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What's On in Glasgow

Live music in Glasgow over the next four weeks — 20 Sept – 18 Oct. 266 gigs listed in Glasgow over the next 28 days across 39 venues. Saturday is the busiest night with 60. 16 are free entry. In total we track 134 grassroots venues and 44 regular open mics here.

Two pubs a day are closing, and last year 78 grassroots venues stopped putting on live music. Get Glasgow gigs in your inbox — and go to one.

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Updated daily · 266 gigs in Glasgow over the next four weeks

Last updated: 20 September 2026

Support grassroots music in Glasgow

Grassroots venues are where every act you have ever paid to see started out. Glasgow still has 134 of them.

From the Barras to the West End, Glasgow's live music scene is legendary. Planning a private party instead? See [booking live entertainment in Glasgow](/gigs/live-entertainment-glasgow) for bands, singers and DJs for one-off occasions. Booking for the company rather than yourself? See [corporate entertainment in Glasgow](/gigs/corporate-entertainment-glasgow) for Christmas parties, awards nights and conferences.

Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them shut for good. Those are the rooms where new acts learn to hold an audience, where a first support slot happens, and where a Tuesday night can still turn into something.

This page exists to make them easy to find. It lists 266 gigs across Glasgow over the next four weeks, pulled from the venues themselves and updated daily — alongside the 134 grassroots venues and 44 regular open mic nights we track in the city. No algorithm decides what you see: it is simply everything we know is on.

The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before. If you would rather be told than remember, the sign-up above sends Glasgow listings straight to your inbox. If you run a venue here, claim your page so people can find you.

Gigs in Glasgow

Every grassroots gig we hold for Glasgow in the next four weeks — 20 Sept – 18 Oct. Updated daily.

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OCT
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Huey Morgan
Saint Luke's, Glasgow
Thursday, 15 October 2026 · 19:00
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreRock, Alternative Rock, Pop
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OCT
15
Ty, Lyrical Inc. and Chelsea K. and team.
The Bungalow Bar·Paisley East and Central, Glasgow
Thursday, 15 October 2026 · 19:00–23:45
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OCT
15
Pete & Bas
TV Studio SWG3·Anderston/City/Yorkhill, Glasgow
Thursday, 15 October 2026 · 19:00
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  • GenreHip-Hop, Rap
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OCT
15
SOFY
King Tuts Wah Wah Hut·Anderston/City/Yorkhill, Glasgow
Thursday, 15 October 2026 · 19:30
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OCT
16
Trad Friday Sessions @ Blackfriars
Blackfriars Of Bell Street·Anderston/City/Yorkhill, Glasgow
Friday, 16 October 2026 · 16:00–19:00
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OCT
16
Panchiko
TV Studio SWG3, Glasgow
Friday, 16 October 2026 · 19:00
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreRock, Alternative Rock
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OCT
16
The KINK's Experience
The Bungalow Bar·Paisley East and Central, Glasgow
Friday, 16 October 2026 · 19:00–23:45
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  • GenreTribute Act
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OCT
16
Eleine
SLAY, Glasgow
Friday, 16 October 2026 · 19:00
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  • GenreMetal
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OCT
16
MOXIES with special guests!
Lucky Strike Glasgow·Anderston/City/Yorkhill, Glasgow
Friday, 16 October 2026 · 19:00–22:00
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OCT
16
Certain Death - First World Hunger - Grief Incarnate - Hemlock
The Rock Bottom·Falkirk South, Glasgow
Friday, 16 October 2026 · 19:30–23:00
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreMetal, World Music
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OCT
16
Livewire | The ACDC Show
The Ayr Pavilion·Ayr West, Glasgow
Friday, 16 October 2026 · 19:30–23:30
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreRock, Tribute Act
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OCT
16
Tam Petty and the Heartfakers live
The Rum Shack·Southside Central, Glasgow
Friday, 16 October 2026 · 19:30–23:00
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  • GenreTribute Act
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OCT
16
Letz Zep - The UK's Leading Led Zeppelin Tribute
Drygate·Dennistoun, Glasgow
Friday, 16 October 2026 · 19:30–22:00
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  • GenreTribute Act
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OCT
16
Letz Zep - The UK's Leading Led Zeppelin
Drygate·Dennistoun, Glasgow
Friday, 16 October 2026 · 19:30–22:00
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  • GenreTribute Act
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OCT
16
A Night of Lionel Richie & Motown Classics
The Ferry·Anderston/City/Yorkhill, Glasgow
Friday, 16 October 2026 · 20:30–23:45
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreSoul, Motown
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OCT
16
Pablo Jones
Bluedog·Anderston/City/Yorkhill, Glasgow
Friday, 16 October 2026 · 23:30–02:30
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OCT
17
Miss Rachel Tribute & JJ (CoComelon)
Silver Larch Moodiesburn·Gartcosh, Glenboig and Moodiesburn, Glasgow
Saturday, 17 October 2026 · 11:00–13:00
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreTribute Act
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OCT
17
K Pop Demon Hunters Tribute Band: Vibe 3
Saint Judes After Dark·Anderston/City/Yorkhill, Glasgow
Saturday, 17 October 2026 · 12:00–14:00
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenrePop, Rap, Tribute Act
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OCT
17
JOHN 5, Dan Byrne
Slay Glasgow, Glasgow
Saturday, 17 October 2026 · 19:00
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  • TicketsAvailable
  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreRock, Alternative Rock
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OCT
17
The Chain - Live at The Bungalow
The Bungalow Bar·Paisley East and Central, Glasgow
Saturday, 17 October 2026 · 19:00–23:30
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreTribute Act
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OCT
17
Beth Orton
Saint Luke's, Glasgow
Saturday, 17 October 2026 · 19:00
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreRock, Alternative Rock
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OCT
17
Grace Gachot
The Poetry Club SWG3, Glasgow
Saturday, 17 October 2026 · 19:00
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  • TicketsAvailable
  • AgeAll ages
  • GenrePop
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OCT
17
Yur Mum
The Rock Bottom·Falkirk South, Glasgow
Saturday, 17 October 2026 · 19:30–23:00
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OCT
17
Phil Campbell
The Blue Dog·Anderston/City/Yorkhill, Glasgow
Saturday, 17 October 2026 · 20:00–23:00
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Venues in Glasgow

