Every Thursday in Aberdeen
Kicks off at 19:00, sign-up from 18:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Aberdeen open mic directory
Aberdeen · Monthly on Thursdays · Free
Faffless Open Mic
Faffless Aberdeen: Monthly open mic for music, poetry, and comedy.
Open mic at a glance Faffless · Aberdeen
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
18:30
Sign-up time
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
Faffless Open Mic — Quick Facts
Faffless Aberdeen: Monthly open mic for music, poetry, and comedy.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start19:00
Sign-up18:30 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Faffless8 Golden Square
Aberdeen
Aberdeen — 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
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
Faffless in Aberdeen hosts a monthly open mic on Thursday evenings. This stylish venue functions as a wine bar, art gallery, and restaurant.
Sign-up process
Sign-ups are taken on the night from 6:30 PM. Walk-in only.
Getting there
8 Golden Square, AB10 1RB.
The venue
A bar and art gallery. All ages are welcome. The venue provides a PA system and microphones for performers.
About Faffless
Faffless stands out in Aberdeen's music scene for its welcoming atmosphere, encouraging both original works and covers across a variety of genres. Nestled at 8 Golden Square, the venue offers a solid PA system, making it an ideal spot for emerging artists to connect with local audiences in an intimate setting. Its grassroots approach fosters creativity and community engagement.
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 18:30 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 Aberdeen live music scene.
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8 Golden Square, Aberdeen
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Aberdeen's Faffless open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 18:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Aberdeen open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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.
8 Golden Square, Aberdeen.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Aberdeen regulars across the Aberdeen open mic scene. Aberdeen open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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