The Taybank is a historic pub on Tay Terrace in Dunkeld, Perthshire, by the River Tay, with a beer garden and terrace used for outdoor music in spring and summer. Live music is at the heart of the pub, from intimate acoustic sessions to full-band evenings, local talent, touring artists and DJs. It hosts a weekly Scottish trad session every Thursday from 8pm, and most sessions and gigs are free.
Dunkeld · Every Thursday · No fee listed
The Taybank Open Mic
Town centre's thursday open mic.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every Thursday |
| 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 |
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Taybank
Town centreGetting there
Tay Terrace,
Town centre, Dunkeld PH8 0AQ
Town centre, Dunkeld PH8 0AQ
The nearest station is Dunkeld & Birnam (rail station), about 15 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, DunkeldAbout the night
A weekly Scottish traditional music session in the bar at The Taybank in Dunkeld, every Thursday from 8pm. Bring your instrument and join in. Walk-in only, no reservations, free entry.
The Taybank is a historic pub on Tay Terrace in Dunkeld, Perthshire, by the River Tay, with a beer garden and terrace used for outdoor music in spring and summer. Live music is at the heart of the pub, from intimate acoustic sessions to full-band evenings, local talent, touring artists and DJs. It hosts a weekly Scottish trad session every Thursday from 8pm, and most sessions and gigs are free.
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Town centre · Every Thursday
The Taybank Open Mic
Town centre's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Taybank · Dunkeld
Thursday
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Oct 2026
Listed since
13 Oct
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No fee
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Last updated: 13 October 2026
The Taybank Open Mic — Quick Facts
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 29 Oct
Starts20:00until 23:00
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Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightThu 29 Oct · 20:00Starts in 5d 16h 30m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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About This Open Mic
A weekly Scottish traditional music session in the bar at The Taybank in Dunkeld, every Thursday from 8pm. Bring your instrument and join in. Walk-in only, no reservations, free entry.
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 Taybank’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 29 Oct · 20:00Starts in 5d 16h 30m
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 29 Oct · Thu 5 Nov · Thu 12 Nov
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Taybank
Tay Terrace, Town centre, Dunkeld PH8 0AQ
AddressTay Terrace
AreaTown centre, Dunkeld
PostcodePH8 0AQ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Dunkeld & Birnam (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Taybank in Town centre, Dunkeld; PH8 0AQ 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 Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Tay Terrace, Town centre, Dunkeld PH8 0AQ.
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The nearest station is Dunkeld & Birnam (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is PH8 0AQ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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