McPhail's is a live music venue in <strong>Leven</strong>, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, McPhail's provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Leven · Every Thursday · Free
McPhail's Open Mic
Weekly open mic night at McPhail's pub in Leven, Fife, every Thursday from 8pm.
Open mic at a glance McPhail's · Leven
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
25 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Sign-up time
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
McPhail's Open Mic — Quick Facts
Weekly open mic night at McPhail's pub in Leven, Fife, every Thursday from 8pm.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
McPhail'sNorth St
Leven KY8 4LY
Leven — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About McPhail's
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Leven
Kicks off at 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Leven open mic directory
The Night
McPhail's in Leven hosts a weekly open mic on Thursday evenings. This traditional pub and bar offers a welcoming atmosphere for locals and visitors.
Sign-up process
Sign-up details are not explicitly stated, but typically involve signing up on the night.
Getting there
North St, Leven, KY8 4LY.
The venue
A traditional pub and bar with an 18+ policy due to being a licensed premises. The venue hosts regular live music and karaoke, suggesting a dedicated performance area, and offers a selection of food and drinks.
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 McPhail's’s Thursday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
Every Thursday Free entry
Find McPhail's
North St, Leven KY8 4LY
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early 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 Leven live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Leven's McPhail's open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Leven open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Leven mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
North St, Leven KY8 4LY.
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