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What's on Stage
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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Bannermans
Bannermans is a grassroots music venue in Old Town, Edinburgh with a standing capacity of approximately 150. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
Bannermans books Metal, Rock, Punk, Hardcore acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Edinburgh venue directory.
Bannermans is a semi-underground rock and whisky bar tucked into the vaults beneath South Bridge, on the corner of Niddry Street and the Cowgate in Edinburgh's Old Town (EH1 1NQ). It's one of the city's most established grassroots rock and metal venues, with an extensive gig schedule running live bands six nights a week in a cosy stone-vault room of around 200 capacity. The weekly Open Mic Sunday is a long-standing regulars' favourite, with Karaoke on Tuesdays. The venue books touring and local rock, metal, punk and hardcore acts and takes both originals and covers, with a full backline and house PA in the gig room.
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Find Bannermans
212 Cowgate, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1NQ
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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Edinburgh venue directory.
Bannermans books Metal, Rock, Punk, Hardcore. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Bannermans has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all Edinburgh venues for size comparisons.
Yes — Bannermans hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Edinburgh Open Mic Finder.
212 Cowgate, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1NQ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Edinburgh venues nearby.
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