McChuill's is a Glasgow institution — a Merchant City bar and live-music venue at 40 High Street (G1 1NL) that has been a community hub for over 27 years. Its acoustic open mic runs on Thursdays, while Friday and Saturday bring live bands and club nights spanning folk, rock and blues. The venue provides house equipment including a PA system and drum kit, and admission is usually free unless otherwise stated. It is a genuinely grassroots room (capacity around 100–150) that backs both original acts and covers, open daily noon to midnight with a pool table and a loyal local following.
Merchant City · Every Sunday · Free
McChuill's Open Mic
Glasgow's Sunday-night free open mic at 40 High Street, G1 1NL — Merchant City institution, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots.
Open mic at a glance McChuill's · Glasgow
Sunday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
10 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
McChuill's Open Mic — Quick Facts
Glasgow's Sunday-night free open mic at 40 High Street, G1 1NL — Merchant City institution, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start21:00
Sign-up20:30 walk-in
Slot length10 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacityc. 150 standing
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerIn-house, included
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Where
McChuill's40 High Street
Merchant City
Glasgow G1 1NL
Merchant City, 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 McChuill's
About This Open Mic
Every Sunday in Merchant City, Glasgow
Kicks off at 21:00, sign-up from 20:30
Free entry for performers and audience
10-minute slots
Full backline on stage
Part of the Glasgow open mic directory
The Night
McChuill's is Merchant City's longest-running music pub. Sunday open mic uses the back stage and runs a tight 10-minute format with full backline.
180 minutes, 18 acts at 10 minutes. Solo songwriters, full bands, the occasional jazz trio.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 8:30pm. Walk-in only.
Getting there
40 High Street, G1 1NL. 4 minutes from High Street Rail.
The venue
Pub front, music stage at the back. 18+. Capacity c. 150. Late licence.
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 McChuill's’s Sunday night runs.
20:30Sign-up
21:00Kick-off
00:00Last songs
Every Sunday 10-min slots Free entry
Find McChuill's
40 High Street, Merchant City, Glasgow G1 1NL
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 20:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 00:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
Part of the Glasgow live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 20:30. 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.
40 High Street, Merchant City, Glasgow G1 1NL.
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