O'Donoghues Open Mic

O'Donoghues runs an open mic every Tuesday in Aberdeen. Sign-up opens at 8pm and the night kicks off around 8:30pm. Entry is free for performers and audience. Slots run 7 minutes — roughly 2 songs solo. PA + vocal mic are provided; bring your own instrument and amp. This listing is part of the Aberdeen open mic directory.

O'Donoghues in Aberdeen hosts a weekly open mic on Tuesday evenings. This is a traditional Irish pub known for its lively atmosphere.

150 minutes, roughly 20 acts at 7 minutes each.

Sign-up process

Sign up in person at the venue from 20:00. Walk-in sign-ups only.

Getting there

44 Justice Mill Ln, AB11 6EP.

The venue

Traditional Irish pub. 18+ policy. Features a dedicated performance area.

About O'Donoghues

O'Donoghues is one of Aberdeen's open-mic venues on GigXchange — the kind of grass-roots room where new acts get their first stage time and the regulars shape the vibe of the night. Setup, signup process and crowd vary, so always cross-check the details panel above and arrive early if you want a slot.

Planning your Tuesday night

Sign-up opens at 8pm. Aim to arrive 15–20 minutes earlier on a popular night — slots fill quickly and there's no waitlist if you miss the cut. Note: this is a 18+ venue. Tip: have a 7-minute set ready to go — the host will cut you off when your time's up, so over-running just means you lose your closer.

It's a PA-and-vocal-mic setup, so bring your own instrument and a small amp if you need one. There's no drum kit or guitar amp on stage.

If Tuesday doesn't suit, browse the rest of the Aberdeen open-mic scene for other nights of the week, or check the UK directory for venues nearer to you. Once you've played a few, see our guide on how to land paid gigs as an independent UK artist.