Gantry is a quirky cocktail and spirits bar at 12 New Street, Paisley (PA1 1XY), in Renfrewshire. Alongside its meticulously crafted cocktails, craft spirits and relaxed, comfortable decor, it runs a weekly open mic night with host Graeme every Tuesday from 9pm till late, plus a Wednesday quiz hosted by Ross. A friendly town-centre hub for live entertainment where local Paisley performers — solo singers and acoustic acts — can get regular stage time. PA provided on site.
Paisley · Every Tuesday · Free
Gantry Open Mic
Paisley open mic at Gantry — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Gantry · Paisley
Tuesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Gantry Open Mic — Quick Facts
Paisley open mic at Gantry — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start21:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Gantry12 New St
Paisley PA1 1XY
Paisley — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Gantry
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Paisley
Kicks off at 21:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Paisley open mic directory
The Night
The Gantry, a cocktail bar on New Street in the heart of Paisley, runs Open Mic with Graeme every Tuesday from 9pm till late. It's a friendly, regulars-driven night where you can grab the stage or just sit back with a drink and enjoy the local talent. Turn up, have a word with Graeme and get yourself on the list. Midweek in Paisley doesn't get much more relaxed than this.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Gantry’s Tuesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
21:00Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every Tuesday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Gantry
12 New St, Paisley PA1 1XY
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Paisley 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 Paisley open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Paisley mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
12 New St, Paisley PA1 1XY.
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