Every Thursday in Blackpool
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
10-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
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Blackpool · Every Thursday · Free
The Northern Way Preston Open Mic
Preston's weekly open mic night at The Northern Way, offering a full PA and mics for performers.
Open mic at a glance The Northern Way Preston · Blackpool
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
10 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Northern Way Preston Open Mic — Quick Facts
Preston's weekly open mic night at The Northern Way, offering a full PA and mics for performers.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length10 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Northern Way Preston79 Friargate
Blackpool
Blackpool — 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
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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
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
The Northern Way Preston in Preston hosts a weekly open mic on Thursday evenings. The Northern Way Preston is a lively bar in the heart of Preston.
180 minutes, roughly 18 acts at 10 minutes each.
Sign-up process
Just turn up and play. Sign-up from 7:30 PM.
Getting there
79 Friargate, PR1 2ED.
The venue
Bar. 18+ policy. Full PA and mics provided.
About The Northern Way Preston
The Northern Way is a stylish, recently refurbished bar in the heart of Preston's bustling Friargate, championing the best musical talent in the city with regular open mic nights and live music events. Alongside the music it offers a roof terrace for summer, a focus on rums and cocktails, and Preston's first and only karaoke booth.
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:30 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 Blackpool live music scene.
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Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Blackpool's The Northern Way Preston open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Blackpool 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 Blackpool mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
79 Friargate, Blackpool.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Blackpool regulars across the Blackpool open mic scene. Blackpool open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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