The Old Workshop is a characterful candle-lit cocktail bar on Shiprow in central Aberdeen (62-64 Shiprow, AB11 5BY), set inside a historic stone tunnel that has previously been a coal store, workshop and car park, and recognised as a 'Best Speciality Spirit Bar'. Alongside its cocktails and craft beer it runs a regular live-music programme: weekly candle-lit acoustic nights with Ellen Bain every Wednesday from 9pm to midnight, an open-mic night every Sunday (also hosted by Ellen Bain), and occasional DJ and club nights such as 'Caturday Night Live'. Open Wednesday to Sunday, it is a genuine grassroots music and performance spot in the heart of the city.
Aberdeen · Every Sunday · Free
The Old Workshop Open Mic
Aberdeen open mic at The Old Workshop — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance The Old Workshop · Aberdeen
Sunday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Old Workshop Open Mic — Quick Facts
Aberdeen open mic at The Old Workshop — 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
DaySunday
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
The Old Workshop62-64 Shiprow
Aberdeen AB11 5BY
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 The Old Workshop
About This Open Mic
Every Sunday in 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
The Old Workshop is a characterful cocktail bar tucked into a historic stone tunnel on Shiprow in Aberdeen's old quarter. Every Sunday from 8pm to 11pm it hosts an open mic night hosted by Ellen Bain, all welcome to take the stage. Ellen also plays a regular Wednesday-evening set, so it's a reliably musical little spot in the heart of town.
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 The Old Workshop’s Sunday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:00Last songs
01:00Venue closes
Every Sunday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Old Workshop
62-64 Shiprow, Aberdeen AB11 5BY
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:00. 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 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.
62-64 Shiprow, Aberdeen AB11 5BY.
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