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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!

City Halls

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No matter which concert you choose, from orchestral to the more intimate recital, the sound in the Grand Hall will be breathtaking. The traditional shoebox style auditorium is renowned throughout the world for having some of the finest acoustics.

The elegant and spectacular Hall provides the focus for Glasgow's Centre for Music. Dating from as far back as 1841, it is the city's oldest, but most well loved, purpose built performance and meeting space.

This exciting music complex also houses top class rehearsal, recording, broadcasting and webcasting facilities. As a hub of creativity, a jam-packed programme of public workshops and classes has already benefited everyone from babies, toddlers and school groups to amateur and professional musicians.

Upcoming Events at City Halls

BBC SSO 2023/24: Thursday Night Series - Verdi’s Requiem

21st March 2024

Chief Conductor Ryan Wigglesworth has assembled the Edinburgh Festival Chorus, the BBC SSO and a stellar team of solo singers for Verdi's epic 'Requiem'!

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SCO 2023/24: The Auld Alliance with Maxim, Karen Cargill and the SCO Chorus

22nd March 2024

Join the Scottish Chamber Orchestra to celebrate the age-old friendship between Scotland and France in the company of Maxim Emelyanychev and superstar Scottish mezzo Karen Cargill!

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The City of Glasgow Chorus with the Orchestra of Scottish Opera

24th March 2024

The City of Glasgow Chorus continue their 40th anniversary season performing these two magnificent works at City Halls on Sunday 24th March!

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BBC SSO 2023/24: Afternoon Performance: Rodrigo Guitar Concerto

28th March 2024

Multi-award-winning Scottish guitarist Sean Shibe joins the BBC SSO and conductor Delyana Lazarova for an exciting afternoon concert!

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The Residents

2nd April 2024

The iconic renegade cult music and art collective known as The Residents are set to tour the UK in 2024, don't miss them live at City Halls on Tuesday 2nd April!

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SCO 2023/24: Music of the Imagination with Tom Adès

12th April 2024

As both composer and conductor, Thomas Adès is one of the most brilliant figures in British music, creating rich, deeply expressive works that inspire the intellect and stir the soul.

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Sir Michael Tippett’s ‘New Year’ with BBC SSO

13th April 2024

Grab your free ticket now for this chance to experience a live performance of Sir Michael Tippett's Space Age fairytale opera New Year!

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BBC SSO 2023/24: Thursday Night Series - Hough Plays Rachmaninov

18th April 2024

Pianist Sir Stephen Hough returns to City Halls for Rachmaninov's hugely-popular 'Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini' under the baton of Chief Conductor Ryan Wigglesworth!

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SCO 2023/24: Northern Lights with Joseph Swensen

19th April 2024

Look north for luminous music from Orkney, Denmark and Finland, brought together by SCO Conductor Emeritus Joseph Swensen!

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SCO 2023/24: Ravel Piano Concerto with Steven Osborne

26th April 2024

Edinburgh-based international piano virtuoso Steven Osborne is just the musician to convey Ravels Piano Concerto's exquisite wit and sparkle!

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SCO 2023/24: The Lark Ascending with Andrew Manze

3rd May 2024

Vaughan Williams's captivating The Lark Ascending is one of the country's most cherished pieces, and violinist and conductor Andrew Manze is an authority on the composer's music.

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Tectonics

4th May 2024 - 5th May 2024

Tectonics, the BBC SSO's festival of new and experimental music, returns to City Halls and Old Fruitmarket on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May!

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Kelly Jones

7th May 2024

Stereophonics' frontman Kelly Jones will perform two hour long, intimate concerts at City Halls on Tuesday 7th May in support of his new solo album Inevitable Incredible!

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SCO 2023/24: Mendelssohn’s Elijah with the SCO Chorus

10th May 2024

Maxim Emelyanychev brings the SCO's 50th anniversary Season to a spectacular, choral conclusion with some of the grandest music created by one of the composers he loves the most: Felix Mendelssohn.

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BBC SSO 2023/24: Thursday Night Series - Dvořák’s New World Symphony

16th May 2024

Join the BBC SSO for Dvořák's much-loved symphony 'from the New World'.

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BBC SSO 2023/24: Thursday Night Series - Sibelius Violin Concerto

23rd May 2024

The BBC SSO's Chief Conductor Ryan Wigglesworth closes the season with a spellbinding concert with our 2023/24 Featured Artist, the phenomenal Bomsori Kim!

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An Evening with Mary Beard

9th July 2024

Unmask the Roman emperors with renowned classicist and historian Mary Beard. Go beyond the myths & scandals to explore their lives, challenges and legacies!

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NYOS Summer Concert

13th July 2024

NYOS is the flagship classical ensemble formed of over 100 of the most gifted young orchestral players from across Scotland, join them at City Halls for their Summer Concert!

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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!

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The Old Fruitmarket

The Old Fruitmarket Candleriggs, Glasgow City Centre G1 1NQ

Prepare to be caught under the spell of Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow's Centre for Music, as soon as you walk through its doors!

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SWG3 Glasgow

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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.

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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!

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Blue Dog

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Step inside the doors of 151 West George St and you'll find a New York Style piano bar renowned for a world-class live entertainment programme!

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The Machair Bar

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The Machair Bar is a contemporary Scottish venue situated in Kelvinbridge. We offer a combination of traditional food and music with modern themes.

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The Ice Box Arts And Music Centre

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Glasgow's newest music and arts centre will is now open for bookings and events! Not only that, but you gotta come through the music shop to access the...

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Broadcast

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Broadcast is an all-inclusive bar and event space from the good people behind Captain's Rest and Sneaky Pete's!

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Ivory Blacks

56 Oswald Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 4PL

Ivory Blacks is a 300 capacity venue run by music lovers, for music lovers in the heart of Glasgow City Centre!

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The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall

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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!

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ONeills Grand Central Glasgow

40 - 48 Union Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 3QX

You’ll always find a warm welcome at O'Neill's Grand Central in Glasgow. It’s a place where you can enjoy the craic whether you fancy a few rounds...

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Loks Bar and Kitchen

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Located in the Southside of Glasgow, LOKS Bar and Kitchen offers all day dining in relaxed and comfortable surroundings.

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