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.
Glasgow · Every Sunday · No fee listed
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.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 21:00, sign-up from 20:30. 10-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 18 Aug 202621:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up from 20:30Sundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | 20:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 10 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 150 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | mcchuills.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
21:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
20:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
21:00 Kick-off· 10-minute slots
00:00 Last songs
04 — Find McChuill's
Merchant CityGetting there
40 High Street,
Merchant City, Glasgow G1 1NL
Merchant City, Glasgow G1 1NL
The nearest station is High Street (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
6 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 3 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
Merchant City, GlasgowAbout 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.
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.
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Merchant City · Every Sunday
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.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 18 Aug
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 10 min
- Slot length
- Verified
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
McChuill's Open Mic — Quick Facts
McChuill's Open Mic runs on Sundays at McChuill's in Glasgow, starting at 21:00 with sign-up from 20:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 18 Aug 2026
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Verified active
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Music starts around 21:00, finishing about 00:00. Sign-up is on the night from 20:30 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 10 minutes - room for roughly 18 acts. With full backline listed, you need little more than your instrument and pedals.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 21:00Starts in 2d 13h 24m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Capacityc. 150 standing
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitemcchuills.com
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts21:00until 00:00
Sign-up20:30Walk-in
Slots10minutes eachRoom for about 18 acts
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About This Open Mic
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.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardBring your own
3 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerProvided
The Night at a Glance
How McChuill's’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 21:00Starts in 2d 13h 24m
Sign-up opens20:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off21:00Every Sunday
Music ends00:00Last act finishes
Slots10minutes eachroom for about 18 acts
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
McChuill's provides a PA system, 3 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and an in-house sound engineer; bring your own keys.
First time here?
Arrive for 20:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 10 minutes.
Find McChuill's
40 High Street, Merchant City, Glasgow G1 1NL
Address40 High Street
AreaMerchant City, Glasgow
PostcodeG1 1NL
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is High Street (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. McChuill's is in Merchant City, Glasgow — use G1 1NL for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
The Old Toll Bar, The Allison Arms, The Glad Cafe CIC and King Cons
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Get there by 20:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 00:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Common Questions
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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, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for McChuill's'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.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
40 High Street, Merchant City, Glasgow G1 1NL.
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 High Street (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is G1 1NL. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 20:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Glasgow open mics.
What’s On at McChuill's
The gigs coming up at McChuill's besides the open mic, from the GigXchange directory — each one links its listing.
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Ebbb
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The M65s - Matinee Show
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wilt
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Pa Sheehy
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13
The Tumbling Souls
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreSoul
View details›
NOV
18
People Pleaser
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreIndie Rock, Alternative Rock, Pop
View details›
NOV
19
Ferguson Hi-Fi
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreIndie Rock, Alternative Rock, Pop
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NOV
24
My Precious Bunny
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreAlternative Rock
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NOV
26
Ebbb
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- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreDJ / Electronic, Techno
View details›
NOV
29
The M65s - Matinee Show
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- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreFunction / Covers
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NOV
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wilt
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- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
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Pa Sheehy
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McChuill's open mic in brief. The McChuill's open mic runs every Sunday from 21:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 20:30 and slots run about 10 minutes. Coming back with a full band? McChuill's’ venue page has its kit and capacity listed. For a different night this week, the open mics near Glasgow are listed by day.
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10 — What's on at McChuill's
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The Tumbling SoulsFriday, 13 November 2026
People PleaserWednesday, 18 November 2026
Ferguson Hi-FiThursday, 19 November 2026
My Precious BunnyTuesday, 24 November 2026EbbbThursday, 26 November 2026The Tumbling SoulsFriday, 13 November 2026People PleaserWednesday, 18 November 2026Ferguson Hi-FiThursday, 19 November 2026My Precious BunnyTuesday, 24 November 2026EbbbThursday, 26 November 2026More dates at McChuill's: The M65s - Matinee Show, wilt and Pa Sheehy.
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