King Tut's Wah Wah Hut Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut
Location: King Tut's Wah Wah Hut

King Tut's Wah Wah Hut Open Mic — Quick Facts

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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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayWednesday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length10 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~300 standing

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

King Tut's Wah Wah Hut 272a St Vincent Street
City Centre
Glasgow G2 5RL

Contact

Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team

Highlights

Free entry

Full backlineIn-house engineer

Music18+Walk-in

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors

Drum kit

Guitar amp

Bass amp

Keys / keyboard

3 vocal mics

In-house engineer

King Tut's is Glasgow's most-storied independent music venue (Oasis got signed here in 1993). Wednesday open mic uses the main stage with full backline.

180 minutes, 18 acts at 10 minutes.

Sign-up process

Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.

Getting there

272a St Vincent Street, G2 5RL. 6 minutes from Glasgow Central.

The venue

Mid-size music venue. 18+. Capacity ~300.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Glasgow's King Tut's Wah Wah Hut open mic.

How do I sign up to play at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut open mic?

Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 7:30pm. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. Backup options if you don't get on: other Glasgow open mics the same week.

What backline does King Tut's Wah Wah Hut provide?

Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Want a similar setup elsewhere? Filter the open mic directory by “Full backline”.

How long is a slot at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut open mic?

10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band.

Is King Tut's Wah Wah Hut open mic free?

Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Glasgow mics are free; browse the list.

Can I bring a band to King Tut's Wah Wah Hut open mic?

Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it. Once you've played a few of these, see our guide on how to get paid gigs in Glasgow.

Where is King Tut's Wah Wah Hut?

272a St Vincent Street, City Centre, Glasgow G2 5RL.

What's the audience like on a Wednesday night?

Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Glasgow regulars who turn up across the Glasgow live music scene. Glasgow open mic crowds tend to listen attentively — this isn't a chatter-over-the-music kind of night.