Faffless stands out in Aberdeen's music scene for its welcoming atmosphere, encouraging both original works and covers across a variety of genres. Nestled at 8 Golden Square, the venue offers a solid PA system, making it an ideal spot for emerging artists to connect with local audiences in an intimate setting. Its grassroots approach fosters creativity and community engagement.
Aberdeen · Monthly on Thursdays · Free
Faffless Open Mic
Faffless Aberdeen: Monthly open mic for music, poetry, and comedy.
Open mic at a glance Faffless · Aberdeen
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
21 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
18:30
Sign-up time
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 21 July 2026
Faffless Open Mic — Quick Facts
Faffless Aberdeen: Monthly open mic for music, poetry, and comedy.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start19:00
Sign-up18:30 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Faffless8 Golden Square
Aberdeen AB10 1RB
Aberdeen — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Faffless
About This Open Mic
Monthly on Thursdays in Aberdeen
Kicks off at 19:00, sign-up from 18:30
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
The Night
Faffless in Aberdeen hosts a monthly open mic on Thursday evenings. This stylish venue functions as a wine bar, art gallery, and restaurant.
Sign-up process
Sign-ups are taken on the night from 6:30 PM. Walk-in only.
Getting there
8 Golden Square, AB10 1RB.
The venue
A bar and art gallery. All ages are welcome. The venue provides a PA system and microphones for performers.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Faffless’s Thursday night runs.
18:30Sign-up
19:00Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Monthly on Thursdays Free entry
Find Faffless
8 Golden Square, Aberdeen AB10 1RB
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 18:30 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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Seven things people ask before turning up at Aberdeen's Faffless open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 18:30. 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.
8 Golden Square, Aberdeen AB10 1RB.
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