Hootananny is Inverness's best-known live-music institution, at 67 Church Street in the city centre (IV1 1ES). It's an award-winning ceilidh bar — named Scotland's Best Live Music Venue in 2019 and repeatedly Inverness's Pub of the Year — built around authentic Scottish folk and trad sessions, with live music every single day of the year. The building runs across three live-music rooms and two bars: the main floor hosts traditional sessions and ceilidh dances, while upstairs ('Mad Hatters' / the Glow Bar cocktail lounge) adds contemporary acts. There's superb Thai food on site and rooms to stay upstairs. A full in-house backline and sound engineer support both folk sessions and louder contemporary bills, making it an accessible, well-equipped stage for trad players and touring acts alike.
Hootananny Open Mic
Inverness's Tuesday-night free open mic at 67 Church Street, IV1 1ES — Scottish folk pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
Last updated: 3 June 2026
Hootananny Open Mic — Quick Facts
Inverness's Tuesday-night free open mic at 67 Church Street, IV1 1ES — Scottish folk pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
Hootananny67 Church Street
City Centre
Inverness IV1 1ES
City Centre, Inverness — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
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About Hootananny
About This Open Mic
The Night
Hootananny is Inverness's flagship Scottish folk pub. Tuesday open mic — folk leaning, full backline available.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 8:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
67 Church Street, IV1 1ES. 6 minutes from Inverness Rail.
The venue
Multi-floor Scottish folk pub. 18+. Capacity c. 200. Late licence.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How Hootananny’s Tuesday night runs.
Find Hootananny
67 Church Street, City Centre, Inverness IV1 1ES
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 20:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 00:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
Part of the Inverness live music scene.
Common Questions
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