The Black Rose Tavern is Edinburgh's dedicated rock bar and live gig venue, a wood-panelled room on Rose Street in the New Town decked out with dark furniture, wrought-iron chandeliers and vinyl records. Live rock, metal and alternative music vibrates here late into the night, and the venue runs open-mic nights and karaoke alongside its gigs, drawing a goth, metal and alternative crowd. There's real ale, a global pub-food menu from soup to spicy veggie and chicken plates, a big screen, jukebox and fruit machines, and outside seating. A small but committed grassroots stage — capacity around 70 — for Edinburgh's heavier and alternative acts, minutes from Princes Street Gardens and Waverley station.
Edinburgh · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
The Black Rose Tavern Open Mic
Rose Street's tuesday open mic.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 21:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 17 Oct 202621:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
21:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
21:00 Kick-off
01:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Black Rose Tavern
Rose StreetGetting there
Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 2NH
The nearest station is Princes Street (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Rose Street, EdinburghAbout the night
The Black Rose Tavern on Rose Street is one of Edinburgh's best-loved rock bars, and it runs a weekly open mic every Tuesday from 9pm. It's a wood-panelled haunt for the goth, metal and alternative crowd, so expect a warm, slightly raucous welcome rather than a hushed acoustic room. Entry is free to play or watch, and there's a house PA to plug into. (The same bar also does Rock Karaoke and a quiz on Wednesdays from 8pm if you fancy a follow-up.)
The Black Rose Tavern is Edinburgh's dedicated rock bar and live gig venue, a wood-panelled room on Rose Street in the New Town decked out with dark furniture, wrought-iron chandeliers and vinyl records. Live rock, metal and alternative music vibrates here late into the night, and the venue runs open-mic nights and karaoke alongside its gigs, drawing a goth, metal and alternative crowd. There's real ale, a global pub-food menu from soup to spicy veggie and chicken plates, a big screen, jukebox and fruit machines, and outside seating. A small but committed grassroots stage — capacity around 70 — for Edinburgh's heavier and alternative acts, minutes from Princes Street Gardens and Waverley station.
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Rose Street · Every Tuesday
The Black Rose Tavern Open Mic
Rose Street's tuesday open mic. Starts at 21:00.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 17 Oct
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- No fee
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The Black Rose Tavern Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Black Rose Tavern Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The Black Rose Tavern in Edinburgh, starting at 21:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 17 Oct 2026
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Music starts around 21:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 21:00Starts in 4d 12h 56m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts21:00start time
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About This Open Mic
The Black Rose Tavern on Rose Street is one of Edinburgh's best-loved rock bars, and it runs a weekly open mic every Tuesday from 9pm. It's a wood-panelled haunt for the goth, metal and alternative crowd, so expect a warm, slightly raucous welcome rather than a hushed acoustic room. Entry is free to play or watch, and there's a house PA to plug into. (The same bar also does Rock Karaoke and a quiz on Wednesdays from 8pm if you fancy a follow-up.)
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Black Rose Tavern’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 21:00Starts in 4d 12h 56m
Kick-off21:00Every Tuesday
Venue closes01:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
The Black Rose Tavern provides a PA system — 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 Black Rose Tavern
Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 2NH
AreaRose Street, Edinburgh
PostcodeEH2 2NH
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Princes Street (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Black Rose Tavern in Rose Street, Edinburgh; EH2 2NH is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The Black Rose Tavern provides a PA system — 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 Black Rose Tavern provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Black Rose Tavern'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.
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The Black Rose Tavern is in Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 2NH. Get directions, or see the other Edinburgh open mics.
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The nearest station is Princes Street (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is EH2 2NH. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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