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

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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

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

Scottish Event Campus

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

Find out what's on at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!

Live Music Venues

Glee Club Glasgow

11 Renfrew Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3AB

Comedy in Glasgow has a rich history, and Glee Club are proud to bring our newest venue to such a vibrant city!

Live Music Venues

On The Fringe

Unit 12, Shawlands Shopping Centre, 104 Kilmarnock Road, Glasgow South Side G41 3NN

On The Fringe is a welcoming creative community hub at the heart of the Southside of Glasgow!

Live Music Venues

The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall

113-117 Trongate, Glasgow City Centre G1 5HD

The Britannia Music Hall (The Panopticon) located at the end of Argyle Street in Glasgow's Trongate is the oldest surviving music hall in the world!

Live Music Venues

George Square

George Square George Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 1DU

Throughout the year, Glasgow's George Square is a focal point for many popular events such as Piping Live! and Glasgow Loves Christmas!

Live Music Venues

The National Piping Centre

30-34 McPhater Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 0HW

The National Piping Centre, Glasgow was created in 1996, as the world centre for excellence in the promotion and study of the Great Highland Bagpipe.

Live Music Venues

Slay Glasgow

24 Glassford Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1UL

Located in the heart of Glasgow, Slay Glasgow is a popular live music venue renowned for its diverse lineup of acts and energetic atmosphere!

Live Music Venues

Glasgows Grand Ole Opry

2-4 Govan Road, Glasgow South Side G51 1HS

Glasgow's Grand Ole Opry was founded by the late Alex Fleming, opening its doors as a Country & Western club in 1974 and is the largest club of its kind in the UK!

Live Music Venues

Drygate Brewing Co.

85 Drygate, Glasgow East End G4 0UT

Collaboration, creativity, and fearless brewing... Drygate is the UK's first experiential craft brewery!

Live Music Venues

18 Candleriggs

18 Candleriggs, Glasgow City Centre G1 1LD

18 Candleriggs is a thriving event space in the heart of Glasgow's Merchant City. Bringing you the very best from the nightclub scene, cabaret and comedy shows, private and corporate events plus more!

Live Music Venues

ONeills Merchant Square Glasgow

71-73 Albion Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1NY

You'll always find a warm welcome at O'Neill's Merchant Square in Glasgow. Ours is a place where you're free to go with the flow. Where great food and...

Live Music Venues