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Aberdeen · Every Friday · Free
Breakneck Comedy Open Mic
Aberdeen's dedicated comedy club hosts a weekly open mic for new material on Friday evenings.
Open mic at a glance Breakneck Comedy · Aberdeen
Friday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
5 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
Breakneck Comedy Open Mic — Quick Facts
Aberdeen's dedicated comedy club hosts a weekly open mic for new material on Friday evenings.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayFriday
Start20:00
Sign-up
Slot length5 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesComedy
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Breakneck Comedy2-8 King St
Aberdeen
Aberdeen — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Sign-up via email
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Sign-up via email
Comedy 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
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
Breakneck Comedy in Aberdeen hosts a weekly open mic on Friday evenings. This dedicated comedy club is a vibrant spot for both established and emerging comedians.
90 minutes, roughly 15 acts at 5 minutes each.
Sign-up process
Comedians can sign up by emailing info@breakneckcomedy.co.uk to try out new material.
Getting there
2-8 King St, AB24 5AX.
The venue
Dedicated comedy club. 18+ policy.
About Breakneck Comedy
Breakneck Comedy is Aberdeen's premier comedy club, a long-running operation that has settled into a permanent home at 2–8 King Street with a capacity of around 200. While stand-up is its bread and butter, the venue is genuinely multifunctional: beyond comedy it hosts live on-stage interviews, Q&A sessions, meet-and-greets and live music. With an in-house PA and a couple of mics it's a comfortable, well-equipped room for music acts as well as comics, and bookings are handled directly via the club. It remains a key fixture on Aberdeen's nightlife and entertainment scene.
Planning Your Friday Night
Arrive early 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 Aberdeen live music scene.
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Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Aberdeen's Breakneck Comedy open mic.
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PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
5 minutes per act — typically 1 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Aberdeen mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
2-8 King St, Aberdeen.
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