Upcoming events.
THURSDAY LIVE! With Bailey Moore + Imogen Evans
THURSDAY LIVE!
With Bailey Moore + Imogen Evans
Thursday 29th Oct
The Ferret, Preston
FREE ENTRY!
Join us for a Thursday LIVE! With two of the North West's best guitar wielding talents.
With infectious passion and relentless energy Bailey Moore has already forged a cult following in his native Cumbria. He’s been working with his current band for just under two years crashing post-punk, grunge & indie sleaze with sharp edged britpop and power pop to create his own unique sound.
Imogen Evans is a brilliant Lancashire based singer-songwriter guitarist crafting powerful, emotive alt-pop.
BLACKBALLED + Guests
BLACKBALLED + Guests
Friday, 30th October
The Ferret, Preston
🔥FREE ENTRY🔥
A well turned out trio playing hard hitting rock, down dirty blues and psychedelic soulfulness…
Blackballed’s reputation as a band not to be missed grows as they continue to smash down the walls at every show, leaving a line of converted fans in their wake.
🗣️“Blackballed stunned all of us first timers with the energy of their performance…to make it entertaining – you need to be good. You need to be an expert before you can break the rules, and, happily Blackballed are expert musicians. ” B Side Music Magazine
A sharp silhouette, blistering performances, razor sharp musical skills and ear worm riffs.
Make no mistake. Blackballed are fresh blood in an anodyne world.
THE FERRET OPEN MIC With Jamie Brewer
🎤Open Mic Night at The Ferret🎤
with host: Jamie Brewer!
📅 Tuesday, 10th Nov 2026
🚪 Doors Open at 7 PM
📍 The Ferret, Preston
🎟 FREE ENTRY
Join us as we welcome local bands and musicians to The Ferret stage to showcase fresh new material and hidden gems. Expect an exciting mix of emerging talent and seasoned performers, alongside our wonderful host Jamie Brewer!
🕖 Open Mic Slots from 7PM
All performers are welcome - Arrive early to secure your spot! Bring your acoustic or electric guitars, backing tracks, keyboards, or whatever you need to show us what you’ve got.
🎶 Basic Backline Provided
We’ve got a drumkit, bass amp, and guitar amp ready for you. Drummers, please bring your breakables. For specific requirements, just get in touch beforehand.
💡 First-Come, First-Served Slots
Make sure to arrive early to grab your moment in the spotlight!
Don’t miss this chance to be part of another amazing year of live music at The Ferret!
-
📅 Tuesday, 10th Nov 2026
🚪 Doors Open at 7PM
📍 The Ferret, Preston
🎟 FREE ENTRY
The Ferret QUIZ!
The Ferret Quiz!
with your host: quiz maestro Ste-J.
Wednesday 11th Nov
The Ferret, Preston
Doors at 7pm.
Quiz starts 8pm.
We’re absolutely loving these Ferret Quiz nights, so join us for another edition of The Ferret Quiz this November!
WIN! £50 bar tab - plus Ferret gig tickets & spot prizes galore!
What’s it all about?
Music & more! General Knowledge, Film & TV, History, Geography, all sorts tbh. So… it’s a music quiz but not just a music quiz. Got it?
£1 entry per person.
Bring your smart phones - this is a SPEED QUIZZING situation.
Play live on the big screen, compete in real time, and battle it out for prizes and glory. Fast, interactive, and guaranteed to get everyone involved.
The quiz starts at 8pm sharp, so get down early, grab a drink, and settle in.
Whether you're fiercely competitive or just looking for a fun night out, gather your music-loving friends and put your knowledge to the ultimate test.
All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Dog-friendly venue.
Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities.
Electronic Music Open Mic
THE FERRET electronic music OPEN MIC
Tuesday, 24th November ‘26
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
Preston's Electronic Music Open Mic (EMOM) returns to The Ferret this Tuesday, 24th November.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left - so email emompreston@gmail.com to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
This is an open stage night for electronic and experimental musicians, aimed at giving local artists a supportive space in which to play live and experiment. Open to all forms of electronic/experimental music including: ambient, chiptune, drone, drum & bass, dub, electronica, electropop, experimental hip-hop, field recordings, glitch, house, industrial, looping, noise, soundscape, synthwave, techno, trance & more!
Get out of your home studio or bedroom, and come out to a fun, supportive night with other enthusiastic tech heads, dabblers and music fans. You don’t need to be an established artist with a full repertoire. This is for anyone who wants to try their hand at playing live in a safe, motivating environment.
Computers, digital boxes, DJ controllers, drum machines, gadgets, groove boxes, keyboard synths, loop stations, modular synths, phone apps, samplers, sequencers… and everything in between. All welcome!
Come out and meet other music makers, producers and creative types from all walks of music making. There should be plenty of time to talk gear, production techniques and a whole range of inspiring ideas.
The event will run from roughly 7pm-11.00pm with wiggle room depending on interest.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left - so email emompreston@gmail.com to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
Take to The Ferret stage with full live-music PA & sound engineer. We will have a table for you to setup on, and another one to the side, for the next performer to prep their gear. In order for the event to run smoothly, we ask that you prepare a mono or stereo mix of your setup before handing your outputs over to us; we will not be able to mix your outputs for you in the given time. Vocal mics & mic stands available.
Sorry - no acoustic guitars – unless they are being used to generate soundscapes or some other style of music in keeping with the night (e.g. through pedals, FX units etc.)
Additionally, feel free to bring a USB stick containing visuals you'd like to be projected during your set.
Entrance is FREE for both performers and spectators, so gather your friends and fellow electronic music enthusiasts to join us for an incredible night of creativity and musical exploration!
The Ferret, Preston
Tuesday, 24th November
7pm - 11pm
Free Entry
All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.
Dog friendly venue.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left - so email emompreston@gmail.com to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
THE FERRET OPEN MIC With Jamie Brewer
🎤Open Mic Night at The Ferret🎤
with host: Jamie Brewer!
📅 Tuesday, 1st Dec 2026
🚪 Doors Open at 7 PM
📍 The Ferret, Preston
🎟 FREE ENTRY
Join us as we welcome local bands and musicians to The Ferret stage to showcase fresh new material and hidden gems. Expect an exciting mix of emerging talent and seasoned performers, alongside our wonderful host Jamie Brewer!
🕖 Open Mic Slots from 7PM
All performers are welcome - Arrive early to secure your spot! Bring your acoustic or electric guitars, backing tracks, keyboards, or whatever you need to show us what you’ve got.
🎶 Basic Backline Provided
We’ve got a drumkit, bass amp, and guitar amp ready for you. Drummers, please bring your breakables. For specific requirements, just get in touch beforehand.
💡 First-Come, First-Served Slots
Make sure to arrive early to grab your moment in the spotlight!
Don’t miss this chance to be part of another amazing year of live music at The Ferret!
