Every Thursday in Castlegate, Aberdeen
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Aberdeen open mic directory
Castlegate · Every Thursday · Free
The Tilted Wig Open Mic
Aberdeen's weekly open mic night every Thursday at The Tilted Wig, featuring local talent and a full PA.
Open mic at a glance The Tilted Wig · Aberdeen
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
19:00
Sign-up time
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Tilted Wig Open Mic — Quick Facts
Aberdeen's weekly open mic night every Thursday at The Tilted Wig, featuring local talent and a full PA.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:00 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Tilted Wig55-56 Castle St
Castlegate
Aberdeen
Castlegate, 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
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
The Tilted Wig in Aberdeen hosts a weekly open mic on Thursday evenings. This traditional pub offers a welcoming atmosphere for performers and audience alike.
150 minutes, roughly 15 acts at 10 minutes each.
Sign-up process Sign up in person at the venue from 7:00 PM on the night of the event. It is a walk-in sign-up.
Getting there 55-56 Castle St, AB11 5BA. Located in the city centre.
The venue Traditional pub. 18+ policy. Features a full PA system for performers.
About The Tilted Wig
The Tilted Wig occupies a prominent corner at 55-56 Castle Street on Aberdeen's Castlegate, recently reopened after a £150k revamp that redesigned the interior, expanded the drinks range (including Aberdeen's largest rum selection) and brought food service back. It serves beer and bar food with live sport on the screens and live music among its regular entertainment, plus weekly quiz nights (Thursday and Sunday). The pub has a house PA for performers and a mixed-genre booking policy, welcoming both originals and covers. Open daily 11:00 to 23:00.
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:00 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Aberdeen live music scene.
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55-56 Castle St, Castlegate, Aberdeen
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Aberdeen's The Tilted Wig open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Aberdeen open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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.
55-56 Castle St, Castlegate, Aberdeen.
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