The Stand Comedy Club at 5 York Place in Edinburgh's New Town is a 150-capacity, purpose-built comedy club that has hosted live stand-up since 1998 and operates seven nights a week, year-round (and a flagship Fringe venue each August). Programming centres on weekend headline showcases, touring comedians, the Red Raw open-mic night for beginners and The Best of Scottish Comedy. While primarily a comedy and spoken-word room rather than a band venue, it is a cornerstone live-performance space on the Edinburgh circuit.
Edinburgh · Every Monday · £5.00
The Stand Comedy Club Open Mic
Weekly comedy open mic at The Stand in Edinburgh — new material night for emerging stand-up acts.
Next night: Mon 16 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. £5.00 entry.
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At a glance
Checked 22 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Mondays
sign-up on the nightMondays
| Night | Every Monday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | £5.00 |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Comedians |
| Website | thestand.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every MondayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
22:10 Last songs
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Stand Comedy Club
EdinburghGetting there
5 York Pl,
Edinburgh EH1 3EB
Edinburgh EH1 3EB
The nearest station is St Andrew Square (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 1 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Bring your own |
| Guitar amp | Bring your own |
| Bass amp | Bring your own |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
EdinburghAbout the night
The Stand Comedy Club, in an intimate basement at 5 York Place just off St Andrew Square, runs Red Raw every Monday: Edinburgh's long-running weekly beginners' stand-up showcase, which The Stand itself bills as the best open mic night in the UK. Up to ten new acts perform, some for the very first time, with seasoned hands occasionally dropping in to try new material. Doors open at 7pm and the show runs from 8pm to 10:10pm, with food available on the night.
This is a comedy open mic, not a music night, and you can't just turn up and play: new acts apply online through The Stand's "Apply to perform" page, and applications open in set windows, so check there for the next one. Audience tickets are £5 standard or £3 for members and students (plus a £1 booking fee), and like every Stand show it's strictly over-18s.
The Stand Comedy Club at 5 York Place in Edinburgh's New Town is a 150-capacity, purpose-built comedy club that has hosted live stand-up since 1998 and operates seven nights a week, year-round (and a flagship Fringe venue each August). Programming centres on weekend headline showcases, touring comedians, the Red Raw open-mic night for beginners and The Best of Scottish Comedy. While primarily a comedy and spoken-word room rather than a band venue, it is a cornerstone live-performance space on the Edinburgh circuit.
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Edinburgh · Every Monday · £5.00
The Stand Comedy Club Open Mic
Weekly comedy open mic at The Stand in Edinburgh — new material night for emerging stand-up acts. Starts at 20:00.
- Monday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 22 Oct
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- £5.00
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The Stand Comedy Club Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Stand Comedy Club Open Mic runs on Mondays at The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 22 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 22:10. Sign-up is online, in advance. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 12h 00m
Entry£5.00
Age18+
Sign-upOnline, in advance
Who playsComedians
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitethestand.co.uk
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NightMondayEvery MondayNext: Mon 16 Nov
Starts20:00until 22:10
Sign-upOnlinesign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Stand Comedy Club, in an intimate basement at 5 York Place just off St Andrew Square, runs Red Raw every Monday: Edinburgh's long-running weekly beginners' stand-up showcase, which The Stand itself bills as the best open mic night in the UK. Up to ten new acts perform, some for the very first time, with seasoned hands occasionally dropping in to try new material. Doors open at 7pm and the show runs from 8pm to 10:10pm, with food available on the night.
This is a comedy open mic, not a music night, and you can't just turn up and play: new acts apply online through The Stand's "Apply to perform" page, and applications open in set windows, so check there for the next one. Audience tickets are £5 standard or £3 for members and students (plus a £1 booking fee), and like every Stand show it's strictly over-18s.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitBring your own
Guitar ampBring your own
Bass ampBring your own
Keys / keyboardBring your own
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Stand Comedy Club’s Monday night runs.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 12h 00m
Kick-off20:00Every Monday
Music ends22:10Last act finishes
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Monday
Coming up
Mon 16 Nov · Mon 23 Nov · Mon 30 Nov
Kit
The Stand Comedy Club provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Book your slot online, in advance, then arrive in time for 20:00.
Find The Stand Comedy Club
5 York Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3EB
Address5 York Pl
AreaEdinburgh
PostcodeEH1 3EB
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is St Andrew Square (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh; EH1 3EB 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 Monday Night
Book your slot online, in advance, then arrive in time for 20:00. Entry is £5.00. The open mic runs until about 22:10. The Stand Comedy Club provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
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The Stand Comedy Club provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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5 York Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3EB.
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The nearest station is St Andrew Square (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is EH1 3EB. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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