-
📅 Tuesday, 1st Dec 2026
🚪 Doors Open at 7PM
📍 The Ferret, Preston
🎟 FREE ENTRY
DECK THE BALLS: WARD XVI
DECK THE BALLS
With WARD XVI + Guests!
Saturday 19th Dec
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
It's that time of year again. Madhouse Promotions is bringing back Deck the Balls, their annual free entry Christmas party, and this year it's bigger and louder than ever!
Headlining are Preston's own Ward XVI, and this is their only hometown show of 2026, so if you want to catch them before the year is out, this is the one!
With guests TBA!
Electronic Music Open Mic
THE FERRET electronic music OPEN MIC
Tuesday, 29th December ‘26
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
Preston's Electronic Music Open Mic (EMOM) returns to The Ferret this Tuesday, 29th December.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left - so email emompreston@gmail.com to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
This is an open stage night for electronic and experimental musicians, aimed at giving local artists a supportive space in which to play live and experiment. Open to all forms of electronic/experimental music including: ambient, chiptune, drone, drum & bass, dub, electronica, electropop, experimental hip-hop, field recordings, glitch, house, industrial, looping, noise, soundscape, synthwave, techno, trance & more!
Get out of your home studio or bedroom, and come out to a fun, supportive night with other enthusiastic tech heads, dabblers and music fans. You don’t need to be an established artist with a full repertoire. This is for anyone who wants to try their hand at playing live in a safe, motivating environment.
Computers, digital boxes, DJ controllers, drum machines, gadgets, groove boxes, keyboard synths, loop stations, modular synths, phone apps, samplers, sequencers… and everything in between. All welcome!
Come out and meet other music makers, producers and creative types from all walks of music making. There should be plenty of time to talk gear, production techniques and a whole range of inspiring ideas.
The event will run from roughly 7pm-11.00pm with wiggle room depending on interest.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left - so email emompreston@gmail.com to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
Take to The Ferret stage with full live-music PA & sound engineer. We will have a table for you to setup on, and another one to the side, for the next performer to prep their gear. In order for the event to run smoothly, we ask that you prepare a mono or stereo mix of your setup before handing your outputs over to us; we will not be able to mix your outputs for you in the given time. Vocal mics & mic stands available.
Sorry - no acoustic guitars – unless they are being used to generate soundscapes or some other style of music in keeping with the night (e.g. through pedals, FX units etc.)
Additionally, feel free to bring a USB stick containing visuals you'd like to be projected during your set.
Entrance is FREE for both performers and spectators, so gather your friends and fellow electronic music enthusiasts to join us for an incredible night of creativity and musical exploration!
The Ferret, Preston
Tuesday, 29th December
7pm - 11pm
Free Entry
All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.
Dog friendly venue.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left - so email emompreston@gmail.com to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
THE FERRET OPEN MIC With Jamie Brewer
🎤Open Mic Night at The Ferret🎤
with host: Jamie Brewer!
📅 Tuesday, 5th Jan 2027
🚪 Doors Open at 7 PM
📍 The Ferret, Preston
🎟 FREE ENTRY
Join us as we welcome local bands and musicians to The Ferret stage to showcase fresh new material and hidden gems. Expect an exciting mix of emerging talent and seasoned performers, alongside our wonderful host Jamie Brewer!
🕖 Open Mic Slots from 7PM
All performers are welcome - Arrive early to secure your spot! Bring your acoustic or electric guitars, backing tracks, keyboards, or whatever you need to show us what you’ve got.
🎶 Basic Backline Provided
We’ve got a drumkit, bass amp, and guitar amp ready for you. Drummers, please bring your breakables. For specific requirements, just get in touch beforehand.
💡 First-Come, First-Served Slots
Make sure to arrive early to grab your moment in the spotlight!
Don’t miss this chance to be part of another amazing year of live music at The Ferret!
-
📅 Tuesday, 5th Jan 2027
🚪 Doors Open at 7PM
📍 The Ferret, Preston
🎟 FREE ENTRY
Electronic Music Open Mic
THE FERRET electronic music OPEN MIC
Tuesday, 27th October ‘26
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
Preston's Electronic Music Open Mic (EMOM) returns to The Ferret this Tuesday, 27th October.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left - so email emompreston@gmail.com to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
This is an open stage night for electronic and experimental musicians, aimed at giving local artists a supportive space in which to play live and experiment. Open to all forms of electronic/experimental music including: ambient, chiptune, drone, drum & bass, dub, electronica, electropop, experimental hip-hop, field recordings, glitch, house, industrial, looping, noise, soundscape, synthwave, techno, trance & more!
Get out of your home studio or bedroom, and come out to a fun, supportive night with other enthusiastic tech heads, dabblers and music fans. You don’t need to be an established artist with a full repertoire. This is for anyone who wants to try their hand at playing live in a safe, motivating environment.
Computers, digital boxes, DJ controllers, drum machines, gadgets, groove boxes, keyboard synths, loop stations, modular synths, phone apps, samplers, sequencers… and everything in between. All welcome!
Come out and meet other music makers, producers and creative types from all walks of music making. There should be plenty of time to talk gear, production techniques and a whole range of inspiring ideas.
The event will run from roughly 7pm-11.00pm with wiggle room depending on interest.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left - so email emompreston@gmail.com to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
Take to The Ferret stage with full live-music PA & sound engineer. We will have a table for you to setup on, and another one to the side, for the next performer to prep their gear. In order for the event to run smoothly, we ask that you prepare a mono or stereo mix of your setup before handing your outputs over to us; we will not be able to mix your outputs for you in the given time. Vocal mics & mic stands available.
Sorry - no acoustic guitars – unless they are being used to generate soundscapes or some other style of music in keeping with the night (e.g. through pedals, FX units etc.)
Additionally, feel free to bring a USB stick containing visuals you'd like to be projected during your set.
Entrance is FREE for both performers and spectators, so gather your friends and fellow electronic music enthusiasts to join us for an incredible night of creativity and musical exploration!
The Ferret, Preston
Tuesday, 27th October
7pm - 11pm
Free Entry
All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.
Dog friendly venue.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left - so email emompreston@gmail.com to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
YAM - An Open Jam Night
yam
An improv Open Mic Night
Tuesday, 13th October
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
We’re holding another Jam night at The Ferret on Tuesday the 13th October!
YAM - An Open Jam Night
YAM is an open jam night with a focus on inclusive group improvisation, open to singers and players of all levels!
If you're an instrumentalist looking to play with other musicians, or a solo act who'd like to try their songs with a full band. A singer, rapper or spoken word artist - come down and join us.
Don't worry if you've never improvised or jammed before, the goal is to get as many people involved as possible. We'll use every shortcut, standard chord progression and ironic cover version available to get you up on that stage. It's a co-operative game, not a competitive one!
More advanced players, you know we need you too! You might also get the chance to sit in on those collaborations you've been talking about in the beer garden for the last decade or so!
