Inverness Open Mics· Updated 19 Jun 2026

Open Mic Nights in Inverness

5 weekly open mics across North Kessock, Black Isle (off the A9 Munlochy junction), City centre, City Centre, Inchmore, IV5 7PX (west of the city on the A862) — part of the wider UK open mic directory. Updated weekly.

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Solid — healthy affordability, building on walk-in. Good circuit for working artists.

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5 Open Mic Nights Across Inverness

5 Weekly Mics 3 Nights a Week 100% Free Entry 1 With Full Backline Updated 19 Jun 2026

Inverness runs at least one open mic every night of the week we cover — 5 weekly nights across Inverness, from venues like Glachbeg Croft Folk Club. About 100% are free for performers and audience, and 1 venues offer a full backline. Tuesday and Wednesday are the busiest. We re-verify every Inverness mic monthly.

weekly open mic nights in Inverness

5 of 5 are free for performers and audience
1 venues offer full backline (drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, mics)
Spread across 3 different nights of the week
Music + comedy + poetry — filter by type below

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Inverness Open Mic FAQs

What's the best open mic in Inverness for new performers?

Glachbeg Croft Folk Club is one of the most-recommended starter mics — check the cards above for full backline + walk-in sign-up venues, which tend to be most welcoming for first-timers. For broader context, browse the UK open mic directory.

Where can I find an open mic in Inverness tonight?

Inverness has 3 different open-mic nights running across the week. Use the day filter above to see what's on tonight.

Are Inverness open mics free?

Yes — all 5 weekly open mics in Inverness are free for performers and audience.

Which Inverness open mics provide a full backline?

1 of Inverness's 5 open mics have a full backline (drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, mics). Filter by 'Full backline' tag to see them.

How do I get a regular slot at a Inverness open mic?

Show up to the same mic 4-6 weeks in a row — hosts run on consistency. Once you're known, ask the host about a featured or paid support slot. We've written a longer guide on how to get paid gigs as a UK artist.

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