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

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

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

The OVO Hydro

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

Find out what's on at The OVO Hydro in Glasgow and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!

Live Music Venues

Oran Mor

Oran Mor Byres Road, Glasgow West End G12 8QX

Formerly Kelvinside Parish Church, Òran Mór, Gaelic for 'great melody of life' or 'big song', is a thriving arts & entertainment venue in the heart of Glasgow's West End!

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

Blackfriars Of Bell Street

36 Bell Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1LG

Blackfriars Of Bell Street is a wide appealing, gastro-pub and live music venue in the heart of Glasgow's Merchant City!

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

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

Mono Cafe Bar

10-12 Kings Court, King Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 5RB

Mono opened in 2002, furnishing Glasgow with a unique and versatile space in which to eat, drink and discover new music!

Live Music Venues

The Ice Box Arts And Music Centre

The Ice Box Arts And Music Centre St Lukes Business Estate, Glasgow South Side G5 0TS

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...

Live Music Venues