• Chords on the Boards - Standard jamming procedure via the Trusty whiteboard - Chords for an A section, Chords for a B section. Go!
• Random Band Raffle - Names & Instruments go in a hat and we'll pull out a ready-made band for an impromptu performance at various points.
• Singer-Songwriter Sessions - Solo acts, sketch out your song for the assembled players and let them create an arrangement in real time.
Instruments & Backline provided - Drums, Bass, Guitars (Electric & Acoustic) Vocal Mics. But feel free to bring your own, too!
The Ferret QUIZ!
The Ferret Quiz!
with your host: quiz maestro Ste-J.
Wednesday 7th October
The Ferret, Preston
Doors at 7pm.
Quiz starts 8pm.
We’re absolutely loving these Ferret Quiz nights, so join us for another edition of The Ferret Quiz this September!
WIN! £50 bar tab - plus Ferret gig tickets & spot prizes galore!
What’s it all about?
Music & more! General Knowledge, Film & TV, History, Geography, all sorts tbh. So… it’s a music quiz but not just a music quiz. Got it?
£1 entry per person.
Bring your smart phones - this is a SPEED QUIZZING situation.
Play live on the big screen, compete in real time, and battle it out for prizes and glory. Fast, interactive, and guaranteed to get everyone involved.
The quiz starts at 8pm sharp, so get down early, grab a drink, and settle in.
Whether you're fiercely competitive or just looking for a fun night out, gather your music-loving friends and put your knowledge to the ultimate test.
All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Dog-friendly venue.
Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities.
THE FERRET OPEN MIC With Jamie Brewer
🎤Open Mic Night at The Ferret🎤
with host: Jamie Brewer!
📅 Tuesday, 6th Oct 2026
🚪 Doors Open at 7 PM
📍 The Ferret, Preston
🎟 FREE ENTRY
Join us as we welcome local bands and musicians to The Ferret stage to showcase fresh new material and hidden gems. Expect an exciting mix of emerging talent and seasoned performers, alongside our wonderful host Jamie Brewer!
🕖 Open Mic Slots from 7PM
All performers are welcome - Arrive early to secure your spot! Bring your acoustic or electric guitars, backing tracks, keyboards, or whatever you need to show us what you’ve got.
🎶 Basic Backline Provided
We’ve got a drumkit, bass amp, and guitar amp ready for you. Drummers, please bring your breakables. For specific requirements, just get in touch beforehand.
💡 First-Come, First-Served Slots
Make sure to arrive early to grab your moment in the spotlight!
Don’t miss this chance to be part of another amazing year of live music at The Ferret!
-
📅 Tuesday, 6th Oct 2026
🚪 Doors Open at 7PM
📍 The Ferret, Preston
🎟 FREE ENTRY
Electronic Music Open Mic
THE FERRET electronic music OPEN MIC
Tuesday, 29th September ‘26
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
Preston's Electronic Music Open Mic (EMOM) returns to The Ferret this Tuesday, 29th September.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left - so email emompreston@gmail.com to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
This is an open stage night for electronic and experimental musicians, aimed at giving local artists a supportive space in which to play live and experiment. Open to all forms of electronic/experimental music including: ambient, chiptune, drone, drum & bass, dub, electronica, electropop, experimental hip-hop, field recordings, glitch, house, industrial, looping, noise, soundscape, synthwave, techno, trance & more!
Get out of your home studio or bedroom, and come out to a fun, supportive night with other enthusiastic tech heads, dabblers and music fans. You don’t need to be an established artist with a full repertoire. This is for anyone who wants to try their hand at playing live in a safe, motivating environment.
Computers, digital boxes, DJ controllers, drum machines, gadgets, groove boxes, keyboard synths, loop stations, modular synths, phone apps, samplers, sequencers… and everything in between. All welcome!
Come out and meet other music makers, producers and creative types from all walks of music making. There should be plenty of time to talk gear, production techniques and a whole range of inspiring ideas.
The event will run from roughly 7pm-11.00pm with wiggle room depending on interest.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left - so email emompreston@gmail.com to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
Take to The Ferret stage with full live-music PA & sound engineer. We will have a table for you to setup on, and another one to the side, for the next performer to prep their gear. In order for the event to run smoothly, we ask that you prepare a mono or stereo mix of your setup before handing your outputs over to us; we will not be able to mix your outputs for you in the given time. Vocal mics & mic stands available.
Sorry - no acoustic guitars – unless they are being used to generate soundscapes or some other style of music in keeping with the night (e.g. through pedals, FX units etc.)
Additionally, feel free to bring a USB stick containing visuals you'd like to be projected during your set.
Entrance is FREE for both performers and spectators, so gather your friends and fellow electronic music enthusiasts to join us for an incredible night of creativity and musical exploration!
The Ferret, Preston
Tuesday, 29th September
7pm - 11pm
Free Entry
All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.
Dog friendly venue.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left - so email emompreston@gmail.com to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
BOLTS + NODDING DOG DISCO // SUNDAY SESSION
sunday session
With BOLTS + NODDING DOG DISCO
Sunday, 27th September
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 3PM til LATE!
FREE ENTRY!
BOLTS
BOLTS, part of the So Flute Collective – the renowned Manchester-based club night, DJ collective and party series known for championing global rhythms, soulful house, disco, jazz-infused sounds and plenty of oddities around the edges.
NODDING DOG DISCO
Bringing us soulful vibes to wag your tail to. The Preston DJ duo blend soul-disco-afro delights and joyful sounds.
All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.
Dog friendly venue.
RAVINE // FAUNA // FABLES - FREE FRESHERS FRIDAY
RAVINE
FAUNA
FABLES
FREE FRESHERS FRIDAY
Friday, 25th Sept
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
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Ravine are a four-piece alternative band built on raw guitars, heavy atmosphere and emotionally charged songwriting. Blending gritty alt-rock with modern grunge energy, their sound channels tension, vulnerability and release through loud, unapologetic live performances.
With 4 piece indie band from lancashire, Fauna, and Fables, a five piece Preston band fusing rock, folk & punk into a tangible sound mirroring the essence of brutalist architecture and industrial roots with an excitable drive.
All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
Cold Blossom + Sausage Company
Cold Blossom
(Stoner Garage Rock from Toulouse, France)
With guests Sausage Company
(New Grunge band from Lancashire)
Thursday, 24th September
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY
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Cold Blossom
Reminding the intensity of bands like Dead Weather or Rage Against The Machine, this trio gathers around a deep urge to make you feel alive. Echoing between fury and catchy melody, they will give you what they have: their authenticity. Cold Blossom exposes the duality of rough feelings and sweet chaos.
With special guests Sausage Company, a three piece New Grunge band from Lancashire.
