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Open-Mic Edinburgh: Directory


Up-to-date listings of open-mic nights in Edinburgh and other music listings.

If you know about a good open-mic night in Edinburgh or the surroundings that is not listed here please send me the details.
Or if you have found that a night listed here is no longer running.

Monday


Whistlebinkie's, 4-6 South Bridge 9pm - 3am Anything up to full bands, but don't count on people listening
Greenmantle,
133 Nicolson Street
9pm - Open Mic
Sandy Bell's,
Forrest Road
9pm - Informal Folk Session
The Parlour,
142 Duke Street
  Unplugged acoustic session,

Tuesday


Out of the Bedroom,
The Montague Bar, Corner of Montague Street / St. Leonards
has now moved to Saturdays as of 7th Jan 2012 Edinburgh's oldest and best originals only
Now going for over 445 weeks
Blind Poet,
32 West Nicholson Street
10pm - Open Mic
Grassmarket Bar,
27 West Port
9pm - Open Mic
The Black Rose,
Rose Street
9pm - Alternative and Metal open-mic night. Really different atmosphere. Free shot for every performer!
Sandy Bell's,
Forrest Road
9pm - Informal Folk Session

Wednesday


The Banshee Labyrinth,
Niddry Street
8:30pm - Open Mic
Uluru,
133 Lothian Road
9pm - Open Mic
The Artisan,
35-36 London Rd
8pm - Open Mic
Royal Oak,
Infirmary Street
9pm - Rossco's songwriter's session
Sandy Bell's,
Forrest Road
9pm - Informal Folk Session

Thursday


Nicol Edwards,
29 Niddry Street
12am - Open Mic
Utopia,
154 Easter Road
9pm - Open Mic
Greenmantle,
133 Nicolson Street
9pm - Folk Session
Antiquary,
St Stephen Street
9pm - Informal Folk Session
Sandy Bell's,
Forrest Road
9pm - Informal Folk Session
The Parlour,
142 Duke Street
  Full open mic night. All performers get a free can of Red-Stripe or soft drink.

Friday


McEwan Ale House
18 Clerk Street
9:30pm - 1pm Open Mic

Saturday


Out of the Bedroom,
The Montague Bar, Corner of Montague Street / St. Leonards
8pm - 11pm Change of Night Starting 7th January 2012 Edinburgh's oldest and best originals only
Now going for over 10 years

Sunday


The Listening Room,
Blue Blazer, 2 Spittal Street
8pm - 10pm Friendly intimate gathering - no mics, originals only
Acoustic Idols 2008 best music night: 2nd place
Bannerman's,
212 Cowgate
4pm - 8pm Open Mic
Belushi's,
9-13 Market St
9:30pm - chance of a long slot
Ossians Bar,
Morrison St
9:30pm - Open Mic
Espionage
Victoria Street
9:30pm - Open Mic

Occasional


Acoustic Edinburgh,
Medina
First Tues in the month 9pm - 12am OK its not open, its invited musicians - but a quality night.
Acoustic Idols 2008 best music night: 3rd Place
Regent Showcase,
The Regent Bar,
2 Montrose Terrace
2nd Tuesday of the month Open Mic - performers get a free drink.

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