Please note: this event will be held in person at Glasgow Zine Library. This event is BYOB, you must be over 18 to attend.

Part of our Community Led Programme: events run by and for members of our community.

Welcome to the Open Mic at Glasgow Zine Library! Join us for a night of creativity and expression in the heart of Glasgow's Southside.

Whether you're a seasoned performer or trying out the mic for the first time, this event is the perfect opportunity to share your voice and connect with fellow artists. Come along to Glasgow Zine Library and be a part of a supportive and inclusive space where all forms of art are welcomed. Don't miss out on this chance to showcase your talent and be inspired by others.

I want to perform, how can I sign up?

You can sign up in advance through this Google form: https://forms.gle/Xi8jLZHW7hWU6AVA7

There will be a signup sheet available on the day of. Please only sign up for one time slot if you do so in advance. You may sign up for a second slot on the day of, as time allows. we do not limit or curate our list of poets, so if you fill out the form, you're on the list for reading that day!

You do not need to fill in the form if you would just like to attend and not perform.

Each person gets 5-minutes maximum or 3 poems, whichever is shortest. Host will queue performers when they have one minute remaining.

Event runs from 6:30p to 8:00p. If there’s a full sheet, there will be a 15 to 20 minute break in the middle.

BYOB. Tea and small snacks available at venue.

We want to make sure our Library and programme are as accessible as possible to all. For that reason, event capacity is limited to 20. We will limit open mic to 15 performers so that we can maintain a maximum 90 minute runtime with a 15 minute intermission as needed.