Stereo has been at the heart of Glasgow since 2007 — a dedicated vegan bar and kitchen by day, an iconic live-music and club venue by night. Housed in a Charles Rennie Mackintosh-designed building (the former Daily Record printing works) on Renfield Lane in the City Centre, it hosts an endless variety of gigs and performances downstairs (and sometimes upstairs) through to the early hours. The bill is famously eclectic: indie, funk and rock alongside intimate acoustic shows and full-blown Balkanarama raves. A c. 300-capacity room with full backline and in-house engineer makes it a staple of Glasgow's grassroots circuit. Open noon-midnight Sun-Thu and noon-3am Thu-Sat. Both originals and covers welcome.
Glasgow · Every Sunday · No fee listed
Stereo Open Mic
Glasgow's Sunday-night free open mic at 20-28 Renfield Lane, G2 5AR — vegan basement venue, 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 26 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. 200 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | stereocafebar.com |
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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 Stereo
City CentreGetting there
20-28 Renfield Lane,
City Centre, Glasgow G2 5AR
City Centre, Glasgow G2 5AR
The nearest station is Glasgow Central (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
Stereo is a Glasgow basement venue with a vegan kitchen and a strong DIY-scene reputation. Sunday open mic is the regular weekly slot.
c. 3 hours, 18 acts at 10 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 8:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
20-28 Renfield Lane, G2 5AR. 4 minutes from Glasgow Central.
The venue
Ground-floor cafe-bar, basement gig room. 18+. Capacity basement c. 200.
Stereo has been at the heart of Glasgow since 2007 — a dedicated vegan bar and kitchen by day, an iconic live-music and club venue by night. Housed in a Charles Rennie Mackintosh-designed building (the former Daily Record printing works) on Renfield Lane in the City Centre, it hosts an endless variety of gigs and performances downstairs (and sometimes upstairs) through to the early hours. The bill is famously eclectic: indie, funk and rock alongside intimate acoustic shows and full-blown Balkanarama raves. A c. 300-capacity room with full backline and in-house engineer makes it a staple of Glasgow's grassroots circuit. Open noon-midnight Sun-Thu and noon-3am Thu-Sat. Both originals and covers welcome.
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City Centre · Every Sunday
Stereo Open Mic
Glasgow's Sunday-night free open mic at 20-28 Renfield Lane, G2 5AR — vegan basement venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 26 Aug
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
- 10 min
- Slot length
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Stereo Open Mic — Quick Facts
Stereo Open Mic runs on Sundays at Stereo 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 checked 26 Aug 2026
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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. Full backline is listed, so you can travel light - bring your instrument, pedals and breakables.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 21:00Starts in 2d 13h 24m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Capacityc. 200 standing
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitestereocafebar.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
Stereo is a Glasgow basement venue with a vegan kitchen and a strong DIY-scene reputation. Sunday open mic is the regular weekly slot.
c. 3 hours, 18 acts at 10 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 8:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
20-28 Renfield Lane, G2 5AR. 4 minutes from Glasgow Central.
The venue
Ground-floor cafe-bar, basement gig room. 18+. Capacity basement c. 200.
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 Stereo’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 ends · Venue closes00:00Last act finishes
Slots10minutes eachroom for about 18 acts
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
Stereo 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 Stereo
20-28 Renfield Lane, City Centre, Glasgow G2 5AR
Address20-28 Renfield Lane
AreaCity Centre, Glasgow
PostcodeG2 5AR
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Glasgow Central (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Stereo in City Centre, Glasgow; G2 5AR is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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
Be there by 20:30 to put your name down. The open mic runs until about 00:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Glasgow's Stereo 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 Stereo'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.
20-28 Renfield Lane, City Centre, Glasgow G2 5AR.
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 Glasgow Central (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is G2 5AR. (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 Stereo
The gigs coming up at Stereo besides the open mic, from the GigXchange directory — each one links its listing.
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Charlie Noordewier
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FEB
25
The Zac Schulze Gang
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MAR
21
Hope of the States
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NOV
19
Ron Pope
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- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Pop
View details›
NOV
20
These Wicked Rivers
Glasgow
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Alternative Rock
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NOV
21
Boko Yout
Glasgow
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- GenreAlternative Rock, Grunge
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NOV
22
Charlie Noordewier
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreFolk
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DEC
1
The Haunted Youth
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- GenreRock, Indie Rock, Pop
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DEC
4
Zaimie live
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- GenreJazz, Soul, Funk
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FEB
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The Zac Schulze Gang
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Stereo open mic in brief. The Stereo open mic runs every Sunday from 21:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 20:30 and slots run about 10 minutes. Stereo’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For a different night this week, the open mics near Glasgow are listed by day.
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10 — What's on at Stereo
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Ron PopeThursday, 19 November 2026
These Wicked RiversFriday, 20 November 2026
Boko YoutSaturday, 21 November 2026
Charlie NoordewierSunday, 22 November 2026The Haunted YouthTuesday, 1 December 2026Ron PopeThursday, 19 November 2026These Wicked RiversFriday, 20 November 2026Boko YoutSaturday, 21 November 2026Charlie NoordewierSunday, 22 November 2026The Haunted YouthTuesday, 1 December 2026More dates at Stereo: Zaimie live, The Zac Schulze Gang and Hope of the States.
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