The Black Cat Open Mic

The Black Cat runs an open mic every Tuesday in Edinburgh. Sign-up opens at 7:30pm and the night kicks off around 8pm. Entry is free for performers and audience. PA + vocal mic are provided; bring your own instrument and amp. This listing is part of the Edinburgh open mic directory.

The Black Cat in Edinburgh hosts a weekly open mic on Tuesday evenings. A traditional Scottish pub with a friendly atmosphere known for live music.

Sign-up process

Sign up from 7:30pm at the venue. Walk-in sign-ups only.

Getting there

168 Rose St, EH2 4BA.

The venue

Traditional pub. 18+ policy. A cozy bar with a dedicated space for live music.

About The Black Cat

The Black Cat is one of Edinburgh'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 7:30pm. 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.

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 Edinburgh 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.