The Wee Howff is a tiny, traditional bar at 53 High Street in the centre of Paisley (PA1 2AN), often affectionately dubbed 'the best wee pub in the world'. It has a fiercely loyal regular clientele and a reputation as a lively, fun spot that runs fundraisers and entertainment throughout the year. For live music it hosts acoustic nights every Monday, drawing local players for folk and covers, alongside a jukebox and live sport. Small, characterful and community-minded — a grassroots room rather than a dedicated gig venue, welcoming both originals and covers from acoustic performers.
Paisley · Every Thursday · Free
The Wee Howff Open Mic
Paisley open mic at The Wee Howff — 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 The Wee Howff · Paisley
Thursday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Wee Howff Open Mic — Quick Facts
Paisley open mic at The Wee Howff — 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
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Wee Howff53 High St
Paisley PA1 2AN
Paisley — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Wee Howff
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Paisley
Kicks off at 20:00, 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 Wee Howff is a proper traditional bar on Paisley High Street — full of atmosphere, with a jukebox, sport on the screens and a steady stream of fundraisers and entertainment. It runs an open mic/open stage session every Thursday from 8pm, a relaxed and friendly spot for local players to get up and have a go. Expect a warm, no-frills town-centre pub crowd.
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 The Wee Howff’s Thursday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:30Venue closes
Every Thursday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Wee Howff
53 High St, Paisley PA1 2AN
Planning Your Thursday 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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Seven things people ask before turning up at Paisley's The Wee Howff open mic.
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.
53 High St, Paisley PA1 2AN.
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