The Northern Way is a stylish Amber Taverns bar in the heart of Preston's Friargate (79 Friargate, PR1 2ED), known for its rums, cocktails and an open, welcoming feel. It actively supports the city's musical talent, hosting a popular open-mic night every Tuesday alongside regular live-music events through the week. Performers get a house PA and the room takes both originals and covers. Beyond the music it is a year-round venue — cosy fires in winter, a rooftop terrace with outdoor TV and heated covered areas in summer, twelve TV screens for live sport, Preston's only karaoke booth, plus poker and quiz nights. Capacity is around 70, keeping gigs intimate.
Friargate · Every Tuesday · Free
The Northern Way Preston Open Mic
Preston's weekly open mic night at The Northern Way, offering a full PA and mics for performers.
Open mic at a glance The Northern Way Preston · Preston
Tuesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
02 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
10 min
Slot length
Verified
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Last updated: 2 August 2026
The Northern Way Preston Open Mic — Quick Facts
Preston's weekly open mic night at The Northern Way, offering a full PA and mics for performers.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start20:30
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length10 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Northern Way Preston79 Friargate
Friargate
Preston PR1 2ED
Friargate, Preston — 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 Northern Way Preston
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Friargate, Preston
Kicks off at 20:30, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
10-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Preston open mic directory
The Night
The Northern Way Preston in Preston hosts a weekly open mic on Tuesday evenings from 8:30pm. The Northern Way Preston is a lively bar in the heart of Preston.
Slots are around 10 minutes each.
Sign-up process
Just turn up and play — sign-up is on the night.
Getting there
79 Friargate, PR1 2ED.
The venue
Bar. 18+ policy. Full PA and mics provided. The rest of the week: quiz night Wednesday and karaoke every Thursday from 8pm.
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 Northern Way Preston’s Tuesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:30Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every Tuesday 10-min slots Free entry
Find The Northern Way Preston
79 Friargate, Friargate, Preston PR1 2ED
Planning Your Tuesday 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 Preston 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 Preston open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 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.
79 Friargate, Friargate, Preston PR1 2ED.
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