The Tilted Wig Open Mic

The Tilted Wig runs an open mic every Thursday in Aberdeen. Sign-up opens at 7pm and the night kicks off around 8pm. Entry is free for performers and audience. PA + vocal mic are provided; bring your own instrument and amp. This listing is part of the Aberdeen open mic directory.

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 is one of Aberdeen's open-mic venues on GigXchange — the kind of grass-roots room where new acts get their first stage time and the regulars shape the vibe of the night. Setup, signup process and crowd vary, so always cross-check the details panel above and arrive early if you want a slot.

Planning your Thursday night

Sign-up opens at 7pm. Aim to arrive 15–20 minutes earlier on a popular night — slots fill quickly and there's no waitlist if you miss the cut. Note: this is a 18+ venue.

It's a PA-and-vocal-mic setup, so bring your own instrument and a small amp if you need one. There's no drum kit or guitar amp on stage.

If Thursday doesn't suit, browse the rest of the Aberdeen open-mic scene for other nights of the week, or check the UK directory for venues nearer to you. Once you've played a few, see our guide on how to land paid gigs as an independent UK artist.