George Square

Throughout the year, Glasgow's George Square is a focal point for many popular events such as Piping Live! and Glasgow Loves Christmas!

About George Square

	George Square George Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 1DU
	George Square Website

Listed Under Attractions - Live Music Venues / Attractions - History and Culture

George Square is the principal civic square in Glasgow. It is named after King George III. Laid out in 1781, George Square is today home to the headquarters of Glasgow City Council, and boasts an important collection of statues and monuments, including those dedicated to Robert Burns, James Watt, Sir Robert Peel and Sir Walter Scott.

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Upcoming Events at George Square

Food and Drink

Scottish Rogue Whisky Distillery Tour

Selected dates between 7th February 2025 - 26th December 2025

George Square, Glasgow City Centre

Explore the past, present and future of Glasgow's whisky with a Scottish Rogue Distillery Experience!

Glasgow City Chambers

Glasgow City Chambers George Square, Glasgow City Centre G2 1DU

Glasgow City Chambers are one of the most beautiful civic buildings in the UK and a huge favourite amongst locals and tourists alike!

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

The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall

113-117 Trongate, Glasgow City Centre G1 5HD

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!

Live Music Venues

The Machair Bar

372 Great Western Road, Glasgow West End G4 9HT

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

Live Music Venues

Waxy OConnors Glasgow

44 West George Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 1DH

Waxy O'Connor's is Glasgow's biggest and best Irish pub; the place to go for all the sport, especially rugby and GAA, and weekly live music!

Live Music Venues

Blue Dog

151 West George Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 2JJ

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!

Live Music Venues

Soulsa Cafe

87 Glassford Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1UH

Soulsa - The only dedicated soul music bar in Glasgow! Come join us for top food & tunes!

Live Music Venues

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...

Live Music Venues

The Hug and Pint

171 Great Western Road, Glasgow West End G4 9AW

The Hug and Pint is a vegan bar, eatery & live music venue in Glasgow's west end.

Live Music Venues

Loks Bar and Kitchen

16 Newlandsfield Road, Glasgow South Side G43 2XU

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

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