The Banshee Labyrinth bills itself as Scotland's most haunted pub — an Edinburgh rock bar set in a labyrinth of dark, vaulted underground chambers beneath Niddry Street, just off the Royal Mile in the Old Town. Across its multiple rooms it runs live bands, comedy, karaoke and even cinema screenings of cult classics late into the night, with themed events spanning metal, punk and alternative rock through to rave. The cavern-like 'Banqueting Hall' live room hosts gigs by touring and local rock and metal acts (listed on Skiddle and Bandsintown), with a full PA and backline available. Open until 3am, it's a distinctive small-capacity grassroots stage in the heart of Edinburgh.
Edinburgh · Every Wednesday · Free
The Banshee Labyrinth Open Mic
Weekly Sunday comedy open mic at The Banshee Labyrinth in Edinburgh's Old Town — free entry.
Open mic at a glance The Banshee Labyrinth · Edinburgh
Wednesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
27 Jul
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 27 July 2026
The Banshee Labyrinth Open Mic — Quick Facts
Weekly Sunday comedy open mic at The Banshee Labyrinth in Edinburgh's Old Town — free entry.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Banshee Labyrinth29-35 Niddry St
Edinburgh EH1 1LG
Edinburgh — 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 The Banshee Labyrinth
About This Open Mic
Every Wednesday in Edinburgh
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 Edinburgh open mic directory
The Night
The Banshee Labyrinth, Scotland's most haunted pub in Edinburgh's Old Town, runs the city's only full-backline open mic every Wednesday from 8pm in its gig room. Drums, amps, PA and spare instruments are all provided, so you can turn up empty-handed and plug straight in, a proper music night in a gloriously gothic, labyrinthine rock bar a few minutes from Waverley. Just sign up on the night.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Banshee Labyrinth’s Wednesday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
02:45Last songs
03:00Venue closes
Every Wednesday Free entry
Find The Banshee Labyrinth
29-35 Niddry St, Edinburgh EH1 1LG
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 02:45. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Edinburgh live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Edinburgh's The Banshee Labyrinth open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
29-35 Niddry St, Edinburgh EH1 1LG.
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