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Accessible ground-floor venue and facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
Preston Pride’s Got Talent 2
⭐️ PRESTON PRIDE’S GOT TALENT 2 ⭐️
Please welcome our finalists:
🏳️🌈 Peter Gildernew - Singer in musical theatre & pop
🏳️🌈 Kole - Returning to compete again as a pop-rock singer song writer
🏳️🌈 ✨️ Kyle Clarkson ✨️ Vixen Von Rouge - Drag Queen
🏳️🌈 Hannah Gaskell singer song writer
🏳️🌈 owenmcg our 2025 winner will kickstart the festivities and help our committee judge the winner but - WE ALSO NEED YOU HELP FOR THE COMMUNITY VOTE!
Join us for free at our host venue and sponsor The Ferret on Sunday 20th September 2026 - The perfect warm up to our Preston Pride Event 🏳️🌈
Thanks to all who entered and good luck to our finalists 🤞🏼
#prestonpride #preston #pride
🚨 FREE GIG THIS SATURDAY 🚨 🐒 CHIMPS OF THE FUTURE 🌱 HOUSEPLANT ⚡ CAROLINE '95
🚨 FREE GIG THIS SATURDAY 🚨
🐒 CHIMPS OF THE FUTURE
🌱 HOUSEPLANT
⚡ CAROLINE '95
Three brilliant North West bands. One free Saturday night at The Ferret.
🐒 Chimps of the Future – Lancaster Discordian weirdos making music to inspire acts and moments of wonderism.
🌱 Houseplant – fast, funky jazz grooves, big riffs and heavy guitar solos. Back at The Ferret after a killer recent show.
⚡ Caroline '95 – formerly The Pulse, an exciting young guitar band with a new name and a new chapter.
📍 The Ferret, Preston
📅 Saturday 12th September
🚪 Doors 7pm
🎟 FREE ENTRY
Hail Eris. All Hail Discordia. 🐒
DIALTONES. // LUCAS WILLIAMS // JADED JOY // COHERENT
THIS FRIDAY, another FREE ENTRY do for you lot. Ft…
DIALTONES.
Dialtones are a Manchester-based indie band bringing fresh new music and plenty of energy to the live circuit. With their first shows under the Dialtones name landing in 2026, the band are quickly making their mark with a growing catalogue of original material and a sound that's built for the stage.
LUCAS WILLIAMS
Hailing from Fleetwood, Lancashire, Lucas is a singer-songwriter who has been performing live since the age of 12. Having built experience playing a variety of local venues and events, he has more recently taken his music to the streets through busking, connecting with audiences in a raw and authentic way.
JADED JOY
After making their mark on The Ferret's Open Mic stage, they're back with fresh material and ready to take things up a notch.
The band recently dropped their brand-new single “KILLER”, released at the end of August, and now they're bringing their live show back to The Ferret. Expect fresh sounds, plenty of energy and a band that's only just getting started.
COHERENT
Coherent are a band making music for the people. Bringing their own original sound to the stage, they're a live act with plenty to say and even more to play.
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DIALTONES. // LUCAS WILLIAMS // JADED JOY // COHERENT
Friday 11th Sept
The Ferret, Preston
FREE ENTRY
Doors 7pm
Thursday Live Double Bill: MOONKILL + THE ABANDONERS
Look out! Your Thursday night just got louder. This week, The Ferret presents a Thursday Live Double Bill: MOONKILL + THE ABANDONERS.
>> MOONKILL
What happens when you throw a nu-metal guitarist, a metalcore vocalist, a groove metal bassist, and a rock drummer (who, yes, also plays the bagpipes) into one band? You get Moonkill.
Blending influences from bands like Linkin Park, Bring Me The Horizon and Muse, Moonkill aren’t trying to fit into one box.
They’re building their own sound, something heavy, melodic, and just a little unpredictable.
>> THE ABANDONERS
The Abandoners are a three piece rock band, with roots heading back into the mid 80's, but following the veins of gothic and alternative rock into the present.
With Cam on drums and keyboards, Sue on bass/backing vocals and Pete on guitar/Vocals, all being members of the same family, the band are tight, focussed and their enthusiasm shines on stage.
If you like rock music, you'll love The Abandoners...
...
Moonkill + The Abandoners
Thursday 10th Sept
The Ferret, Preston
FREE ENTRY
Doors 7pm
The Ferret QUIZ!
The Ferret Quiz!
with your host: quiz maestro Ste-J.
Wednesday 9th September
The Ferret, Preston
Doors at 7pm.
Quiz starts 8pm.
We’re absolutely loving these Ferret Quiz nights, so join us for another edition of The Ferret Quiz this September!
WIN! £50 bar tab - plus Ferret gig tickets & spot prizes galore!
What’s it all about?
Music & more! General Knowledge, Film & TV, History, Geography, all sorts tbh. So… it’s a music quiz but not just a music quiz. Got it?
£1 entry per person.
Bring your smart phones - this is a SPEED QUIZZING situation.
Play live on the big screen, compete in real time, and battle it out for prizes and glory. Fast, interactive, and guaranteed to get everyone involved.
The quiz starts at 8pm sharp, so get down early, grab a drink, and settle in.
Whether you're fiercely competitive or just looking for a fun night out, gather your music-loving friends and put your knowledge to the ultimate test.
All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Dog-friendly venue.
Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities.
THE FERRET OPEN MIC With Jamie Brewer
🎤Open Mic Night at The Ferret🎤
with host: Jamie Brewer!
📅 Tuesday, 8th Sept 2026
🚪 Doors Open at 7 PM
📍 The Ferret, Preston
🎟 FREE ENTRY
Join us as we welcome local bands and musicians to The Ferret stage to showcase fresh new material and hidden gems. Expect an exciting mix of emerging talent and seasoned performers, alongside our wonderful host Jamie Brewer!
🕖 Open Mic Slots from 7PM
All performers are welcome - Arrive early to secure your spot! Bring your acoustic or electric guitars, backing tracks, keyboards, or whatever you need to show us what you’ve got.
🎶 Basic Backline Provided
We’ve got a drumkit, bass amp, and guitar amp ready for you. Drummers, please bring your breakables. For specific requirements, just get in touch beforehand.
💡 First-Come, First-Served Slots
Make sure to arrive early to grab your moment in the spotlight!
Don’t miss this chance to be part of another amazing year of live music at The Ferret!
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📅 Tuesday, 8th Sept 2026
🚪 Doors Open at 7 PM
📍 The Ferret, Preston
🎟 FREE ENTRY
Afro-Asian Showcase
An Afro-Asian Showcase bringing together talented African, Asian and grassroots artists for a special showcase celebrating the diversity and harmony within communities.
SUNDAY, 6TH SEPT
5PM - 10:30PM
FREE ENTRY!
With sounds from: @soundsofakp, @pottoski, @apex_xxg, @yinks_9, @aceix_, @vein_1002, @emariowilliams007t & more… plus @its.djdeedee will be on the decks after the live performances!
CHESS FEST with The Chess Club & MORE!
‘Chess Fest’ from The Chess Club & friends!
SATURDAY, 5TH SEPT
7PM
FREE ENTRY!
