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Faffless

Aberdeen bar with live music.

Capacity to be confirmed, house PA. Jazz, Acoustic, Open mic.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Checked 5 Nov 2026

At a glance, Faffless in Aberdeen is summed up below. It books jazz, acoustic and open mic acts. There is an in-house PA. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.

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In detail

Live music	Varies
TodayClosed	16:30–00:00Opens in 8h 54m 23s
Backline	PA provided
Books	Jazz · Acoustic · Open mic

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

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Everything you need to know

Before you book Faffless, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It books jazz, acoustic and open mic acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.

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The facts

Capacity	–
Live nights	Contact venue
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Genres	JazzAcousticOpen mic
Website	faffless.co

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Status	Verified open
Last checked	5 Nov 2026
Checked against	Venue website

03 — Find Faffless

Aberdeen

Getting there

Faffless is at 8 Golden Square, Aberdeen, AB10 1RB. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 27 rooms in our Aberdeen venue directory.

8 Golden Square,
Aberdeen AB10 1RB

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The nearest station is Aberdeen (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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The open micMonthly on Thursdays19:00 · Free entry

Booking email and phone	Locked
Fee range per act	Locked
How far ahead to book	Locked
Payment terms	Locked

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Faffless can be hired for private events, for up to 40 seated, with enquiries made direct on the venue's own website - to play a gig at Faffless, choose Booking information.

Private dining room	40 seated
Entire venue (Georgian townhouse)	up to 313 guests, exclusive access incl. main bar, kitchen, rooms and outdoor areas
Good for	birthdays, weddings / wedding receptions, hen parties, corporate gatherings, cocktail receptions, seated dinners
Included	Exclusive use of the townhouse for the day or evening (whole-venue hire), bespoke menus designed with the chef, team tailors decor and menu

Enquire on their website Checked November 2026 from Faffless’s own website

05 — Opening times

Open 5 of 7

Faffless publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	16:30–00:00
Thu	16:30–00:00
FriToday	16:30–00:00
Sat	14:00–00:00
Sun	14:00–00:00

06 — What's on stage

2 provided · 5 TBC

Faffless has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system	Provided
Drum kit	TBC
Guitar amp	TBC
Bass amp	TBC
Keys / keyboard	TBC
2 vocal mics	Provided
In-house engineer	TBC

07 — About

Aberdeen

About Faffless

This is the background on Faffless, from the venue and its listings. It books jazz, acoustic and open mic acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.

Faffless is a grassroots music venue in Aberdeen. It books Jazz, Acoustic, Open mic.

Listing notes

Faffless ‌‌‍is a bar at 8 Golden Square in Aberdeen city centre with a welcoming, grassroots feel. Alongside regular wine tastings it hosts open mic nights, the kind of evening where you might find your new favourite singer, and it encourages both original works and covers across a variety of genres. A solid in-house PA makes it an easy, intimate spot for emerging artists to connect with local audiences and build a creative community.

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08 — What's on

Open mic

The regular night at Faffless on GigXchange is its open mic. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Aberdeen gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.

Open mic, monthly on Thursdays - 19:00 · Free entry. More nights out in the wider Aberdeen gig directory.

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09 — Aberdeen league

Next 30 days

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07	Beach Ballroom	1 gig
08	Breakneck Comedy up1	0 gigs
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Q: What genres does Faffless book?

Faffless books Jazz, Acoustic, Open mic. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Aberdeen bar with live music.

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Capacity: Varies
Live music: 16:30
Open today: PA
Backline: Jazz
Books: Verified
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Opening times

7 of 7 days listed

Mon Closed
Tue Closed
Wed 16:30–00:00
Thu 16:30–00:00
FriToday 16:30–00:00
Sat 14:00–00:00
Sun 14:00–00:00

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Faffless — Quick Facts

Aberdeen bar with live music. Here are the key facts on Faffless at a glance. It books jazz, acoustic and open mic acts. They cover its size, live nights, kit, hours and how to get there.

Venue status Last verified 05 Nov 2026

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Capacity Not listed yet No capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.

