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.
Southport · Every Friday · No fee listed
The Windmill Open Mic
The Windmill in Southport hosts a weekly open mic night every Thursday from 8pm, a vibrant hub for local talent.
Next night: Fri 13 Nov. Kick-off 20:30, sign-up from 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 21 Oct 202620:30
Kick-off
Fridays
sign-up from 19:30Fridays
| Night | Every Friday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thewindmillsouthport.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every FridayHow the night runs
20:30
Kick-off
FridaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:30 Kick-off
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Windmill
Southport (Seabank Road, PR9)Getting there
12-14 Seabank Rd,
Southport (Seabank Road, PR9), Southport PR9 0EL
Southport (Seabank Road, PR9), Southport PR9 0EL
The nearest station is Southport (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Southport (Seabank Road, PR9), SouthportAbout the night
The Windmill on Seabank Road, Southport (PR9 0EL) is a busy, music-forward local that runs its open mic every Friday from 8.30pm - free to get up and play; just turn up and sign on with the host.
The rest of the week
The pub's own what's-on page builds a full week around it: quiz night on Wednesdays from 8.30pm, live music with Drew on Thursdays from 9pm and live music on Saturdays from 9pm. On the second Sunday of each month there's Speak Up, a poetry and spoken-word open mic from 8pm, so wordsmiths get a night of their own too.
The venue
A friendly room with a PA and mics provided. 18+.
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.
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Southport (Seabank Road, PR9) · Every Friday
The Windmill Open Mic
The Windmill in Southport hosts a weekly open mic night every Thursday from 8pm, a vibrant hub for local talent.
- Friday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
- Listed since
- 21 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 19:30
- Sign-up time
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Windmill Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Windmill Open Mic runs on Fridays at The Windmill in Southport, starting at 20:30 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 21 Oct 2026
How sure we are
Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Windmill’s venue page →
The night starts at 20:30. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightFri 13 Nov · 20:30Starts in 12h 51m 40s
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitethewindmillsouthport.co.uk
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NightFridayEvery FridayNext: Fri 13 Nov
Starts20:30start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Windmill on Seabank Road, Southport (PR9 0EL) is a busy, music-forward local that runs its open mic every Friday from 8.30pm - free to get up and play; just turn up and sign on with the host.
The rest of the week
The pub's own what's-on page builds a full week around it: quiz night on Wednesdays from 8.30pm, live music with Drew on Thursdays from 9pm and live music on Saturdays from 9pm. On the second Sunday of each month there's Speak Up, a poetry and spoken-word open mic from 8pm, so wordsmiths get a night of their own too.
The venue
A friendly room with a PA and mics provided. 18+.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Windmill’s Friday night runs.
Next nightFri 13 Nov · 20:30Starts in 12h 51m 40s
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:30Every Friday
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Friday
Coming up
Fri 13 Nov · Fri 20 Nov · Fri 27 Nov
Kit
The Windmill provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Windmill
12-14 Seabank Rd, Southport (Seabank Road, PR9), Southport PR9 0EL
Address12-14 Seabank Rd
AreaSouthport (Seabank Road, PR9), Southport
PostcodePR9 0EL
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Southport (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Windmill in Southport (Seabank Road, PR9), Southport; PR9 0EL is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Friday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. The Windmill provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Southport's The Windmill open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Southport open mic nights for alternatives.
The Windmill provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Windmill's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Southport open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
12-14 Seabank Rd, Southport (Seabank Road, PR9), Southport PR9 0EL.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Southport regulars across the Southport open mic scene. Southport open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Southport (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is PR9 0EL. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Southport open mics.
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