Every 1st Sunday of the month in Glasgow
Kicks off at 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Glasgow open mic directory
Glasgow · Every 1st Sunday of the month · Free
The Glad Cafe CIC Open Mic
Glasgow open mic at The Glad Cafe CIC — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance The Glad Cafe CIC · Glasgow
Sunday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Glad Cafe CIC Open Mic — Quick Facts
Glasgow open mic at The Glad Cafe CIC — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start19:30
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Glad Cafe CIC1006A Pollokshaws Rd
Glasgow G41 2HG
Glasgow — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
The Glad Cafe is a much-loved community-run arts cafe and music venue on Pollokshaws Road in Shawlands, on Glasgow's south side. Sammy's Open Mic Night runs on the first Sunday of every month from 7.30pm — a free, over-18s session hosted by house band The Bucks, who back up performers and keep the night flowing. It's an ever-popular slot that fills quickly, so come down early to sign up if you want to play.
About The Glad Cafe CIC
The Glad Cafe CIC is a live music venue in <strong>Glasgow</strong>, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, The Glad Cafe CIC provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Glasgow live music scene.
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1006A Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G41 2HG
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Glasgow's The Glad Cafe CIC open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Glasgow open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Glasgow mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
1006A Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G41 2HG.
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