Every Monday in Paisley
Kicks off at 19:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
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Paisley · Every Monday · Free
The Ugly Duck Open Mic
Paisley open mic at The Ugly Duck — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance The Ugly Duck · Paisley
Monday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 17 Jun 2026
The Ugly Duck Open Mic — Quick Facts
Paisley open mic at The Ugly Duck — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayMonday
Start19:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Ugly Duck38 High St
Paisley PA1 2DQ
Paisley — 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 Ugly Duck is a lively, quirky bar and restaurant on Paisley High Street (number 38), disco balls and all, billed as the town's number-one venue-hire and karaoke spot. Open Mic Mondays run from 7pm — they love their live music here and welcome anyone wanting a turn on stage. There's also regular acoustic live music every Friday and Saturday from 6pm, so the Duck is a good bet for performers and listeners alike. Pop their Facebook for the current week before heading down.
About The Ugly Duck
The Ugly Duck is a restaurant, venue-hire space and karaoke bar at 38 High Street, Paisley (PA1 2DQ) in Renfrewshire. It runs a busy events calendar — tribute nights, bouncin' bingo, psychic and comedy nights — anchored by a weekly Monday open mic / stage session from 7pm and live music plus karaoke every Saturday. The kitchen serves small plates and a full menu alongside a strong cocktail and drinks list, and the venue is available for private hire and celebrations. A house PA is provided and both originals and covers are welcome.
Planning Your Monday 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 Paisley live music scene.
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38 High St, Paisley PA1 2DQ
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Paisley's The Ugly Duck open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Paisley 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 Paisley mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
38 High St, Paisley PA1 2DQ.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Paisley regulars across the Paisley open mic scene. Paisley open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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