The Ferret is the most popular live music venue within Preston, Lancashire. With a 190+ capacity, a brand new stage and lighting rig and an excellent sound system it offers a range of gig nights each week covering most genres. The venue is situated opposite the University Students Union and very close to the town centre and railway station. Please note: it is an 18+ venue.

Opening its doors in 2006 it has played host to the likes of Jason Lytle, The Joy Formidable, Crocodiles, Frightened Rabbit, Ed Sheeran, Ghostpoet, Alt-J, The Chapman Family, Little Man Tate, Jeffrey Lewis, The Twilight Sad, Brontide, Twisted Wheel, Pulled Apart By Horses, Wave Machines, The Travelling Band, Dan Sartain, Trio Valore, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Bo Ningen, Misty's Big Adventure, Dananananaykroyd, King Charles, plus many more besides.