Every Friday in Southport (Seabank Road, PR9), Blackpool
Kicks off at 20:30, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Blackpool open mic directory
Southport (Seabank Road, PR9) · Every Friday · Free
The Windmill Open Mic
The Windmill in Southport hosts a weekly open mic night every Thursday from 8pm, a vibrant hub for local talent.
Open mic at a glance The Windmill · Blackpool
Friday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
19:30
Sign-up time
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 19 Jun 2026
The Windmill Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Windmill in Southport hosts a weekly open mic night every Thursday from 8pm, a vibrant hub for local talent.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayFriday
Start20:30
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Windmill12-14 Seabank Rd
Southport (Seabank Road, PR9)
Blackpool
Southport (Seabank Road, PR9), 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
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
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
The Windmill is a busy live-music local in Southport that runs its open mic every Friday from 8:30pm, with live acts most Thursdays (with Drew) and Saturdays too, plus a monthly Speak Up poetry and spoken-word night. It's a friendly, music-forward room — free to get up and play; just turn up and sign on with the host. Find it on Seabank Road (PR9 0EL).
About The Windmill
The Windmill is one of Southport's oldest pubs, with records going back to around 1833, tucked just off the historic promenade on Seabank Road. It runs a busy live-music week: acoustic sets with Drew on Thursdays from 9pm, an open mic every Friday from 8.30pm, live music on Saturdays from 9pm, and a poetry and spoken-word open mic on the second Sunday of each month. A traditional real-ale pub with a big beer garden, it's a friendly stage for local performers.
Planning Your Friday 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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12-14 Seabank Rd, Southport (Seabank Road, PR9), Blackpool
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Blackpool's The Windmill 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.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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.
12-14 Seabank Rd, Southport (Seabank Road, PR9), Blackpool.
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