Encore is a bar and restaurant at 5-9 Young Street in Inverness, open from midday until late seven days a week. It hosts the fortnightly A Tune for the Foodbank traditional music session on Friday evenings.
Inverness · Every other Friday · No fee listed
Encore Open Mic
Young Street's friday open mic.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every other Friday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every other FridayHow the night runs
Every other Friday
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Encore
Young StreetGetting there
5-9 Young Street,
Inverness IV3 5BL
Inverness IV3 5BL
The nearest station is Inverness (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Young Street, InvernessAbout the night
A Tune for the Foodbank is a fortnightly open traditional music session on Friday evenings from 8pm at Encore on Young Street, Inverness. It is mostly Scottish tunes with some Irish music and songs, and players of every level, from beginners to experienced musicians, are welcome. It runs most of the year, usually with a winter break from late November to late January, and the fortnightly cycle sometimes shifts, so check before you go.
Encore is a bar and restaurant at 5-9 Young Street in Inverness, open from midday until late seven days a week. It hosts the fortnightly A Tune for the Foodbank traditional music session on Friday evenings.
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Young Street · Every other Friday
Encore Open Mic
Young Street's friday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Encore · Inverness
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Oct 2026
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No fee
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Last updated: 28 October 2026
Encore Open Mic — Quick Facts
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NightFridayEvery other Friday
Starts20:00start time
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Music starts around 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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About This Open Mic
A Tune for the Foodbank is a fortnightly open traditional music session on Friday evenings from 8pm at Encore on Young Street, Inverness. It is mostly Scottish tunes with some Irish music and songs, and players of every level, from beginners to experienced musicians, are welcome. It runs most of the year, usually with a winter break from late November to late January, and the fortnightly cycle sometimes shifts, so check before you go.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How Encore’s Friday night runs.
Every other Friday
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Find Encore
5-9 Young Street, Inverness IV3 5BL
Address5-9 Young Street
AreaYoung Street, Inverness
PostcodeIV3 5BL
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Inverness (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find Encore in Young Street, Inverness; IV3 5BL is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Bandstand, Suie Bar, Glachbeg Croft Folk Club and Hootananny
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Friday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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5-9 Young Street, Inverness IV3 5BL.
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The nearest station is Inverness (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is IV3 5BL. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near Encore
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