King Tut's Wah Wah Hut is one of Scotland's most famous grassroots venues, tucked away at 272a St Vincent Street in Glasgow's city centre (G2 5RL). Open since 1990 and with a 300-capacity room, it has been at the forefront of the Scottish live-music scene for over three decades — famously the spot where Oasis were signed in 1993. The venue runs a packed gig calendar (around 70 shows scheduled across 2026-2027) that showcases new and emerging bands alongside touring indie, rock and alternative acts. A full backline and an in-house sound engineer back every performance, and the venue welcomes both original artists and covers, making it a cornerstone of Glasgow's grassroots circuit.
City Centre · Every Saturday · Free
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut Open Mic
Glasgow's Wednesday-night free open mic at 272a St Vincent Street, G2 5RL — iconic music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots.
Open mic at a glance King Tut's Wah Wah Hut · Glasgow
Saturday
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
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut Open Mic — Quick Facts
Glasgow's Wednesday-night free open mic at 272a St Vincent Street, G2 5RL — iconic music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySaturday
Start14:00
Sign-up14:00 walk-in
Slot length10 min
EntryFree · all ages
Capacityc. 300 standing
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerIn-house, included
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Where
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut272a St Vincent Street
City Centre
Glasgow G2 5RL
City Centre, Glasgow — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
Full backline on stage
In-house sound engineer
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About King Tut's Wah Wah Hut
About This Open Mic
Every Saturday in City Centre, Glasgow
Kicks off at 14:00
Free entry for performers and audience
10-minute slots
Full backline on stage
Part of the Glasgow open mic directory
The Night
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut is Glasgow's most storied independent music venue — Oasis were famously signed here in 1993 — and its weekly open mic puts you on that same main stage. It runs every Saturday afternoon from 2pm to a 6pm curfew, hosted by 'Shakey' Sean Findlay, with sign-up from 2pm: just show up, add your name and play. It's free, all ages and all genres, and each session features an extended set from a guest act, so it's a brilliant low-pressure way to play a proper venue stage.
Getting there
272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow G2 5RL.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
3 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How King Tut's Wah Wah Hut’s Saturday night runs.
14:00Sign-up
14:00Kick-off
18:00Last songs
Every Saturday 10-min slots Free entry
Find King Tut's Wah Wah Hut
272a St Vincent Street, City Centre, Glasgow G2 5RL
Planning Your Saturday Night
Arrive by 14:00 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 18:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
Part of the Glasgow live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Glasgow's King Tut's Wah Wah Hut open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 14:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Glasgow open mic nights for alternatives.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Glasgow mics are free; browse the list.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
272a St Vincent Street, City Centre, Glasgow G2 5RL.
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