Wellingtons Bar is a 1920s inspired lounge bar and social hub on Wellington Square in central Ayr, close to the seafront. It runs live music every weekend from 7pm, ranging from acoustic sets and solo performers to late night DJs, plus a midweek quiz and a weekly Thursday open mic hosted by Hugh Currie. The bar also serves cocktails and food.
Town Centre · Every Thursday · Free
Wellington's Bar Open Mic
Town Centre's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Wellington's Bar · Ayr
Thursday
Open mic night
Aug 2026
Listed since
06 Aug
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 6 August 2026
Wellington's Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start–
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Wellington's Bar17 Wellington Square
Town Centre
Ayr KA7 1EZ
Town Centre, Ayr — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Wellington's Bar
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Town Centre, Ayr
Start time — we’re on it, no info yet
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Ayr open mic directory
The Night
Weekly open mic every Thursday, hosted by local musician Hugh Currie, drawing players from across Ayrshire. The bar's own website lists it as a standing part of its weekly programme alongside weekend live music from 7pm. Start time and sign up time are not published, so check with the bar before travelling.
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 Wellington's Bar’s Thursday night runs.
Every Thursday Free entry
Find Wellington's Bar
17 Wellington Square, Town Centre, Ayr KA7 1EZ
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Ayr live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Ayr's Wellington's Bar open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Ayr 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 Ayr mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
17 Wellington Square, Town Centre, Ayr KA7 1EZ.
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