Every Monday in Edinburgh
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
5-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
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Edinburgh · Every Monday · Free
Monkey Barrel Comedy Open Mic
Edinburgh open mic at Monkey Barrel Comedy — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Monkey Barrel Comedy · Edinburgh
Monday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
5 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Monkey Barrel Comedy Open Mic — Quick Facts
Edinburgh open mic at Monkey Barrel Comedy — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayMonday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:00 walk-in
Slot length5 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesComedy
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Monkey Barrel Comedy9-12 Blair St
Edinburgh EH1 1QR
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
Comedy welcome
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
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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
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
Monkey Barrel's "Free For All" is Edinburgh's biggest and best comedy open mic, running every Monday at 8pm in the heart of the Old Town. Register in person between 7pm and 8pm, drop your name in the bucket, and if you're called you get five minutes on the mic — anyone can have a go, from first-timers to established pros trying new bits. It's free, un-ticketed and gleefully unpredictable; just turn up, whether you're performing or watching. The Barrel Bar runs late, so there's plenty of reason to stick around.
About Monkey Barrel Comedy
Monkey Barrel Comedy at 9-12 Blair Street in Edinburgh's Old Town is a stand-up comedy club, not a live-music venue. It runs seven nights a week with stand-up, tours, sketch and improv, and has been Chortle's 'Scotland's Best Comedy Venue' since 2020. The Barrel Bar serves pizza and drinks before shows. As a comedy-only programme, it does not host live music, open mic music nights or band bookings.
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive by 19:00 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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9-12 Blair St, Edinburgh EH1 1QR
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Edinburgh's Monkey Barrel Comedy open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Edinburgh open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
5 minutes per act — typically 1 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.
9-12 Blair St, Edinburgh EH1 1QR.
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