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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.

Venues in Glasgow

Where live music actually happens in Glasgow.

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Roccos Music Lounge
Glasgow Glasgow City Centre★★★★★ (—)
Glasgow music lounge with live acts.
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • Vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
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500
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Room2
Glasgow Glasgow City Centre★★★★★ (—)
Glasgow blues and live events venue.
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • Vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
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100
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Royal Gourock Yacht Club
Gourock★★★★★ (—)
Yacht club with live entertainment.
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • Vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
  • MonClosed
  • Tue19:00–23:00
  • WedClosed
  • ThuClosed
  • Fri19:00–01:00
  • Sat19:00–01:00
  • SunClosed
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Rumshack
Glasgow Pollokshaws★★★★★ (—)
Pollokshaws's wednesday-night free open mic at Rumshack — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • Vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
  • Mon16:00–00:00
  • Tue16:00–00:00
  • Wed16:00–00:00
  • Thu16:00–00:00
  • Fri12:00–00:00
  • Sat12:00–00:00
  • Sun12:00–00:00
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550
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Saint Luke's
Glasgow Calton★★★★★ (—)
Converted East End church with full bar.
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • Vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
  • Mon12:00–00:00
  • Tue12:00–00:00
  • Wed12:00–00:00
  • Thu12:00–00:00
  • Fri12:00–01:00
  • Sat11:00–01:00
  • Sun11:00–00:00
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Scotia Bar
Glasgow★★★★★ (—)
Reputedly Glasgow's oldest pub (1792), with live rock and blues Thursday to Sunday.
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • Vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
  • Mon11:00–00:00
  • Tue11:00–00:00
  • Wed11:00–00:00
  • Thu11:00–00:00
  • Fri11:00–01:00
  • Sat11:00–01:00
  • Sun11:00–00:00
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SEC Centre - Lomond Auditorium
Glasgow Finnieston★★★★★ (—)
SEC Lomond Auditorium for touring shows.
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • Vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
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Settle Inn
Stirling★★★★★ (—)
Stirling's oldest pub (1733) with Wednesday-night Scottish folk sessions.
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • Vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
  • Mon15:00–23:00
  • Tue15:00–23:00
  • Wed15:00–23:00
  • Thu15:00–00:00
  • Fri12:00–01:00
  • Sat12:00–01:00
  • Sun15:00–00:00
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150
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Sharps Largs
Largs★★★★★ (—)
Largs venue with tribute entertainment.
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • Vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
  • Mon12:00–00:00
  • Tue12:00–00:00
  • Wed12:00–00:00
  • Thu12:00–01:00
  • Fri12:00–01:00
  • Sat12:00–01:00
  • Sun12:00–00:00
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180
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Silver Larch Moodiesburn
Glasgow Moodiesburn★★★★★ (—)
Moodiesburn venue with entertainment.
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • Vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
  • 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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Slanj A Va
Stirling★★★★★ (—)
Stirling's home of live music — two band stages, seven nights a week
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • Vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
  • Mon11:00–00:00
  • Tue11:00–00:00
  • Wed11:00–00:00
  • Thu11:00–01:00
  • Fri11:00–02:00
  • Sat11:00–02:00
  • Sun11:00–00:00
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550
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Slay Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow Merchant City★★★★★ (—)
Glasgow tribute and live venue.
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • Vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
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300
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Stereo
Glasgow City Centre★★★★★ (—)
Glasgow's Sunday-night free open mic at 20-28 Renfield Lane, G2 5AR — vegan basement venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots.
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • 3 vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
  • Mon12:00–00:00
  • Tue12:00–00:00
  • Wed12:00–00:00
  • Thu12:00–00:00
  • Fri12:00–03:00
  • Sat12:00–03:00
  • Sun12:00–00:00
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100
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Strathaven Town Mill
Strathaven★★★★★ (—)
Arts and heritage centre with singer-songwriters.
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • Vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
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1,500
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SWG3
Glasgow Yorkhill / west end★★★★★ (—)
Finnieston arts venue and creative campus.
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • Vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
  • Mon
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75
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The Abbey Bar
Paisley★★★★★ (—)
Paisley pub with live entertainment.
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • Vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
  • Mon12:00–00:00
  • Tue12:00–00:00
  • Wed12:00–00:00
  • Thu12:00–00:00
  • Fri12:00–01:00
  • Sat12:00–01:00
  • Sun12:00–00:00
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The Albany
Greenock★★★★★ (—)
Deptford community arts venue.
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • Vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
  • MonClosed
  • TueClosed
  • Wed12:00–21:30
  • Thu12:00–21:30
  • Fri12:00–21:30
  • Sat11:00–22:00
  • Sun11:00–18:00
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The Allison Arms
Glasgow Pollokshields★★★★★ (—)
Glasgow pub with live entertainment.
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • 2 vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
  • 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 Arlington
Glasgow★★★★★ (—)
Glasgow bar with live entertainment.
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • Vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
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The Art School
Glasgow Garnethill, Glasgow★★★★★ (—)
Mackintosh-designed art school with gigs.
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • Vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
  • Mon10:00–00:00
  • Tue10:00–00:00
  • Wed10:00–00:00
  • Thu10:00–03:00
  • Fri10:00–03:00
  • Sat12:00–03:00
  • SunClosed
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The Art School (The Vic Bar)
Glasgow Garnethill, Glasgow★★★★★ (—)
Not-so-traditional bar and nightclub.
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • Vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
  • Mon10:00–16:00
  • Tue10:00–16:00
  • Wed10:00–16:00
  • Thu10:00–16:00
  • Fri10:00–16:00
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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The Audio Lounge
Glasgow Maryhill★★★★★ (—)
Glasgow audio-focused live music lounge.
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • Vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
  • Mon12:00–00:00
  • Tue12:00–00:00
  • Wed12:00–00:00
  • Thu12:00–00:00
  • Fri12:00–00:00
  • Sat12:00–00:00
  • Sun12:00–00:00
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650
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The Ayr Pavilion
Ayr Ayr seafront★★★★★ (—)
Ayr seaside pavilion with entertainment.
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • Vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
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200
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The Beacon Arts Centre
Greenock Waterfront★★★★★ (—)
Mid-size folk and live music venue in Greenock
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • Vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
  • Mon10:00–17:00
  • Tue10:00–17:00
  • Wed10:00–17:00
  • Thu10:00–17:00
  • Fri10:00–17:00
  • Sat10:00–17:00
  • Sun10:00–17:00
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Open mics in Glasgow

