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Top Performance Venues in Glasgow
Glasgow doesn’t just applaud performers, it raises the roof for them. If you're planning a live gig, theatre showcase, dance recital, or spoken word night, we've got the performance venues in Glasgow to match your moment. You'll find spaces with Oran Mor vibes in the West End, gritty warehouses in the East End that screams indie band debut, large auditorium near Merchant City with tiered seating and tech that won’t glitch mid-set, and many more. Need a stage that fits your setup? Sound and lighting that actually work? Enough space for the audience and the afterparty? Sorted. Browse top Glasgow performance spaces and book the best one today.
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![Debates Chamber at Glasgow University Union in West End, Glasgow]()
from £290
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityDebates Chamber
400 guestsGlasgow University UnionWest End, Glasgow
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PPatricia D.
“This is a fantastic venue. Staff are excellent, helpful and kind. Can’t do enough for you.” -
![The Boardwalk Studio Theatre at The Boardwalk in Glasgow City Centre]()
from £350
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Boardwalk Studio Theatre
140 guestsThe BoardwalkGlasgow City CentreOur Brain Box Studio Theatre is an immersive intimate performance space with a fully functional lighting truss and all the equipment to support your performance. -
![Black Studio at The Boardwalk in Glasgow City Centre]()
from £250
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityBlack Studio
80 guestsThe BoardwalkGlasgow City CentreThe Boardwalk is a vibrant, creative and accessible events venue in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City, which offers an array of meeting, performance, studio and event spaces for hire. -
![Rehearsal Room at Studio 22 in Glasgow City Centre]()
from £25
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityRehearsal Room
30 guestsStudio 22Glasgow City CentreWhether you’re leading a dance class, hosting a workshop, or staging a small performance, Studio 10 has you covered with high-quality sound equipment and a layout that can accommodate up to 30 standing guests. -
![Live Music Area at The Hug and Pint in West End, Glasgow]()
from £30
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityLive Music Area
120 guestsThe Hug and PintWest End, GlasgowThe Hug and Pint is a grassroots music venue, bar & restaurant in Glasgow’s west end. Close to St Georges X Subway Station. We serve a wide range of craft beers & ciders, premium spirits, and wines, with a focus on local -
![Pub at The Hug and Pint in West End, Glasgow]()
from £400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPub
120 guestsThe Hug and PintWest End, GlasgowIt's the perfect venue for casual work functions, birthday parties, or a self-curated karaoke night out with friends that you've been planning. -
![Gym Hall at Destiny Church Shawlands in South Glasgow]()
from £50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityGym Hall
120 guestsDestiny Church ShawlandsSouth Glasgow
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EEmma B.
“Great venue with lots of room for the kids to play” -
![BASE Bar at Glasgow University Union in West End, Glasgow]()
from £235
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityBASE Bar
100 guestsGlasgow University UnionWest End, Glasgow
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MMichelle J.
“Great venue inside Glasgow Uni Union. Fit our theme very well. Staff were friendly. Everyone had a great time.” -
![Main Auditorium at Destiny Church Shawlands in South Glasgow]()
from £95
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMain Auditorium
350 guestsDestiny Church ShawlandsSouth Glasgow
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PPolina S.
“The staff was helpful and organised smoothly, and the location was excellent.” -
![Drawing Room at Glasgow University Union in West End, Glasgow]()
from £235
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityDrawing Room
80 guestsGlasgow University UnionWest End, Glasgow
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SSamantha P.
“We had a wonderful experience using the Drawing Room for a 30th Birthday Party and Ceilidh.” -
![Entire Venue at Nice N Sleazy in Glasgow City Centre]()
from £50
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
180 guestsNice N SleazyGlasgow City CentreSSarah S.
“Great venue, we had a fabulous evening and the staff were amazing” -
![Whole Venue at Arta in Glasgow City Centre]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
1700 guestsArtaGlasgow City CentreLLeanne I.
“Good rental price for such a beautiful space. Plenty of space. Good bar close by, amazing cocktails.”
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FAQs about Top Performance Venues in Glasgow
In Glasgow, prices of performance venues average £350 hire fee per day. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Glasgow, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From £235 | to £500 | hire fee per day |
| From £50 | to £95 | hire fee per hour |
| From £25 | to £55 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Entire Venue at Nice N Sleazy in Glasgow City Centre - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue, we had a fabulous evening and the staff were amazing...’ -
Debates Chamber at Glasgow University Union in West End - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Can’t do enough for you. Prices are excellent. It’s a part of Glasgow History...’ -
Gym Hall at Destiny Church Shawlands in South Glasgow - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue with lots of room for the kids to play...’
You'll find performance venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Glasgow, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small performance venues | up to 90 guests | prices average £235 hire fee per day |
| Medium performance venues | between 140 and 225 guests | prices average £950 hire fee per event |
| Large performance venues | over 335 guests | prices average £5000 minimum spend per event |
Glasgow City Centre leads in popularity, providing easy access and many venues with capacities from 60 to over 1,700 people. The North West, particularly around the West End, is also a hotspot, with its creative energy and indie performance spaces like The Alchemy Experiment. South Glasgow has some affordable, high-capacity community venues, while East End venues, like The Savings Bank, give a historic setting for more formal performances.
You can choose from concert halls, live music venues, bars with performance stages, converted churches, art studios, and even university union buildings. Glasgow venues range from purpose-built event spaces with stage lighting and AV setups to flexible multi-purpose halls suitable for rehearsals, lectures, or immersive theatre. Options like Cove One Studios fit well to smaller-scale or rehearsal-style performances, while venues like Hampden Park Stadium or Òran Mór are ideal for high-end showcases.
