B Bar is a live-music bar and nightclub on the corner of South Bridge and Chambers Street in Edinburgh's Old Town. Its whole focus is live performance: free gigs every Friday and Saturday running until 3am, and live music every single night through the Edinburgh Festival. The venue has hosted over 1,400 gigs, giving the stage to local talent and touring acts from across the UK and beyond, with a programme spanning rock, soul, funk, jazz, swing, bossa nova, Americana and house. With a capacity of around 150 and a full bar of wines, beers, ciders, spirits and cocktails, it's one of central Edinburgh's busiest grassroots stages.
Edinburgh · Every Thursday · No fee listed
B Bar Edinburgh Open Mic
Edinburgh open mic at B Bar Edinburgh — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
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sign-up from 19:30Thursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
03:00 Venue closes
04 — Find B Bar Edinburgh
EdinburghGetting there
75 South Bridge,
Edinburgh EH1 1HN
Edinburgh EH1 1HN
The nearest station is Edinburgh (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
EdinburghAbout the night
B Bar Edinburgh is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Edinburgh. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
75 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1HN.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
B Bar is a live-music bar and nightclub on the corner of South Bridge and Chambers Street in Edinburgh's Old Town. Its whole focus is live performance: free gigs every Friday and Saturday running until 3am, and live music every single night through the Edinburgh Festival. The venue has hosted over 1,400 gigs, giving the stage to local talent and touring acts from across the UK and beyond, with a programme spanning rock, soul, funk, jazz, swing, bossa nova, Americana and house. With a capacity of around 150 and a full bar of wines, beers, ciders, spirits and cocktails, it's one of central Edinburgh's busiest grassroots stages.
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Edinburgh · Every Thursday
B Bar Edinburgh Open Mic
Edinburgh open mic at B Bar Edinburgh — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance B Bar Edinburgh · Edinburgh
Thursday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
05 Aug
Last checked
No fee
Entry
12 min
Slot length
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B Bar Edinburgh Open Mic — Quick Facts
Edinburgh open mic at B Bar Edinburgh — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 29 Oct
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
Music starts around 20:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightThu 29 Oct · 20:00Starts in 5d 05h 18m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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About This Open Mic
B Bar Edinburgh is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Edinburgh. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
75 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1HN.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How B Bar Edinburgh’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 29 Oct · 20:00Starts in 5d 05h 18m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Venue closes03:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 29 Oct · Thu 5 Nov · Thu 12 Nov
Kit
B Bar Edinburgh provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find B Bar Edinburgh
75 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1HN
Address75 South Bridge
AreaEdinburgh
PostcodeEH1 1HN
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Edinburgh (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find B Bar Edinburgh in Edinburgh; EH1 1HN is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. B Bar Edinburgh provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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07 — Small print9 answersCommon questionsCommon Questions
9 things people ask before turning up at Edinburgh's B Bar Edinburgh open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Edinburgh open mic nights for alternatives.
B Bar Edinburgh provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for B Bar Edinburgh's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Edinburgh open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
75 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1HN.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Edinburgh regulars across the Edinburgh open mic scene. Edinburgh open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Edinburgh (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is EH1 1HN. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Edinburgh open mics.
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