The Ivy Lodge in Aberdeen is a vibrant hub for musicians and music lovers alike, hosting open mic nights that celebrate both original compositions and covers. With its welcoming atmosphere, the venue encourages creativity across mixed genres, making it a popular spot for emerging talent. Equipped with a reliable PA system, The Ivy Lodge is committed to fostering the local music scene in the heart of the city.
Aberdeen · Every Thursday · No fee listed
The Ivy Lodge Aberdeen Open Mic
Aberdeen open mic at The Ivy Lodge Aberdeen — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Thu 5 Nov. 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 19:30Thursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| 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 |
| Website | ivylodgeaberdeen.com |
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Ivy Lodge Aberdeen
AberdeenGetting there
62-64 Shiprow,
Aberdeen AB11 5BY
Aberdeen AB11 5BY
The nearest station is Aberdeen (rail station), 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
AberdeenAbout the night
The Ivy Lodge sits in the heart of Aberdeen's Shiprow Village and runs a weekly open mic every Thursday, 8pm to 11pm, in its upstairs bar, hosted by local legend Jim Rodden. It's an easy-going, everyone-welcome night - bring a guitar and your voice and join in for an evening of tunes and good vibes. The last Thursday of every month is a country-inspired edition, so dust off the Cash and the Parton.
Format
Turn up, tell the host you want to play and take your turn - no advance booking, free to enter. Slots run to roughly 12 minutes (two or three songs) depending on how many names go down.
Under-18s
The venue's own policy: under-18s are allowed on the premises until 9pm accompanied by a responsible adult, and after 6pm must be eating at one of the Shiprow Village street-food vendors. So a young performer can play an early slot with a parent, but the room is adults-only after 9pm.
The venue
An award-winning cocktail and party bar with a terrace, a few doors along from the Old Workshop Bar in Shiprow Village, two minutes from Union Street and the harbour.
Getting there
62-64 Shiprow, AB11 5BY. Five minutes on foot from Aberdeen railway and bus stations.
The Ivy Lodge in Aberdeen is a vibrant hub for musicians and music lovers alike, hosting open mic nights that celebrate both original compositions and covers. With its welcoming atmosphere, the venue encourages creativity across mixed genres, making it a popular spot for emerging talent. Equipped with a reliable PA system, The Ivy Lodge is committed to fostering the local music scene in the heart of the city.
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Aberdeen · Every Thursday
The Ivy Lodge Aberdeen Open Mic
Aberdeen open mic at The Ivy Lodge Aberdeen — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance The Ivy Lodge Aberdeen · Aberdeen
Thursday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
07 Sept
Last verified
No fee
Entry
12 min
Slot length
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Last updated: 7 September 2026
The Ivy Lodge Aberdeen Open Mic — Quick Facts
Aberdeen open mic at The Ivy Lodge Aberdeen — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
✓ Verified activeLast verified
NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 5 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes eachRoom for about 15 acts
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes, so the night holds around 15 acts. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightThu 5 Nov · 20:00Starts in 23h 56m 54s
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websiteivylodgeaberdeen.com
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About This Open Mic
The Ivy Lodge sits in the heart of Aberdeen's Shiprow Village and runs a weekly open mic every Thursday, 8pm to 11pm, in its upstairs bar, hosted by local legend Jim Rodden. It's an easy-going, everyone-welcome night - bring a guitar and your voice and join in for an evening of tunes and good vibes. The last Thursday of every month is a country-inspired edition, so dust off the Cash and the Parton.
Format
Turn up, tell the host you want to play and take your turn - no advance booking, free to enter. Slots run to roughly 12 minutes (two or three songs) depending on how many names go down.
Under-18s
The venue's own policy: under-18s are allowed on the premises until 9pm accompanied by a responsible adult, and after 6pm must be eating at one of the Shiprow Village street-food vendors. So a young performer can play an early slot with a parent, but the room is adults-only after 9pm.
The venue
An award-winning cocktail and party bar with a terrace, a few doors along from the Old Workshop Bar in Shiprow Village, two minutes from Union Street and the harbour.
Getting there
62-64 Shiprow, AB11 5BY. Five minutes on foot from Aberdeen railway and bus stations.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, 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 Ivy Lodge Aberdeen’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 5 Nov · 20:00Starts in 23h 56m 54s
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Music ends · Venue closes23:00Last act finishes
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 15 acts
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 5 Nov · Thu 12 Nov · Thu 19 Nov
Kit
The Ivy Lodge Aberdeen provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 12 minutes.
Find The Ivy Lodge Aberdeen
62-64 Shiprow, Aberdeen AB11 5BY
Address62-64 Shiprow
AreaAberdeen
PostcodeAB11 5BY
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Aberdeen (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Ivy Lodge Aberdeen is in Aberdeen — use AB11 5BY for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
The Cock & Bull, The Old Workshop, Drummonds and Under the Hammer
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Ivy Lodge Aberdeen provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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9 things people ask before turning up at Aberdeen's The Ivy Lodge Aberdeen open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Aberdeen open mic nights for alternatives.
The Ivy Lodge Aberdeen 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 Ivy Lodge Aberdeen's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Aberdeen open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
62-64 Shiprow, Aberdeen AB11 5BY.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Aberdeen regulars across the Aberdeen open mic scene. Aberdeen open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Aberdeen (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is AB11 5BY. (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 - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Aberdeen open mics.
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