Every Sunday in Leith, Edinburgh
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 Edinburgh open mic directory
Leith · Every Sunday · Free
The Bothy Open Mic
Leith's Sunday-night free folk open mic at 14 Wellington Place, EH6 7EQ — local music pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
Open mic at a glance The Bothy · Edinburgh
Sunday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Community
Listing status
Last updated: 15 Jun 2026
The Bothy Open Mic — Quick Facts
Leith's Sunday-night free folk open mic at 14 Wellington Place, EH6 7EQ — local music pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity~80 standing
Performer typesMusic · Folk
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Bothy14 Wellington Place
Leith
Edinburgh EH6 7EQ
Leith, Edinburgh — 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, Folk welcome
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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
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
The Bothy is a Leith music pub with a Sunday folk-leaning open mic.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
14 Wellington Place, EH6 7EQ. Bus 22, 35 from Edinburgh city centre.
The venue
Leith neighbourhood pub. 18+. Capacity ~80.
About The Bothy
The Bothy in Leith, Edinburgh, is a vibrant hub for original and cover acts alike, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for musicians. With a standing capacity of around 80, this intimate venue regularly hosts a free folk open mic on Sundays, encouraging local talent to showcase their skills. Equipped with a PA system and guitar amp, it supports a diverse range of genres in a community-focused setting.
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Edinburgh live music scene.
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14 Wellington Place, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7EQ
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Edinburgh's The Bothy open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
14 Wellington Place, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7EQ.
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