The Swan Inn is a tastefully refurbished traditional pub in Higher Walton, near Preston (Lancashire), retaining original floors and fireplaces. It runs a strong grassroots music programme: live music on Saturdays from 9:30pm and a weekly open-mic night every Tuesday, hosted by well-known local musician Andy Smith, with a house PA and guitars provided for performers. It pours a changing real ale (Bowland/Three B's) and shows major football on Sky and BT Sport. Both originals and covers are welcome. Disabled access is available from the rear, where there's also outdoor seating.
Preston · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
Swan Inn Open Mic
Preston open mic at Swan Inn — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 26 Aug 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up from 19:30Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
22:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Swan Inn
Higher WaltonGetting there
18 Church St, Higher Walton,
Preston PR5 4DY
Preston PR5 4DY
The nearest station is Bamber Bridge (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
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
Higher Walton, PrestonAbout the night
The Swan Inn is a traditional Lancashire local in Higher Walton, on the Preston side of the Ribble, with a weekly Tuesday open mic and a busy live-music weekend.
The night
Open mic every Tuesday, from about 8pm. Free to perform, free to watch. A PA is provided and there are house guitars, so you can turn up empty-handed. Anything else you will need to bring yourself.
Signing up
Walk in and put your name down on the night - get there around 7.30pm for a slot. Roughly 12 minutes each. Over-18s.
Also on
Live music on Saturdays from 9.30pm.
Getting there
18 Church Street, Higher Walton, Preston PR5 4DY - a short hop off the A675, roughly three miles south-east of Preston city centre.
The Swan Inn is a tastefully refurbished traditional pub in Higher Walton, near Preston (Lancashire), retaining original floors and fireplaces. It runs a strong grassroots music programme: live music on Saturdays from 9:30pm and a weekly open-mic night every Tuesday, hosted by well-known local musician Andy Smith, with a house PA and guitars provided for performers. It pours a changing real ale (Bowland/Three B's) and shows major football on Sky and BT Sport. Both originals and covers are welcome. Disabled access is available from the rear, where there's also outdoor seating.
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Higher Walton · Every Tuesday
Swan Inn Open Mic
Preston open mic at Swan Inn — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 26 Aug
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Swan Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
Swan Inn Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at Swan Inn in Preston, starting at 20:00 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 26 Aug 2026
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Checked against the venue’s own listing See Swan Inn’s venue page →
Music starts around 20:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 23m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
The Swan Inn is a traditional Lancashire local in Higher Walton, on the Preston side of the Ribble, with a weekly Tuesday open mic and a busy live-music weekend.
The night
Open mic every Tuesday, from about 8pm. Free to perform, free to watch. A PA is provided and there are house guitars, so you can turn up empty-handed. Anything else you will need to bring yourself.
Signing up
Walk in and put your name down on the night - get there around 7.30pm for a slot. Roughly 12 minutes each. Over-18s.
Also on
Live music on Saturdays from 9.30pm.
Getting there
18 Church Street, Higher Walton, Preston PR5 4DY - a short hop off the A675, roughly three miles south-east of Preston city centre.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Swan Inn’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 23m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Venue closes22:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
Swan Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find Swan Inn
18 Church St, Higher Walton, Preston PR5 4DY
Address18 Church St, Higher Walton
AreaHigher Walton, Preston
PostcodePR5 4DY
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Bamber Bridge (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find Swan Inn in Higher Walton, Preston; PR5 4DY 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 Tuesday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Swan Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Preston's Swan Inn open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Preston open mic nights for alternatives.
Swan Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Swan Inn's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Preston open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
18 Church St, Higher Walton, Preston PR5 4DY.
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The nearest station is Bamber Bridge (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is PR5 4DY. (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. Browse other Preston open mics.
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