Breakneck Comedy Open Mic

Breakneck Comedy runs an open mic every Friday in Aberdeen. The night kicks off around 8pm. Entry is free for performers and audience. Slots run 5 minutes — roughly 2 songs solo. PA + vocal mic are provided; bring your own instrument and amp. This listing is part of the Aberdeen open mic directory.

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 one of Aberdeen's open-mic venues on GigXchange — the kind of grass-roots room where new acts get their first stage time and the regulars shape the vibe of the night. Setup, signup process and crowd vary, so always cross-check the details panel above and arrive early if you want a slot.

Planning your Friday night

Slot allocation is decided on the night, so turn up early to put your name down. Note: this is a 18+ venue. Tip: have a 5-minute set ready to go — the host will cut you off when your time's up, so over-running just means you lose your closer.

It's a PA-and-vocal-mic setup, so bring your own instrument and a small amp if you need one. There's no drum kit or guitar amp on stage.

If Friday doesn't suit, browse the rest of the Aberdeen open-mic scene for other nights of the week, or check the UK directory for venues nearer to you. Once you've played a few, see our guide on how to land paid gigs as an independent UK artist.