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Nairn Community and Arts Centre

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Nairn Community and Arts Centre books Traditional, Scottish, Irish, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Nairn Community and Arts Centre in Nairn hosts an open mic every Wednesday at 7.30pm.

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1 night

Live music

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19:30

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BYO

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Traditional

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Nairn Community and Arts Centre in Nairn hosts an open mic every Wednesday at 7.30pm.

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Live nightsWed

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Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

Websitenairncc.co.uk

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Nairn Community and Arts Centre King Street
Nairn
Nairn IV12 4BQ

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Irish

Folk

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About Nairn Community and Arts Centre

Nairn Community and Arts Centre is a grassroots music venue in Nairn, Nairn. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

Nairn Community and Arts Centre books Traditional, Scottish, Irish, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Nairn venue directory.

Nairn ‌‌‍Community and Arts Centre is a registered charity venue on King Street in Nairn, built in 2007. It welcomes over 65,000 people a year and is home to more than 75 groups and charities that meet there regularly. Facilities include the Culbin Theatre, a multi-purpose room, a green room, a creative hub and exhibition space. The centre runs a regular programme of live shows, concerts and films covering theatre, dance, jazz, folk, classical and traditional music, and any profit from events and bars goes straight back into its community and arts programme.

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King Street, Nairn, Nairn, IV12 4BQ

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What equipment does Nairn Community and Arts Centre provide?

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What genres does Nairn Community and Arts Centre book?

Nairn Community and Arts Centre books Traditional, Scottish, Irish, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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Does Nairn Community and Arts Centre have open mic nights?

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Where is Nairn Community and Arts Centre?

King Street, Nairn, Nairn, IV12 4BQ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Nairn venues nearby.

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