Leith Arches is a live-music and events space under a historic brick railway archway on Manderston Street in Leith, Edinburgh (EH6), on what was the old Caledonian Leith line. The room shows live sport, live music and occasional theatre, with a large open floor built for standing concerts plus a stage, full sound system and lighting rig. It runs regular Open Mic & Jam Nights — no need to pre-book, just turn up and share your music — currently scheduled fortnightly at 8pm (e.g. 12 and 26 June 2026). A distinctive arched setting that suits everything from gigs and club nights to exhibitions.
Edinburgh · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
Leith Arches Open Mic
Leith's wednesday-night free open mic at Leith Arches — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 10-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 29 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up from 19:30Wednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 10 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians · Poets |
| Website | leitharches.com |
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 10-minute slots
00:00 Last songs
04 — Find Leith Arches
LeithGetting there
6 Manderston Street,
Leith, Edinburgh EH6 8LY
Leith, Edinburgh EH6 8LY
The nearest station is Foot of the Walk (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
Leith, EdinburghAbout the night
Leith Arches runs an Open Mic & Jam Night in its big railway-arch space on Manderston Street, roughly every fortnight on a Tuesday, from 8pm right through to midnight. It's free, there's no need to pre-book — just turn up — and crucially amps and a drum kit are provided, so it leans more towards a proper plug-in-and-jam session than a hushed acoustic night. Bands, duos and solo players are all welcome to get up and have a go. A relaxed, late-running Leith fixture.
Leith Arches is a live-music and events space under a historic brick railway archway on Manderston Street in Leith, Edinburgh (EH6), on what was the old Caledonian Leith line. The room shows live sport, live music and occasional theatre, with a large open floor built for standing concerts plus a stage, full sound system and lighting rig. It runs regular Open Mic & Jam Nights — no need to pre-book, just turn up and share your music — currently scheduled fortnightly at 8pm (e.g. 12 and 26 June 2026). A distinctive arched setting that suits everything from gigs and club nights to exhibitions.
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Leith · Every Wednesday
Leith Arches Open Mic
Leith's wednesday-night free open mic at Leith Arches — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 29 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
- 10 min
- Slot length
- Community
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Leith Arches Open Mic — Quick Facts
Leith Arches Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at Leith Arches in Edinburgh, starting at 20:00 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 checked 29 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 00:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 10 minutes - room for roughly 24 acts. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 05h 39m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsMusicians · Poets
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websiteleitharches.com
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00until 00:00
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots10minutes eachRoom for about 24 acts
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About This Open Mic
Leith Arches runs an Open Mic & Jam Night in its big railway-arch space on Manderston Street, roughly every fortnight on a Tuesday, from 8pm right through to midnight. It's free, there's no need to pre-book — just turn up — and crucially amps and a drum kit are provided, so it leans more towards a proper plug-in-and-jam session than a hushed acoustic night. Bands, duos and solo players are all welcome to get up and have a go. A relaxed, late-running Leith fixture.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How Leith Arches’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 05h 39m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Music ends00:00Last act finishes
Slots10minutes eachroom for about 24 acts
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
Leith Arches provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — 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 10 minutes.
Find Leith Arches
6 Manderston Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 8LY
Address6 Manderston Street
AreaLeith, Edinburgh
PostcodeEH6 8LY
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Foot of the Walk (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Leith Arches in Leith, Edinburgh; EH6 8LY is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 00:00. Leith Arches provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Edinburgh's Leith Arches open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Edinburgh open mic nights for alternatives.
Leith Arches provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Leith Arches's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Edinburgh open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
6 Manderston Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 8LY.
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The nearest station is Foot of the Walk (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is EH6 8LY. (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 - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Edinburgh open mics.
What’s On at Leith Arches
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Off the Boat + Amber Leith + Phil Hardie
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Off the Boat + Amber Leith + Phil Hardie
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Off the Boat + Amber Leith + Phil Hardie
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Off the Boat + Amber Leith + Phil Hardie
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Leith Arches open mic in brief. The Leith Arches open mic runs every Wednesday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 10 minutes. Leith Arches’ venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For a different night this week, the open mics near Edinburgh are listed by day.
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10 — What's on at Leith Arches
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