Where live music actually happens in Glasgow.

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Kelvingrove Bandstand
Glasgow Kelvingrove Park, West End★★★★★ (—)
Glasgow's restored 1925 open-air bandstand and amphitheatre in Kelvingrove Park.
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Kettle Black
Paisley Town Centre★★★★★ (—)
Paisley coffee shop with a free monthly open mic
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  • In-house engineer
  • Mon10:00–16:00
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Kilwinning Sports Club
Kilwinning★★★★★ (—)
Kilwinning's community sports club on Pennyburn Road, with tribute nights and gigs in the function bar.
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  • Mon08:00–22:00
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King Cons
Stirling★★★★★ (—)
Sunday sessions, open mic and songwriter nights on King Street
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King Tut's Wah Wah Hut
Glasgow City Centre★★★★★ (—)
Glasgow's Wednesday-night free open mic at 272a St Vincent Street, G2 5RL — iconic music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots.
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  • 3 vocal mics
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Lion And Star
Glasgow Kirkintilloch★★★★★ (—)
Glasgow pub with tribute act nights.
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  • Mon11:00–23:45
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  • Fri11:00–01:00
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MacSorley's
Glasgow Anderston/City/Yorkhill★★★★★ (—)
Good food, good music, great vibes.
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  • In-house engineer
  • MonClosed
  • Tue11:00–00:00
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Maggie Mays
Glasgow★★★★★ (—)
Trongate bar with live music five days a week and a 200-capacity basement
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Maggies Rock n Rodeo
Glasgow★★★★★ (—)
Glasgow rock and rodeo entertainment venue.
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  • Mon12:00–03:00
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150
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McChuill's
Glasgow Merchant City★★★★★ (—)
Glasgow's Sunday-night free open mic at 40 High Street, G1 1NL — Merchant City institution, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots.
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  • 3 vocal mics
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McChuills Music Bar & Venue
Glasgow★★★★★ (—)
Glasgow music bar, going since 1993
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  • In-house engineer
  • Mon12:00–00:00
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McLaren Hall, Killin
Killin Killin, Perthshire★★★★★ (—)
Community hall and main stage for the annual Killin Music Festival
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100
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McQs Bannockburn
Stirling★★★★★ (—)
Late-night live music bar in Bannockburn.
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  • In-house engineer
  • Mon11:00–22:00
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  • Fri11:00–00:45
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Mono
Glasgow Trongate★★★★★ (—)
Trongate's Tuesday-night free open mic at 12 Kings Court, G1 5RB — vegan music venue + record shop, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
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  • 3 vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
  • Mon11:00–22:00
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Nice N Sleazy
Glasgow City Centre★★★★★ (—)
Glasgow's Sunday-night free open mic at 421 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3LG — basement music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots.
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  • 3 vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
  • Mon18:00–03:00
  • Tue18:00–03:00
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  • Fri17:00–03:00
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Nicky-Tams Bar & Bothy
Stirling★★★★★ (—)
One of Stirling's oldest and finest pubs.
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  • Mon12:00–00:00
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No.2 Baker Street
Stirling★★★★★ (—)
