The Old Workshop is a characterful candle-lit cocktail bar on Shiprow in central Aberdeen (62-64 Shiprow, AB11 5BY), set inside a historic stone tunnel that has previously been a coal store, workshop and car park, and recognised as a 'Best Speciality Spirit Bar'. Alongside its cocktails and craft beer it runs a regular live-music programme: weekly candle-lit acoustic nights with Ellen Bain every Wednesday from 9pm to midnight, an open-mic night every Sunday (also hosted by Ellen Bain), and occasional DJ and club nights such as 'Caturday Night Live'. Open Wednesday to Sunday, it is a genuine grassroots music and performance spot in the heart of the city.
Aberdeen · Every Sunday · No fee listed
The Old Workshop Open Mic
Aberdeen open mic at The Old Workshop — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Sun 8 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
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Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up from 19:30Sundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| 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 | theoldworkshopbar.com |
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:00 Last songs
01:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Old Workshop
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 Old Workshop is a characterful cocktail bar tucked into a historic stone tunnel on Shiprow in Aberdeen's old quarter. Every Sunday from 8pm to 11pm it hosts an open mic night hosted by Ellen Bain, all welcome to take the stage. Ellen also plays a regular Wednesday-evening set, so it's a reliably musical little spot in the heart of town.
The Old Workshop is a characterful candle-lit cocktail bar on Shiprow in central Aberdeen (62-64 Shiprow, AB11 5BY), set inside a historic stone tunnel that has previously been a coal store, workshop and car park, and recognised as a 'Best Speciality Spirit Bar'. Alongside its cocktails and craft beer it runs a regular live-music programme: weekly candle-lit acoustic nights with Ellen Bain every Wednesday from 9pm to midnight, an open-mic night every Sunday (also hosted by Ellen Bain), and occasional DJ and club nights such as 'Caturday Night Live'. Open Wednesday to Sunday, it is a genuine grassroots music and performance spot in the heart of the city.
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Aberdeen · Every Sunday
The Old Workshop Open Mic
Aberdeen open mic at The Old Workshop — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance The Old Workshop · Aberdeen
Sunday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
11 Sept
Last verified
No fee
Entry
12 min
Slot length
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Last updated: 11 September 2026
The Old Workshop Open Mic — Quick Facts
Aberdeen open mic at The Old Workshop — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
✓ Verified activeLast verified
NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 8 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. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes, so the night holds around 15 acts. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightSun 8 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 23h 58m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitetheoldworkshopbar.com
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About This Open Mic
The Old Workshop is a characterful cocktail bar tucked into a historic stone tunnel on Shiprow in Aberdeen's old quarter. Every Sunday from 8pm to 11pm it hosts an open mic night hosted by Ellen Bain, all welcome to take the stage. Ellen also plays a regular Wednesday-evening set, so it's a reliably musical little spot in the heart of town.
The kit 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 Old Workshop’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 8 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 23h 58m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Sunday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
Venue closes01:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 15 acts
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 8 Nov · Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov
Kit
The Old Workshop 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 Old Workshop
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 Old Workshop 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, Drummonds, Under the Hammer and Siberia Bar & Hotel
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Old Workshop 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 Aberdeen open mic nights for alternatives.
The Old Workshop 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 Old Workshop'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.
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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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The Old Workshop open mic in brief. The Old Workshop open mic runs every Sunday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. The Old Workshop’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For a different night this week, the open mics near Aberdeen are listed by day.
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