The Tooth & Claw is the Highlands' only dedicated rock bar and alternative music venue, tucked away on Baron Taylor's Street in the heart of Inverness city centre (IV1 1QG). With a rustic interior of wooden beams and cosy seating, it has built a loyal following as a grassroots cultural hub — local bands rehearse upstairs and the upstairs gig room hosts energetic rock, metal, punk and tribute shows that regularly sell out. Signed and unsigned acts play most Friday and Saturday nights to a room of around 75–100. It's also known as a genuinely inclusive, LGBTQ+ friendly space. Contact 01463 243000 / info@thetoothandclaw.co.uk.
City centre · Every Tuesday · Free
The Tooth & Claw Open Mic
City centre's tuesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Tooth & Claw · Inverness
Tuesday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
19 Jul
Last verified
Free
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The Tooth & Claw Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Tooth & ClawCity centre
Inverness
City centre, Inverness — 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
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Tooth & Claw
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in City centre, Inverness
Kicks off at 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Inverness open mic directory
The Night
The Tooth & Claw is Inverness's independent rock and alternative-music bar on Baron Taylor's Street in the city centre. The venue's own events page lists a fortnightly Open Mic Jam downstairs from 9pm til late, with free entry and electric, acoustic and bass guitars plus percussion provided for anyone to play. It's advertised for Thursdays, but with the fortnightly pattern it's worth checking the venue's Facebook for the next date before heading down. A separate comedy open mic (The Comedy Bothy) also runs at the venue.
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 The Tooth & Claw’s Tuesday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Tuesday Free entry
Find The Tooth & Claw
City centre, Inverness
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Inverness live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Inverness open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Inverness mics are free; browse the list.
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City centre, Inverness.
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