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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
15
Huey Morgan
Saint Luke's, Glasgow
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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
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OCT
15
Pete & Bas
TV Studio SWG3·Anderston/City/Yorkhill, Glasgow
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- GenreHip-Hop, Rap
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OCT
15
SOFY
King Tuts Wah Wah Hut·Anderston/City/Yorkhill, Glasgow
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- GenrePop
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OCT
16
Trad Friday Sessions @ Blackfriars
Blackfriars Of Bell Street·Anderston/City/Yorkhill, Glasgow
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OCT
16
Panchiko
TV Studio SWG3, Glasgow
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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
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- GenreTribute Act
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OCT
16
Eleine
SLAY, Glasgow
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- GenreMetal
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OCT
16
MOXIES with special guests!
Lucky Strike Glasgow·Anderston/City/Yorkhill, Glasgow
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OCT
16
Certain Death - First World Hunger - Grief Incarnate - Hemlock
The Rock Bottom·Falkirk South, Glasgow
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- GenreMetal, World Music
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OCT
16
Livewire | The ACDC Show
The Ayr Pavilion·Ayr West, Glasgow
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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
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- GenreTribute Act
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OCT
16
Letz Zep - The UK's Leading Led Zeppelin Tribute
Drygate·Dennistoun, Glasgow
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- GenreTribute Act
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OCT
16
Letz Zep - The UK's Leading Led Zeppelin
Drygate·Dennistoun, Glasgow
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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
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreSoul, Motown
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OCT
16
Pablo Jones
Bluedog·Anderston/City/Yorkhill, Glasgow
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OCT
17
Miss Rachel Tribute & JJ (CoComelon)
Silver Larch Moodiesburn·Gartcosh, Glenboig and Moodiesburn, Glasgow
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- GenreTribute Act
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OCT
17
K Pop Demon Hunters Tribute Band: Vibe 3
Saint Judes After Dark·Anderston/City/Yorkhill, Glasgow
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- GenrePop, Rap, Tribute Act
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OCT
17
JOHN 5, Dan Byrne
Slay Glasgow, Glasgow
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- 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
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- GenreTribute Act
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OCT
17
Beth Orton
Saint Luke's, Glasgow
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- GenreRock, Alternative Rock
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OCT
17
Grace Gachot
The Poetry Club SWG3, Glasgow
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- GenrePop
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OCT
17
Yur Mum
The Rock Bottom·Falkirk South, Glasgow
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OCT
17
Phil Campbell
The Blue Dog·Anderston/City/Yorkhill, Glasgow
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Venues in Glasgow
Where live music actually happens in Glasgow.
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The Bull Inn
Listed Paisley pub with a free monthly open mic
Backline0 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon11:00–23:00
- Tue11:00–23:00
- Wed11:00–23:00
- Thu11:00–23:00
- Fri11:00–01:00
- Sat11:00–01:00
- Sun11:00–23:00
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The Bungalow
Paisley's independent live music venue on Shuttle Street.
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- MonClosed
- Tue19:00–23:00
- Wed14:00–23:00
- Thu17:00–00:00
- Fri16:00–00:00
- Sat12:00–00:00
- Sun13:00–00:00
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The butterfly and the pig
Glasgow's Bath Street basement bar with live music every night.
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon17:00–23:00
- Tue17:00–23:00
- Wed12:00–23:00
- Thu12:00–23:00
- Fri12:00–00:00
- Sat12:00–00:00
- Sun12:00–23:00
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The Classic Grand
Art-Deco live music venue on Jamaica Street — rock, metal, indie & electronic
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon09:00–01:00
- Tue09:00–01:00
- Wed09:00–01:00
- Thu09:00–01:00
- Fri09:00–01:00
- Sat09:00–03:00
- Sun09:00–00:00
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The Clutha
Stockwell St's monday-night free open mic at The Clutha — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Backline6 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- 3 vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon12:00–23:00
- Tue12:00–23:00
- Wed12:00–00:00
- Thu12:00–00:00
- Fri12:00–00:00
- Sat12:00–00:00
- Sun12:00–00:00
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The Corran Halls
Oban waterfront arts venue.
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- MonClosed
- Tue10:00–16:00
- Wed10:00–16:00
- Thu10:00–16:00
- Fri10:00–16:00
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
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The Ferry
Anderston Quay venue with tribute nights.
