The Hug and Pint Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at The Hug and Pint
Location: The Hug and Pint

The Hug and Pint Open Mic — Quick Facts

Woodlands (Glasgow)'s Wednesday-night free open mic at 171 Great Western Road, G4 9AW — basement gig venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayWednesday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~150 standing

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

The Hug and Pint 171 Great Western Road
Woodlands
Glasgow G4 9AW

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

The Hug and Pint is a Great Western Road basement venue with a vegan kitchen. Wednesday open mic uses the same stage the venue uses for paid bills.

180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.

Sign-up process

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

Getting there

171 Great Western Road, G4 9AW. 4 minutes from St George's Cross (Subway).

The venue

Upstairs pub, basement gig room. 18+. Capacity basement ~150.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Glasgow's The Hug and Pint open mic.

How do I sign up to play at The Hug and Pint 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 The Hug and Pint 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 The Hug and Pint open mic?

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

Is The Hug and Pint open mic free?

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

Can I bring a band to The Hug and Pint 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 The Hug and Pint?

171 Great Western Road, Woodlands, Glasgow G4 9AW.

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.