Open Mics

Open Mic events in and around Edinburgh

March 2020

Sundays

Bannermans ~ 3pm-8pm ~ 212 Cowgate, EH1 (link)

Bar Brig ~ Sunday Sounds ~ 3pm-6pm ~ once a month ~ 1st March only ~ 96-98 Leith Walk, EH6

Carnivore ~ 5pm-8pm ~ open jam session ~ 208 Cowgate, EH1

Opium ~ 9pm-1am ~ 71 Cowgate, EH1

Sofi’s Southside ~ Sunday Sessions ~ 7pm ’til late ~ open mic/jam session ~ 42-44 Buccleuch Street, EH8

Mondays

Auld Hundred ~ 8:30pm-11pm ~ 100 Rose Street, EH2

Bar Brig ~ Manic Monday ~ 8:30pm-11:30pm ~ open mic/jam session ~ 96-98 Leith Walk, EH6

Henry’s Cellar Bar ~ Easy Monday Open Stage ~ 9pm-3am (sign-up from 8:30pm) 16a Morrison Street, EH3

Whistle Binkies ~ 9:30pm-2am (sign-up from 8:30pm) 4-6 South Bridge, EH1 (link)

Tuesdays

Black Rose ~ 8pm-11pm ~ 49 Rose Street, EH2

Brass Monkey ~ Mutiny At The Monkey ~ 8pm-11:30pm ~ open acoustic jam session ~ 14 Drummond Street, EH8

Doghouse ~ The Underdog Jam ~ 9pm ~ open jam session ~ 18-22 Clerk Street, EH8

Maytree ~ Chocolate Jam ~ 7pm ~ once a month ~ 3rd March only ~ 123 Bruntsfield Place, EH10

Wednesdays

Banshee Labyrinth ~ 9pm ’til late ~ band/solo artist/jam night (full backline provided) 29-35 Niddry Street, EH1 (link)

Boteco Do Brasil ~ 9pm-12am ~ 47 Lothian Street, EH1 (link)

Kilderkin ~ Uke Hoot ~ 7:30pm ~ ukulele singalong jam session ~ 67 Canongate, EH8

Mercat Bar ~ 2pm-5pm ~ open mic/jam session ~ 28 West Maitland Street, EH12

Strathmore Bar ~ Songs At The Strathie ~ 8:30pm ~ 17 Iona Street, Leith, EH6

Thursdays

Footlights ~ 9pm-12am ~ 7-11 Spittal Street, EH3 (link)

Mash Tun ~ The Tattie Sessions ~ 9pm-12am ~ 154 Easter Road, EH7

Woodland Creatures ~ Out Of The Bedroom ~ 8pm-11pm (sign-up from 7:30pm) fortnightly 5th/19th March ~ original material only ~ 260-262 Leith Walk, EH6

Fridays

Beaten Docket ~ 9pm ~ 163 Portobello High Street, Portobello, EH15

Jaffle Joint ~ 9pm-12am ~ 87 Portobello High Street, Portobello, EH15

Teviot Underground ~ 9pm ~ once a month ~ 6th March only ~ 13 Bristo Place, EH8 (link)

Saturdays

Augustine United Church ~ Mad Jam ~ 7pm-10pm ~ once a month ~ 14th March only ~ booking slots is preferred ~ 41 George IV Bridge, EH1

 Please contact us if any information here is wrong or you would like to add something to the list. Occasionally regular open mics can be later than stated, postponed or cancelled due to varying circumstances and other events booked on the night. Check with venue or available links on this page if unsure.

Source – The Gig Guide, internet and word of mouth.