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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. -
![Main Auditorium at Destiny Church Shawlands in South Glasgow]()
from £95
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMain Auditorium
350 guestsDestiny Church ShawlandsSouth GlasgowPPolina S.
“The staff was helpful and organised smoothly, and the location was excellent.” -
![Gym Hall at Destiny Church Shawlands in South Glasgow]()
from £50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityGym Hall
120 guestsDestiny Church ShawlandsSouth GlasgowEEmma B.
“Great venue with lots of room for the kids to play” -
![Reading Room at Glasgow University Union in West End, Glasgow]()
from £235
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityReading Room
70 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.” -
![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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SStuart H.
“The venue was iconic and the base bar big enough. Staff were amazing before and after the event.” -
![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.” -
![Bar Lounge at Hotel Indigo Glasgow in Glasgow City Centre]()
from £10
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBar Lounge
140 guestsHotel Indigo GlasgowGlasgow City Centre
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AAaron M.
“Absolutely an amazing place for an Event very good customer service and good assistance when needed”
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FAQs about Top Performance Venues in Glasgow
Booking costs 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 November 2025:
| From £235 | to £500 | hire fee per day |
| From £30 | to £95 | hire fee per hour |
| From £15 | to £55 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2025), the best options include:
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Bar Lounge at Hotel Indigo Glasgow in Glasgow City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Amazing space and staff, all communication on the run up was excellent.’ -
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...’ -
Main Auditorium at Destiny Church Shawlands in South Glasgow - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Overall the staff was so nice and friendly. The hall was wide and nice . Its capacity perfect.’
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 (November 2025):
| Small | up to 80 guests | prices average £25 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 120 and 180 guests | prices average £550 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 225 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Glasgow, available to book on Tagvenue:
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The Boardwalk Studio Theatre at The Boardwalk
on The Boardwalk 105 Brunswick Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: The 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. -
Whole Venue at Revolution Mitchell Street
on 84 Mitchell St - 0.2 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Getting it booked was very easy and gave me the relevant information...’ -
Grand Hall at Trades Hall of Glasgow
on 85 Glassford Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: Its pièce de résistance is a stunning seven-metre dome with a West African avoiding wood ceiling and ornate gold frieze showcasing Glasgow’s craftsmanship.
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.
