The Glass Bucket is a small, locally run, queer-friendly bar at 22 St Andrew's Street in Dundee city centre, revived under its historic former name after the old Abode bar closed (taken over by Craig Ormond-Campbell and Fraser Marr). It pairs an expertly crafted drinks menu of craft beers, fine wines and creative cocktails with a lively events calendar: live-music events, weekly quiz nights, karaoke and open-mic nights, plus screened sport and themed evenings - and its June Pride celebrations are a standout. Open Monday to Thursday 1pm-midnight and Friday to Sunday 1pm-1am.
Dundee · Every Thursday · Free
The Glass Bucket Open Mic
Dundee open mic at The Glass Bucket — 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 Glass Bucket · Dundee
Thursday
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 Glass Bucket Open Mic — Quick Facts
Dundee open mic at The Glass Bucket — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are 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
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Glass Bucket22 St Andrew's St
Dundee DD1 2EX
Dundee — 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
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About The Glass Bucket
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Dundee
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Dundee open mic directory
The Night
The Glass Bucket is a small, locally run and gay-friendly pub in Dundee city centre on St Andrew's Street, cosy with wooden tables and soft lighting. Thursday is open mic night — anyone can sing or play an instrument, and the room is famously supportive, with everyone cheering each performer on. A warm, low-key weekly slot, and the June Pride celebrations are a real highlight.
Getting there
22 St Andrew's St, Dundee DD1 2EX.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Glass Bucket’s Thursday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every Thursday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Glass Bucket
22 St Andrew's St, Dundee DD1 2EX
Planning Your Thursday 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 Dundee live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Dundee 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 Dundee mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
22 St Andrew's St, Dundee DD1 2EX.
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