The Art Bar is an underground bar tucked beneath Perth Road in Dundee, directly across from the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design. By day it serves light snacks; by night it becomes a warm, low-lit space with a 1970s retro feel, local artwork on the walls and an easy-going crowd. It is a fixture of Dundee's grassroots scene, hosting folk music, regular open mic nights, casual DJ slots and live gigs from the city's up-and-coming bands. Performers are encouraged to bring instruments and get up to play — the room makes a genuine effort to listen — making it one of the friendliest small stages in the city.
Dundee · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
art bar Open Mic
Dundee open mic at art bar — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 21:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 27 Oct 202621:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up from 19:30Wednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
21:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
21:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:00 Last songs
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find art bar
DundeeGetting there
140 Perth Rd,
Dundee DD1 4JW
Dundee DD1 4JW
The nearest station is Dundee (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
DundeeAbout the night
art bar is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Dundee. 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
140 Perth Rd, Dundee DD1 4JW.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Art Bar is an underground bar tucked beneath Perth Road in Dundee, directly across from the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design. By day it serves light snacks; by night it becomes a warm, low-lit space with a 1970s retro feel, local artwork on the walls and an easy-going crowd. It is a fixture of Dundee's grassroots scene, hosting folk music, regular open mic nights, casual DJ slots and live gigs from the city's up-and-coming bands. Performers are encouraged to bring instruments and get up to play — the room makes a genuine effort to listen — making it one of the friendliest small stages in the city.
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Dundee · Every Wednesday
art bar Open Mic
Dundee open mic at art bar — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 27 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
art bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
art bar Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at art bar in Dundee, starting at 21:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 27 Oct 2026
How sure we are
Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See art bar’s venue page →
The night starts at 21:00 and runs to about 23:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes - room for roughly 10 acts. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 21:00Starts in 5d 13h 23m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts21:00until 23:00
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes eachRoom for about 10 acts
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About This Open Mic
art bar is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Dundee. 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
140 Perth Rd, Dundee DD1 4JW.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How art bar’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 21:00Starts in 5d 13h 23m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off21:00Every Wednesday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 10 acts
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
art bar provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 12 minutes.
Find art bar
140 Perth Rd, Dundee DD1 4JW
Address140 Perth Rd
AreaDundee
PostcodeDD1 4JW
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Dundee (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. art bar is in Dundee — use DD1 4JW 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
Commercial Inn, Ericht Alehouse, Duke's Corner and The Twa Tams
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. The open mic runs until about 23:00. art bar provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Dundee's art bar open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Dundee open mic nights for alternatives.
art bar provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for art bar's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Dundee open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
140 Perth Rd, Dundee DD1 4JW.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Dundee regulars across the Dundee open mic scene. Dundee open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Dundee (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is DD1 4JW. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Dundee open mics.
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art bar open mic in brief. The art bar open mic runs every Wednesday from 21:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. art bar’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For a different night this week, the open mics near Dundee are listed by day.
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