Greyfriars is a small city-centre cocktail and lounge bar at 15 South Street, Perth (PH2 8PG), running a regular programme of varied live music. A long-standing weekly open-mic night — hosted by Gav Munro of Perth's Red Pine Timber Company — showcases some of the small city's best up-and-coming and established artists, with further live music popular on weekend nights (open-mic midweek, live acts typically on Saturdays). The bar reopened after the pandemic and trades today as Greyfriars, principally a cocktail bar that also takes private functions. A warm, intimate grassroots spot for acoustic and singer-songwriter performers in central Perth.
Perth · Every Wednesday · Free
Greyfriars Cocktail Bar Open Mic
Perth's weekly open mic for singers, musicians, poets, and comedians.
Open mic at a glance Greyfriars Cocktail Bar · Perth
Wednesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
25 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Community
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Last updated: 11 August 2026
Greyfriars Cocktail Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Perth's weekly open mic for singers, musicians, poets, and comedians.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up20:00 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Greyfriars Cocktail Bar15 South St
Perth PH2 8PG
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Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Greyfriars Cocktail Bar
About This Open Mic
Every Wednesday in Perth
Kicks off at 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Perth open mic directory
The Night
Greyfriars is a welcoming bar on South Street in Perth that bills itself on the idea that 'they're all just friends you've yet to meet'. Its Wednesday open mic is described as Perth's longest-standing and one of its best, hosted by Gav Munro of local band Red Pine Timber Company and drawing both emerging and established musicians. There's no formal booking — just get in early and put your name down for a spot.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Greyfriars Cocktail Bar’s Wednesday night runs.
20:00Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every Wednesday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Greyfriars Cocktail Bar
15 South St, Perth PH2 8PG
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 20:00 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Perth live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 20:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Perth open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Perth mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
15 South St, Perth PH2 8PG.
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