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The Arts and Entertainment scene in Glasgow is hot and happening 24/7 every day of the year. Entertaining visitors and locals come naturally, so much so that our city was awarded the title UNESCO City of Music in 2008. We can guarantee that you’ll find an event to suit your own taste and budget at any time of the year, day and night.
Top Entertainment Venues include:
169 acres of loveliness is one way to describe Bellahouston Park. Sometime an afternoon of good old fashioned fun outside is all you need to switch off. Here you can participate in bowling, and organise a game of footy at one of the all-weather. pitches facilities.
A wonderful amenity, Glasgow Green is not only within easy reach of the city centre, its 136 acres is used for quite a few festivals and events to entertain and delight the public all year round Saltmarket. One of the oldest parks in the city it is worth a visit if you enjoy park life.
Easily identifiable from a distance, the Ovo Hydro is an iconic building in the heart of the city centre. Everyone and anyone that’s big in the entertainment industry will usually perform here. With a capacity to seat over 14,000 people, the OVO HYDRO in Glasgow may just pop up on your list of “must visits” at some point.
Weddings, private events, bars and dining, it’s what they do. Perhaps what they do best is put on some of the best entertainment in the west end, in the surroundings of a stunning atmospheric building.
Summer nights at Kelvingrove Bandstand return in 2023. Only a short walk from the City Apartments, acts including Anastacia, Del Amitri and The Shires are lined up to play. The outdoor art deco bandstand is in Kelvingrove Park, and has amphitheatre style seating and a superb calendar of summer events.
Dance, performance, and ‘Bongos Bingo’ are part of a great line up of events happening in 2023. SWG3 is a space to work, play and everything in between. The website is where to go for the most up to date info and booking information.
Scottish Event Campus (SEC) featuring the SEC Centre – 5 interconnected exhibition & meeting spaces, SEC Armadillo and The OVO Hydro.
A Grade B listed entertainment venue and former cinema, O2 Academy Glasgow is steeping in heritage from live music, cabaret and comedy to club nights.
Hampden Park is one of Glasgow’s largest and most iconic conference, meetings and event venues.
Bellahouston Park
169 acres of loveliness is one way to describe Bellahouston Park. Sometime an afternoon of good old fashioned fun outside is all you need to switch off.
Glasgow Green (Home to TRNSMT)
A wonderful amenity, Glasgow Green is not only within easy reach of the city centre, its 136 acres is used for quite a few festivals and events to entertain and delight the public all year round Saltmarket.
Small Intimate Venues
Relatively new on the Glaswegian music scene, it opened in 2019, Room 2 already has quite a following, and has hosted some great acts from Scotland and overseas. Keep an eye out on the club listings for 2023.
Mixmag says La Cheetah Club is “Glasgow’s infamous, intimate basement venue” and they could very well be right. An advocate for local talent they attract the best acts from all over the world of electronic music. Consistently voted as one of its 25 UK Clubs, it really does deliver as a night-time venue.
2023 was a great year so far for King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut. It has won the Ticketmaster award for UK Indie venue of the Year. For 33 years this venue has nurtured, curated and celebrated the very best musicians at all stages of their career. Alumni include Snow Patrol, Manic Street Preachers and Pulp no less.
Renfield Lane succeeds in being an area in Glasgow that draws people when the sun goes down. Stereo offers all the ingredients of a good night out and also has the advantage of being housed in a Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed building.
A late night venue in every sense of the word. Open until 3am every night, the evenings only get started here from about 7pm with gigs and clubs run from 11pm until closing time.
Platform comes alive at night as folk enjoy the best of food and drink, music. A large indoor street food restaurant creates an ambiance where people can socialise and mingle under one roof.
Open every day, all day, all year round. The Garage is said to be Scotland’s biggest nightclub. You’ll find it on Sauchiehall Street where every night is a club night dedicated to a different genre of music.
Accessibility is a big plus for this venue. On ground floor level everyone is welcome and there’s always a great choice of gigs, acts and events to enjoy here, located in Merchant City.
Stand up, intimate gigs including trad music and tribute acts, improv theatre and film screening are just some of what’s happening over The Old Hairdressers, located on Renfield Lane. A packed li
Room 2
Relatively new on the Glaswegian music scene, it opened in 2019, Room 2 already has quite a following, and has hosted some great acts from Scotland and overseas. Keep an eye out on the club listings for 2023.
La Cheetah Club
Mixmag says La Cheetah Club is “Glasgow’s infamous, intimate basement venue” and they could very well be right. An advocate for local talent they attract the best acts from all over the world of electronic music. Consistently voted as one of its 25 UK Clubs, it really does deliver as a night-time venue.
King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut
2023 was a great year so far for King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut. It has won the Ticketmaster award for UK Indie venue of the Year. For 33 years this venue has nurtured, curated and celebrated the very best musicians at all stages of their career. Alumni include Snow Patrol, Manic Street Preachers and Pulp no less.
