Ivory Blacks stands out in Glasgow's vibrant music scene with its welcoming atmosphere for both original acts and cover bands. This grassroots venue features a reliable PA system, making it an ideal spot for emerging talent to showcase their work. Regularly hosting open mic nights, it encourages a diverse array of genres, fostering a sense of community among musicians and audiences alike.
Glasgow · Every 1st Friday of the month · No fee listed
Ivory Blacks Open Mic
Glasgow open mic at Ivory Blacks — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Fri 4 Dec. Kick-off 13:30, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 13 Nov 202613:30
Kick-off
Fridays
sign-up from 19:30Fridays
| Night | Every 1st Friday of the month |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every 1st Friday of the monthHow the night runs
13:30
Kick-off
FridaysRunning order
13:30 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
17:45 Last songs
04 — Find Ivory Blacks
GlasgowGetting there
56 Oswald St,
Glasgow G1 4PL
Glasgow G1 4PL
The nearest station is Glasgow Central Low Level (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
GlasgowAbout the night
Ivory Blacks on Oswald Street in Glasgow city centre hosts Lyn's CTF Club Jam on the first Friday of every month, billed as "Glasgow's best jam session". It's an afternoon session, running from 1.30pm to 5.45pm, and it's free. Dates are listed through to 4 December 2026, so check the venue's listings for next year's run before you set off.
Getting there
56 Oswald St, Glasgow G1 4PL.
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Ivory Blacks stands out in Glasgow's vibrant music scene with its welcoming atmosphere for both original acts and cover bands. This grassroots venue features a reliable PA system, making it an ideal spot for emerging talent to showcase their work. Regularly hosting open mic nights, it encourages a diverse array of genres, fostering a sense of community among musicians and audiences alike.
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Glasgow · Every 1st Friday of the month
Ivory Blacks Open Mic
Glasgow open mic at Ivory Blacks — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Friday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 13 Nov
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Ivory Blacks Open Mic — Quick Facts
Ivory Blacks Open Mic runs on the 1st Friday of the month at Ivory Blacks in Glasgow, starting at 13:30 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 13 Nov 2026
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The night starts at 13:30 and runs to about 17:45. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes, so the night holds around 21 acts. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightFri 4 Dec · 13:30Starts in 21d 05h 53m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightFridayEvery 1st Friday of the monthNext: Fri 4 Dec
Starts13:30until 17:45
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes eachRoom for about 21 acts
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About This Open Mic
Ivory Blacks on Oswald Street in Glasgow city centre hosts Lyn's CTF Club Jam on the first Friday of every month, billed as "Glasgow's best jam session". It's an afternoon session, running from 1.30pm to 5.45pm, and it's free. Dates are listed through to 4 December 2026, so check the venue's listings for next year's run before you set off.
Getting there
56 Oswald St, Glasgow G1 4PL.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Ivory Blacks’s Friday night runs.
Next nightFri 4 Dec · 13:30Starts in 21d 05h 53m
Kick-off13:30Every 1st Friday of the month
Music ends17:45Last act finishes
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 21 acts
How often
Every 1st Friday of the month
Coming up
Fri 4 Dec · Fri 1 Jan · Fri 5 Feb
Kit
Ivory Blacks provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find Ivory Blacks
56 Oswald St, Glasgow G1 4PL
Address56 Oswald St
AreaGlasgow
PostcodeG1 4PL
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Glasgow Central Low Level (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Ivory Blacks in Glasgow; G1 4PL is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Friday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 17:45. Ivory Blacks provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Glasgow open mic nights for alternatives.
Ivory Blacks provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Ivory Blacks's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Glasgow open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
56 Oswald St, Glasgow G1 4PL.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Glasgow regulars across the Glasgow open mic scene. Glasgow open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Glasgow Central Low Level (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is G1 4PL. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Glasgow open mics.
What’s On at Ivory Blacks
The gigs coming up at Ivory Blacks besides the open mic, from the GigXchange directory — each one links its listing.
NOV
14
The Devil & The Universe, Stigmata Presents
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreAlternative Rock, DJ / Electronic, Ambient
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NOV
14
Club Stigmata, DJ Frankie D, Stigmata Presents
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreAlternative Rock
View details›
NOV
15
Joey Wit
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
DEC
12
Stigmata Presents, PIG
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreAlternative Rock
View details›
DEC
12
Club Stigmata, DJ Frankie D, DJ Mark Walker
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreAlternative Rock, Metal
View details›
DEC
27
Lizzie and the Banshees
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreAlternative Rock, Punk Rock
View details›
JAN
20
Karma Police - Radiohead tribute, Born Again Concerts
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Alternative Rock
View details›
JAN
21
Chrom, Promenade Cinema, Stigmata Presents
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreAlternative Rock, DJ / Electronic, Ambient
View details›
NOV
14
The Devil & The Universe, Stigmata Presents
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreAlternative Rock, DJ / Electronic, Ambient
View details›
NOV
14
Club Stigmata, DJ Frankie D, Stigmata Presents
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreAlternative Rock
View details›
NOV
15
Joey Wit
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
DEC
12
Stigmata Presents, PIG
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreAlternative Rock
View details›
DEC
12
Club Stigmata, DJ Frankie D, DJ Mark Walker
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreAlternative Rock, Metal
View details›
DEC
27
Lizzie and the Banshees
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreAlternative Rock, Punk Rock
View details›
JAN
20
Karma Police - Radiohead tribute, Born Again Concerts
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Alternative Rock
View details›
JAN
21
Chrom, Promenade Cinema, Stigmata Presents
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreAlternative Rock, DJ / Electronic, Ambient
View details›
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Ivory Blacks open mic in brief. The Ivory Blacks open mic runs every 1st Friday of the month from 13:30 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. Ivory Blacks’ venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For another night this week, the open mics near Glasgow are listed by day.
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09 — More Glasgow open mics
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10 — What's on at Ivory Blacks
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The Devil & The Universe, Stigmata PresentsSaturday, 14 November 2026
Club Stigmata, DJ Frankie D, Stigmata PresentsSaturday, 14 November 2026
Joey WitSunday, 15 November 2026
Stigmata Presents, PIGSaturday, 12 December 2026Club Stigmata, DJ Frankie D, DJ Mark WalkerSaturday, 12 December 2026The Devil & The Universe, Stigmata PresentsSaturday, 14 November 2026Club Stigmata, DJ Frankie D, Stigmata PresentsSaturday, 14 November 2026Joey WitSunday, 15 November 2026Stigmata Presents, PIGSaturday, 12 December 2026Club Stigmata, DJ Frankie D, DJ Mark WalkerSaturday, 12 December 2026More dates at Ivory Blacks: Lizzie and the Banshees, Karma Police - Radiohead tribute, Born Again Concerts and Chrom, Promenade Cinema, Stigmata Presents.
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