Aberdeen Music Hall stands on Union Street in the city centre (AB10 1QS), one of Scotland's oldest and most historic concert halls — at the heart of the city's cultural life for nearly 200 years. Designed in 1820 by architect Archibald Simpson and opened as a concert hall in 1859, it reopened in December 2018 after a £9 million redevelopment. The main auditorium has excellent acoustics and a 1,300 seated capacity, with two smaller spaces (Big Sky Studio and the Tutti Creative Learning Studio). Operated by Aberdeen Performing Arts, it programmes everything from classical music and touring bands to contemporary comedy.
Aberdeen · Every last Saturday of the month · Free
Music Hall Open Mic
Aberdeen open mic at Music Hall — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Sat 28 Nov. Kick-off 15:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. Free entry.
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| Night | Every last Saturday of the month |
| Sign-up | 19:30 |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | Free · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians · Poets |
| Website | aberdeenperformingarts.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every last Saturday of the monthHow the night runs
15:00
Kick-off
SaturdaysRunning order
15:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
18:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Music Hall
Coda Cafe-Bar, Union StGetting there
Music Hall, Union St,
Coda Cafe-Bar, Union St, Aberdeen AB10 1QS
Coda Cafe-Bar, Union St, Aberdeen AB10 1QS
The nearest station is Aberdeen (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Coda Cafe-Bar, Union St, AberdeenAbout the night
The Music Hall on Union Street runs a Family Open Mic in its Coda Cafe-Bar on the last Saturday of every month (except December, when it moves to the 16th), starting at 3pm. It's a warm, all-ages, family-friendly afternoon to share music and poetry — every ability welcome, and you can just come and listen in the cafe-bar if the stage isn't your thing. Entry is free; to grab a slot contact Rachel Fraser on 07470 154917 or RaFraser@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
Getting there
Music Hall, Union St, Aberdeen AB10 1QS — the Coda Cafe-Bar is inside Aberdeen Performing Arts' Victorian concert hall in the city centre.
Aberdeen Music Hall stands on Union Street in the city centre (AB10 1QS), one of Scotland's oldest and most historic concert halls — at the heart of the city's cultural life for nearly 200 years. Designed in 1820 by architect Archibald Simpson and opened as a concert hall in 1859, it reopened in December 2018 after a £9 million redevelopment. The main auditorium has excellent acoustics and a 1,300 seated capacity, with two smaller spaces (Big Sky Studio and the Tutti Creative Learning Studio). Operated by Aberdeen Performing Arts, it programmes everything from classical music and touring bands to contemporary comedy.
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Coda Cafe-Bar, Union St · Every last Saturday of the month
Music Hall Open Mic
Aberdeen open mic at Music Hall — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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Apr 2026
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12 min
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Music Hall Open Mic — Quick Facts
Aberdeen open mic at Music Hall — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
✓ Verified activeLast verified
NightSaturdayEvery last Saturday of the monthNext: Sat 28 Nov
Starts15:00start time
Sign-up19:30By email
Slots12minutes each
Music starts around 15:00. Sign-up is by email, in advance, from 19:30. Slots run about 12 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightSat 28 Nov · 15:00Starts in 23d 18h 57m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upBy email, in advance
Who playsMusicians · Poets
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websiteaberdeenperformingarts.com
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About This Open Mic
The Music Hall on Union Street runs a Family Open Mic in its Coda Cafe-Bar on the last Saturday of every month (except December, when it moves to the 16th), starting at 3pm. It's a warm, all-ages, family-friendly afternoon to share music and poetry — every ability welcome, and you can just come and listen in the cafe-bar if the stage isn't your thing. Entry is free; to grab a slot contact Rachel Fraser on 07470 154917 or RaFraser@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
Getting there
Music Hall, Union St, Aberdeen AB10 1QS — the Coda Cafe-Bar is inside Aberdeen Performing Arts' Victorian concert hall in the city centre.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA system
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How Music Hall’s Saturday night runs.
Next nightSat 28 Nov · 15:00Starts in 23d 18h 57m
Kick-off15:00Every last Saturday of the month
Venue closes18:00The listed closing time
Sign-up opens19:30By email, in advance
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every last Saturday of the month
Coming up
Sat 28 Nov · Sat 26 Dec · Sat 30 Jan
Kit
Music Hall provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Book your slot by email, in advance, then arrive in time for 15:00 with a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find Music Hall
Music Hall, Union St, Coda Cafe-Bar, Union St, Aberdeen AB10 1QS
AddressMusic Hall, Union St
AreaCoda Cafe-Bar, Union St, Aberdeen
PostcodeAB10 1QS
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Aberdeen (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. Music Hall is in Coda Cafe-Bar, Union St, Aberdeen — use AB10 1QS for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Saturday Night
Book your slot by email, in advance, then arrive in time for 15:00. Music Hall provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Music Hall provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes, entry to Music Hall's open mic was free at our last check, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Aberdeen open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Music Hall, Union St, Coda Cafe-Bar, Union St, Aberdeen AB10 1QS.
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The nearest station is Aberdeen (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is AB10 1QS. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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Music Hall open mic in brief. The Music Hall open mic runs every last Saturday of the month from 15:00 (free entry); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. Music Hall’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near Aberdeen are listed by day, for another night this week.
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10 — What's on at Music Hall
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