Stramash is a high-energy live-music bar in a converted church on The Cowgate, in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. With a capacity of around 700, it stages live bands every single night of the week until 3am — a rotating bill of indie, rock, folk and covers, often with multiple bands per night, plus traditional Scottish ceilidh dances on Wednesdays and frequent tribute acts. Entry is typically free, and the venue boasts one of Edinburgh's largest HD screens for sport. Open Monday to Sunday, 5pm till 3am. Both originals and covers are welcome, with a full house PA.
Edinburgh · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
Edinburgh open mic at Stramash — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | stramashedinburgh.com |
| Status | Being verified |
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Edinburgh EH1 1JQ
The nearest station is Edinburgh (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
Stramash is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Edinburgh. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
207 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JQ.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
Stramash is a high-energy live-music bar in a converted church on The Cowgate, in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. With a capacity of around 700, it stages live bands every single night of the week until 3am — a rotating bill of indie, rock, folk and covers, often with multiple bands per night, plus traditional Scottish ceilidh dances on Wednesdays and frequent tribute acts. Entry is typically free, and the venue boasts one of Edinburgh's largest HD screens for sport. Open Monday to Sunday, 5pm till 3am. Both originals and covers are welcome, with a full house PA.
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Stramash Open Mic
Edinburgh open mic at Stramash — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 28 Aug
- Last checked
- No fee
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- Sign-up time
- Community
- Listing status
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Stramash Open Mic — Quick Facts
Stramash Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at Stramash in Edinburgh, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.

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About This Open Mic
Stramash is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Edinburgh. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
207 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JQ.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How Stramash’s Tuesday night runs.
Every Tuesday
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Stramash provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Stramash
207 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JQ
The nearest station is Edinburgh (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Stramash in Edinburgh; EH1 1JQ is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Planning Your Tuesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. Stramash provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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What’s On at Stramash
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Stramash open mic in brief. The Stramash open mic runs every Tuesday from 20:00 (no fee listed). Coming back with a full band? Stramash’s venue page has its kit and capacity listed. For a different night this week, the open mics near Edinburgh are listed by day.
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Rooms near Stramash: B Bar Edinburgh, Barony Bar, Biddy Mulligans, Brewhemia, Bucks Bar Grindlay Street, Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Footlights Bar and Grill, Home Bar, Kitty O'Shea's Edinburgh, Malones Edinburgh and Monkey Barrel Comedy.
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