Every Wednesday in Stirling
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Stirling open mic directory
Stirling · Every Wednesday · Free
Nicky-Tams Bar & Bothy Open Mic
Stirling open mic at Nicky-Tams Bar & Bothy — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Nicky-Tams Bar & Bothy · Stirling
Wednesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 19 Jun 2026
Nicky-Tams Bar & Bothy Open Mic — Quick Facts
Stirling open mic at Nicky-Tams Bar & Bothy — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Nicky-Tams Bar & Bothy29 Baker St
Stirling FK8 1BJ
Stirling — 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.
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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
Nicky-Tams Bar & Bothy is one of Stirling's oldest pubs (open since 1718) on Baker Street, and a warm, friendly hub for live music and community nights. The open mic runs every Wednesday — reviewers put the start around 9pm — with the kind of welcoming, all-comers atmosphere that regulars rave about. A characterful spot to bring a guitar and join in.
About Nicky-Tams Bar & Bothy
Nicky-Tams Bar & Bothy is one of Stirling's oldest and best-loved pubs at 29 Baker Street (FK8 1BJ), trading since the 1700s and billing itself as 'Stirling's Home to Live Music'. There's an open mic on Wednesdays, live jam sessions upstairs in the lounge on Thursdays, and musicians every Saturday from 4-6pm, plus a popular Sunday pub quiz. A cosy gastropub with a warm Scottish welcome, traditional folk music, guest beers and local dishes like haggis.
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 Stirling live music scene.
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29 Baker St, Stirling FK8 1BJ
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Stirling's Nicky-Tams Bar & Bothy open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Stirling 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 Stirling mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
29 Baker St, Stirling FK8 1BJ.
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