Every Tuesday in Bolton
Kicks off at 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
10-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
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Bolton · Every Tuesday · Free
The Ferret Open Mic
Preston's weekly Tuesday open mic at The Ferret, a vibrant live music bar with full backline.
Open mic at a glance The Ferret · Bolton
Tuesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
10 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 15 Jun 2026
The Ferret Open Mic — Quick Facts
Preston's weekly Tuesday open mic at The Ferret, a vibrant live music bar with full backline.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start19:00
Sign-up19:00 walk-in
Slot length10 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity~150 standing
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Ferret55 Fylde Rd
Bolton
Bolton — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
The Ferret is Preston's best-loved grassroots music venue, and its weekly open mic on Tuesdays from 7pm throws the stage open to local musicians and bands to road-test new material alongside guest hosts. Slots are first-come, first-served, so turn up early; it's free to get in and to play. The backline is properly kitted out — house PA, mics, drum kit, bass amp and guitar amp are all provided (drummers bring your own breakables) — on the same stage that's hosted everyone from IDLES to Catfish and the Bottlemen.
About The Ferret
The Ferret is a 200-capacity grassroots music venue in the heart of Preston's student village, renowned for bringing alternative live music to the city across 200+ gigs a year. It has hosted everyone from IDLES and Catfish and the Bottlemen to Bob Vylan and a young Ed Sheeran, alongside open-mic nights, occasional theatre and special themed evenings. An 18+ room with booth seating, a standing area, a craft-beer bar and a rear beer garden.
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 19:00 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Bolton live music scene.
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55 Fylde Rd, Bolton
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Bolton's The Ferret open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bolton open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Bolton mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
55 Fylde Rd, Bolton.
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