Every Thursday in Aberdeen
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 Aberdeen open mic directory
Aberdeen · Every Thursday · Free
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
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 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.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Ivy Lodge Aberdeen62-64 Shiprow
Aberdeen AB11 5BY
Aberdeen — 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 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
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
The Ivy Lodge sits in the heart of Aberdeen's Shiprow Village and runs a weekly open mic every Thursday from 8pm in its upstairs bar, hosted by 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. With a terrace and a cosy upstairs room, it's one of the city centre's friendliest spots to get up and play.
About The Ivy Lodge Aberdeen
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.
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 22:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Aberdeen live music scene.
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62-64 Shiprow, Aberdeen AB11 5BY
Common Questions
Seven 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.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Aberdeen mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
62-64 Shiprow, Aberdeen AB11 5BY.
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