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

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 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3NY

The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is one of Scotland's most prestigious venues and world renowned classical, jazz, pop, rock and folk artists take to its stages for nearly 250 performances each year!

Live Music Venues

The Tower Digital Arts Centre

79-81 Sinclair Street, Helensburgh G84 8TG

The Tower is a not for profit Indy Cinema and Community Arts hub based in the town of Helensburgh!

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

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

Glasgow University Union

32 University Avenue, Glasgow West End G12 8LX

Glasgow University Union (GUU) is one of the largest and oldest students' unions in the UK, serving students of the University of Glasgow since 1885!

Live Music Venues

Theatre Royal Glasgow

282 Hope Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3QA

Theatre Royal Glasgow is home to Scotland's resident companies, Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet, featuring a Victorian auditorium, Theatre Royal presents first class entertainment for all!

Live Music Venues

O2 Academy Glasgow

121 Eglinton Street, Glasgow City Centre G5 9NT

O2 Academy Glasgow has made an outstanding contribution to Scotland’s vibrant live music scene since its arrival in the city in 2003.

Live Music Venues

Centre for Contemporary Arts Glasgow

350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3JD

The CCA is a unique contemporary arts organisation at the heart of Glasgow's city centre and vibrant cultural community.

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

Box Glasgow

431 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3LG

Opening its doors in late 2006, Box has been the home of live music in Glasgow ever since. Boasting live music 7 nights a week, free entry, and a 3am curfew, you are guaranteed to be entertained!

Live Music Venues

The Glad Cafe

1006a Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G41 2HG

The Glad Cafe is the award winning cafe/music venue/creative hub of Glasgow south serving delicious food and a delectable programme of gigs and events!

Live Music Venues