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

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.

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

Blue Dog

151 West George Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 2JJ

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Live Music Venues

Oran Mor

Oran Mor Byres Road, Glasgow West End G12 8QX

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Live Music Venues

Queens Park Arena

Queens Park Langside Road, Glasgow South Side G42

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Live Music Venues

Barras Art And Design Centre

54 Calton Entry, Glasgow East End G40 2SB

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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

Websters Theatre

416 Great Western Road, Glasgow West End G4 9HZ

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The Social Hub Glasgow

15 Candleriggs Square, Glasgow City Centre G1 1TQ

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Live Music Venues