The Fox and Faun is a charming independent gastro-pub at 101 Shandwick Place (EH2 4SD) in Edinburgh's West End, open from noon until 1am every day. It serves homemade food alongside a wide selection of draught drinks and an extensive range of local Scottish whiskies, gins and a distinctive cocktail list, with the kitchen running until 9pm. Live music is a regular fixture — every Thursday from 8pm to 11pm and every Saturday from 9pm to midnight — and the week is rounded out by Edinburgh's top pub quiz on Wednesdays and a premier poker league on Sundays. Gigs are booked through GigPig, making it a reliable West End stop for performing musicians.
Edinburgh · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
The Fox and Faun Open Mic
Edinburgh open mic at The Fox and Faun — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
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Kick-off
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sign-up from 19:30Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Checked against | Facebook page |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
01:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Fox and Faun
EdinburghGetting there
101 Shandwick Pl,
Edinburgh EH2 4SD
Edinburgh EH2 4SD
The nearest station is West End - Princes Street (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
EdinburghAbout the night
The Fox and Faun is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Edinburgh. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
101 Shandwick Pl, Edinburgh EH2 4SD.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Fox and Faun is a charming independent gastro-pub at 101 Shandwick Place (EH2 4SD) in Edinburgh's West End, open from noon until 1am every day. It serves homemade food alongside a wide selection of draught drinks and an extensive range of local Scottish whiskies, gins and a distinctive cocktail list, with the kitchen running until 9pm. Live music is a regular fixture — every Thursday from 8pm to 11pm and every Saturday from 9pm to midnight — and the week is rounded out by Edinburgh's top pub quiz on Wednesdays and a premier poker league on Sundays. Gigs are booked through GigPig, making it a reliable West End stop for performing musicians.
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Edinburgh · Every Tuesday
The Fox and Faun Open Mic
Edinburgh open mic at The Fox and Faun — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance The Fox and Faun · Edinburgh
Tuesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
09 Sept
Last verified
No fee
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 9 September 2026
The Fox and Faun Open Mic — Quick Facts
Edinburgh open mic at The Fox and Faun — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
✓ Verified activeLast verified
NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 27 Oct
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
Music starts around 20:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightTue 27 Oct · 20:00Starts in 3d 05h 19m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
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About This Open Mic
The Fox and Faun is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Edinburgh. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
101 Shandwick Pl, Edinburgh EH2 4SD.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Fox and Faun’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 27 Oct · 20:00Starts in 3d 05h 19m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Venue closes01:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 27 Oct · Tue 3 Nov · Tue 10 Nov
Kit
The Fox and Faun provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find The Fox and Faun
101 Shandwick Pl, Edinburgh EH2 4SD
Address101 Shandwick Pl
AreaEdinburgh
PostcodeEH2 4SD
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is West End - Princes Street (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Fox and Faun in Edinburgh; EH2 4SD is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The Fox and Faun provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Edinburgh open mic nights for alternatives.
The Fox and Faun provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Fox and Faun's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Edinburgh open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
101 Shandwick Pl, Edinburgh EH2 4SD.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Edinburgh regulars across the Edinburgh open mic scene. Edinburgh open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is West End - Princes Street (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is EH2 4SD. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Edinburgh open mics.
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