The Cock & Bull Open Mic

The Cock & Bull runs an open mic every Sunday in Aberdeen. The night kicks off around 7pm. Entry is free for performers and audience. PA + vocal mic are provided; bring your own instrument and amp. This listing is part of the Aberdeen open mic directory.

The Cock & Bull in Balmedie, Aberdeen hosts a weekly open mic on Sunday evenings. This traditional Scottish gastropub offers a welcoming atmosphere for performers and audience alike.

Sign-up process

Sign-up is typically on the night, likely on a first-come, first-served basis.

Getting there

Ellon Rd, Balmedie, Aberdeen, AB23 8XY.

The venue

A traditional Scottish pub and gastropub. All ages are welcome to attend. The venue features a bar and kitchen serving food.

About The Cock & Bull

The Cock & Bull 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 Sunday night

Slot allocation is decided on the night, so turn up early to put your name down.

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 Sunday 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.