Nice N Sleazy is a Glasgow institution at 421 Sauchiehall Street (G2 3LG), open since 1991 in the heart of the city's nightlife strip. The upstairs bar runs noon-3am seven days a week (food until 9pm); the downstairs basement venue opens at 7:30pm nightly with a busy schedule of gigs and club nights spanning local and touring acts — a key stop on the city's indie, rock, punk and alternative circuit. Standing capacity around 150, with a full backline and in-house engineer. A beloved late-night Sauchiehall Street mainstay.
Glasgow · Every 1st Monday of the month · No fee listed
Nice N Sleazy Open Mic
Glasgow's Sunday-night free open mic at 421 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3LG — basement music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots.
Next night: Mon 7 Dec. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 20:30. 10-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
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Kick-off
Mondays
sign-up from 20:30Mondays
| Night | Every 1st Monday of the month |
| 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 | nicensleazy.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 23 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every 1st Monday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off· 10-minute slots
23:00 Last songs
03:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Nice N Sleazy
City CentreGetting there
421 Sauchiehall Street,
City Centre, Glasgow G2 3LG
City Centre, Glasgow G2 3LG
The nearest station is Charing Cross (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
City Centre, GlasgowAbout the night
Nice N Sleazy is a Sauchiehall Street institution, and on the first Monday of every month its dimly lit, smoke-and-red-light back room hosts Gerry Lyons' acoustic open mic - billed (with a wink) as 'the longest running open mic in the history of the universe'. It's an intimate, ethereal spot for soft acoustic sets, free to play or just watch, running 8pm to 11pm. Everyone's welcome whether you're testing new songs or just there for the talent.
Dates
The venue's own calendar lists the night a year ahead: 7 Sep, 5 Oct, 2 Nov and 7 Dec 2026, then 4 Jan, 1 Feb, 1 Mar, 5 Apr, 3 May, 7 Jun, 5 Jul and 2 Aug 2027 - always 8pm to 11pm.
Getting there
421 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3LG - a short walk from Charing Cross station and the Cowcaddens subway.
Nice N Sleazy is a Glasgow institution at 421 Sauchiehall Street (G2 3LG), open since 1991 in the heart of the city's nightlife strip. The upstairs bar runs noon-3am seven days a week (food until 9pm); the downstairs basement venue opens at 7:30pm nightly with a busy schedule of gigs and club nights spanning local and touring acts — a key stop on the city's indie, rock, punk and alternative circuit. Standing capacity around 150, with a full backline and in-house engineer. A beloved late-night Sauchiehall Street mainstay.
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City Centre · Every 1st Monday of the month
Nice N Sleazy Open Mic
Glasgow's Sunday-night free open mic at 421 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3LG — basement music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots.
- Monday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 23 Aug
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 10 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Nice N Sleazy Open Mic — Quick Facts
Nice N Sleazy Open Mic runs on the 1st Monday of the month at Nice N Sleazy in Glasgow, starting at 20:00 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 23 Aug 2026
How sure we are
Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See Nice N Sleazy’s venue page →
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:00. 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. Full backline is listed, so you can travel light - bring your instrument, pedals and breakables.
Next nightMon 7 Dec · 20:00Starts in 24d 12h 23m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Capacityc. 150 standing
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitenicensleazy.com
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NightMondayEvery 1st Monday of the monthNext: Mon 7 Dec
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-up20:30Walk-in
Slots10minutes eachRoom for about 18 acts
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About This Open Mic
Nice N Sleazy is a Sauchiehall Street institution, and on the first Monday of every month its dimly lit, smoke-and-red-light back room hosts Gerry Lyons' acoustic open mic - billed (with a wink) as 'the longest running open mic in the history of the universe'. It's an intimate, ethereal spot for soft acoustic sets, free to play or just watch, running 8pm to 11pm. Everyone's welcome whether you're testing new songs or just there for the talent.
Dates
The venue's own calendar lists the night a year ahead: 7 Sep, 5 Oct, 2 Nov and 7 Dec 2026, then 4 Jan, 1 Feb, 1 Mar, 5 Apr, 3 May, 7 Jun, 5 Jul and 2 Aug 2027 - always 8pm to 11pm.
Getting there
421 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3LG - a short walk from Charing Cross station and the Cowcaddens subway.
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 Nice N Sleazy’s Monday night runs.
Next nightMon 7 Dec · 20:00Starts in 24d 12h 23m
Kick-off20:00Every 1st Monday of the month
Sign-up opens20:30Walk-in on the night
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
Venue closes03:00The listed closing time
Slots10minutes eachroom for about 18 acts
How often
Every 1st Monday of the month
Coming up
Mon 7 Dec · Mon 4 Jan · Mon 1 Feb
Kit
Nice N Sleazy 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?
Get there by 20:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 10 minutes.
Find Nice N Sleazy
421 Sauchiehall Street, City Centre, Glasgow G2 3LG
Address421 Sauchiehall Street
AreaCity Centre, Glasgow
PostcodeG2 3LG
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Charing Cross (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Nice N Sleazy in City Centre, Glasgow; G2 3LG 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 Monday Night
Be there by 20:30 to put your name down. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Common Questions
9 things people ask before turning up at Glasgow's Nice N Sleazy open mic.
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 Nice N Sleazy'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.
421 Sauchiehall Street, City Centre, Glasgow G2 3LG.
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 Charing Cross (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is G2 3LG. (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 Nice N Sleazy
The gigs coming up at Nice N Sleazy besides the open mic, from the GigXchange directory — each one links its listing.
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The Rants
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DEC
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DEC
8
Lacrosse Club Glasgow Headline
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JAN
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Fomo
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FEB
15
ULTRAS, Fin Fury and 2 Local Support Acts Live
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- GenreCeltic / Irish
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NOV
17
Layered Presents: Asha Clarkson, Eleanor Hickey & Madeline Tully
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
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NOV
19
Gvllow
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Alternative Rock
View details›
NOV
20
The Rants
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock
View details›
NOV
27
Xl Poncho And Forfauna Joint Headline
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
DEC
3
Sweet Unrest Glasgow Headline
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenrePop
View details›
DEC
8
Lacrosse Club Glasgow Headline
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenrePunk Rock
View details›
JAN
23
Fomo
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreChamber Music, Rap
View details›
FEB
15
ULTRAS, Fin Fury and 2 Local Support Acts Live
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreCeltic / Irish
View details›
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Nice N Sleazy open mic in brief. The Nice N Sleazy open mic runs every 1st Monday of the month from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 20:30 and slots run about 10 minutes. Coming back with a full band? Nice N Sleazy’s venue page has its kit and capacity listed. For another night this week, the open mics near Glasgow are listed by day.
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10 — What's on at Nice N Sleazy
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Layered Presents: Asha Clarkson, Eleanor Hickey & Madeline TullyTuesday, 17 November 2026
GvllowThursday, 19 November 2026
The RantsFriday, 20 November 2026
Xl Poncho And Forfauna Joint HeadlineFriday, 27 November 2026Sweet Unrest Glasgow HeadlineThursday, 3 December 2026Layered Presents: Asha Clarkson, Eleanor Hickey & Madeline TullyTuesday, 17 November 2026GvllowThursday, 19 November 2026The RantsFriday, 20 November 2026Xl Poncho And Forfauna Joint HeadlineFriday, 27 November 2026Sweet Unrest Glasgow HeadlineThursday, 3 December 2026More dates at Nice N Sleazy: Lacrosse Club Glasgow Headline, Fomo and ULTRAS, Fin Fury and 2 Local Support Acts Live.
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