Sounds from… The Chess Club with friends Plexi Scrunch, Koja, Caroline ‘95 & Houseplant.
Free Entry Stand Up comedy - Make The Ferret Mad Again!
Make The Ferret Mad Again
Stand Up Comedy in the Heart of Preston! 🤣🎤
REGENERATION! After a month off, Make the Ferret Mad Again is back with a brand new jam, papa. There's only one place in town to get the very best in new material and new acts and now we have a mascot to boot!
Make the Ferret Mad Again is the cat's pyjamas and this month is keeping the train rolling as we welcome back the most popular being a new act comedy night that takes place in the potatocake of Preston, The Ferret, with a lineup to make you go, "My foam!"
This month we have another amazing line-up that looks something like this!
James Smith MC
Percy Savage
Fil Milton
Fiona Meddings
Katie Eckersley
Annabelle Devey
Tom Mcsharry
Chris Stone
Jack Wilkens
Jacob Kohn
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MTFMA: A monthly comedy night for Preston, and we’ve got the privilege of hosting the laughs at our gaff.
Curated by Fil Milton and featuring guest hosts each month, Make The Ferret Mad Again will land at The Ferret every 3rd Tuesday of each month.
These hilarious nights are FREE ENTRY and the laughs will kick off from 7:30pm (doors at 7pm). Everyone who has been to a MTFMA night says it's dead good, so you can't argue with advertising like that!
Come and enjoy some Ferret funnies, and Make The Ferret Mad Again!
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Tuesday 18th August 2026
Free entry
7pm Doors / 7:30pm Start Time
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month
TFI20! Electronic Music All-dayer - JAMES LAVELLE (Unkle // Mo’Wax) + many more…
The Ferret, Beats of Rage & elektronisch present:
TFI20! ELECTRONIC MUSIC ALL-DAYER
JAMES LAVELLE
(Legendary Producer // Unkle // Mo'Wax)
Sat 15th August
3pm - 2am
The Ferret, Preston
Another all-day affair. Live music & DJs all day and night.
DJ Line-Up:
JAMES LAVELLE (Unkle // Mo'Wax)
Bolts // Cottam // Craig Kirkham
Jason Marx // Jazzin The Park
Mr Breen // Nodding Dog Disco
Raze // Simba // T.F.Wizard
Tim Melia // Wilx
Live Music Line-Up:
DARK FIDELITY HIFI // LED ZEBRA
MINDSPIKES // PYRAMID EYES
SYNTHTEXTURE aka D-MAN
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FIRST 50 TICKETS ARE COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE!
Then just £5 per ticket (while stocks last).
Capacity is limited, so grab a FREE TICKET now to guarantee entry. PLEASE only take as many tickets as you need - if you need to return any tickets, please let us know so other Ferret Friends can use them.
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: TFI20 Electronic All Dayer // James Lavelle + more tickets from Skiddle .
THE FERRET is 20!
2006-2026
"The Ferret is 20!" is a series of special events celebrating 20 years of The Ferret in Preston. Between May & August, we present a series of shows featuring some of our favourite artists from around the world - as well as grassroots artists from the across the North West & around the UK.
AND, thanks to public funding by Arts Council England, this series of shows will all be FREE ENTRY &/or very low-cost. Our aim is to encourage more people to experience world-class live music in the intimate setting of The Ferret.
We'll be asking you to tell a friend, invite someone who has never been to The Ferret, invite someone who loves live music but hasn't been to a gig in yonks, maybe invite someone who doesn't even realise what's right on their doorstep.
>>> James Lavelle (Unkle // Mo'Wax):
Legendary producer, influential tastemaker and musical curator, best known for his work with UNKLE and his iconic label MoWax.
For the past 30 years, James Lavelle has been at the forefront of global club culture. His DJ history reads less like a tour schedule and more like a map of modern club culture itself - from the foundational Mo'Wax "Headz" parties and early residencies at Blue Note and Bar Rumba, through to repeated fixtures at Fabric London, Ministry of Sound and global institutions like Space Ibiza, to festival mainstays including Coachella, Glastonbury Festival and Sonar Festival.
Spanning decades and continents his sets have moved fluidly between underground basements, art spaces, after-hours rooms and large-scale festival stages. That breadth reflects Lavelle's role not just as a DJ but as a cultural conduit: a selector whose sets draw from hip hop, electronica, post-punk, psych and beyond, shaped by the same curatorial instinct that saw him invited to programme Meltdown Festival, and documented in the acclaimed film The Man from Mo'Wax. It's this rare combination - deep-rooted club credibility, global reach, and a lifelong commitment to musical discovery - that places Lavelle in a lineage of DJs whose influence extends far beyond the booth.
Lavelle's ability to craft genre-spanning mixes translated from to the club to the studio, where he created contributions to several iconic mix series. After releasing mixes for Tribal Gathering and Cream, he produced the inaugural FABRICLIVE CD, and has gone on to release four critically acclaimed mixes for Global Underground, the most recent of which went to the top of the Electronic charts on iTunes. Pete Tong lauded him as 'one of the most gifted minds in music' when introducing his 'mind blowing' Essential Mix on BBC Radio 1.
He also produces albums under his UNKLE moniker, working with a myriad cast of musical collaborators including Thom Yorke, Michael Kiwanuka, Mark Lanegan, Massive Attack, Brian Eno and Josh Homme.
Lavelle continues to tour as a DJ, playing a major role in Fabric's 20th anniversary celebrations, curating two nights at the club and playing alongside Laurent Garnier. He also reunited with Gilles Peterson for a 'That's How It Is' reunion show at We Out Here festival.
Musically, his sets move between the big club records people actually want to hear right now and a more personal selection of leftfield cuts, with UNKLE remixes and reworks threaded through. It's all done in a way that feels natural - reading the room, shifting gears, and letting things unfold.
>>> T.F.Wizard (Beats of Rage // The Ferret):
Expect an eclectic/eccentric maelstrom of mangled guitars and odd-ball dance music from the linchpin of legendary Preston clubnight «Beats of Rage».
>>> Plus a heavyweight DJ Line-Up:
Bolts // Cottam // Craig Kirkham
Jason Marx // Jazzin The Park
Mr Breen // Nodding Dog Disco
Raze // Simba // Tim Melia // Wilx
>>> Live Music Line-Up:
DARK FIDELITY HIFI // LED ZEBRA
MINDSPIKES // PYRAMID EYES
SYNTHTEXTURE aka D-MAN
...a selection live electronic acts that have been storming our Electronic Music Open Mic recently.
