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The Banshee Labyrinth

Edinburgh's Wednesday-night free open mic at 29-35 Niddry Street, EH1 1LG — vault venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots.

Venue at a glance The Banshee Labyrinth · Edinburgh
~80
Capacity
standingsmall
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
Start time
doorsnightly
BYO
Backline
bring owngear
Rock
Books
originals+3 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

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Last updated: 4 June 2026

The Banshee Labyrinth — Quick Facts

Edinburgh's Wednesday-night free open mic at 29-35 Niddry Street, EH1 1LG — vault venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots.

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Capacity~80 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

The Banshee Labyrinth 29-35 Niddry Street
Old Town
Edinburgh EH1 1LG

Genres

Rock Metal Alternative Rock Punk

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

About The Banshee Labyrinth

The Banshee Labyrinth is a grassroots music venue in Old Town, Edinburgh with a standing capacity of approximately 80. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Banshee Labyrinth books Rock, Metal, Alternative Rock, Punk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Edinburgh venue directory.

The Banshee Labyrinth bills itself as Scotland's most haunted pub — an Edinburgh rock bar set in a labyrinth of dark, vaulted underground chambers beneath Niddry Street, just off the Royal Mile in the Old Town. Across its multiple rooms it runs live bands, comedy, karaoke and even cinema screenings of cult classics late into the night, with themed events spanning metal, punk and alternative rock through to rave. The cavern-like 'Banqueting Hall' live room hosts gigs by touring and local rock and metal acts (listed on Skiddle and Bandsintown), with a full PA and backline available. Open until 3am, it's a distinctive small-capacity grassroots stage in the heart of Edinburgh.

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29-35 Niddry Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Edinburgh venue directory.
The Banshee Labyrinth books Rock, Metal, Alternative Rock, Punk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view The Banshee Labyrinth’s booking contact, fee range, and submission process. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
The Banshee Labyrinth has a standing capacity of approximately 80, classed as a small venue. See all Edinburgh venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Banshee Labyrinth hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Edinburgh Open Mic Finder.
29-35 Niddry Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG. See the map below for directions. Browse more Edinburgh venues nearby.
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