The Briggait

The Briggait is a beautiful Grade A listed building in Glasgow’s medieval quarter, the Merchant City.

About The Briggait

	141 Bridgegate, Glasgow City Centre G1 5HZ
	01416288599
	Facebook information can be found here

Listed Under Attractions - Live Music Venues / Attractions - Theatres

Originally built in 1873, the Briggait was the city’s fish market for over 100 years. It has now been transformed into a vibrant new home for up to 100 visual artists and cultural organisations.

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Upcoming Events at The Briggait

Exhibitions

Mimae: the edge of sleep by Sooun Kim

13th November 2025 - 3rd December 2025

The Briggait, Glasgow City Centre

'Mimae: the edge of sleep' explores an actuality of abstraction across layered realities, exposing aftershocks of sensation and dissonant emotion through metaphorical and physical planes.

Christmas

Glasgow’s Christmas Craft & Flea

22nd November 2025

The Briggait, Glasgow City Centre

Craft & Flea is returning to Glasgow's Briggait for a Christmas special featuring local makers and artisan produce, plants, vintage & collectables, art, jewellery, sustainable products & more!

Food and Drink

Gin & Rum Festival Glasgow

21st August 2026 - 22nd August 2026

The Briggait, Glasgow City Centre

The Gin & Rum Festival tour is returning to Glasgow! If you're thirsty for knowledge or just want to party the night away, this is the event for you!

Wasps Artists Studios: The Briggait

141 Bridgegate, Glasgow City Centre G1 5HZ

With over 40 years worth of expertise, Wasps are the UK's largest provider of affordable studio space for artists and creative industries!

Live Music Venues

The OVO Hydro

Scottish Event Campus Exhibition Way, Glasgow West End G3 8YW

Find out what's on at The OVO Hydro in Glasgow and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!

Live Music Venues

ONeills Grand Central Glasgow

40 - 48 Union Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 3QX

You’ll always find a warm welcome at O'Neill's Grand Central in Glasgow. It’s a place where you can enjoy the craic whether you fancy a few rounds...

Live Music Venues

SWG3 Glasgow

100 Eastvale Place, Glasgow West End G3 8QG

SWG3 Glasgow is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary arts space in the west end of the city running an annual programme of exhibitions, band nights and events!

Live Music Venues

King Tuts Wah Wah Hut

272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 5RL

Since its inception in 1990, King Tut's Wah Wah Hut has been at the forefront of the Scottish live music scene and continues to be one of the most celebrated venues in the world.

Live Music Venues

SEC Armadillo

Scottish Event Campus Exhibition Way, Glasgow West End G3 8YW

The SEC Armadillo is more than just a fantastic, purpose-built venue; it's been described as Glasgow's most iconic building and its stylish curves are a landmark sight in the city!

Live Music Venues

Tron Theatre

63 Trongate, Glasgow City Centre G1 5HB

The Tron Theatre has been a familiar landmark in Glasgow's Merchant City area for centuries and a popular cultural venue for over twenty years!

Live Music Venues

The Howlin Wolf Glasgow

100 Bath Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 2EN

The Howlin’ Wolf is a Bar, Kitchen & Venue for lovers of Blues, Soul, Homemade Food, Rock N Roll, Cocktails & Tall Tales!

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The Rum Shack Glasgow

657 - 659 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G41 2AB

The Rum Shack is Glasgow's original Caribbean bar, canteen and venue!

Live Music Venues

Soulsa Cafe

87 Glassford Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1UH

Soulsa - The only dedicated soul music bar in Glasgow! Come join us for top food & tunes!

Live Music Venues

Oran Mor

Oran Mor Byres Road, Glasgow West End G12 8QX

Formerly Kelvinside Parish Church, Òran Mór, Gaelic for 'great melody of life' or 'big song', is a thriving arts & entertainment venue in the heart of Glasgow's West End!

Live Music Venues