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STAGE TIMES:
Outdoors:
3pm - Jazzin The Park
4:15pm - Nodding Dog Disco
5:15pm - Wilx
6:15pm - Bolts
7:15pm - Cottam
8:30pm - Mr Breen
9:30pm - Simba
Inside:
3:30pm - Tim Melia
4:30pm - Craig Kirkham
5:30pm - Pyramid Eyes (live)
6pm - Raze
7pm - Mindspikes (live)
7:30pm - Jason Marx
8:30pm - Dark Fidelity Hifi (live)
9pm - T.F.Wizard
10pm - Led Zebra (live)
10:30pm - JAMES LAVELLE
1:30am - Synthtexture (live)
The Ferret, Beats of Rage & elektronisch present:
TFI20! ELECTRONIC MUSIC ALL-DAYER
ft JAMES LAVELLE (Unkle // Mo'Wax)
Sat 15th August
3pm - late
The Ferret, Preston
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All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
TICKETS: skiddle.com/e/42604399
HOME COUNTIES + One Dimensional Creatures + Face Ache // The Ferret is 20!
THE FERRET is 20!
"The Ferret is 20!" is a series of special events celebrating 20 years of The Ferret in Preston. Between May & August, we'll be presenting a series of shows featuring some of our favourite artists from around the world - as well as grassroots artists from the across the North West & around the UK.
AND, thanks to public funding by Arts Council England, this series of shows will all be FREE ENTRY &/or very low-cost. Our aim is to encourage more people to experience world-class live music in the intimate setting of The Ferret.
We'll be asking you to tell a friend, invite someone who has never been to The Ferret, invite someone who loves live music but hasn't been to a gig in yonks, maybe invite someone who doesn't even realise what's right on their doorstep.
HOME COUNTIES
One of the UK’s most inventive new bands.
+ ONE DIMENSIONAL CREATURES
Calder Valley Alt-Rock // Post-Punk
+ FACE ACHE
Preston Alt-Pop
Friday 14th August 2026
Doors 7pm
The Ferret, Preston
FIRST 50 TICKETS ARE COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE!
Then just £5 per ticket (while stocks last).
Claim your free tickets here:
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: The Ferret is 20! // Home Counties + guests tba tickets from Skiddle .
Capacity is limited, so grab a FREE TICKET now to guarantee entry. PLEASE only take as many tickets as you need - if you need to return any tickets, please let us know so other Ferret Friends can use them.
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
>>> HOME COUNTIES
Home Counties return with their second album Humdrum (Submarine Cat Records), a sharp, dance-driven evolution produced by Al Doyle of LCD Soundsystem and Hot Chip. Trading guitars for restless grooves and twitchy synths, the band dissect the chaos of modern life with wit and precision. Dual vocalists Will Harrison and Lois Kelly explore jealousy, self-doubt and overthinking across ten hook-laden tracks that balance melancholy and euphoria - wrapping knotty ideas into songs that feel both meticulously constructed and joyfully unhinged. Already acclaimed for their electrifying live shows, Humdrum cements Home Counties as one of the UK's most inventive new bands.
+ ONE DIMENSIONAL CREATURES
Calder Valley Alt-Rock // Post-Punk
+ FACE ACHE
Preston Alt-Pop
The Ferret is 20!
HOME COUNTIES
+ ONE DIMENSIONAL CREATURES
+ FACE ACHE
Friday 14th August 2026
Doors 7pm
The Ferret, Preston
Claim your free tickets at skiddle.com/e/42603214
Capacity is limited, so grab a FREE TICKET now to guarantee entry. PLEASE only take as many tickets as you need - if you need to return any tickets, please let us know so other Ferret Friends can use them.
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
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All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
The Jungles!!! (Japan) + Las Fokin Biches (Mexico) + Sad Axe (Manchester)
The Jungles!!! (Japan)
+ Las Fokin Biches (Mexico)
+ Sad Axe (Manchester)
Thursday, 13th August
The Ferret, Preston
FREE ENTRY!
The Jungles!!! are an all-girl rock band based in Tokyo.
Their sound draws from punk, classic rock, new wave, and grunge: short, sharp, catchy songs topped with raw, screaming vocals. Their powerful live performance is a must-see!
Las Fokin biches are a punk female band from Mexico. Considered as amplifiers of a libertarian identity that seeks to be and express itself without depending on stereotypes or socially imposed roles, which provides strength, sorority, energy and resistance.
Sadaxe are fast becoming one of the ones to watch on the local punk scene. Influenced by the likes of AC/DC and Thin Lizzy just as much as NOFX and Amyl & The Sniffers, Sadaxe bring thunderous drum fills, rock n roll guitar solos and ear worm melodies.
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Accessible ground-floor venue and facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
YAM - An Open Jam Night
yam
An improv Open Mic Night
Tuesday, 11th August ‘26
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
We’re holding another Jam night at The Ferret on Tuesday the 11th of August!
Open to players of all levels; Don't worry if you've never improvised before! The goal is to get as many folks as possible on stage, this time we’ll be using some well-known cover songs as jumping-off points to make things as accessible as possible.
So, if you're an instrumentalist or singer looking to play with other musicians, or a solo act who'd like to try their own songs with a full band, come and join us!
-Instruments and backline are provided, but you're more than welcome to bring your own if you'd prefer.
Rice + Bailey Moore + The Dolts + Cort *FREE ENTRY!*
Rice
+ Bailey Moore
+ The Dolts
+ Cort
Saturday, 8th August ‘26
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
Saturday night, catch Rice + Bailey Moore + The Dolts + Cort right here at #TheFerret - and it’s FREE ENTRY! Doors from 7PM, see ya by the stage x
Bloody Benders (Mexico) + Goldfish Don’t Bounce + Dead Sheep
Bloody Benders (Mexico)
+ Goldfish Don’t Bounce
+ Dead Sheep
Thursday, 6th August
The Ferret, Preston
FREE ENTRY!
Bloody Benders is an all-female punk rock band from Mexico that delivers an energetic blend of horror punk and riot grrrl. Their sound is characterized by driving rhythms, raw production, and powerful vocals in both Spanish and English, often exploring gothic and supernatural themes.
Goldfish Don’t Bounce are a no-nonsense three-piece, smashing together the spirit of every great ’90s/’00s band into one modern, strangely unique sound. Rooted in alternative rock, the Goldfish Don’t Bounce sound bends and twists into psychedelia, funk and even flashes of metal. Loud, lean and built for sweaty rooms.
Blackpool’s Dead Sheep are a rising four-piece alt-rock outfit with great energy. Formed after meeting through sessions at More Music in Morecambe, they’ve quickly carved out a name across the Blackpool and Lancashire scene with powerful vocals and a tight, original sound that swings between grit and melody.
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Accessible ground-floor venue and facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
THE FERRET OPEN MIC With Jamie Brewer
🎤Open Mic Night at The Ferret🎤
with host: Jamie Brewer!
📅 Tuesday, 4th August 2026
🚪 Doors Open at 7 PM
📍 The Ferret, Preston
🎟 FREE ENTRY
Join us as we welcome local bands and musicians to The Ferret stage to showcase fresh new material and hidden gems. Expect an exciting mix of emerging talent and seasoned performers, alongside our wonderful host Jamie Brewer!