Renfield Lane succeeds in being an area in Glasgow that draws people when the sun goes down. Stereo offers all the ingredients of a good night out and also has the advantage of being housed in a Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed building.
A late night venue in every sense of the word. Open until 3am every night, the evenings only get started here from about 7pm with gigs and clubs run from 11pm until closing time.
Platform comes alive at night as folk enjoy the best of food and drink, music. A large indoor street food restaurant creates an ambiance where people can socialise and mingle under one roof.
Stand up, intimate gigs including trad music and tribute acts, improv theatre and film screening are just some of what’s happening over The Old Hairdressers, located on Renfield Lane.
On 421 Sauchiehall Street, this Glasgow bar has been welcoming people for years. Easy to get to, it is home to a wide variety of music acts from jazz to rock n roll all year round.
Jinty McGuinty’s was established in 1991 in Glasgow and continues to be one of the most popular bars in the city.
Comedy Clubs
Open 7 nights a week for comedy and is the only full-time comedy club in Glasgow. Located in the west end of the city, weekend nights are premium and tend to book up quickly due to limited space.
This comedy club is located inside the north rotunda at entertainment quay, adjacent to the SEC Hydro, Glasgow. They operate a great comedy dinner show and alumni from their early days include Alan Carr and John Bishop, not bad! Disabled access at the venue.
Another comedy club relieved to be back open as we emerge from the restrictions of Covid 19, it’s located in Renfrew Street, Glasgow. Hilarious stand-up comedians perform every weekend a wide range of beverages are available to pre-book at the Glee bar.
Bingo Halls & Casinos
Receive a friendly Glaswegian welcome at this fantastic Bingo Hall, conveniently situated just minutes from our West End property. Enjoy daily afternoon and evening Bingo sessions.
A Bingo Hall in Possil Park, Glasgow, Buzz Bingo offers a variety of bingo games, slot machines and other entertainment. Open daily, the atmosphere here is one of enjoyment for all.
Perfect for all kinds of groups—whether you’re out with friends, family, or on a lively night with colleagues—Grosvenor Casino is the ultimate spot for card games, slot machines, and a whole lot of fun!
Uncover a multi-story entertainment destination on Springfield Quay, Glasgow—not merely a casino. Combine a cocktail masterclass with gaming and dining for an all-encompassing experience in one visit. Possibilities abound.
Consider Genting Casino Glasgow for a great gaming experience in the city centre. Enjoy attentive service, and a variety of games and entertainment in an accessible location 7 days a week.
Casinos and Bingo Halls may not be top of the list when you think of night time entertainment in Glasgow, but Grosvenor Casino in the Merchant city area of Glasgow really does offer fun experiences as part of a night out in Glasgow.
Nestled on Paisley Road and Springfield Quay in Glasgow, Mecca Bingo is a popular spot appreciated for its lively vibe, live entertainment and delicious food—all available at an affordable rate. With doors open from 11 am to midnight, Monday to Thursday, and extended hours from 11 am to 1:30 am on Friday through Sunday, players can opt for either traditional paper or electronic screens. Bingo credits can be conveniently used for slot machines or on-site food and beverages.
Rethink your Bingo expectations with Bongo Bingo! It opens up a world of dance showdowns, wacky prizes, and endless fun. It’s a night out that you’ll talk about for ages.
Theatres and Cinemas
As the original Citizens Theatre undergoes a major redevelopment, the Citizens Theatre is found presenting some shows at Tramway, found just off Pollokshaws Road. The theatre stepped in history and regularly presents an eclectic mix of contemporary and modern theatre productions.
This year’s line up at the Kings Theatre Glasgow includes all the big names in comedy, music and entertainment. Tickets for shows such as The Mousetrap, The King and I, and The ELO Experience are selling fast. Make sure to check out what’s on for up to date information.
Elegant, stylist and the oldest theatre in Glasgow. For opera, classical music, ballet, there is only one place to consider heading for in the city, the Theatre Royal Glasgow.
Cineworld Glasgow Renfrew Street – the tallest cinema in the world. Home to 4DX, SuperScreen, VIP and Starbucks.
See the latest films in style at ODEON Luxe Glasgow Quay Cinema.
Vue Enoch Centre in Glasgow city centre is the ultimate cinema experience.
For a nighttime theatre venue full of charm and character, head for The Pavilion Theatre on Renfield Street in Glasgow. Be sure to check out this year’s lineup for top-notch entertainment.
Refurbished and restored cinema showing largely mainstream films plus unusual events and cafe patio.
Websters Theatre Bar & Playhouse is a truly unique venue located in the West End of Glasgow, where drama, comedy, and a range of events are scheduled to suit all tastes.
Check out our What’s On page for an up to date list of things happening in Glasgow
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Things to do
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Event Venues in Glasgow
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WHAT'S ON
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