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Music Venues and Event Spaces in Glasgow
Thirty-six venues that put on Glasgow's gigs, club nights and theatre: the historic halls, the mid-size rooms, the arenas and the theatres. This is the list to check what a room actually is — the difference between a 300-capacity basement and a 14,000-seat arena is worth knowing before you buy.
36 entries · addresses and ratings from public Google Maps profiles.
Avant Garde Music Bar & RestaurantSpacious European bar/restaurant with bright, contemporary decor and regular live music nights.34-44 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT · ★ 4.3
Barrowland BallroomThe legendary music venue of Glasgow, famous for its neon starburst sign, sprung dancefloor, and unmatched crowd energy.244 Gallowgate, Glasgow G4 0TT · ★ 4.9
BerlinkysBerlinkys is a live music and events venue in Glasgow, at 396 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3JD. Rated 3.9/5 from 265 Google reviews.396 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3JD · ★ 3.9
Citizens TheatreFlagship venue comprises repertory company, 3 performance spaces, auditorium & two smaller theaters.119 Gorbals St, Gorbals, Glasgow G5 9DS · ★ 4.6
City Halls & Old FruitmarketAcoustically renowned music hall with bright auditorium embracing orchestral, Celtic and Jazz music.100 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ · ★ 4.6
CottiersRestaurant, bar and theatre in grandiose decor of a renovated church with stone terrace outside.93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5PU · ★ 4.4
Cottiers TheatreCottiers Theatre is a live music and events venue in Glasgow, at 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5PU. Rated 4.5/5 from 376 Google reviews.93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5PU · ★ 4.5
Glasgow Royal Concert HallPerched at the top of Buchanan Street, this prestigious hall is the home of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.2 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3NY · ★ 4.8
Glasgow’s Grand Ole OpryLine dancing and 50s jive classes in country venue with saloon bar, eatery, bingo and gig room.Govan Rd, Kinning Park, Glasgow G51 1HS · ★ 4.5
Ivory BlacksIvory Blacks is a live music and events venue in Glasgow, at 56 Oswald St, Glasgow G1 4PL. Rated 4.5/5 from 425 Google reviews.56 Oswald St, Glasgow G1 4PL · ★ 4.5
Kelvingrove BandstandIconic art deco bandstand with outdoor, amphitheater-style seating & a calendar of summer events.Kelvin Way, Glasgow G12 8NR · ★ 4.8
King Tut's Wah Wah HutAn iconic basement music club globally famous for launching major bands and showcasing the best new indie talent.272 St Vincent St, Glasgow G2 5RL · ★ 4.8
King's TheatreGrand sandstone building with regal red/gold interior for West End shows and panto presentations.297 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JN · ★ 4.4
Maggies Rock n RodeoDestination for live music & sports, plus line dancing, bull riding & a menu of hearty comfort food.60 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5EP · ★ 4.1
McChuills Music Bar & VenueGlobal craft beers, live bands, a large screen for TV sport and a pool table in a boisterous pub.80 High St, Glasgow G1 1NL · ★ 4.5
Nice N SleazyBuzzing bar with poster plastered walls and small capacity creating atmospheric musical intimacy.421 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3LG · ★ 4.3
O2 Academy GlasgowStriking ex-cinema music venue for popular touring bands, the hottest boy bands and stadium rockers.121 Eglinton St, Glasgow G5 9NT · ★ 4.3
OVO HydroA massive 14,300-capacity arena shaped like a glowing spaceship, hosting global pop superstars, comedians, and rock concerts.Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW · ★ 4.7
Pavilion TheatreClassical theatre space with painted roof and steeply inclined seating for variety of performances.121 Renfield St, Glasgow G2 3AX · ★ 4.4
PlatformVariety of club rooms for exhibitions, gigs, club nights and a cafe in converted railway arches.253 Argyle St, Glasgow G2 8DL · ★ 4.4
Saint Luke's & The Winged OxLively eatery serving up burgers, pizza & pub grub staples, plus live music, beers & cocktails.17 Bain St, Glasgow G40 2JZ · ★ 4.6
Scottish Event CampusRiverside events venue with a modern, armadillo-shaped auditorium, an on-site hotel and 5 halls.Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW · ★ 4.4
SEC ArmadilloSEC Armadillo is a live music and events venue in Glasgow, at SEC Armadillo, Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW. Rated 4.4/5 from 2417 Google reviews.SEC Armadillo, Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW · ★ 4.4
Sharmanka Kinetic TheatreRussian stories come alive in tragi-comedies set to eerie music and synchronised light.Trongate 103 - A Centre for Arts & Creativity 103, Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD · ★ 4.8
SlouchHearty food and drink in rock bar with leather pouffes and armchairs and rock'n'roll cocktails.203-205 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4HZ · ★ 4.4
StereoPerformance space on ground floor of impressive building with imaginative vegan cafe/bar above.22 Renfield Ln, Glasgow G2 5AR · ★ 4.4
SWG3 GlasgowSWG3 Glasgow is a live music and events venue in Glasgow, at 100 Eastvale Pl, Glasgow G3 8QG. Rated 4.5/5 from 3841 Google reviews.100 Eastvale Pl, Glasgow G3 8QG · ★ 4.5
The FerryPassenger ferry from 1952 restored to contain a kitchen, bar and glass/steel atrium for live gigs.25 Anderston Quay, Glasgow G3 8BX · ★ 4.4
The Glasgow Royal Concert HallCurving stone building with a huge auditorium hosting classical, folk, world, rock and pop stars.2 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3NY · ★ 4.6
The Howlin' Wolf: Bar, Kitchen, Juke JointCool bar with live blues bands plus burgers, pizzas and Southern US food with a British touch.100 Bath St, Glasgow G2 2EN · ★ 4.4
The Hug and PintHand-tossed pizza spot with whitewashed walls, cocktails & live music in a cosy downstairs room.171 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9AW · ★ 4.5
Theatre RoyalThe oldest continuous theater in French-speaking and English-speaking Scotland, home of the Scottish Opera and Ballet.282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA · ★ 4.6
Theatre Royal GlasgowVictorian plasterwork and glittering chandelier auditorium hosting opera, ballet and musicals.282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA · ★ 4.5
TramwayArts venue in postindustrial space hosting visual and performance art, music, film and theatre.25 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PE · ★ 4.5
Tron TheatreHall for theatre, music and dance with modern bar/cafe and restored Victorian bar/restaurant.63 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HB · ★ 4.7
Òran MórA converted Gothic church in the West End housing a theater, bar, and event space famous for its hand-painted ceiling murals.731 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8QQ · ★ 4.7
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