O'Donoghues is a traditional Irish bar in the heart of Aberdeen on Justice Mill Lane, a charming local with an inviting atmosphere, pool table and a diverse cocktail menu. It runs a varied programme of live music and entertainment, anchored by a popular weekly blues jam every Sunday from 4pm to 8pm that draws regular players, and stays open late — last orders push to 2am — so the music carries into the night. With Irish-pub roots, a relaxed feel and keen prices, it's a dependable spot for blues, folk, trad and covers acts in the city centre.
Aberdeen · Every Tuesday · Free
O'Donoghues Open Mic
Weekly open mic night at O'Donoghues Irish Pub in Aberdeen, sign up from 8pm every Tuesday.
Open mic at a glance O'Donoghues · Aberdeen
Tuesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
26 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
7 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 26 July 2026
O'Donoghues Open Mic — Quick Facts
Weekly open mic night at O'Donoghues Irish Pub in Aberdeen, sign up from 8pm every Tuesday.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start20:30
Sign-up20:00 walk-in
Slot length7 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
O'Donoghues44 Justice Mill Ln
Aberdeen AB11 6EP
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 O'Donoghues
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Aberdeen
Kicks off at 20:30, sign-up from 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
7-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Aberdeen open mic directory
The Night
O'Donoghues is a lively traditional Irish pub on Justice Mill Lane, and its free open mic runs every Tuesday from 8:30pm, with walk-in sign-ups from 8pm. You get a 7-minute slot, slots fill on the night so it's worth arriving early, and there's a PA and vocal mic provided — bring your own instrument and amp. It's an 18+ room with a warm, sociable crowd. There's also a cracking blues jam here on Sundays (4–8pm) if you want more.
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 O'Donoghues’s Tuesday night runs.
20:00Sign-up
20:30Kick-off
02:00Venue closes
Every Tuesday 7-min slots Free entry
Find O'Donoghues
44 Justice Mill Ln, Aberdeen AB11 6EP
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 20:00 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 O'Donoghues open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 20:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Aberdeen open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
7 minutes per act — typically 2 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.
44 Justice Mill Ln, Aberdeen AB11 6EP.
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