Edinburgh's Monday-night free open mic at 4-6 South Bridge, EH1 1LL — Old Town basement, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots, late licence to 1am.
Edinburgh's Monday-night free open mic at 4-6 South Bridge, EH1 1LL — Old Town basement, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots, late licence to 1am.
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What's on Stage
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Whistle Binkie's
Whistle Binkie's is a grassroots music venue in Old Town, Edinburgh with a standing capacity of approximately 386. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Whistle Binkie's stands out in Edinburgh's Old Town as a vibrant hub for emerging talent, hosting a free open mic night every Monday. With a standing capacity of around 100, the intimate basement venue features a full backline and an in-house sound engineer, welcoming both original acts and covers. Its late licence until 1am adds to the lively atmosphere, making it a popular spot for local musicians and music lovers alike.
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Find Whistle Binkie's
4-6 South Bridge, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1LL
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Three things people ask about booking Whistle Binkie's.
PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Edinburgh venues by backline.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Edinburgh grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
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Whistle Binkie's has a standing capacity of approximately 386, classed as a medium venue. See all Edinburgh venues for size comparisons.
Yes — Whistle Binkie's hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Edinburgh Open Mic Finder.
4-6 South Bridge, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1LL. See the map below for directions. Browse more Edinburgh venues nearby.
