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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Finnegan's Wake
Finnegan's Wake is a grassroots music venue in Old Town, Edinburgh with a standing capacity of approximately 80. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Finnegan's Wake books Irish Folk, Folk, Acoustic, Covers acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Edinburgh venue directory.
Finnegan's Wake is a quintessential Irish pub and live-music and sport venue at 9b Victoria Street in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town (EH1 2HE). The intimate room (around 80 capacity) has a large, spacious dancefloor lit with green lights and is open seven days a week, with live music a near-nightly fixture — everything from traditional Irish tunes to acoustic covers, with regular performers such as the Jordan Murray Duo and John Dunleavey. It welcomes both originals and covers, has a PA and guitar amp on hand, and runs late (open until 1am most nights). Popular too for rugby and Champions League on the screens, it's a buzzing, dance-friendly spot for folk, trad and acoustic acts in central Edinburgh.
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9b Victoria Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2HE
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Finnegan's Wake has a standing capacity of approximately 80, classed as a small venue. See all Edinburgh venues for size comparisons.
Yes — Finnegan's Wake hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Edinburgh Open Mic Finder.
9b Victoria Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2HE. See the map below for directions. Browse more Edinburgh venues nearby.
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