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 · No fee listed
The Banshee Labyrinth Open Mic
Weekly Sunday comedy open mic at The Banshee Labyrinth in Edinburgh's Old Town — free entry.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 16 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
02:45 Last songs
03:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Banshee Labyrinth
EdinburghGetting there
29-35 Niddry St,
Edinburgh EH1 1LG
Edinburgh EH1 1LG
The nearest station is Edinburgh (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
3 provided · 4 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
EdinburghAbout the night
The Banshee Labyrinth at 29-35 Niddry Street (EH1 1LG), Scotland's most haunted pub in Edinburgh's Old Town, has run the city's only full-backline open mic in its gig room on Wednesday nights from 8pm: drums, amps, PA and spare instruments provided, so you can turn up empty-handed and plug straight in. The night was on the venue's own gig calendar in July 2026 but is not on its October 2026 calendar, so check the Banshee's socials before you go.
The gig room
Capacity 80 standing, a stage 14ft (to 18ft) wide by 6-8ft deep, an Allen & Heath SQ6 desk, a Hartke 5500 bass amp, two Orange Micro Terror guitar heads with house cabs, a Mapex Mars five-piece drum kit and Shure and Sennheiser mics.
Good to know
Over-18s only, with a passport or driving licence as ID. Open Sunday to Thursday 7pm to 3am and Friday to Saturday 5pm to 3am, a few minutes' walk from Waverley.
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.
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Edinburgh · Every Wednesday
The Banshee Labyrinth Open Mic
Weekly Sunday comedy open mic at The Banshee Labyrinth in Edinburgh's Old Town — free entry. Starts at 20:00.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 16 Oct
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- No fee
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The Banshee Labyrinth Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Banshee Labyrinth Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Banshee Labyrinth in Edinburgh, starting at 20:00. Weekly Sunday comedy open mic at The Banshee Labyrinth in Edinburgh's Old Town — free entry. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 16 Oct 2026
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Partly verified
The night Every Wednesday
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 02:45. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. 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
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00until 02:45
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Banshee Labyrinth at 29-35 Niddry Street (EH1 1LG), Scotland's most haunted pub in Edinburgh's Old Town, has run the city's only full-backline open mic in its gig room on Wednesday nights from 8pm: drums, amps, PA and spare instruments provided, so you can turn up empty-handed and plug straight in. The night was on the venue's own gig calendar in July 2026 but is not on its October 2026 calendar, so check the Banshee's socials before you go.
The gig room
Capacity 80 standing, a stage 14ft (to 18ft) wide by 6-8ft deep, an Allen & Heath SQ6 desk, a Hartke 5500 bass amp, two Orange Micro Terror guitar heads with house cabs, a Mapex Mars five-piece drum kit and Shure and Sennheiser mics.
Good to know
Over-18s only, with a passport or driving licence as ID. Open Sunday to Thursday 7pm to 3am and Friday to Saturday 5pm to 3am, a few minutes' walk from Waverley.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Banshee Labyrinth’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 05h 39m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Music ends02:45Last act finishes
Venue closes03:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Banshee Labyrinth provides a PA system, vocal mics and a drum kit — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Banshee Labyrinth
29-35 Niddry St, Edinburgh EH1 1LG
Address29-35 Niddry St
AreaEdinburgh
PostcodeEH1 1LG
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Edinburgh (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Banshee Labyrinth is in Edinburgh — use EH1 1LG for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 02:45. The Banshee Labyrinth provides a PA system, vocal mics and a drum kit — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Edinburgh open mic nights for alternatives.
The Banshee Labyrinth provides a PA system, vocal mics and a drum kit — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Banshee Labyrinth'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.
29-35 Niddry St, Edinburgh EH1 1LG.
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The nearest station is Edinburgh (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is EH1 1LG. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, 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.
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