Every Wednesday in Rutland Place, Edinburgh
Kicks off at 20:30, 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
Rutland Place · Every Wednesday · Free
Ghillie Dhu Open Mic
Edinburgh open mic at Ghillie Dhu — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Ghillie Dhu · Edinburgh
Wednesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
Run a Edinburgh open mic? List it free — verified within 48 hours
Last updated: 3 June 2026
Ghillie Dhu Open Mic — Quick Facts
Edinburgh open mic at Ghillie Dhu — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:30
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Ghillie Dhu2, Rutland Place
Rutland Place
Edinburgh EH1 2AD
Rutland Place, 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
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
Spotted something wrong with this listing?Closed, moved night, different start time? Let us know and we'll re-verify within 48 hours.
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
Ghillie Dhu 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
2, Rutland Place, Edinburgh EH1 2AD.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
About Ghillie Dhu
Ghillie Dhu is a live music venue in <strong>Rutland Place, Edinburgh</strong>, 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, Ghillie Dhu provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Planning Your Wednesday 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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2, Rutland Place, Rutland Place, Edinburgh EH1 2AD
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Edinburgh's Ghillie Dhu 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.
2, Rutland Place, Rutland Place, Edinburgh EH1 2AD.
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