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About The Ferret
The Ferret is a grassroots music venue in Preston, Preston with a standing capacity of approximately 150. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Ferret books Rock, Indie, Punk, Alternative acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Preston venue directory.
The Ferret is Preston's most popular grassroots live music venue, at 55 Fylde Road (PR1 2XQ) near the University of Central Lancashire. With a 100–150 capacity, a proper stage, full lighting rig and an excellent sound system, it runs 200+ gigs a year and has hosted artists on the way up from IDLES and Catfish and the Bottlemen to Bob Vylan and Ed Sheeran. Gigs run Thursday to Saturday (and some Sundays), with showcase open-mic nights on Wednesdays and a quiz on Mondays. Full backline available — a vital rung on the ladder for emerging Lancashire bands across rock, indie, punk and alternative.
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55 Fylde Rd, Preston, Preston, PR1 2XQ
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The Ferret books Rock, Indie, Punk, Alternative. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Ferret has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all Preston venues for size comparisons.
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55 Fylde Rd, Preston, Preston, PR1 2XQ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Preston venues nearby.
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