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 (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 · Southport
Friday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
02 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
19:30
Sign-up time
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Listing status
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Last updated: 6 August 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.
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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
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Where
The Windmill12-14 Seabank Rd
Southport (Seabank Road, PR9)
Southport PR9 0EL
Southport (Seabank Road, PR9), Southport — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Windmill
About This Open Mic
Every Friday in Southport (Seabank Road, PR9), Southport
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 Southport open mic directory
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).
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Windmill’s Friday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:30Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every Friday Free entry
Find The Windmill
12-14 Seabank Rd, Southport (Seabank Road, PR9), Southport PR9 0EL
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 Southport live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Southport 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 Southport 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), Southport PR9 0EL.
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