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.
Preston · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
The Northern Way Preston Open Mic
Preston's weekly open mic night at The Northern Way, offering a full PA and mics for performers.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:30, sign-up from 19:30. 10-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 21 Oct 202620:30
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up from 19:30Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 10 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | en-gb.facebook.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:30
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:30 Kick-off· 10-minute slots
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Northern Way Preston
FriargateGetting there
79 Friargate,
Preston PR1 2ED
Preston PR1 2ED
The nearest station is Preston (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 1 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Bring your own |
| Guitar amp | Bring your own |
| Bass amp | Bring your own |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Friargate, PrestonAbout 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.
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.
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Friargate · Every Tuesday
The Northern Way Preston Open Mic
Preston's weekly open mic night at The Northern Way, offering a full PA and mics for performers. Starts at 20:30.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
- Listed since
- 21 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 10 min
- Slot length
- Verified
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Northern Way Preston Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Northern Way Preston Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The Northern Way Preston in Preston, 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
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Music starts around 20:30. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Each act gets about 10 minutes. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:30Starts in 4d 12h 50m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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Websiteen-gb.facebook.com
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:30start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots10minutes each
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About This Open Mic
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.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitBring your own
Guitar ampBring your own
Bass ampBring your own
Keys / keyboardBring your own
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Northern Way Preston’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:30Starts in 4d 12h 50m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:30Every Tuesday
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
Slots10minutes each
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
The Northern Way Preston provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys — 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 10 minutes.
Find The Northern Way Preston
79 Friargate, Preston PR1 2ED
Address79 Friargate
AreaFriargate, Preston
PostcodePR1 2ED
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Preston (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. The Northern Way Preston is in Friargate, Preston — use PR1 2ED 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 Tuesday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The Northern Way Preston provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
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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.
The Northern Way Preston provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Northern Way Preston'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.
79 Friargate, Preston PR1 2ED.
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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 2ED. (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 Preston open mics.
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