday night

Sign-up opens at 8pm. Aim to arrive 15–20 minutes earlier on a popular night — slots fill quickly and there's no waitlist if you miss the cut. Note: this is a 18+ venue.

It's a PA-and-vocal-mic setup, so bring your own instrument and a small amp if you need one. There's no drum kit or guitar amp on stage.

If Thursday doesn't suit, browse the rest of the Blackpool open-mic scene for other nights of the week, or check the UK directory for venues nearer to you. Once you've played a few, see our guide on how to land paid gigs as an independent UK artist.