🕖 Open Mic Slots from 7PM
All performers are welcome - Arrive early to secure your spot! Bring your acoustic or electric guitars, backing tracks, keyboards, or whatever you need to show us what you’ve got.
🎶 Basic Backline Provided
We’ve got a drumkit, bass amp, and guitar amp ready for you. Drummers, please bring your breakables. For specific requirements, just get in touch beforehand.
💡 First-Come, First-Served Slots
Make sure to arrive early to grab your moment in the spotlight!
Don’t miss this chance to be part of another amazing year of live music at The Ferret!
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📅 Tuesday, 4th August 2026
🚪 Doors Open at 7 PM
📍 The Ferret, Preston
🎟 FREE ENTRY
THE BUG CLUB + People Person + El Winstanley // The Ferret is 20!
THE FERRET is 20!
"The Ferret is 20!" is a series of special events celebrating 20 years of The Ferret in Preston. Between May & August, we'll be presenting a series of shows featuring some of our favourite artists from around the world - as well as grassroots artists from the across the North West & around the UK.
AND, thanks to public funding by Arts Council England, this series of shows will all be FREE ENTRY &/or very low-cost. Our aim is to encourage more people to experience world-class live music in the intimate setting of The Ferret.
We'll be asking you to tell a friend, invite someone who has never been to The Ferret, invite someone who loves live music but hasn't been to a gig in yonks, maybe invite someone who doesn't even realise what's right on their doorstep.
THE BUG CLUB
Wales // Sub Pop // Wall-to-wall riffs
+ People Person
Manchester // DIY Post-Punk & Indie-Psychedelia
+ El Winstanley
Chorley // Eccentric Bilingual Living Room Pop
Thursday 30th July 2026
7pm - 10:30pm
The Ferret, Preston
FIRST 50 TICKETS ARE COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE!
Then just £5 per ticket (while stocks last).
Claim your free tickets here:
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: The Ferret is 20! // The Bug Club + guests tba tickets from Skiddle .
Capacity is limited, so grab a FREE TICKET now to guarantee entry. PLEASE only take as many tickets as you need - if you need to return any tickets, please let us know so other Ferret Friends can use them.
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
>>> THE BUG CLUB
The Bug Club are a tight-knit, collaborative effort focussed on telling tales of the everyday that we often take for granted, shot through with humour and riffs-a-plenty.
If you've somehow managed to miss the hype, now's your chance to fix that. Welsh indie duo The Bug Club have been quietly (and sometimes very loudly) becoming one of the UK's most exciting guitar bands. Armed with razor-sharp riffs, brilliantly offbeat lyrics and enough wit to keep you grinning between songs, they've built a cult following that's rapidly outgrowing the word "cult."
NME said of their 2024 release On the Intricate Inner Workings of the System…., “…its 11 songs crackle with incisive melodies and funny pop culture-addled lyrics – they reference The Great Escape’s Virgil Hilts one minute, and move on to the horror of Lonsdale slip on daps the next – but they’re in and out in under 26 minutes. Zero fat.”
Hailing from Caldicot in South Wales and now flying the flag for legendary label Sub Pop, The Bug Club serve up infectious indie rock that's equal parts garage swagger, clever songwriting and glorious chaos.
Their latest record (“Every Single Muscle”) gives the band an excuse to continue their never-ending tour and feed their baying fans, engorged and expectant thanks to this band’s relentless record-releasing hot streak, a new batch of typically playful, riff-laden, smart Bug Club Tunes.
+ People Person
Manchester // DIY Post-Punk & Indie-Psychedelia
+ El Winstanley
Chorley // Eccentric Bilingual Living Room Pop
The Ferret is 20!
THE BUG CLUB
+ People Person
+ El Winstanley
Thursday 30th July 2026
7pm - 10:30pm
The Ferret, Preston
Claim your free tickets at skiddle.com/e/42587534
Capacity is limited, so grab a FREE TICKET now to guarantee entry. PLEASE only take as many tickets as you need - if you need to return any tickets, please let us know so other Ferret Friends can use them.
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
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All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
The Cherished Times + GC Holmes
The Cherished Times +
GC Holmes
Sunday 26th July
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7pm
FREE ENTRY!
The Cherished Times - Blackpool based Alt/Rock band. If Pink Floyd & Eagles came face to face with The War on Drugs…
GC Holmes - British singer, songwriter & producer.
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
THE MOUSE OUTFIT + Jonny Rockers Soundsystem + Guests: SEEK THE NORTHERNER + LOMAX + MARX + more // The Ferret is 20!
THE FERRET is 20!
"The Ferret is 20!" is a series of special events celebrating 20 years of The Ferret in Preston. Between May & August, we'll be presenting a series of shows featuring some of our favourite artists from around the world - as well as grassroots artists from the across the North West & around the UK.
AND, thanks to public funding by Arts Council England, this series of shows will all be FREE ENTRY &/or very low-cost. Our aim is to encourage more people to experience world-class live music in the intimate setting of The Ferret.
We'll be asking you to tell a friend, invite someone who has never been to The Ferret, invite someone who loves live music but hasn't been to a gig in yonks, maybe invite someone who doesn't even realise what's right on their doorstep.
The Mouse Outfit
Manchester // Hip-hop Collective full live band show with guest MC’s: KOJ // AYITE // DONNIE DANKO
+ Jonny Rockers Soundsystem
All Day Outdoor Dub Session
+ guests:
SEEK THE NORTHERNER + LOMAX + DJ KIPPAX
MARX
BIG GEN
THE INSPEKTOR
DJ Mark Ski + Billy Jazzin
Sat 25th July 2026
3pm - late
Outdoor dub session from 3pm // Live music from 7pm // After party from 11:30pm
The Ferret, Preston
Free tickets have sold out. Now just £5 per ticket (while stocks last).
Get your tickets here:
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: The Ferret is 20! // The Mouse Outfit + guests tba tickets from Skiddle .
Capacity is limited, so grab a TICKET now to guarantee entry. PLEASE only take as many tickets as you need - if you need to return any tickets, please let us know so other Ferret Friends can use them.
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
>>> THE MOUSE OUTFIT ft Koj, AyiTe + Donnie Danko
The Mouse Outfit, a Hip Hop production team and live band hailing from Manchester, is back on tour in 2026. For this special show at The Ferret, expect a full live band performance, fronted by MCs Koj, AyiTe + Donnie Danko.
Known for their jazz-influenced boom bap, they’ve released three studio albums independently, including ‘Jagged Tooth Crook’ in 2018, and have collaborated with over 85 musicians and vocalists, earning over 15 million views on their YouTube channel.
>>> JONNY ROCKERS SOUNDSYSTEM
Taking over The Ferret beer garden with an all-day dub & reggae session. Expect heavyweight bass & sunshine vibes.
