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Encore

Q: What genres does Encore book?

Encore books Scottish trad, Irish trad, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Encore in Inverness hosts an open mic trad session, A Tune for the Foodbank, every other Friday at 8pm.

Capacity to be confirmed, live music 1 night a week. Scottish trad, Irish trad, Folk - originals welcome.

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At a glance

Checked 28 Oct 2026

Here is Encore in Young Street, Inverness at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week. It books scottish trad, irish trad and folk acts.

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Live music	1 night a week
Backline	TBC
Books	Scottish trad · Irish trad · Folk

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

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Everything you need to know

Everything about Encore that matters before you book is set out below. It has live music 1 night a week. It books scottish trad, irish trad and folk acts.

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Capacity	–
Live nights	Fri
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Outdoor stage	No
Originals	Yes
Genres	Scottish tradIrish tradFolk
Website	encoreinverness.com

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Status	Verified open
Last checked	28 Oct 2026
Checked against	Music directory

03 — Find Encore

Young Street

Getting there

You will find Encore at 5-9 Young Street, Inverness, IV3 5BL. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 29 rooms in our Inverness venue directory.

5-9 Young Street,
Inverness IV3 5BL

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The nearest station is Inverness (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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The open micEvery other Friday20:00 · Free entry

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06 — What's on stage

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PA system	TBC
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Bass amp	TBC
Keys / keyboard	TBC
Vocal mics	TBC
In-house engineer	TBC

07 — About

Young Street, Inverness

About Encore

Here is the story of Encore in Young Street, Inverness so far. It books scottish trad, irish trad and folk acts. It has live music 1 night a week.

Encore is a grassroots music venue in Young Street, Inverness. It books Scottish trad, Irish trad, Folk; originals and covers are both welcome.

Listing notes

Encore ‌‌‍is a bar and restaurant at 5-9 Young Street in Inverness, open from midday until late seven days a week. It hosts the fortnightly A Tune for the Foodbank traditional music session on Friday evenings.

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08 — What's on

Open mic

The regular night at Encore on GigXchange is its open mic. It has live music 1 night a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.

Open mic, every other Friday - 20:00 · Free entry. More nights out in the wider Inverness gig directory.

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Next 30 days

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07	The Tooth & Claw down4	1 gig
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09	Elgin Town Hall down4	0 gigs
10	Encore This venue New	0 gigs

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Encore

Encore in Inverness hosts an open mic trad session, A Tune for the Foodbank, every other Friday at 8pm.

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Encore — Quick Facts

Encore in Inverness hosts an open mic trad session, A Tune for the Foodbank, every other Friday at 8pm. Here are the key facts on Encore at a glance.

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Live music1night a weekFri · from 20:00

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BooksScottish trad+2 moreOriginals and covers

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Outdoor stageNo

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Websiteencoreinverness.com

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What's on Stage

The stage kit at Encore is not confirmed yet. 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 · TBC

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Keys / keyboard · TBC

Vocal mics · TBC

In-house engineer · TBC

About Encore

Encore is a grassroots music venue in Young Street, Inverness. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.

Encore books Scottish trad, Irish trad, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Inverness venue directory.

Listing notes
Encore ‌‌‍is a bar and restaurant at 5-9 Young Street in Inverness, open from midday until late seven days a week. It hosts the fortnightly A Tune for the Foodbank traditional music session on Friday evenings.

Playing Encore: what to know

Encore usually has live music on Fri, starting around 20:00. It lists scottish trad among the genres it books. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. Encore isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first.

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Find Encore

You will find Encore at 5-9 Young Street, Inverness, IV3 5BL. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 29 rooms in our Inverness venue directory.

Address5-9 Young Street

AreaYoung Street, Inverness

PostcodeIV3 5BL

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Getting there

The nearest station is Inverness (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. Encore is in Young Street, Inverness — use IV3 5BL for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Inverness this week.

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The Inverness League

Encore is #10 of 29 Inverness 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 – Upstairs Inverness 3 gigs
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#4 ▲2 Hootananny 1 gig
#5 NEW The Botanic House 1 gig
#6 NEW The Old Bridge Inn 1 gig
#7 ▼4 The Tooth & Claw 1 gig
#8 ▼1 An Talla Mhòr Sabhal Mòr Ostaig 0 gigs
#9 ▼4 Elgin Town Hall 0 gigs
#10 NEW Encore This venue 0 gigs

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What equipment does Encore provide?

Encore has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Inverness venue directory.

What genres does Encore book?

Encore books Scottish trad, Irish trad, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at Encore?

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What is the capacity of Encore?

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Does Encore have open mic nights?

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

Where is Encore?

5-9 Young Street, Inverness, IV3 5BL. See the map below for directions. Browse more Inverness venues nearby.

What are typical fees at Encore?

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What's the nearest station to Encore?

The nearest station is Inverness (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is IV3 5BL. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

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16 other venues are close to Encore in Inverness. Each one has its own page with its size, kit and live nights. Use them to plan a night out or a run of local gigs.

More live music venues: ETH @Elgin Community Centre, Fochabers Public Institute, Forres Town Hall and 9 more - size, kit and live nights where listed.

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Encore in brief. Encore is a live music room in Young Street, Inverness that books scottish trad, irish trad and folk. Live music is most often on Fridays, usually from 20:00. It also hosts an open mic (every other Friday). Rooms nearby include ETH @Elgin Community Centre, Fochabers Public Institute and Forres Town Hall; the Inverness venue directory has the rest.

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Encore

At a glance

01 — Inside the room

02 — The details

Everything you need to know

03 — Find Encore

Getting there

04 — Booking

Want to play here?

06 — What's on stage

07 — About

About Encore

08 — What's on

09 — Inverness league

Encore

Encore — Quick Facts

Booking Information

What's on Stage

About Encore

Playing Encore: what to know

Find Encore

What's On at Encore

The Inverness League

Common Questions

10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions

Venues Near Encore

11 — Keep up with Inverness

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