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MUSIC GIGS & CLUBS
Regular weekend club nights in quality environment, as well as a wide array of gigs, from newcomers to established names.
Compact venue mixing big names with local talent, with a fresh approach to music, juggling indie, rock and electro sounds.
Excellent bar (and backdoor neighbour to The Buff Club), with acoustic sets and open mic nights, as well as mid-week jazz fests.
Bar hosting mainlie indie rock acts, with frequent mid-week gigs as well as DJ sets over the weekend.
Living room decor suits this party-flat student bar, who inhabit the space with local bands and DJ nights at the weekend.
Scotland's largest nightclub hosts pop and indie rock gigs before turning into a meatmarket of students in the evening.
Creative hub hidden in the heart of the city's ethically diverse Southside, hosting indie, traditional and world bands.
A small, intimate dive bar that hosts unsigned bands, metal, industrial and rock bands of old, as well as tribute acts.
Wolrd famous venue at the forefront of Scottish live music, with an outstanding reputation for showcasing new talent.
Hearty bar in Merchant City commited to supporting local bands and DJs, named after the famous Scottish singer.
Relaxed bar with vegan menu that hosts eclectic range of musicians and musical events in building designed by Mackintosh.
Established bar with regular gigs from homegrown talent and touring bands, with open mic nights and film screenings too.
Ronvatd cinema that lives on as a live music venue and multi-floor nightclub, attracting a wealth of big names to play.
Ideal live music venue inhabiting an old art deco cinema that is now part of the corporate 02 network.
Period venue that hosts classical and folk bands as well as modern acts, and is home to the Glasgow Jazz Festival.
Converted boat bar with small intimate space for live music acts, often catering for older tastes or acoustic acts.
Glasgow student union with a solid reputation for hosting great bands, with awesome lighting and electric atmosphere.
Ideal sized cutting edge live music venue catering to all genres, from pop and rock to heavy-metal and ska.
Enjoy classical, jazz and folk evenings in the grand concert hall, home to the Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
Glasgow's oldest bar plays host to regular local bands of differing styles, often drumming out folk and Scottish music
The SECC Glasgow plays home to the biggest names from around the world, while the Auditorium is for smaller bands and shows.
Loud, brash and decadent nightclub in the city's Southside that is the self-proclaimed home of cheesy tunes.
Award winning bar home to rock, indie and blues bands, as well as DJs mashing up a wide sleection of styles at the weekend.
Chilled bar that has open mic nights and local, unsigned bands playing in building designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Arty, indie entertainment venue with variety of bands on offer in downstairs area, providing a platform for a new and raw talent.
Cool West-end watering hole disguised as an old mna's pub, with regular live music nights hosting rock and jazz bands.
This intimite club is open 7 days a week, with different themed nights every single day, from Killer Kitsch to hip-hop.
Swanky restaurant with club, casino, piano bar and cocktail loungue, spread over five floors in this stylish former shipping bank.
Trashy, glitzy club favoured by the city's footballers and orange tanned tweens, featuring DJs playing pop and RnB
Middle Eastern themed club with lavish decor with cheap drink deals for student posers and serious clubbers alike
Decades old club with entertaining electric atmosphere and tubthumping tunes in this sexy nighthole.
Immersive dance floor with local and international DJs, including Glasgow collective Different Drum.
Infamous club with superior sound system, specialising in house music and home to Optimo and Subculture.
City centre superclub that hosts international music brand nights and a cheesy pop Gay night on Wednesdays.
Intimate club with drink promos aplenty for the mixed crowds of students and older West-end denizens.
Renovated West-end church bar that hosts jazz and accoustic events, with a lively weekend club in the basement level.
Art bar with regular weekly ecclectic gigs from new and up-and-coming talent, playing everything from glam to gothic.
This former cinema now plays host to Glasgow's biggest rock nights, and is one of the city's premiere live venues.
Popular cocktail bar perched at the pinnacle of Princes Square, with Djs banging out house and R'n'B tunes to packed crowds.
Student haven with eight levels of mayhem and music, with banging overplayed tunes and the occasional live gig.
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Glasgow prides itself on its reputation for nurturing and showcasing great live music acts, as well as offering a diverse range of night clubs. As events are contantly changing, we provide links to the venues' own websites.
Traditional bar with downstairs club and live music space hosting regular events, mainly rock and soul disco.
Mediterranean themed bar and club within the Merchant City area, with a dedicated downstairs dance floor.
Have a fantastic time in this fun and friendly LGBT club, which has established a hassle-free, fantastic venue.
The brainchild of Brian Kelly, this cosy pub, tucked away on Mitchell Lane, has regular DJs playing sets all weekend.
Late night bar and ballroom is a grandeur establisment for DJs pumping electronica music into the wee hours of the morning.
Intimate basement bar venue with a host of modern bands that lean towards the alternative. No bams allowed.
Elite west-end nightclub based near Byers Road, featuring a number of different themed rooms and an LED dancefloor.
Trendy bar near the Mitchell Library, which hosts a regular club night on Fridays and guest DJs on Saturdays.
Commonly known as The Barras, this is a more intimate gig venue, usually hosting indie rock bands both old and new.
Scotland's longest running and most popular alternative music venue, home to heavy metal, hard rock and emo.
Classy LGBT club with vintage decor and multiple rooms, famed for its welcoming atmosphere and staff.
MACSORLEYS
City centre music institution with a mix of live gigs, open mic nights and themed events making it a cut above the rest.
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