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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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

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

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!

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

Glasgows Grand Ole Opry

2-4 Govan Road, Glasgow South Side G51 1HS

Glasgow's Grand Ole Opry was founded by the late Alex Fleming, opening its doors as a Country & Western club in 1974 and is the largest club of its kind in the UK!

Live Music Venues

18 Candleriggs

18 Candleriggs, Glasgow City Centre G1 1LD

18 Candleriggs is a thriving event space in the heart of Glasgow's Merchant City. Bringing you the very best from the nightclub scene, cabaret and comedy shows, private and corporate events plus more!

Live Music Venues

The Howlin Wolf Glasgow

100 Bath Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 2EN

The Howlin’ Wolf is a Bar, Kitchen & Venue for lovers of Blues, Soul, Homemade Food, Rock N Roll, Cocktails & Tall Tales!

Live Music Venues

Platform

253 Argyle Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 8BL

Platform is a vibrant bar, restaurant and events venue located in the heart of Glasgow City Centre directly below Glasgow's Central Station!

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

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

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

King Tuts Wah Wah Hut

272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 5RL

Since its inception in 1990, King Tut's Wah Wah Hut has been at the forefront of the Scottish live music scene and continues to be one of the most celebrated venues in the world.

Live Music Venues