Ships and Giggles in Preston is a vibrant hub for emerging talent, offering a welcoming space for both original songs and covers. With a PA system in place, it supports a mixed genre programme that encourages local artists to showcase their creativity. The open mic nights invite a diverse range of performers, making it a key player in Preston's grassroots music scene.
Preston · Every Friday · No fee listed
Ships and Giggles Open Mic
Preston open mic at Ships and Giggles — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Fri 13 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 24 Aug 202620:00
Kick-off
Fridays
sign-up on the nightFridays
| Night | Every Friday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
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03 — The night
Every FridayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
FridaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
03:30 Venue closes
04 — Find Ships and Giggles
PrestonGetting there
3 Fylde Rd,
Preston PR1 2XQ
Preston PR1 2XQ
The nearest station is Preston (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
PrestonAbout the night
Ships and Giggles is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Preston. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
3 Fylde Rd, Preston PR1 2XQ.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
Ships and Giggles in Preston is a vibrant hub for emerging talent, offering a welcoming space for both original songs and covers. With a PA system in place, it supports a mixed genre programme that encourages local artists to showcase their creativity. The open mic nights invite a diverse range of performers, making it a key player in Preston's grassroots music scene.
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Preston · Every Friday
Ships and Giggles Open Mic
Preston open mic at Ships and Giggles — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Friday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 24 Aug
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Ships and Giggles Open Mic — Quick Facts
Ships and Giggles Open Mic runs on Fridays at Ships and Giggles in Preston, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 24 Aug 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightFri 13 Nov · 20:00Starts in 12h 20m 48s
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
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NightFridayEvery FridayNext: Fri 13 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Ships and Giggles is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Preston. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
3 Fylde Rd, Preston PR1 2XQ.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Ships and Giggles’s Friday night runs.
Next nightFri 13 Nov · 20:00Starts in 12h 20m 48s
Kick-off20:00Every Friday
Venue closes03:30The listed closing time
How often
Every Friday
Coming up
Fri 13 Nov · Fri 20 Nov · Fri 27 Nov
Kit
Ships and Giggles provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Ships and Giggles
3 Fylde Rd, Preston PR1 2XQ
Address3 Fylde Rd
AreaPreston
PostcodePR1 2XQ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Preston (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. Ships and Giggles is in Preston — use PR1 2XQ for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Friday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. Ships and Giggles provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Ships and Giggles provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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3 Fylde Rd, Preston PR1 2XQ.
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The nearest station is Preston (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is PR1 2XQ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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