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.
2 Trinity Quay · Every Wednesday · Free
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.
Open mic at a glance Krakatoa · Aberdeen
Wednesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Krakatoa Open Mic — Quick Facts
Aberdeen open mic at Krakatoa — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
KrakatoaKrakatoa Bar, 2 Trinity Quay
2 Trinity Quay
Aberdeen AB11 5AA
2 Trinity Quay, Aberdeen — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Krakatoa
About This Open Mic
Every Wednesday in 2 Trinity Quay, Aberdeen
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Aberdeen open mic directory
The Night
Krakatoa is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Aberdeen. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
Krakatoa Bar, 2 Trinity Quay, Aberdeen AB11 5AA.
Photos
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What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Krakatoa’s Wednesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
02:00Venue closes
Every Wednesday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Krakatoa
Krakatoa Bar, 2 Trinity Quay, 2 Trinity Quay, Aberdeen AB11 5AA
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 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 Krakatoa open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Aberdeen open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
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.
Krakatoa Bar, 2 Trinity Quay, 2 Trinity Quay, Aberdeen AB11 5AA.
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