Henry's Cellar Bar Open Mic

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Location: Henry's Cellar Bar

Henry's Cellar Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts

Edinburgh's Monday-night free jazz/funk open mic at 8 Morrison Street, EH3 8BJ — basement music venue, full backline including piano, 10-minute slots.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayMonday

Start9pm

Sign-up8:30pm walk-in

Slot length10 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~150 standing

Performer typesMusic · Jazz

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

Henry's Cellar Bar 8 Morrison Street
West End
Edinburgh EH3 8BJ

Contact

Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team

Highlights

Free entry

Full backlineIn-house engineer

MusicJazz18+Walk-in

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors

Drum kit

Guitar amp

Bass amp

Keys / keyboard

3 vocal mics

In-house engineer

Henry's Cellar Bar is a long-running Edinburgh basement music venue — jazz heritage, funk programming, and a Monday open jam.

~4 hours, 22 acts at 10 minutes.

Sign-up process

Sheet at the bar at 8:30pm. Walk-in.

Getting there

8 Morrison Street, EH3 8BJ. 8 minutes from Haymarket Rail.

The venue

Basement music venue. 18+. Capacity ~150. Late licence.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Edinburgh's Henry's Cellar Bar open mic.

How do I sign up to play at Henry's Cellar Bar open mic?

Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 8:30pm. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. Backup options if you don't get on: other Edinburgh open mics the same week.

What backline does Henry's Cellar Bar provide?

Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Want a similar setup elsewhere? Filter the open mic directory by “Full backline”.

How long is a slot at Henry's Cellar Bar open mic?

10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band.

Is Henry's Cellar Bar open mic free?

Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Edinburgh mics are free; browse the list.

Can I bring a band to Henry's Cellar Bar open mic?

Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it. Once you've played a few of these, see our guide on how to get paid gigs in Edinburgh.

Where is Henry's Cellar Bar?

8 Morrison Street, West End, Edinburgh EH3 8BJ.

What's the audience like on a Monday night?

Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Edinburgh regulars who turn up across the Edinburgh live music scene. Edinburgh open mic crowds tend to listen attentively — this isn't a chatter-over-the-music kind of night.

Henry's Cellar Bar Open Mic