Mono is a vegan cafe-bar, music venue and record shop in the corner of Kings Court, off King Street in Glasgow's Merchant City near Trongate (G1 5RB). Opened in 2002, it has built a reputation for good beer, freshly-made vegan food and a strong programme of gigs — hosting exciting local and international bands alongside exhibitions, book readings, art performances, record fairs and DJ nights. It shares its space with Monorail Music, one of the city's best-loved independent record stores. Standing capacity around 300, with a full backline and in-house engineer for live shows. An ethical, community-focused space that strives to challenge barriers to music, culture and sustainable food.
Trongate · Every Tuesday · Free
Mono Open Mic
Trongate's Tuesday-night free open mic at 12 Kings Court, G1 5RB — vegan music venue + record shop, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
Open mic at a glance Mono · Glasgow
Tuesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Mono Open Mic — Quick Facts
Trongate's Tuesday-night free open mic at 12 Kings Court, G1 5RB — vegan music venue + record shop, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacityc. 150 standing
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerIn-house, included
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Where
Mono12 Kings Court
Trongate
Glasgow G1 5RB
Trongate, 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 Mono
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Trongate, Glasgow
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
Full backline on stage
Part of the Glasgow open mic directory
The Night
Mono is a Glasgow vegan cafe-bar that doubles as a record shop and music venue (sister to Stereo). Tuesday open mic — songwriters, alt acts.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
12 Kings Court, G1 5RB. 5 minutes from St Enoch (Subway) or Argyle Street Rail.
The venue
Cafe-bar, record shop, gig stage. 18+. Capacity c. 150.
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 Mono’s Tuesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:00Last songs
22:00Venue closes
Every Tuesday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Mono
12 Kings Court, Trongate, Glasgow G1 5RB
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:00. 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 19:30. 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.
12 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.
12 Kings Court, Trongate, Glasgow G1 5RB.
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