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
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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

The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom

244 Gallowgate, Glasgow City Centre G4 0TT

The Barrowlands is a true Glasgow institution and a must-visit destination for music lovers. Its history and atmosphere make it one of the most unique and memorable music venues in the world!

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

Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre

Kelvingrove Park Kelvin Way, Glasgow West End G12 8NR

The Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre offers a unique open air performance space in the idyllic grounds of Kelvingrove Park!

Live Music Venues

Tramway

25 Albert Drive, Glasgow South Side G41 2PE

Tramway is an international art-space that commissions, produces and presents contemporary arts projects.

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

The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow

121 Renfield Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3AX

The Pavilion Theatre is Glasgow's favourite variety theatre and an important part of the city's cultural scene.

Live Music Venues

Slay Glasgow

24 Glassford Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1UL

Located in the heart of Glasgow, Slay Glasgow is a popular live music venue renowned for its diverse lineup of acts and energetic atmosphere!

Live Music Venues

The Merchants House of Glasgow

7 West George Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 1BA

The Merchants House of Glasgow is situated at the corner of George Square and West George Street and is home to one of the most ancient and prestigious organisations in the City of Glasgow.

Live Music Venues

Govanhill Baths

99 Calder Street, Glasgow South Side G42 7RA

The Govanhill Baths is a community hub based in the heart of Govanhill providing free Health and Wellbeing educational workshops and classes for the local community free of charge.

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

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