Krakatoa is a grassroots music venue and tiki dive bar at 2 Trinity Quay on Aberdeen's harbourside (AB11 5AA) — a site that has held a bar for almost 500 years, now named after the 1883 volcanic eruption. It runs a busy live calendar leaning into rock, metal, punk and funk: 2026 dates include The Funk Connection, XSLF, Electric Eel Shock, Lesbian Bed Death and Metallica Reloaded among others. With a PA in place and a welcoming attitude to both original bands and covers, it's a key fixture of Aberdeen's independent gig scene.
Aberdeen · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
Krakatoa Open Mic
Aberdeen open mic at Krakatoa — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 13 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
02:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Krakatoa
2 Trinity QuayGetting there
Krakatoa Bar, 2 Trinity Quay,
Aberdeen AB11 5AA
Aberdeen AB11 5AA
The nearest station is Aberdeen (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
6 provided · 1 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
2 Trinity Quay, AberdeenAbout the night
Krakatoa, the tiki dive bar on Trinity Quay, runs Magma - a weekly networking and performance night for people involved in local music, set out to encourage more artists to play live, help experienced performers shake off stage rust and try new material, and get new bands formed. There's no admission charge. The bar provides an amplified backline and drum kit, a PA with mixer and microphones, experienced house session musicians and AV technicians. Young people aged 14+ are welcome until 10.30pm. The venue's page doesn't name the night of the week, so check with the bar before you set off.
Getting there
Krakatoa Bar, 2 Trinity Quay, Aberdeen AB11 5AA.
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Krakatoa is a grassroots music venue and tiki dive bar at 2 Trinity Quay on Aberdeen's harbourside (AB11 5AA) — a site that has held a bar for almost 500 years, now named after the 1883 volcanic eruption. It runs a busy live calendar leaning into rock, metal, punk and funk: 2026 dates include The Funk Connection, XSLF, Electric Eel Shock, Lesbian Bed Death and Metallica Reloaded among others. With a PA in place and a welcoming attitude to both original bands and covers, it's a key fixture of Aberdeen's independent gig scene.
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2 Trinity Quay · Every Wednesday
Krakatoa Open Mic
Aberdeen open mic at Krakatoa — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
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- 13 Nov
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- No fee
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Krakatoa Open Mic — Quick Facts
Krakatoa Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at Krakatoa in Aberdeen, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 13 Nov 2026
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Music starts around 20:00. With full backline listed, you need little more than your instrument and pedals.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 09m
Age18+
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Krakatoa, the tiki dive bar on Trinity Quay, runs Magma - a weekly networking and performance night for people involved in local music, set out to encourage more artists to play live, help experienced performers shake off stage rust and try new material, and get new bands formed. There's no admission charge. The bar provides an amplified backline and drum kit, a PA with mixer and microphones, experienced house session musicians and AV technicians. Young people aged 14+ are welcome until 10.30pm. The venue's page doesn't name the night of the week, so check with the bar before you set off.
Getting there
Krakatoa Bar, 2 Trinity Quay, Aberdeen AB11 5AA.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerProvided
The Night at a Glance
How Krakatoa’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 09m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes02:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
Krakatoa provides a PA system, vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Krakatoa
Krakatoa Bar, 2 Trinity Quay, Aberdeen AB11 5AA
AddressKrakatoa Bar, 2 Trinity Quay
Area2 Trinity Quay, Aberdeen
PostcodeAB11 5AA
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Aberdeen (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. Krakatoa is in 2 Trinity Quay, Aberdeen — use AB11 5AA 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
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Common Questions
9 questions people ask before going to Aberdeen's Krakatoa open mic.
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
Krakatoa Bar, 2 Trinity Quay, Aberdeen AB11 5AA.
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The nearest station is Aberdeen (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is AB11 5AA. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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What’s On at Krakatoa
The gigs coming up at Krakatoa besides the open mic, from the GigXchange directory — each one links its listing.
NOV
13
Sl!ce + History of Concrete + Burning the Filth + Byonichord
Aberdeen
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- AgeAll ages
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NOV
14
The Lost Dogs - Grunge Rock Tribute Night
Aberdeen
- Entry—
- TicketsAvailable
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Grunge, House
View details›
NOV
21
Grail Guard + DEARY ME + ENDURE
Aberdeen
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Punk Rock
View details›
DEC
11
The Zealous Chieftains
Aberdeen
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Metal
View details›
FEB
13
Project Floyd
Aberdeen
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock
View details›
FEB
20
Jericho Hill - Johnny Cash Tribute
Aberdeen
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Blues
View details›
MAR
6
Insider Trading
Aberdeen
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreAlternative Rock, Punk Rock
View details›
NOV
13
Sl!ce + History of Concrete + Burning the Filth + Byonichord
Aberdeen
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
NOV
14
The Lost Dogs - Grunge Rock Tribute Night
Aberdeen
- Entry—
- TicketsAvailable
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Grunge, House
View details›
NOV
21
Grail Guard + DEARY ME + ENDURE
Aberdeen
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Punk Rock
View details›
DEC
11
The Zealous Chieftains
Aberdeen
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Metal
View details›
FEB
13
Project Floyd
Aberdeen
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock
View details›
FEB
20
Jericho Hill - Johnny Cash Tribute
Aberdeen
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Blues
View details›
MAR
6
Insider Trading
Aberdeen
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreAlternative Rock, Punk Rock
View details›
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Krakatoa open mic in brief. The Krakatoa open mic runs every Wednesday from 20:00 (no fee listed). Coming back with a full band? Krakatoa’s venue page has its kit and capacity listed. For a different night this week, the open mics near Aberdeen are listed by day.
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10 — What's on at Krakatoa
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Sl!ce + History of Concrete + Burning the Filth + ByonichordFriday, 13 November 2026
The Lost Dogs - Grunge Rock Tribute NightSaturday, 14 November 2026
Grail Guard + DEARY ME + ENDURESaturday, 21 November 2026
The Zealous ChieftainsFriday, 11 December 2026Project FloydSaturday, 13 February 2027Sl!ce + History of Concrete + Burning the Filth + ByonichordFriday, 13 November 2026The Lost Dogs - Grunge Rock Tribute NightSaturday, 14 November 2026Grail Guard + DEARY ME + ENDURESaturday, 21 November 2026The Zealous ChieftainsFriday, 11 December 2026Project FloydSaturday, 13 February 2027More dates at Krakatoa: Jericho Hill - Johnny Cash Tribute and Insider Trading.
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