BOX is a lively bar on Glasgow's iconic Sauchiehall Street, with the stage set literally in the front window so passers-by can watch the action. It's renowned for supporting local musicians and runs live entertainment seven nights a week. Its famous Tuesday open mic — hosted by Ross Leighton (Fatherson) and Callum Wiseman (Prides) — is a fixture on the Glasgow circuit: add your name to the list and the hosts call you up when it's your turn. BOX opens at 6pm on Tuesdays and runs to 3am, with a house PA and backline so solo songwriters, duos and full bands all get a fair crack at one of the UK's strongest open-mic scenes.
Sauchiehall · Every Tuesday · Free
BOX Open Mic
Sauchiehall's tuesday-night free open mic at BOX — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
Open mic at a glance BOX · Glasgow
Tuesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
10 min
Slot length
Verified
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
BOX Open Mic — Quick Facts
Sauchiehall's tuesday-night free open mic at BOX — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start21:30
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length10 min
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerIn-house, included
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Where
BOX431 Sauchiehall Street
Sauchiehall
Glasgow G2 3LG
Sauchiehall, 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
In-house sound engineer
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About BOX
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Sauchiehall, Glasgow
Kicks off at 21:30, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
10-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Glasgow open mic directory
The Night
BOX on Sauchiehall Street runs Glasgow's most famous open mic every Tuesday — a late one, kicking off around 9:30pm and rolling through to 3am. It's hosted by Ross Leighton (Fatherson) and Callum Wiseman (Prides), so you're playing to and alongside people who properly know the city's music scene. Just stick your name on the list and the guys call you up when it's your turn; perform and you get a free beer or soft drink. A house keyboard and acoustic guitar are set up, so you can travel light. Free entry, walk-in.
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 BOX’s Tuesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
21:30Kick-off
03:00Last songs
Every Tuesday 10-min slots Free entry
Find BOX
431 Sauchiehall Street, Sauchiehall, Glasgow G2 3LG
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 03:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Glasgow live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Glasgow's BOX 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.
10 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.
431 Sauchiehall Street, Sauchiehall, Glasgow G2 3LG.
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