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Rumshack

Pollokshaws's wednesday-night free open mic at Rumshack — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.

Capacity to be confirmed, live music 1 night a week, house PA. Folk, Country.

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Updated 12 November 2026

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Checked 4 Jun 2026

Here is Rumshack in Pollokshaws, Glasgow at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week. It books folk and country acts. There is an in-house PA.

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In detail

Live music	1 night a week
TodayClosed	12:00–00:00Opens in 4h 14m 16s
Backline	PA provided
Books	Folk · Country

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

Before you book

Everything you need to know

Everything about Rumshack that matters before you book is set out below. It has live music 1 night a week. It books folk and country acts.

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The facts

Capacity	–
Live nights	Wed
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Genres	FolkCountry
Website	rumshackglasgow.com

The check

Status	Verified open
Last checked	4 Jun 2026

03 — Find Rumshack

Pollokshaws

Getting there

You will find Rumshack at 657-659 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G41 2AB. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 168 rooms in our Glasgow venue directory.

657-659 Pollokshaws Road,
Glasgow G41 2AB

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The nearest station is Queens Park (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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The open micEvery Wednesday20:00 · Free entry

Booking email and phone	Locked
Fee range per act	Locked
How far ahead to book	Locked
Payment terms	Locked

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Dancehall	"220 capacity Dancehall" (homepage), no allocated seating, limited tables and chairs
Good for	gigs
Included	Full use of the venue space, system (see tech spec) where required, in-house sound engineer, listings sent to certain press outlets, social media coverage.
Worth knowing	Hired for gigs, with full use of the 220 capacity Dancehall and an in-house sound engineer.

Enquire on their website Checked November 2026 from Rumshack’s own website

05 — Opening times

Open 7 of 7

Rumshack publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.

Mon	16:00–00:00
Tue	16:00–00:00
Wed	16:00–00:00
Thu	16:00–00:00
FriToday	12:00–00:00
Sat	12:00–00:00
Sun	12:00–00:00

06 — What's on stage

1 provided · 6 TBC

Rumshack has an in-house PA for visiting acts. 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	Provided
Drum kit	TBC
Guitar amp	TBC
Bass amp	TBC
Keys / keyboard	TBC
Vocal mics	TBC
In-house engineer	TBC

07 — About

Pollokshaws, Glasgow

About Rumshack

Here is the story of Rumshack in Pollokshaws, Glasgow so far. It books folk and country acts. It has live music 1 night a week.

Rumshack is a grassroots music venue in Pollokshaws, Glasgow. It books Folk, Country.

Listing notes

The ‌‌‍Rum Shack is Glasgow's original Caribbean bar, kitchen and live-music venue at 657–659 Pollokshaws Road in the Southside (Strathbungo/Pollokshaws), G41 2AB — a much-loved grassroots room with a covered beer garden, a busy gig calendar and a reputation for reggae, world, folk and roots nights. Alongside its ticketed live shows, DJs and comedy, it runs a weekly open mic on Wednesdays, hosted by Kenneth Noah Blair (Noah & The West River Band) and Julen Santamaria (Awkward Family Portraits). It's a welcoming, music-first Southside crowd that knows its stuff. A PA and vocal mic are provided; bring your own instrument, amp and pedals. Confirmed open and actively gigging through 2026 (own events page, Songkick, Ticketmaster listings).

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08 — What's on

Open mic

The regular night at Rumshack on GigXchange is its open mic. It has live music 1 night a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.

Open mic, every Wednesday - 20:00 · Free entry. More nights out in the wider Glasgow gig directory.

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09 — Glasgow league

Next 30 days

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#121

of 168
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Ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.

01	Blue Dog	43 gigs
02	King Tut's Wah Wah Hut	25 gigs
03	Saint Luke's	21 gigs
04	Barrowland Ballroom up3	17 gigs
05	The Noble Public House Glasgow	17 gigs
06	The Garage Glasgow New	15 gigs
07	SWG3 down3	14 gigs
08	The Bungalow down2	13 gigs
09	The Poetry Club SWG3	12 gigs
10	Slay Glasgow down2	10 gigs

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Q: What genres does Rumshack book?

Rumshack books Folk, Country. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Pollokshaws's wednesday-night free open mic at Rumshack — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.

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Capacity: 1 night
Live music: 12:00
Open today: PA
Backline: Folk
Books: Verified
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Opening times

7 of 7 days listed

Mon 16:00–00:00
Tue 16:00–00:00
WedLive 16:00–00:00
Thu 16:00–00:00
FriToday 12:00–00:00
Sat 12:00–00:00
Sun 12:00–00:00

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Rumshack — Quick Facts

Pollokshaws's wednesday-night free open mic at Rumshack — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages. Here are the key facts on Rumshack at a glance.

