The Stag's Head is a pub on Dundee Street in Carnoustie, Angus. Every Wednesday it hosts an open traditional music session run by the local folk band Aff the Cuff, where singers, players and listeners are all welcome. The session runs from about 8.30pm until late.
Carnoustie · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Stag's Head Open Mic
Town centre's wednesday open mic.
Kick-off 20:30. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:30
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Stag's Head
Town centreGetting there
61 Dundee Street,
Town centre, Carnoustie DD7 7PN
Town centre, Carnoustie DD7 7PN
The nearest station is Golf Street (rail station), about 5 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
Town centre, CarnoustieAbout the night
A weekly open traditional music session at The Stag's Head on Dundee Street in Carnoustie, every Wednesday from about 8.30pm until late, hosted by the local folk band Aff the Cuff. Singers, players and listeners are all welcome. It may not run if a big match is on.
The Stag's Head is a pub on Dundee Street in Carnoustie, Angus. Every Wednesday it hosts an open traditional music session run by the local folk band Aff the Cuff, where singers, players and listeners are all welcome. The session runs from about 8.30pm until late.
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Town centre · Every Wednesday
The Stag's Head Open Mic
Town centre's wednesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Stag's Head · Carnoustie
Wednesday
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Oct 2026
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No fee
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Last updated: 13 October 2026
The Stag's Head Open Mic — Quick Facts
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 28 Oct
Starts20:30start time
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The night starts at 20:30. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Next nightWed 28 Oct · 20:30Starts in 4d 18h 14m
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BacklineNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
A weekly open traditional music session at The Stag's Head on Dundee Street in Carnoustie, every Wednesday from about 8.30pm until late, hosted by the local folk band Aff the Cuff. Singers, players and listeners are all welcome. It may not run if a big match is on.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Stag's Head’s Wednesday night runs.
20:30
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Find The Stag's Head
61 Dundee Street, Town centre, Carnoustie DD7 7PN
Address61 Dundee Street
AreaTown centre, Carnoustie
PostcodeDD7 7PN
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Golf Street (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Stag's Head is in Town centre, Carnoustie — use DD7 7PN for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday 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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07 — Small print9 answersCommon questionsCommon Questions
9 things people ask before turning up at Carnoustie's The Stag's Head open mic.
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61 Dundee Street, Town centre, Carnoustie DD7 7PN.
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The nearest station is Golf Street (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is DD7 7PN. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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