Aberdeen Venues — Updated 15 May 2026

Grassroots Venues in Aberdeen

19 grassroots music venues across Aberdeen. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

19Venues
18With PA
0Full Backline
1In-House Engineer

19 Venues in Aberdeen

19 Venues 18 With PA 0 Full Backline 1 In-House Engineer Updated

Aberdeen has 19 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 18 provide a PA system, 0 offer full backline, and 1 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

  • 19 venues hosting live music across Aberdeen
  • 18 provide a PA system · 0 offer full backline
  • 1 have an in-house sound engineer included
  • Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

Aberdeen Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 19 grassroots venues across Aberdeen. Updated daily.

19
Total Venues
Across Aberdeen
95%
PA Provided
18 venues provide a PA system
0%
Full Backline
0 venues offer full backline
5%
In-House Engineer
1 venues include an engineer
Capacity Breakdown
Small
3
43%
Medium
2
29%
Large
2
29%
Equipment Provision
BYO
1
5%
PA Only
18
95%
Full BL
0
0%

How many grassroots music venues are in Aberdeen? GigXchange lists 19 grassroots music venues across Aberdeen. 95% provide a PA system.

Do Aberdeen venues provide equipment? 1 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Aberdeen venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Aberdeen venue directory, updated daily.

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Breakneck Comedy
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PA
Aberdeen comedy and live music venue.
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80
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Cellar 35
Aberdeen City CentreBe first to review
PA
Aberdeen's Thursday-night free open mic at 35 Rosemount Viaduct, AB25 1NE — basement music bar, PA + guitar amp, 12-
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Drummonds
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PA Engineer
Belmont Street live music venue.
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Faffless
AberdeenBe first to review
PA
Aberdeen bar with live music.
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50
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Foodstory
AberdeenBe first to review
PA
Aberdeen cafe with live events.
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200
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Krakatoa
Aberdeen 2 Trinity QuayBe first to review
PA
Aberdeen bar: as your mind wanders.
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Malones Irish Bar
AberdeenBe first to review
PA
Authentic Aberdeen Irish bar with live music.
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90
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Molly Malones
AberdeenBe first to review
PA
Aberdeen Irish pub with live music.
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800
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Music Hall
Aberdeen Union StBe first to review
PA
800-cap Aberdeen concert hall.
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O'Donoghues
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PA
Aberdeen Irish pub with live music.
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Siberia Bar & Hotel
AberdeenBe first to review
PA
Aberdeen bar and hotel with events.
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The Bobbin
AberdeenBe first to review
PA
Aberdeen pub with live entertainment.
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The Cock & Bull
Aberdeen BalmedieBe first to review
PA
Aberdeen pub with live entertainment.
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The Ivy Lodge Aberdeen
AberdeenBe first to review
PA
Scotland's specialist cocktail bar winner.
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550
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The Lemon Tree
AberdeenBe first to review
PA
200-cap Aberdeen performing arts venue.
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The Old Workshop
AberdeenBe first to review
PA
Scotland's specialist bar winner on Shiprow.
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The Tilted Wig
AberdeenBe first to review
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Aberdeen pub with live entertainment.
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400
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Tunnels Aberdeen
Aberdeen George St/HarbourBe first to review
Underground club that launched Scottish rock careers.
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Under the Hammer
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Aberdeen bar with weekly open mic.
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Aberdeen Venue FAQs

GigXchange lists 19 grassroots music venues in Aberdeen, from small pub back rooms to mid-size standing rooms. Each listing includes capacity, backline provision, genres booked, and verification status. Browse the full national directory at UK Venue Directory.
0 of 19 Aberdeen venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 18 provide at least a PA system. 1 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.
Of the 7 Aberdeen venues with known capacity: 3 are small (under 150), 2 are medium (150–499), and 2 are large (500+). The majority of Aberdeen’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Aberdeen venue. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music, EPK, or social profiles. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Aberdeen, which lists weekly open mic nights with backline, day, and fee filters. Open mics are the main pathway from bedroom to stage for most grassroots artists. See also our guide on getting gigs in the UK.
The most commonly booked genres across Aberdeen’s 19 grassroots venues are Rock, Pop, Indie Rock, Folk, Celtic / Irish. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.
Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Aberdeen by band size and venue type. Door splits are common at smaller venues; flat fees are more typical at mid-size rooms. The Musicians’ Union publishes recommended minimums.
Yes. Submissions are free, take 2 minutes, and are verified within 48 hours. Once approved, claim your listing to self-edit your profile and manage bookings. Venues with a PRS licence can also list their music policy.

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