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The Twa Tams

Perth's home of live music — all night, all Tams.

Venue at a glance The Twa Tams · Perth
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Capacity
standinggrassroots
2 nights
Live music
Fri · Satper week
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Start time
doorsnightly
PA
Backline
PA + micsgear
Mixed
Books
originalslive acts
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

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Last updated: 4 June 2026

The Twa Tams — Quick Facts

Perth's home of live music — all night, all Tams.

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The Details

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Capacity–
Live nightsFri, Sat
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
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The Twa Tams 79-81 Scott St
Perth
Perth PH2 8JR

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

About The Twa Tams

The Twa Tams is a grassroots music venue in Perth, Perth. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

This listing is part of the Perth venue directory.

The Twa Tams is a traditional Scottish pub at 79–81 Scott Street in Perth (PH2 8JR), entertaining the town since 1975 and long regarded as the beating heart of Perth's live-music scene. Over the decades it has hosted the likes of Belle and Sebastian, Travis, Frightened Rabbit and KT Tunstall before they broke through. Free live gigs run two or three nights a week, with an open-mic session on Sunday afternoons, served alongside real ales and a warm, no-frills local atmosphere. A house PA is provided and the venue books both originals and covers across genres.

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79-81 Scott St, Perth, Perth, PH2 8JR

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What's On at The Twa Tams

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EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
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EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Perth
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Perth
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Perth
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Perth
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Perth
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Perth
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Perth
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Perth
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Perth
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Perth
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Perth
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Perth
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Perth
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Perth
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Perth
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Perth
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Perth
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Perth
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Perth
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Perth
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Perth
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic

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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Perth venues by backline.
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