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 · No fee listed
O'Donoghues Open Mic
Weekly open mic night at O'Donoghues Irish Pub in Aberdeen, sign up from 8pm every Tuesday.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:30, sign-up from 20:00. 7-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 15 Oct 202620:30
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up from 20:00Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | 20:00 walk-in |
| Slot | 7 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:30
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
20:00 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:30 Kick-off· 7-minute slots
02:00 Venue closes
04 — Find O'Donoghues
AberdeenGetting there
44 Justice Mill Ln,
Aberdeen AB11 6EP
Aberdeen AB11 6EP
The nearest station is Aberdeen (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
AberdeenAbout 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.
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.
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Aberdeen · Every Tuesday
O'Donoghues Open Mic
Weekly open mic night at O'Donoghues Irish Pub in Aberdeen, sign up from 8pm every Tuesday.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
- Listed since
- 15 Oct
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
- 7 min
- Slot length
- Community
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
O'Donoghues Open Mic — Quick Facts
O'Donoghues Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at O'Donoghues in Aberdeen, starting at 20:30 with sign-up from 20:00. Weekly open mic night at O'Donoghues Irish Pub in Aberdeen, sign up from 8pm every Tuesday. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 15 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 20:30. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 20:00 - arrive early to get a slot. Each act gets about 7 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:30Starts in 4d 12h 30m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:30start time
Sign-up20:00Walk-in
Slots7minutes each
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About This Open Mic
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 systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How O'Donoghues’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:30Starts in 4d 12h 30m
Sign-up opens20:00Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:30Every Tuesday
Venue closes02:00The listed closing time
Slots7minutes each
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
O'Donoghues provides a PA system and vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 20:00 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 7 minutes.
Find O'Donoghues
44 Justice Mill Ln, Aberdeen AB11 6EP
Address44 Justice Mill Ln
AreaAberdeen
PostcodeAB11 6EP
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Aberdeen (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. O'Donoghues is in Aberdeen — use AB11 6EP 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
The Cock & Bull, The Old Workshop, Drummonds and Siberia Bar & Hotel
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Be there by 20:00 to put your name down. O'Donoghues provides a PA system and vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 20:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Aberdeen open mic nights for alternatives.
O'Donoghues provides a PA system and vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
7 minutes per act — typically 2 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for O'Donoghues's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Aberdeen open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
44 Justice Mill Ln, Aberdeen AB11 6EP.
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The nearest station is Aberdeen (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is AB11 6EP. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 20:00, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Aberdeen open mics.
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