The Abbey Inn is a pub on Ponderlaw Street in Arbroath, Angus. It is listed as a social venue for drinks, meals and entertainment. On the last Sunday of each month it hosts a session of tunes and songs open to musicians of any ability or instrument.
Arbroath · Every last Sunday of the month · No fee listed
The Abbey Inn Open Mic
Arbroath's sunday open mic.
Next night: Sun 29 Nov. Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 4 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Sundays
time tbc · we're working to find outSundays
| Night | Every last Sunday of the month |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every last Sunday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
Sundays · time tbcRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Abbey Inn
ArbroathGetting there
7 Ponderlaw Street,
Arbroath DD11 1EU
Arbroath DD11 1EU
The nearest station is Arbroath (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
ArbroathAbout the night
A monthly session of tunes and songs on the last Sunday of the month at The Abbey Inn, Arbroath, with a mixture of musicians. All are welcome whatever their ability or instrument. No start time is published.
The Abbey Inn is a pub on Ponderlaw Street in Arbroath, Angus. It is listed as a social venue for drinks, meals and entertainment. On the last Sunday of each month it hosts a session of tunes and songs open to musicians of any ability or instrument.
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Arbroath · Every last Sunday of the month
The Abbey Inn Open Mic
Arbroath's sunday open mic.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Nov 2026
- Listed since
- 4 Nov
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Abbey Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Abbey Inn Open Mic runs on the last Sunday of the month at The Abbey Inn in Arbroath. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 4 Nov 2026
How sure we are
Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Abbey Inn’s venue page →
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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About This Open Mic
A monthly session of tunes and songs on the last Sunday of the month at The Abbey Inn, Arbroath, with a mixture of musicians. All are welcome whatever their ability or instrument. No start time is published.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Abbey Inn’s Sunday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-offTBCNot confirmed yet
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every last Sunday of the month
Coming up
Sun 29 Nov · Sun 27 Dec · Sun 31 Jan
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Abbey Inn
7 Ponderlaw Street, Arbroath DD11 1EU
Address7 Ponderlaw Street
AreaArbroath
PostcodeDD11 1EU
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Arbroath (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Abbey Inn in Arbroath; DD11 1EU is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Arbroath's The Abbey Inn open mic.
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7 Ponderlaw Street, Arbroath DD11 1EU.
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The nearest station is Arbroath (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is DD11 1EU. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Abbey Inn
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