The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall

The Britannia Music Hall (The Panopticon) in Trongate, Glasgow, Scotland is the oldest surviving music hall in the world.

About The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall

	113-117 Trongate, Glasgow City Centre G1 5HD
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Built in 1857 by Thomas Gildard and H. M. McFarlane, it has hosted some of the biggest names on the Music hall circuit.

In 1906 Stan Laurel made his first stage appearance there on amateur night. In that same year A. E. Pickard bought the building and changed its name to the Panopticon. He also undertook some major works, installing a freak show, a roof top carnival and a waxworks. He also excavated the basement and installed an indoor zoo.

The Panopticon was one of the first buildings in Glasgow become powered by electricity and one of the first cinemas in Scotland. It closed in 1938 when it was sold to a tailors and converted to a workshop. It is currently being conserved by a trust who regularly perform traditional shows in the auditorium. It is now protected as a category A listed building.

Upcoming Events at The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

25th November 2018

Join The Floral Design Boutique again this year for a festive afternoon making a fab Christmas wreath for your door, with hot drinks, nibbles and all materials provided in an awesome Glasgow venue!

Friday Night at The Panopticon

30th November 2018

Enjoy an evening of entertainment harking back to the good old days at The Britannia Panopticon's regular Friday night variety show!

A night of Comedy with Weegie Hink Ae That?

30th November 2018

Celebrate St Andrew's day with 'Weegie Hink Ae That?' on the 30th November as they help raise funds for the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall!

Snow Queens

7th December 2018

Wrap up warm and join The Vesta Girls and Special Guests as they take you through a winter wonderland of comedy and music with some of your favourite winter hits!