George Square
About George Square
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George Square is the principal civic square in Glasgow. It is named after King George III. Laid out in 1781, George Square is today home to the headquarters of Glasgow City Council, and boasts an important collection of statues and monuments, including those dedicated to Robert Burns, James Watt, Sir Robert Peel and Sir Walter Scott.
Throughout the year George Square is a focal point for many popular events such as Piping Live! and Glasgow Loves Christmas!
Upcoming Events at George Square
Festival 2018 at George Square
1st August 2018 - 12th August 2018
Glasgow’s iconic George Square will be the beating heart of Festival 2018 during the 2018 European Championships... come ready to play and explore!
The Great Big Opening Party
1st August 2018
Festival 2018 promises a summer of fun and a carnival of cultural activity and it all kicks off with The Great Big Opening Party in George Square on August 1st!
Pivot
1st August 2018 - 12th August 2018
From the amazing Australian artists who brought you Megaphones at Sonica 2017, Madeleine Flynn & Tim Humphrey present Pivot, a playground of semi-intelligent talking seesaws!
Orbital
10th August 2018
Electro legends Orbital will provide a spectacular live performance to around 3000 people right in the heart of Glasgow as part of Festival 2018!
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Glasgow City Chambers
The focal point of George Square is one of the city’s most iconic and imposing buildings, the City Chambers, whose magnificence tells the story of the...
Glasgow City Chambers
The focal point of George Square is one of the city’s most iconic and imposing buildings, the City Chambers, whose magnificence tells the story of the...
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