At a glance, Basement Jazz Cafe in Glasgow is summed up below. It has live music 3 nights a week. It books jazz acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
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Standing capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live music
3 nights a week
Today·Closed
All day
Backline
TBC
Books
Jazz
01 — Inside the room
4 photos
4 photos show the inside of Basement Jazz Cafe, from the stage to the bar. It books jazz acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size.
Basement Jazz Cafe is at 142 Bath Lane, Glasgow, G2 4SQ. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 168 rooms in our Glasgow venue directory.
Nobody from Basement Jazz Cafe is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books jazz acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
Basement Jazz Cafe publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.
MonToday
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
Closed
Thu
Closed
Fri
19:00–23:00
Sat
19:00–23:00
Sun
Closed
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at Basement Jazz Cafe is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system
TBC
Drum kit
TBC
Guitar amp
TBC
Bass amp
TBC
Keys / keyboard
TBC
Vocal mics
TBC
In-house engineer
TBC
07 — About
Glasgow
About Basement Jazz Cafe
This is the background on Basement Jazz Cafe, from the venue and its listings. It books jazz acts. It has live music 3 nights a week.
Basement Jazz Cafe is a grassroots music venue in Glasgow. It books Jazz; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
Basement Jazz Cafe puts on live jazz three nights a week, Thursday to Saturday, on Bath Lane in Glasgow. It opens at 7pm and runs late, with the aim of showcasing up-and-coming jazz musicians from Glasgow and beyond.
Thursdays are duo and open mic sessions. Fusion Fridays bring a full jazz band with a jam to follow, and Straight Ahead Saturdays feature a full jazz band.
Only a limited number of tables can be booked, and walk-in spaces are available every evening. Full listings are posted on Instagram.
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08 — What's on
Nothing listed
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Last updated: 31 October 2026
Basement Jazz Cafe — Quick Facts
Up-and-coming jazz musicians from Glasgow and beyond, Thursday to Saturday. Here are the key facts on Basement Jazz Cafe at a glance. It has live music 3 nights a week.
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live music3nights a weekThu · Fri · Sat
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksJazzlive actsOriginals and covers
CapacityNot listed yetNo capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.
Member votes0votes to get Basement Jazz Cafe on GigXchangeGigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - every vote tells the venue artists want to book it here.
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The stage kit at Basement Jazz Cafe is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
About Basement Jazz Cafe
Basement Jazz Cafe is a grassroots music venue in Glasgow. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
Basement Jazz Cafe books Jazz acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Glasgow venue directory.
Listing notes
Basement Jazz Cafe puts on live jazz three nights a week, Thursday to Saturday, on Bath Lane in Glasgow. It opens at 7pm and runs late, with the aim of showcasing up-and-coming jazz musicians from Glasgow and beyond.
Thursdays are duo and open mic sessions. Fusion Fridays bring a full jazz band with a jam to follow, and Straight Ahead Saturdays feature a full jazz band.
Only a limited number of tables can be booked, and walk-in spaces are available every evening. Full listings are posted on Instagram.
Playing Basement Jazz Cafe: what to know
Live nights at Basement Jazz Cafe are usually Thu, Fri, Sat. Jazz is the first genre on its list. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. Basement Jazz Cafe hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first. See where else to play in Glasgow and what local gigs pay.
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Nights Basement Jazz Cafe usually has live music
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Find Basement Jazz Cafe
Basement Jazz Cafe is at 142 Bath Lane, Glasgow, G2 4SQ. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 168 rooms in our Glasgow venue directory.
The nearest station is Glasgow Central (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find Basement Jazz Cafe in Glasgow; G2 4SQ is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Glasgow this week, or find a band in Glasgow if you book the music.
Nothing is listed at Basement Jazz Cafe on GigXchange right now. It has live music 3 nights a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. Or browse the wider Glasgow venue directory.
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Basement Jazz Cafe is #61 of 168 Glasgow venues for live music
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Common Questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting Basement Jazz Cafe. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.
10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting Basement Jazz Cafe. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.
Basement Jazz Cafe has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Glasgow venue directory.
Basement Jazz Cafe books Jazz. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details Basement Jazz Cafe has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
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Open mic information is not currently listed for Basement Jazz Cafe. Browse the Glasgow Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
142 Bath Lane, Glasgow, G2 4SQ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Glasgow venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Glasgow vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
The nearest station is Glasgow Central (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is G2 4SQ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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Basement Jazz Cafe in brief. Basement Jazz Cafe in Glasgow is a live music room. The live nights are most often Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Nearby rooms: Behind The Wall, Berlinkys and Blue Dog - or browse the full Glasgow venue directory.
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