The Orchard Hotel is a hotel, bar and bistro on Kerse Lane in Falkirk, a short walk from the town centre. Its Live Lounge is a dedicated music room with a 6ft by 9ft stage and capacity for over 70 people, and the venue promotes live music every Friday alongside its Monday open mic. It welcomes musicians across a range of genres.
Falkirk · Every Monday · No fee listed
The Orchard Hotel Open Mic
Kerse Lane's monday open mic.
Next night: Mon 16 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 31 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Mondays
sign-up on the nightMondays
| Night | Every Monday |
| 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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| Performer types | Musicians · Comedians · Poets |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every MondayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
22:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Orchard Hotel
Kerse LaneGetting there
2 Kerse Lane,
Falkirk FK1 1RF
Falkirk FK1 1RF
The nearest station is Falkirk Grahamston (rail station), 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
Kerse Lane, FalkirkAbout the night
Monday night open mic in the Orchard's Live Lounge, listed for 10 August 2026 on the Falkirk Delivers town centre events calendar at 8pm to 10pm. The venue has run this as a weekly Monday night open to all genres and abilities, covering music, comedy and poetry. Current start time is listed as 8pm, though an earlier venue listing gave 7pm, so confirm before travelling.
The Orchard Hotel is a hotel, bar and bistro on Kerse Lane in Falkirk, a short walk from the town centre. Its Live Lounge is a dedicated music room with a 6ft by 9ft stage and capacity for over 70 people, and the venue promotes live music every Friday alongside its Monday open mic. It welcomes musicians across a range of genres.
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Kerse Lane · Every Monday
The Orchard Hotel Open Mic
Kerse Lane's monday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Monday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
- Listed since
- 31 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Orchard Hotel Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Orchard Hotel Open Mic runs on Mondays at The Orchard Hotel in Falkirk, 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 31 Oct 2026
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Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Orchard Hotel’s venue page →
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 22:00. 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 nightMon 16 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 12h 20m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsMusicians · Comedians · Poets
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightMondayEvery MondayNext: Mon 16 Nov
Starts20:00until 22:00
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Monday night open mic in the Orchard's Live Lounge, listed for 10 August 2026 on the Falkirk Delivers town centre events calendar at 8pm to 10pm. The venue has run this as a weekly Monday night open to all genres and abilities, covering music, comedy and poetry. Current start time is listed as 8pm, though an earlier venue listing gave 7pm, so confirm before travelling.
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 Orchard Hotel’s Monday night runs.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 12h 20m
Kick-off20:00Every Monday
Music ends22:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Monday
Coming up
Mon 16 Nov · Mon 23 Nov · Mon 30 Nov
Kit
The Orchard Hotel 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 Orchard Hotel
2 Kerse Lane, Falkirk FK1 1RF
Address2 Kerse Lane
AreaKerse Lane, Falkirk
PostcodeFK1 1RF
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Falkirk Grahamston (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Orchard Hotel in Kerse Lane, Falkirk; FK1 1RF is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Old Toll Bar, The Allison Arms, The Glad Cafe CIC and King Cons
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The open mic runs until about 22:00. The Orchard Hotel provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Falkirk open mic nights for alternatives.
The Orchard Hotel provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Orchard Hotel's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Falkirk open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
2 Kerse Lane, Falkirk FK1 1RF.
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The nearest station is Falkirk Grahamston (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is FK1 1RF. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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