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Hootananny

Inverness's Tuesday-night free open mic at 67 Church Street, IV1 1ES — Scottish folk pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

Hootananny — 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.

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The Details

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Capacity~150 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
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Photo: GoogleHootananny photo
Photo: GoogleHootananny photo

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Hootananny 67 Church Street
City Centre
Inverness IV1 1ES

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

About Hootananny

Hootananny is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Inverness with a standing capacity of approximately 150. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer — so you can travel light.

This listing is part of the Inverness venue directory.

Hootananny stands out in Inverness's City Centre as a vibrant hub for mixed genres, hosting a lively Tuesday-night free open mic that invites local talent. With a standing capacity of around 200, the venue features a full backline and an in-house sound engineer, creating an accessible space for both original songs and covers. Its welcoming atmosphere makes it a key player in the city’s grassroots music scene.

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67 Church Street, City Centre, Inverness, IV1 1ES

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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. In-house sound engineer included. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse Inverness venues and filter by backline.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Inverness grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
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Hootananny has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all Inverness venues for size comparisons.
Yes — Hootananny hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Inverness Open Mic Finder.
67 Church Street, City Centre, Inverness, IV1 1ES. See the map below for directions. Browse more Inverness venues nearby.
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