Under the Hammer is a basement bar on North Silver Street in Aberdeen's West End, a local institution of over 40 years that reopened in November 2021 after a stylish refurbishment. It hosts a weekly open-mic night every Tuesday from 8pm — a house PA and vocal mics are provided, with performers bringing their own instruments and amps. The intimate, candlelit cellar welcomes both original material and covers across acoustic, folk and singer-songwriter styles, making it one of central Aberdeen's most characterful grassroots music spots.
Aberdeen · Every Tuesday · Free
Under the Hammer Open Mic
Aberdeen open mic at Under the Hammer — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Tue 10 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 15-minute slots. Free entry.
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Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up from 19:30Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 15 min |
| Entry | Free · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | underthehammeraberdeen.co.uk |
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 15-minute slots
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Under the Hammer
AberdeenGetting there
11 N Silver St,
Aberdeen AB10 1RJ
Aberdeen AB10 1RJ
The nearest station is Aberdeen (rail station), about 10 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
Under the Hammer is a basement bar off Aberdeen's Golden Square - a local institution of more than 40 years, refurbished and reopened by the McGinty's Group in November 2021 - and it runs an open mic every Tuesday from 8pm.
How the night runs
Around three songs, or the equivalent of 15 minutes, per performer. It is open to anyone who can play, recite or perform, not just musicians, and the night has been running in its current format long enough to have hosted national and international performers alongside the Aberdeen regulars. Bringing backing tracks? Message the bar beforehand.
What you get
Free to play and free to watch, and every performer can claim a drink at the bar when they play.
Age policy
It runs in a public bar, so under-18s cannot attend.
Getting there
11 N Silver St, Aberdeen AB10 1RJ - basement level, city centre.
Under the Hammer is a basement bar on North Silver Street in Aberdeen's West End, a local institution of over 40 years that reopened in November 2021 after a stylish refurbishment. It hosts a weekly open-mic night every Tuesday from 8pm — a house PA and vocal mics are provided, with performers bringing their own instruments and amps. The intimate, candlelit cellar welcomes both original material and covers across acoustic, folk and singer-songwriter styles, making it one of central Aberdeen's most characterful grassroots music spots.
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Aberdeen · Every Tuesday
Under the Hammer Open Mic
Aberdeen open mic at Under the Hammer — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Under the Hammer · Aberdeen
Tuesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
24 Sept
Last verified
Free
Entry
15 min
Slot length
Verified
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Last updated: 24 September 2026
Under the Hammer Open Mic — Quick Facts
Aberdeen open mic at Under the Hammer — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
✓ Verified activeLast verified
NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 10 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots15minutes each
The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 15 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightTue 10 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 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
Websiteunderthehammeraberdeen.co.uk
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About This Open Mic
Under the Hammer is a basement bar off Aberdeen's Golden Square - a local institution of more than 40 years, refurbished and reopened by the McGinty's Group in November 2021 - and it runs an open mic every Tuesday from 8pm.
How the night runs
Around three songs, or the equivalent of 15 minutes, per performer. It is open to anyone who can play, recite or perform, not just musicians, and the night has been running in its current format long enough to have hosted national and international performers alongside the Aberdeen regulars. Bringing backing tracks? Message the bar beforehand.
What you get
Free to play and free to watch, and every performer can claim a drink at the bar when they play.
Age policy
It runs in a public bar, so under-18s cannot attend.
Getting there
11 N Silver St, Aberdeen AB10 1RJ - basement level, city centre.
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 Under the Hammer’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 10 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 23h 58m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
Slots15minutes each
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 10 Nov · Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov
Kit
Under the Hammer 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 15 minutes.
Find Under the Hammer
11 N Silver St, Aberdeen AB10 1RJ
Address11 N Silver St
AreaAberdeen
PostcodeAB10 1RJ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Aberdeen (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. Under the Hammer is in Aberdeen — use AB10 1RJ 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 Siberia Bar & Hotel
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Under the Hammer 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.
Under the Hammer provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
15 minutes per act — typically 4 songs solo.
Yes, entry to Under the Hammer's open mic was free at our last check, 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.
11 N Silver St, Aberdeen AB10 1RJ.
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 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is AB10 1RJ. (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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