Live music, jam sessions and acoustic nights below the Castle
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  • Mon11:00–00:00
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Oran Mor
Glasgow West End (Byres Road)★★★★★ (—)
Converted West End church with auditorium.
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Over The Bridge
Stirling Bridge of Allan★★★★★ (—)
Southbank outdoor bar with live entertainment.
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  • In-house engineer
  • Mon17:00–23:00
  • Tue17:00–23:00
  • WedClosed
  • Thu17:00–23:00
  • Fri13:00–00:00
  • Sat12:00–00:00
  • Sun13:00–22:00
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Paisley Town Hall
Paisley Paisley Town Centre★★★★★ (—)
OneRen civic venue with live entertainment.
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Princess Bar
Glasgow East Centre★★★★★ (—)
Glasgow bar with live entertainment.
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  • Vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
  • Mon11:00–00:00
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Printhouse Ayr
Ayr★★★★★ (—)
Ayrshire's distinctive 350-cap music and events space.
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  • MonClosed
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Queen Margaret Union
Glasgow Hillhead★★★★★ (—)
Making noise since 1890 — QMU gig venue.
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  • In-house engineer
  • Mon08:00–22:00
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  • Wed08:00–23:00
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Queen's Park Recreation Ground
Glasgow Queen's Park, Southside★★★★★ (—)
Southside park for outdoor rock and folk.
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What's on in Glasgow — FAQs

Common questions about live music in Glasgow, answered with this week's live data.

We currently list 266 gigs in Glasgow between 20 Sept and 18 Oct, across 39 venues. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse the Glasgow gig directory or every city we cover.
Yes — 16 of the 266 Glasgow gigs listed right now are free entry (about 6%). Use the Free filter above to see only those. Glasgow open mic nights are almost always free too, both to watch and to play.
Saturday, with 60 gigs listed across the next 28 days. Saturday: 60 gigs · Friday: 56 gigs · Sunday: 46 gigs. Filter by This week or This weekend above to narrow it down.
Right now: b2b1ca9d-ee6f-4bce-bc2b-4b5316645c4c, 12f06802-6bd4-4a42-931d-f7c5b41bcdd4, 3e557427-9a0f-4e80-aa89-8e613e114458. In total we track 134 grassroots venues in Glasgow, of which 39 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the Glasgow venue directory.
Glasgow has 44 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the Glasgow open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.
Where a Glasgow venue publishes a price, the average ticket is £12.00. Grassroots entry is typically a few pounds on the door, and many nights are free. On the other side of the transaction, the Musicians' Union publishes national gig rates as the recognised floor for live engagements, and the ISM publishes guidance for self-employed musicians. Our own UK gig rate benchmarks show what artists are actually being paid by region and act type.
Grassroots rooms are where every act you have paid to see learned to hold an audience. Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them for good. Glasgow still has 134 on our list. Music Venue Trust campaigns for them nationally; venues themselves navigate PRS licensing and local authority licensing to keep putting music on. The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up and buy a drink at the bar.
Listing is free and takes about two minutes — submit through the Glasgow gig directory and it is verified within 48 hours. No account is needed and there is no listing fee. If you run a venue here, claim your venue page to keep its capacity, backline and contact details current. Promoters and venues booking acts can also post paid work or find artists directly.

Go to one this month

266 gigs listed in Glasgow over the next four weeks, across 134 grassroots venues and 44 open mic nights. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before — it is the single most useful thing anyone can do for a room like these.

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