Every Thursday in Preston
Kicks off at 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
15-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Preston open mic directory
Preston · Monthly on Thursdays · Free
Vinyl Tap Preston Open Mic
Preston's monthly open mic night at Vinyl Tap, featuring local talent and a full PA system.
Open mic at a glance Vinyl Tap Preston · Preston
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
15 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Vinyl Tap Preston Open Mic — Quick Facts
Preston's monthly open mic night at Vinyl Tap, featuring local talent and a full PA system.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start19:00
Sign-up19:00 walk-in
Slot length15 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Vinyl Tap Preston28-30 Adelphi St
Preston
Preston — 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
Vinyl Tap Preston in Preston hosts a monthly open mic on Thursday evenings. A lively pub and live music venue known for its independent spirit and craft beers.
240 minutes, roughly 16 acts at 15 minutes each.
Sign-up process Sign up on the night from 7:00 PM. Walk-in only.
Getting there 28-30 Adelphi St, PR1 7BE. Located in Preston city centre.
The venue Pub and live music venue. 18+ policy. Features a stage area and full PA system.
About Vinyl Tap Preston
Vinyl Tap is Preston's vinyl-record-themed rock & roots bar on Adelphi Street, at the student end of the city centre, with a 1,000-strong record collection, comics and board games alongside the beer. It runs regular live music nights — open mics and live bands — plus comedy and quizzes, and has built a reputation as one of the city's go-to grassroots music rooms. Award-winning ales and a hotdog menu round out an easygoing, music-first spot.
Planning Your Thursday 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 Preston live music scene.
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28-30 Adelphi St, Preston
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Preston's Vinyl Tap Preston open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Preston open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
15 minutes per act — typically 4 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Preston mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
28-30 Adelphi St, Preston.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Preston regulars across the Preston open mic scene. Preston open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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