Venue status Last verified 04 Jun 2026

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Verified open

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Capacity Not listed yet No capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.

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Today12:00–00:00Opens in 4h 14m 16s

Directory statusVerified open

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Websiterumshackglasgow.com

SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm

Live music1night a weekWed

BacklinePAPA providedRumshack provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.

BooksFolk+1 moreGenres listed by the venue

Opening times

Rumshack this week

Mon 16:00–00:00

Tue 16:00–00:00

Wed 16:00–00:00 Live music

Thu 16:00–00:00

Fri· today 12:00–00:00

Sat 12:00–00:00

Sun 12:00–00:00

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Private hire Spaces for hire Rumshack has rooms you can hire. Hired for gigs, with full use of the 220 capacity Dancehall and an in-house sound engineer. Enquire on their website →

Dancehall

"220 capacity Dancehall" (homepage), no allocated seating, limited tables and chairs

Good for

gigs

Included

Full use of the venue space, system (see tech spec) where required, in-house sound engineer, listings sent to certain press outlets, social media coverage.

Worth knowing

Hired for gigs, with full use of the 220 capacity Dancehall and an in-house sound engineer.

Checked November 2026 from Rumshack’s own website. Prices and dates come from the venue.

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Inside Rumshack

Rumshack has an in-house PA for visiting acts. It has live music 1 night a week. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about, what we know about the room, and its regular live nights.

PA systemProvided

Drum kitTBC

Guitar ampTBC

Bass ampTBC

Keys / keyboardTBC

Vocal micsTBC

In-house engineerTBC

About Rumshack

Rumshack is a grassroots music venue in Pollokshaws, Glasgow. Rumshack provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.

Rumshack books Folk, Country acts. This listing is part of the Glasgow venue directory.

Listing notes

Live nights

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Fri

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Sun

Nights Rumshack usually has live music

What to know

Rumshack usually has live music on Wed. It lists folk among the genres it books. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you load in. Rumshack isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first. More rooms, open mics and what they pay: getting gigs in Glasgow.

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Find Rumshack

You will find Rumshack at 657-659 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G41 2AB. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 168 rooms in our Glasgow venue directory.

Address657-659 Pollokshaws Road

AreaPollokshaws, Glasgow

PostcodeG41 2AB

DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →

Getting there

The nearest station is Queens Park (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. Rumshack is in Pollokshaws, Glasgow — use G41 2AB for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Glasgow this week; if you book acts, see who’s available in Glasgow this weekend.

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The Glasgow League

Rumshack is #121 of 168 Glasgow venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

# Move Venue Gigs
#1 – Blue Dog 43 gigs
#2 – King Tut's Wah Wah Hut 25 gigs
#3 – Saint Luke's 21 gigs
#4 ▲3 Barrowland Ballroom 17 gigs
#5 – The Noble Public House Glasgow 17 gigs
#6 NEW The Garage Glasgow 15 gigs
#7 ▼3 SWG3 14 gigs
#8 ▼2 The Bungalow 13 gigs
#9 – The Poetry Club SWG3 12 gigs
#10 ▼2 Slay Glasgow 10 gigs

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What equipment does Rumshack provide?

Rumshack provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue. For venues with gear listed, see the Glasgow venue directory.

What genres does Rumshack book?

Rumshack books Folk, Country. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at Rumshack?

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What is the capacity of Rumshack?

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Does Rumshack have open mic nights?

Yes — Rumshack hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.

Where is Rumshack?

657-659 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G41 2AB. See the map below for directions. Browse more Glasgow venues nearby.

What are typical fees at Rumshack?

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Can you hire Rumshack for a private event?

Rumshack has rooms you can hire. Hired for gigs, with full use of the 220 capacity Dancehall and an in-house sound engineer. Spaces: Dancehall. Used for gigs. Ask Rumshack about hire on its own website (details checked November 2026).

What's the nearest station to Rumshack?

The nearest station is Queens Park (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is G41 2AB. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

How do I contact Rumshack?

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Venues Near Rumshack

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Rumshack in brief. Set in Pollokshaws, Glasgow, Rumshack is a live music room that books folk and country. The live music is mostly on Wednesdays. There’s also an open mic (every Wednesday). Nearby rooms: Saint Luke's, Scotia Bar and SEC Centre - Lomond Auditorium - or browse the full Glasgow venue directory.

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Rumshack — Quick Facts

Rumshack this week

Inside Rumshack

Find Rumshack

What's On at Rumshack

The Glasgow League

Common Questions

Venues Near Rumshack

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