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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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![The Boardwalk Studio Theatre at The Boardwalk in Glasgow City Centre]()
The 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.from £350
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Rehearsal Room
30 guestsStudio 22Glasgow City CentreWhether youre 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.from £25
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Black Studio
80 guestsThe BoardwalkGlasgow City CentreThe Boardwalk is a vibrant, creative and accessible events venue in the heart of Glasgows Merchant City, which offers an array of meeting, performance, studio and event spaces for hire.from £250
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Pub
120 guestsThe Hug and PintNorth West GlasgowThe Hug and Pint is a grassroots music venue, bar & restaurant in Glasgows 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 producersfrom £400
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Live Music Area
120 guestsThe Hug and PintNorth West GlasgowSince opening in June 2015, our live music programme has been one of the strongest Glasgow has seen, and has featured both well-established and up-and-coming local artists, as well as some of the most exciting internationalfrom £30
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BASE Bar
100 guestsGlasgow University UnionNorth West Glasgow
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SStuart H.
“The venue was iconic and the base bar big enough. Staff were amazing before and after the event.”from £235
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Courtyard
60 guestsArtaGlasgow City Centre
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CCatherine M.
“Good location and venue for a party.”from £300
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Canvas Nightclub
250 guestsArtaGlasgow City Centre
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CCarrie-ann M.
“All staff in the Red Room on the 19/12/24 day time event for SEC were so friendly and super helpful.”from £300
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Debates Chamber
400 guestsGlasgow University UnionNorth West Glasgow
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PPatricia D.
“This is a fantastic venue. Staff are excellent, helpful and kind. Cant do enough for you.”from £290
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Entire Venue
180 guestsNice N SleazyGlasgow City CentreSSarah S.
“Great venue, we had a fabulous evening and the staff were amazing”from £50
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Gym Hall
120 guestsDestiny Church ShawlandsSouth Glasgow
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EEmma B.
“Great venue with lots of room for the kids to play”from £45
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Box Hub Vennel
200 guestsBox HubGlasgow City CentreGGary F.
“Great night, excellent venue and staff”from £395
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FAQs about Top Performance Venues in Glasgow
Glasgow has venues for everything from small gigs to large-scale productions. In the city centre, you'll find multi-room venues like Arta, known for high-capacity events with up to 1,700 standing guests. For a more alternative vibe, The Hug and Pint in the North West is popular with grassroots artists. South Glasgow has spaces like Destiny Church Shawlands, a great choice for spoken word or community-led events, with flexible seating for up to 350 people.
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.
