Foodstory is a vegetarian and vegan cafe at 13-15 Thistle Street, Aberdeen (AB10 1XZ), where everything is baked and cooked from scratch. Beyond the food, it's a warm grassroots music spot: every Wednesday from 6–8pm it hosts an open-mic night with Andrew Hyman, where you can play a few songs, listen, or just hang out midweek, and it runs monthly 'roots and reggae' nights with resident DJs, vegan food and dancing. A characterful ageing Monington & Weston piano sits in the room for anyone to play. It's an intimate space (around 50 standing) that welcomes both original songs and covers across acoustic, open-mic and reggae formats, with an in-house PA.
Aberdeen · Every Wednesday · Free
Foodstory Open Mic
Foodstory in Aberdeen hosts a weekly open mic night for all ages on Wednesday evenings.
Open mic at a glance Foodstory · Aberdeen
Wednesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
24 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
18:30
Sign-up time
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Last updated: 24 July 2026
Foodstory Open Mic — Quick Facts
Foodstory in Aberdeen hosts a weekly open mic night for all ages on Wednesday evenings.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start18:00
Sign-up18:30 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Foodstory11-15 Thistle St
Aberdeen AB10 1XZ
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 Foodstory
About This Open Mic
Every Wednesday in Aberdeen
Kicks off at 18:00, 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
Foodstory is a much-loved independent veggie/vegan cafe on Thistle Street in Aberdeen, and every Wednesday from 6–8pm it hosts an all-welcome open mic with host Andrew Hyman. It's an early-evening, family-friendly, low-pressure slot — play a few songs, enjoy the music or just hang out midweek over a coffee or a drink and a snack. Free and open to all ages.
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 Foodstory’s Wednesday night runs.
18:30Sign-up
18:00Kick-off
20:00Last songs
Every Wednesday Free entry
Find Foodstory
11-15 Thistle St, Aberdeen AB10 1XZ
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 18:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 20:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Aberdeen live music scene.
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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.
11-15 Thistle St, Aberdeen AB10 1XZ.
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