Every Sunday in Edinburgh
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Edinburgh open mic directory
Edinburgh · Every Sunday · Free
Bannerman's Bar Open Mic
Edinburgh open mic at Bannerman's Bar — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Bannerman's Bar · Edinburgh
Sunday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 15 Jun 2026
Bannerman's Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Edinburgh open mic at Bannerman's Bar — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Bannerman's Bar212 Cowgate
Edinburgh EH1 1NQ
Edinburgh — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
Bannerman's is a much-loved, semi-underground rock and whisky bar carved into the vaults on Edinburgh's Cowgate, with live music six nights a week and an eclectic whisky list. Its open mic is a Sunday fixture — a relaxed, regulars-heavy night of originals and covers with hot food and real ale on hand. Free to come down and play; it's a proper gig room rather than a quiet corner, so expect amps and a stage.
About Bannerman's Bar
Bannerman's Bar is a live music venue in Edinburgh, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, Bannerman's Bar provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Edinburgh live music scene.
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212 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1NQ
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Edinburgh's Bannerman's Bar 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.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Edinburgh mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
212 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1NQ.
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