>>> PLUS GUESTS:
SEEK THE NORTHERNER + LOMAX + DJ KIPPAX
MARX
BIG GEN
THE INSPEKTOR
DJ Mark Ski + Billy Jazzin
(Grassroots MCs + DJs from around the country).
The Ferret is 20!
THE MOUSE OUTFIT
+ Jonny Rockers Soundsystem
+ guests: SEEK THE NORTHERNER + LOMAX + DJ KIPPAX // MARX // BIG GEN // THE INSPEKTOR // DJ Mark Ski + Billy Jazzin
3pm - late
Outdoor dub session from 3pm // Live music from 7pm // After party from 11:30pm
Saturday 25th July 2026
The Ferret, Preston
Find your tickets at skiddle.com/e/42460239
Capacity is limited, so grab a TICKET now to guarantee entry. PLEASE only take as many tickets as you need - if you need to return any tickets, please let us know so other Ferret Friends can use them.
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
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All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
RAE MORRIS + Audrey’s Dance + Dave Shurr // The Ferret is 20!
THE FERRET is 20!
"The Ferret is 20!" is a series of special events celebrating 20 years of The Ferret in Preston. Between May & August, we are presenting a series of shows featuring some of our favourite artists from around the world - as well as grassroots artists from the across the North West & around the UK.
AND, thanks to public funding by Arts Council England, this series of shows will all be FREE ENTRY &/or very low-cost. Our aim is to encourage more people to experience world-class live music in the intimate setting of The Ferret.
We'll be asking you to tell a friend, invite someone who has never been to The Ferret, invite someone who loves live music but hasn't been to a gig in yonks, maybe invite someone who doesn't even realise what's right on their doorstep.
RAE MORRIS
Blackpool-born Alt-Pop songwriter returns to the place it all began.
+ Audrey’s Dance
+ Dave Shurr
Fri 24th July 2026
Doors 7pm
The Ferret, Preston
FIRST 50 TICKETS ARE COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE!
Then just £5 per ticket (while stocks last).
Claim your free or £5 tickets here:
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: RAE MORRIS + guests tba // The Ferret is 20! tickets from Skiddle .
Capacity is limited, so grab a FREE TICKET now to guarantee entry. PLEASE only take as many tickets as you need - if you need to return any tickets, please let us know so other Ferret Friends can use them.
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
>>> RAE MORRIS
Returning to the Ferret for the first time in more than 10 years, Blackpool born singer-songwriter Rae Morris is bringing new material to the place where it all began.
Whilst attending sixth form college, Preston became an important stomping ground; honing her craft of live performance in venues and bars around the north-west. After being signed to Atlantic records aged 19, Rae went to on release three studio albums of critical acclaim, touring extensively with the likes of Bombay Bicycle Club, Tom Odell and Jungle. As Rae's music evolved towards a more experimental, alt-pop sonic, reminiscent of artists such as Tori Amos and Patti Smith (with whom she had the pleasure of sharing a festival stage with), one thing that has always remained is her ability to tell a deeply personal story using the piano and voice. As she writes songs for her next body of work, a Ferret homecoming couldn't be more perfectly timed. Expect reflections on motherhood and identity with a hefty dose of northern appreciation!
>>> Supporting Rae Morris we’ve got some Ferret friends joining us!
Audrey's Dance are returning after working on their new album which is out soon! They last played the Ferret in 2024 so we’re buzzing to have them back on the stage.
And DIY Indie musician and producer, Dave Shurr who last visited us in 2023!
Rae, Audrey’s Dance and Dave are all deeply connected to The Ferret, so we’re incredibly excited to have a beautiful night full of friends and gooooood times.
The Ferret is 20!
RAE MORRIS
+ Audrey’s Dance
+ Dave Shurr
Friday 24th July 2026
Doors 7pm
The Ferret, Preston
Claim your free tickets at skiddle.com/e/42530577
Capacity is limited, so grab a FREE TICKET now to guarantee entry. PLEASE only take as many tickets as you need - if you need to return any tickets, please let us know so other Ferret Friends can use them.
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
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All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
DISMISS (Greece) + Parrilla + Cock Batteth
DiSMISS (Greece)
+ Parrilla
+ Cock Batteth
Thursday 23rd July
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7pm
FREE ENTRY!
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DISMISS (Previously known as Bad Habits) started out as one of the most genuine expressions of rock & roll and ended up being the definition of it.
Classic rock nostalgia, punk explosions, and modern references, in a perfect balance between the alt '00s and the raw rock power of the '70s, is the recipe for one of the most high-energy acts you will catch live nowadays, which explains why they are on a steady upward trajectory in the years of their existence.
Capturing the essence of diverse rock influences, from the hyper-energetic The Stooges to the trashy-glam of the New York Dolls and the songwriting mastermind of The Replacements, the group, established in late 2020, took to the studio to show off their full potential and distinctive sound.
It wasn't long before gained serious traction in the alternative music scene, with their first singles being selected for two editorial Spotify playlists, which led them to their first national tour and electrifying sold-out shows, highlighting their aptly-named “Rock & Roll extravaganza” gigs as their greatest strength.
Rooted in uncompromising authenticity, Dismiss serve as a beacon for relatable self-expression and the obliteration of senseless stereotyping with their sharp Rock & Roll edge.
YES! Our Thursday night FREE GIG with DISMISS (all the way from GREECE) just got a massive UPGRADE. Not only will you get TWO excellent support bands in the shape of PARRILLA + COCK BATTETH. But it will be the GRAND UNVEILING / TEST RUN of our BRAND NEW SUPER SPECIAL LIGHT SHOW. Get ready to have your minds blown.
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DiSMISS (Greece)
Thursday 23rd July
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7pm
FREE ENTRY!
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
Hairdye + Chrome Manta Ray + Foxpalmer (solo)
Hairdye + Chrome Manta Ray + Foxpalmer (s0l0)
Sunday 19th July
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 4PM
FREE ENTRY!
HAIRDYE is a female-led 3-piece teen punk rock band from Newport. Formed in 2024, the band released their first EP in 2025, with singles receiving radio play across Radio Wales and BBC Radio 6.
The band have received huge support from Adam Walton, who dubbed their Horizons live set “the most thrilling 17 minutes” of radio he’s played in more than 30 years.
During 2026 the band will be playing Rebellion Festival in Blackpool, as well as heading out on a mini-tour in the North West of England as well as releasing a second EP.
Influenced by New Seattle-era Newport, along with a whole host of Californian punk bands, Hot Wax, The Muffs and more, Hairdye are a the product of the city they love, gritty, fun and one of a kind.
Chrome Manta Ray are a four piece high-energy rock band hailing from the streets of Liverpool, blending raw punk attitude with heavy metal edge, delivering fast riffs, powerful vocals, and an electrifying live sound.
Foxpalmer (solo) bringing a unique mix of Rock, Americana style folk and lush indie.
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Hairdye + Chrome Manta Ray + Foxpalmer (solo)
Sunday 19th July
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 4PM
FREE ENTRY!
All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
