Barras Art And Design Centre

Barras Art and Design (BAaD) is a venue, a studio, a retail space and a creative hub - bringing an eclectic mix of creative talents under one roof!

About Barras Art And Design Centre

	54 Calton Entry, Glasgow East End G40 2SB
	01415481338
	Barras Art And Design Centre Website
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Listed Under Attractions - Live Music Venues / Eating and Drinking - Bars and Pubs / Eating and Drinking - Restaurants

It is a unique building in Glasgow with a spectacular covered courtyard with glazed roof supported on pink steel arches that fits a variety of requirements.

BAaD is made up of a collection of spaces that make a whole. A tropical courtyard oasis, a floating restaurant, comfortable places for wanderers to stop for scran and a swally and a sun trapped container yard - making BAaD the perfect place to create your dream event - whatever the size or type.

It's quirky location, right in the heart of the Barras Market in Glasgow, versatile spaces and unique design means BAaD is the perfect setting for a wide range of events including Parties, Weddings, Gigs & Comedy Nights, Exhibitions, Fashion Shows, Conferences, Panel Discussions and anything else you can think of...

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Upcoming Events at Barras Art And Design Centre

Weddings

BAaD Wedding Open Evening

Selected dates between 18th September 2025 - 17th September 2026

Barras Art And Design Centre, Glasgow East End

Visit BAaD located in The Barras, Glasgow to see the full venue experience and book for your special day!

Food and Drink

Taste of the Calton

Selected dates between 28th November 2025 - 18th September 2026

Barras Art And Design Centre, Glasgow East End

Taste of the Calton at BAaD is an intimate dining experience honouring the surrounding community. Enjoy good food, wine and anecdotes about who and what makes this area unique!

Music

Soul On Sunday Day Time Disco

Selected dates between 30th November 2025 - 22nd February 2026

Barras Art And Design Centre, Glasgow East End

Soul On Sunday's mix of Soul, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop, RnB, and house classics spanning four decades will make you dance from start to finish!

Music

The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans

Selected dates between 17th January 2026 - 10th April 2026

Barras Art And Design Centre, Glasgow East End

With a mix of carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation, this feel-good live music performance takes you on a journey to the roots of revolutionary New Orleans jazz!

Music

Day Fever Glasgow

Selected dates between 24th January 2026 - 28th February 2026

Barras Art And Design Centre, Glasgow East End

DAY FEVER RETURNS TO GLASGOW! Yes, that's right! Day Fever, the Saturday daytime disco, that doesn't ruin your Sunday, is returning to BAaD in 2026!

Shopping

The Witches Cove Market

Selected dates between 1st February 2026 - 1st November 2026

Barras Art And Design Centre, Glasgow East End

Whether you are a witchy beginner or a master of magic there is something for everyone at The Witches Cove Market at BAaD!

Music

Jam Pot

7th February 2026

Barras Art And Design Centre, Glasgow East End

Jam Pot, Glasgow's biggest nineties and noughties day party, is returning to BAaD hosted by Clyde 1's Cassi, whether you're reliving your youth or just want to dance, this one's for you.

Comedy

Looking For Laughs - A Real Blind Date On Stage With A Kiss Of Comedy

13th February 2026

Barras Art And Design Centre, Glasgow East End

After a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 before heading to NYC, Looking for Laughs is back in Glasgow for a one off Valentine's special!

Music

Swiftie Club

Selected dates between 21st February 2026 - 4th July 2026

Barras Art And Design Centre, Glasgow East End

After sold-out events in 2025 and viral Tiktoks, SWIFTIE CLUB returns, bringing the ultimate Taylor Swift day party to Glasgow's BAAD!

Music

The Jazz Room: A Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong Tribute

Selected dates between 26th February 2026 - 23rd April 2026

Barras Art And Design Centre, Glasgow East End

Experience the timeless music of Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong reimagined by a talented live band in an intimate setting at BAaD!

Books

An Audience With Irvine Welsh

24th April 2026

Barras Art And Design Centre, Glasgow East End

Irvine Welsh is coming to Barras Art & Design in Glasgow on 24th April to chat about Trainspotting, The Acid House, Crime, Filth and plenty more!

The Barras Market

244 Gallowgate, Glasgow East End G4 0TT

With it's iconic archways The Barras Market it is a Glasgow institution, open to the public every weekend!

The Calton Taproom

54 Calton Entry, Glasgow East End G40 2SB

You'll find over 20 different taps with local select crafts on rotation, dedicated to the best brewers in the west of Scotland and further afield at The Calton Taproom!

Live Music Venues

Queen Margaret Union

22 University Gardens, Glasgow West End G12 8QN

One of University of Glasgow's two student Unions and home to a legendary music venue that has hosted Nirvana, Queen and many more!

Live Music Venues

SEC Centre

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

Find out what's on at the SEC Centre Glasgow and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!

Live Music Venues

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3DB

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a world-leading conservatoire of music, drama, dance, production and film located in Glasgow City Centre.

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

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

Platform Glasgow

1000 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow East End G34 9JW

Platform is the arts centre at the heart of The Bridge, located in Easterhouse, offering a year-round programme of cutting edge performance, music, visual arts and participation.

Live Music Venues

Mackintosh Queens Cross

Queens Cross Garscube Road, Glasgow West End G20 7EL

Mackintosh Queen's Cross is one of Glasgow's hidden architectural gems. The only church in the world designed by the great Scottish architect, designer and artist, Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

Live Music Venues

Fort Theatre

Fort Theatre Kenmure Avenue, Bishopbriggs G64 2DW

The Fort Theatre is home to the Antonine Theatre Group who perform at least two full-length plays and a pantomime per season. Cabaret nights are also a regular feature in the theatre group's calendar.

Live Music Venues

Ashton Lane

Ashton Lane, Glasgow West End

Ashton Lane is a cobbled backstreet in the West End of Glasgow and is noted for its bars, restaurants and licensed cinema!

Live Music Venues

City Halls

City Halls Candleriggs, Glasgow City Centre G1 1NQ

City Halls, Glasgow's oldest purpose built performance space, has been entertaining visitors since 1841 and is renowned throughout the world for having some of the finest acoustics!

Live Music Venues