Tennent’s Laughter Lounge OPEN MIC

Tennent’s Laughter Lounge presents a special edition stand-up comedy open mic at Tennent’s Bar as part of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival 2026. Featuring a mix of exciting new faces cutting their teeth and veterans trying new material, it’s always fun and free of charge.

Your host will be Tennent’s Laughter Lounge founder and resident compere Paddy Linton. He was chosen to open for Darren Connell at Glasgow’s legendary King’s Theatre, and for Mark Black and Gary Faulds.
“He went up and smashed it… it made me remember why I love this.” – Darren Connell
“Instantly likeable and effortlessly funny.” – Comedy Dundee
“Got people on side immediately” – The Stand

Interested in performing? Sign-up for each show opens from Tuesday the week before, message our FB page and 5 minute slots will be allocated on a mainly first come, first serve basis.