The Blue Lamp Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at The Blue Lamp
Location: The Blue Lamp

The Blue Lamp Open Mic — Quick Facts

Aberdeen's Tuesday-night free open mic at 121-123 Gallowgate, AB25 1BU — long-running music pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

✓ Verified active Last verified 28 Apr 2026 Source: thebluelamp.org + venue confirmation

The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayTuesday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~120 standing

Performer typesMusic · Folk

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

The Blue Lamp 121-123 Gallowgate
City Centre
Aberdeen AB25 1BU

Contact

Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team

Highlights

Free entry

Full backlineIn-house engineer

MusicFolk18+Walk-in

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors

Drum kit

Guitar amp

Bass amp

Keys / keyboard

3 vocal mics

In-house engineer

The Blue Lamp is Aberdeen's longest-running independent music pub. Tuesday open mic in the back room — full backline, full engineer.

180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.

Sign-up process

Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.

Getting there

121-123 Gallowgate, AB25 1BU. 6 minutes from Aberdeen Rail.

The venue

Pub with back music room. 18+. Capacity ~120.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Aberdeen's The Blue Lamp open mic.

How do I sign up to play at The Blue Lamp open mic?

Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 7:30pm. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. Backup options if you don't get on: other Aberdeen open mics the same week.

What backline does The Blue Lamp provide?

Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Want a similar setup elsewhere? Filter the open mic directory by “Full backline”.

How long is a slot at The Blue Lamp open mic?

12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band.

Is The Blue Lamp open mic free?

Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Aberdeen mics are free; browse the list.

Can I bring a band to The Blue Lamp open mic?

Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it. Once you've played a few of these, see our guide on how to get paid gigs in Aberdeen.

Where is The Blue Lamp?

121-123 Gallowgate, City Centre, Aberdeen AB25 1BU.

What's the audience like on a Tuesday night?

Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Aberdeen regulars who turn up across the Aberdeen live music scene. Aberdeen open mic crowds tend to listen attentively — this isn't a chatter-over-the-music kind of night.