Glasgow Music Venues

13th Note
A small vegan cafe by day, a quirky bar by night. The 13th Note has a small underground venue which holds about 50-60 people (based on a sardine-can kind of closeness). Attracts a varied clientelle, lots of arty and earthy types.
Address : 50-60 King Street, Glasgow G1 5QT
Phone : 0141 553 1638
13th Note Homepage

ABC
A converted cinema, ABC is a popular hangout for students of an indie-rock inclination. The venue has played host to acts such as the Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian and the Raconteurs.
Capacity : 1250
Address : 300 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3JA
ABC Homepage

Admiral Bar
From the outside, the Admiral is a typical old-man's pub, but venture downstairs and you'll find a modern, spacious venue playing host to new bands and frequented by some big names on the Glasgow scene.
Address : 72a Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 7DA
Phone : 0141 221 7705
The Admiral Homepage

Arches
The Arches is a subterranean jewel located in the old railway arches at Central station. A trendy bar and cafe by day, the Arches plays host to groups ranging from Jazz trios to trip-hop. You will also find the famous "Pressure" night here on the last Friday of every month, showcasing the best electro artists from around the globe.
Address : 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8DL
Phone : 0141 565 1035
The Arches Homepage

Barfly
Part of a UK-wide chain of Venues, the Barfly is the venue of choice for young touring bands and established bands craving the intimacy of a smaller venue. It really does look like a dump though.
Address : 260 Clyde Street, Glasgow, G1 4JH
Phone : 0141 204 570
Barfly Homepage

Barrowlands Ballroom
Probably the most famous venue in Glasgow. Whilst its heyday is nearing an end, bands still come from all over the world to play at the Barrowlands.
Address : 244 Gallowgate, Glasgow, G4 0TS
Phone : 0141 552 4601
Barrowland Ballroom Homepage

Beat Club
A brand new venue, the Beat Club has yet to earn its stripes in the eyes of Glasgow's discerning indie gig-goers, but has already played host to many up-and-coming bands.
Address : 375 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow
Phone : Tel: 0141 333 9919
Beat Club Homepage

Blackfriars
The downstairs venue underneath this deceptively traditional-looking pub in the trendy Merchant City plays host to blues and jazz every Sunday, monthly rock'n'roll, soul and dance nights on Fridays and Saturdays till 3am.
Address : 36 Bell Street, Glasgow G1 1LG
0141 552 5924

Brel
Brel sits on what is arguably Glasgow's nicest thoroughfare, the cobbled Ashton Lane. Cold Belgian beers and excellent moules frites are on offer in this pleasant gastropub which changes its guise as darkness descends. There's a feast of muso celeb-spotting to be had if you're into that sort of thing. Belle and Sebastian members often DJ or slink in darkened corners.
Address : 39 Ashton Lane, Glasgow G12 8SJ
Phone : 0141 342 4966

Capitol
Address : 468 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3LW
Phone : 0141 331 1040

Carling Academy
Address : Eglinton Street, Glasgow
Capacity : 2500

Cathouse
Address : 15 Union Street, Glasgow G1 3RB
Phone : 0141 248 6606
Cathouse Homepage

Classic Grand
Address : 18 Jamaica Street, Glasgow G1 4QD
Phone : 0141 847 0820

Clyde Auditorium
Address : Finnieston Quay, Glasgow G3 8HN

Fury Murry's
Address : 96 Maxwell Street, Glasgow G1 4EQ
Phone : 0141 221 6511

Fruitmarket
Address : Albion Street, Glasgow

Garage
Address : 490 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3LW
Phone : 0141 332 1120

Glasgow School of Art
Address : 167 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G3 6RQ
Phone : 0141 332 0691
Homepage : www.gsa.ac.uk/

Ivory Blacks
Address : Oswald Street, Glasgow,
Phone : 0141 248 4114
Homepage : www.ivoryblacks.co.uk

King Tut's
Address : 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5RL
Phone : 0141 221 5279
Email : info@kingtuts.co.uk
Homepage : www.kingtuts.co.uk/
Capacity : 400

MacSorley's
Address : 42 Jamaica Street, Glasgow G1 4QG
Phone : 0141 204 5999

Mono
Tucked underneath a dingy railway line, the minimalist room is a bar, restaurant, record shop, specialist grocery shop, micro brewery as well as being one of the best places in town to see new and established bands.
Address : 12 King's Court, Glasgow G1 5RB
Phone : 0141 553 2400

Nice N Sleazy
Address : 421 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Phone : 0141 333 0900
Nice N Sleazy Homepage

Oran Mor
Address : 731-735 Great western Road, Glasgow
Phone : 0141 357 6200

Queen Margaret Union
Address : 22 University Gardens, Glasgow G12 8QN
Phone @ 0141 339 9784

Rockers
Address : Midland St, Glasgow

Royal Concert Hall

SECC
The SECC, or the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, is by far the biggest venue in Glasgow. Hall 3 has a capacity for 3000, whilst hall 4 can hold over 8,000 people. From the Shirley Bassey to The Rolling Stones, some of the biggest acts in the world have played here.
SECC Homepage

Soundhaus
Address : 47 Hydepark St, G3 8BW

Stereo
Sister venue to Mono, Stereo is situated towards the west end of the city.
Address : 20-28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow G2 6PH

Strathclyde University Union
As you might expect, the Union is where Strathclyde students come to drink. With 10 storeys, it is the biggest Student Union in Europe. Level 8 is a dedicated concert venue, which has opened its doors to the Futureheads, The Fratellis and The Cinematics, to name but a few.
Address : 90 John Street, G1 1JH
Strathclyde Union Homepage

The Ferry
The Ferry is, as you might expect, actually a retired boat that is harboured on the Clydeside, after having worked on the Clyde for 32 years.
Address : Anderston Quay, Glasgow
The Ferry Homepage