Murton Farm, Tearoom and Nature Reserve is a visitor farm, tearoom and nature reserve at Murton Steading on the Arbroath Road outside Forfar, run by the charity Murton Trust for Education and the Environment. It is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm. Alongside farm visits, health walks, craft days and seasonal events, it hosts a folk music session every third Sunday where local musicians play tunes and sing songs.
Forfar · Every 3rd Sunday of the month · No fee listed
Murton Farm Open Mic
Forfar's sunday open mic.
Next night: Sun 15 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 3rd 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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The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every 3rd 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 Murton Farm
ForfarGetting there
Murton Steading, Arbroath Road,
Forfar DD8 2RZ
Forfar DD8 2RZ
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
ForfarAbout the night
A monthly folk session on the third Sunday of every month at Murton Farm near Forfar, where a variety of musicians play tunes and sing songs. All abilities are welcome and the venue lists it as suitable for all ages. No start time is published; the site is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
Murton Farm, Tearoom and Nature Reserve is a visitor farm, tearoom and nature reserve at Murton Steading on the Arbroath Road outside Forfar, run by the charity Murton Trust for Education and the Environment. It is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm. Alongside farm visits, health walks, craft days and seasonal events, it hosts a folk music session every third Sunday where local musicians play tunes and sing songs.
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Forfar · Every 3rd Sunday of the month
Murton Farm Open Mic
Forfar's sunday open mic.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Nov 2026
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Murton Farm Open Mic — Quick Facts
Murton Farm Open Mic runs on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Murton Farm in Forfar. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 4 Nov 2026
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About This Open Mic
A monthly folk session on the third Sunday of every month at Murton Farm near Forfar, where a variety of musicians play tunes and sing songs. All abilities are welcome and the venue lists it as suitable for all ages. No start time is published; the site is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
The kit 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 Murton Farm’s Sunday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-offTBCNot confirmed yet
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every 3rd Sunday of the month
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 20 Dec · Sun 17 Jan
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Find Murton Farm
Murton Steading, Arbroath Road, Forfar DD8 2RZ
AddressMurton Steading, Arbroath Road
AreaForfar
PostcodeDD8 2RZ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
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