Backline0 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon10:00–17:00
- Tue10:00–17:00
- Wed10:00–17:00
- Thu10:00–17:00
- Fri11:00–00:00
- Sat11:00–00:00
- Sun12:00–17:00
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The Flying Duck
Glasgow's underground basement venue for DIY gigs and club nights
Backline0 of 7
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- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
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The Garage Glasgow
Sauchiehall Street 900-cap club.
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- WedClosed
- Thu23:00–03:00
- Fri22:30–03:00
- Sat22:30–03:00
- SunClosed
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The Glee Club Glasgow
Glasgow Glee Club with soul events.
Backline0 of 7
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- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
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The Grand Hall Kilmarnock
Mid-size rock and live music venue in Kilmarnock
Backline2 of 7
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- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
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The Howlin' Wolf
blues and live music venue in Glasgow
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon12:00–03:00
- Tue12:00–03:00
- Wed12:00–03:00
- Thu12:00–03:00
- Fri12:00–03:00
- Sat12:00–03:00
- Sun12:00–03:00
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The Iris
Indie and live music venue in Ayr
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
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The Keg
Gilmour Street bar and grill with live music.
Backline3 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- MonClosed
- Tue15:00–00:00
- Wed15:00–00:00
- Thu15:00–00:00
- Fri15:00–01:00
- Sat12:00–01:00
- Sun12:00–22:00
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The Lincoln Inn
Glasgow pub with live entertainment.
Backline0 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon11:00–00:00
- Tue11:00–00:00
- Wed11:00–00:00
- Thu11:00–00:00
- Fri11:00–00:00
- Sat11:00–00:00
- Sun11:00–00:00
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The Mackintosh Church
Charles Rennie Mackintosh's only church — now a Glasgow concert and events venue
Backline0 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon11:00–16:00
- TueClosed
- Wed11:00–16:00
- ThuClosed
- Fri11:00–16:00
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
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The Marlborough
Multi-room bar and live-events space in Glasgow's southside
Backline0 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed18:00–02:00
- Thu18:00–02:00
- Fri18:00–03:00
- Sat12:00–03:00
- Sun14:00–02:00
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The Montford
Southside bar, restaurant and function hire.
Backline0 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon11:00–23:00
- Tue11:00–23:00
- Wed11:00–23:00
- Thu11:00–23:00
- Fri11:00–00:00
- Sat11:00–00:00
- Sun11:00–23:00
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The Noble Public House Glasgow
Glasgow city-centre jazz bar with live music Thu–Sat
Backline0 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon08:00–22:00
- Tue08:00–22:00
- Wed08:00–22:00
- Thu08:00–23:00
- Fri08:00–00:00
- Sat10:00–00:00
- Sun10:00–20:00
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The Old Fruitmarket
Atmospheric Merchant City concert hall on Candleriggs
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times—
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The Old Hairdressers
Independent Renfield Lane arts bar and live-music room
Backline0 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon17:00–23:00
- Tue17:00–23:00
- Wed17:00–23:00
- Thu17:00–00:00
- Fri15:00–01:00
- Sat15:00–01:00
- Sun17:00–23:00
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The Old Toll Bar
Paisley Rd's sunday-night free open mic at The Old Toll Bar — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 2:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon15:00–23:00
- Tue15:00–23:00
- Wed12:00–23:00
- Thu12:00–23:00
- Fri12:00–00:00
- Sat12:00–00:00
- Sun12:00–23:00
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The Orchard Hotel
Grassroots live music venue in Falkirk with a regular open mic night.
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
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The Poetry Club SWG3
SWG3's intimate rock and garage room.
Backline0 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
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Open mics in Glasgow
Turn up, put your name down, play. Most are free.
EVERY
Thu
The Scallion
Glasgow, Glasgow
- Sign-up19:30
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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Whisky bar · folk leaning
EVERY
Thu
The Pot Still
City Centre, Glasgow
- Sign-up19:30
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic, folk
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EVERY
Thu
The Wee Howff
Paisley, Paisley
- Sign-up19:30
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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EVERY
Thu
Bag o' Nails
Partick, Glasgow
- Sign-up20:00
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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EVERY
Thu
High Spirits
Town Centre, Falkirk
- Sign-up—
- Slots—
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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EVERY
Thu
No.2 Baker Street
Baker Street, Stirling
- Sign-up—
- Slots—
- EntryFree
- PA—
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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EVERY
Thu
Wellington's Bar
Town Centre, Ayr
- Sign-up—
- Slots—
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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Iconic · Oasis discovery
EVERY
Sat
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut
City Centre, Glasgow
- Sign-up14:00
- Slots10 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- BacklineFull
- Open tomusic
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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.
Help keep grassroots venues open in Glasgow
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