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The Flying Duck

Glasgow's underground basement venue for DIY gigs and club nights

Venue at a glance The Flying Duck · Glasgow
c. 230
Capacity
standingmedium
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
Start time
doorsnightly
BYO
Backline
bring owngear
Indie
Books
originals+2 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory
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Last updated: 2 August 2026

The Flying Duck — Quick Facts

Glasgow's underground basement venue for DIY gigs and club nights

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Capacityc. 230 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

The Flying Duck 142 Renfield Street
Glasgow
Glasgow G2 8NE

Genres

Indie Electronic Punk

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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

About The Flying Duck

The Flying Duck is a grassroots music venue in Glasgow, Glasgow with a standing capacity of approximately 230. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Flying Duck books Indie, Electronic, Punk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Glasgow venue directory.

Established ‌​‌​‍in 2007, The Flying Duck is a 230-capacity basement venue on Renfield Street and an integral part of Glasgow's underground music, vegan and drinking scene. Programming runs from small DIY gigs to full promotions: indie gigs, hardcore shows, club nights, comedy, raves and drag karaoke - they are down for anything. A Musicians' Union Fair Play venue.

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142 Renfield Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, G2 8NE

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Glasgow venue directory.
The Flying Duck books Indie, Electronic, Punk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Flying Duck has a standing capacity of approximately 230, classed as a medium venue. See all Glasgow venues for size comparisons.
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Flying Duck. Browse the Glasgow Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
142 Renfield Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, G2 8NE. See the map below for directions. Browse more Glasgow venues nearby.
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