Turn up, put your name down, play. Most are free.

Sauchiehall institution
1ST
Mon
Nice N Sleazy
City Centre, Glasgow
Starts 20:00
  • Sign-up20:30
  • Slots10 min
  • EntryFree
  • PAProvided
  • BacklineFull
  • Open tomusic
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EVERY
Mon
Slanj A Va
City centre, Stirling
Starts 20:00
  • Sign-up
  • Slots
  • EntryFree
  • PA
  • Backline
  • Open tomusic
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EVERY
Mon
Settle Inn
Stirling, Stirling
Starts 20:30
  • Sign-up19:30
  • Slots12 min
  • EntryFree
  • PAProvided
  • Backline
  • Open tomusic
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EVERY
Mon
The Abbey Bar
Paisley, Paisley
Starts 21:00
  • Sign-up19:30
  • Slots12 min
  • EntryFree
  • PAProvided
  • Backline
  • Open tomusic
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1ST
Tue
The Bull Inn
Town Centre, Paisley
Starts 19:00
  • Sign-up
  • Slots
  • EntryFree
  • PA
  • Backline
  • Open tomusic, poetry, comedy, spoken_word
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1ST
Tue
The Bungalow
Paisley, Paisley
Starts 19:00
  • Sign-up19:30
  • Slots12 min
  • EntryFree
  • PAProvided
  • Backline
  • Open tomusic
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2ND
Tue
Kettle Black
Town Centre, Paisley
Starts 19:00
  • Sign-up
  • Slots
  • EntryFree
  • PA
  • Backline
  • Open tomusic, poetry, comedy, spoken_word
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EVERY
Tue
Blue Dog
Glasgow, Glasgow
Starts 19:30
  • Sign-up19:30
  • Slots12 min
  • EntryFree
  • PAProvided
  • Backline
  • Open tomusic
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LAST
Tue
Inn on the corner
Paisley, Paisley
Starts 20:00
  • Sign-up19:30
  • Slots12 min
  • EntryFree
  • PAProvided
  • Backline
  • Open tomusic
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LAST
Tue
Anchor At The Abbey
Paisley, Paisley
Starts 20:00
  • Sign-up19:30
  • Slots12 min
  • EntryFree
  • PAProvided
  • Backline
  • Open tomusic
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Vegan · record shop · DIY scene
EVERY
Tue
Mono
Trongate, Glasgow
Starts 20:00
  • Sign-up19:30
  • Slots12 min
  • EntryFree
  • PAProvided
  • BacklineFull
  • Open tomusic
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EVERY
Tue
The butterfly and the pig
Glasgow, Glasgow
Starts 21:00
  • Sign-up19:30
  • Slots12 min
  • EntryFree
  • PAProvided
  • Backline
  • 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.

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