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Today16:30–00:00Opens in 8h 54m 23s

Directory statusVerified open

This pageNot yet claimed

Websitefaffless.co

SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm

Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings

BacklinePAPA + micsFaffless provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.

BooksJazz+2 moreGenres listed by the venue

Opening times

Faffless this week

Mon Closed

Tue Closed

Wed 16:30–00:00

Thu 16:30–00:00

Fri· today 16:30–00:00

Sat 14:00–00:00

Sun 14:00–00:00

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Faffless can be hired for private events, for up to 40 seated, with enquiries made direct on the venue's own website - to play a gig at Faffless, choose Booking information.

Private hire 40 seated, for private hire Faffless can be hired for private events, for up to 40 seated. Enquire on their website →

Private dining room40 seated

up to 40 guests

Entire venue (Georgian townhouse)

up to 313 guests, exclusive access incl. main bar, kitchen, rooms and outdoor areas

Good for

birthdays, weddings / wedding receptions, hen parties, corporate gatherings, cocktail receptions, seated dinners

Included

Exclusive use of the townhouse for the day or evening (whole-venue hire), bespoke menus designed with the chef, team tailors decor and menu

Checked November 2026 from Faffless’s own website. Prices and dates come from the venue.

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Inside Faffless

Faffless has an in-house PA for visiting acts. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about and what we know about the room.

PA systemProvided

Drum kitTBC

Guitar ampTBC

Bass ampTBC

Keys / keyboardTBC

2 vocal micsProvided

In-house engineerTBC

About Faffless

Faffless is a grassroots music venue in Aberdeen. Faffless provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.

Faffless books Jazz, Acoustic, Open mic acts. This listing is part of the Aberdeen venue directory.

Listing notes

What to know

There are no fixed live nights listed for Faffless - the gigs in the rail below show when it actually runs shows. Its listed genres start with jazz. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in. Faffless hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first.

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Find Faffless

Faffless is at 8 Golden Square, Aberdeen, AB10 1RB. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 27 rooms in our Aberdeen venue directory.

Address8 Golden Square

AreaAberdeen

PostcodeAB10 1RB

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Getting there

The nearest station is Aberdeen (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Faffless in Aberdeen; AB10 1RB is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Aberdeen this week.

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The Aberdeen League

Faffless is #11 of 27 Aberdeen venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

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#2 – Music Hall 6 gigs
#3 – Krakatoa 4 gigs
#4 ▲1 Drummonds 2 gigs
#5 ▼1 The Lemon Tree 2 gigs
#6 – Unit 51 2 gigs
#7 – Beach Ballroom 1 gig
#8 ▲1 Breakneck Comedy 0 gigs
#9 ▲1 Cellar 35 0 gigs
#10 ▼2 Durty Murphy's 0 gigs

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What equipment does Faffless provide?

Faffless provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue. For venues with gear listed, see the Aberdeen venue directory.

What genres does Faffless book?

Faffless books Jazz, Acoustic, Open mic. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at Faffless?

Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details Faffless has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.

What is the capacity of Faffless?

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Does Faffless have open mic nights?

Yes — Faffless hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.

Where is Faffless?

8 Golden Square, Aberdeen, AB10 1RB. See the map below for directions. Browse more Aberdeen venues nearby.

What are typical fees at Faffless?

Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Aberdeen vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.

Can you hire Faffless for a private event?

Faffless can be hired for private events, for up to 40 seated. Spaces: Private dining room (40 seated), Entire venue (Georgian townhouse). Used for birthdays, weddings / wedding receptions, hen parties, corporate gatherings, cocktail receptions, seated dinners. Ask Faffless about hire on its own website (details checked November 2026).

What's the nearest station to Faffless?

The nearest station is Aberdeen (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is AB10 1RB. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

How do I contact Faffless?

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Venues Near Faffless

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Faffless in brief. Faffless is a live music room in Aberdeen that books jazz, acoustic and open mic. There’s also an open mic (monthly on Thursdays). Nearby rooms: Foodstory, Malones Irish Bar and McNasty's - or browse the full Aberdeen venue directory.

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Faffless — Quick Facts

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