Must-see entertainment in Glasgow

  • GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 28:  Nina Nesbitt performs on stage at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut on January 28, 2016 in Glasgow, Scotland.  (Photo by Roberto Ricciuti/Redferns)

    King Tut's Wah Wah Hut

    Glasgow

    One of the city’s premier live-music pub venues, hosting bands every night of the week. A staple of the local scene, and a real Glasgow highlight.

  • Glasgow Film Theatre

    Glasgow

    This much-loved three-screener off Sauchiehall St shows art-house cinema and classics.

  • Tramway

    Glasgow

    Occupying a former tram depot, this buzzy cultural centre has performance and exhibition spaces as well as a popular cafe. It's a real Southside community…

  • Citizens' Theatre

    Glasgow

    South of the Clyde, this is one of the top theatres in Scotland. It's well worth trying to catch a performance here. A major redevelopment was about to…

  • Hug & Pint

    Glasgow

    With bands almost daily in the downstairs space, this comfortable local is a great destination. It would be anyway for its excellent atmosphere, highly…

  • Hydro

    Glasgow

    A spectacular modern building to keep the adjacent 'Armadillo' company, the Hydro amphitheatre is a phenomenally popular venue for big-name concerts and…

  • Rangers FC

    Glasgow

    One of Glasgow's big two football clubs, Rangers play in blue and traditionally represent the Protestant, pro-Union side of the divide. They recently…

  • St Luke's & the Winged Ox

    Glasgow

    By the Barras market area, this repurposed church – stained glass and organ still in situ – is a fantastic spot hosting live music every weekend,…

  • Celtic FC

    Glasgow

    Playing in green and white hoops, Celtic are one of Glasgow's big two football clubs and traditionally represent the Catholic side of the divide. There…

  • Tron Theatre

    Glasgow

    Tron Theatre, located in the James Adam–designed Tron Kirk, fronted by an elaborate bell tower, stages contemporary Scottish and international…

  • Barrowland Ballroom

    Glasgow

    A down-at-heel but exceptional old dancehall above the Barras market catering for some of the larger acts that visit the city. It's one of Scotland's most…

  • 13th Note Café

    Glasgow

    Cosy basement venue with small independent bands as well as weekend DJs and regular comedy and theatre performances. At street level the pleasant cafe…

  • Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

    Glasgow

    A feast of classical music is showcased at this concert hall, the modern home of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. There are also regular pop, folk…

  • Tickets Scotland

    Glasgow

    For concerts, a useful booking centre is Tickets Scotland, in the Argyle St tunnel. Its website is a good place to browse upcoming gigs; there's a printed…

  • Centre for Contemporary Arts

    Glasgow

    This is a chic venue making terrific use of space and light. It showcases the visual and performing arts, including movies, talks and galleries. There's a…

  • City Halls

    Glasgow

    In the heart of Merchant City, there are regular performances in this beautiful rectangular auditorium by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the Scottish…

  • Clyde Auditorium

    Glasgow

    Also known as the Armadillo because of its bizarre shape, the Clyde adjoins the SEC Centre auditorium, and caters for big national and international acts.

  • Audio

    Glasgow

    In the bowels of Central station, this is an atmospheric venue for regular concerts by touring acts, particularly of the rock and metal varieties.

  • Old Fruitmarket

    Glasgow

    In central Merchant City, this former market, a spectacular vaulted space, has concerts, both classical and rock.

  • Theatre Royal

    Glasgow

    Proudly sporting an eye-catching modern facelift, Glasgow's oldest theatre is the home of Scottish Opera.

  • Grosvenor Cinema

    Glasgow

    This sweet cinema puts you in the heart of West End eating and nightlife for post-show debriefings.

  • Academy Glasgow

    Glasgow

    This former cinema in the Gorbals district is a bit forlorn now without much around it, but it's a key Glasgow venue for big-name touring acts, with a…

  • Riding Room

    Glasgow

    Plenty of fun and strong cocktails served in weird receptacles at this nightly cabaret and burlesque venue. Expect plenty of sauce here in the heart of…

  • SEC Centre

    Glasgow

    The headquarters of the complex that includes the Clyde Auditorium and Hydro is an exhibition space and sometime concert venue.

  • Ivory Blacks

    Glasgow

    Inside Central station, this sweaty, atmospheric space is an unpretentious venue for gigs, which are regular and mostly of the rock and metal variety.

  • King's Theatre

    Glasgow

    King's Theatre hosts mainly musicals; on rare occasions there are variety shows, pantomimes and comedies.

  • Cineworld

    Glasgow

    Mainstream films, heaps of screens. Book online for discounts.