O2 Academy Glasgow
O2 Academy Glasgow has made an outstanding contribution to Scotland’s vibrant live music scene since its arrival in the city in 2003.
About O2 Academy Glasgow
| 121 Eglinton Street, Glasgow City Centre G5 9NT | |
| 01414183000 | |
| O2 Academy Glasgow Website | |
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The venue made a fantastic first impression with a successful launch week that saw the stage christened by Deacon Blue on 26 March followed by Bryan Ferry and the Sugababes playing in celebration of the doors opening. The Grade B listed building was restored to its former glory, returning much of the original splendour after being closed for 10 years.
The history of the building and the site where O2 Academy Glasgow now stands is both fascinating and tragic. In 1825, on the same spot, was the Eglinton St United Secession Church, until it was converted to The New Bedford Picture House in 1921. It sadly burnt down and was completely destroyed just over ten years later in 1932 but rebuilt and opened on 31 December the same year. It finally closed on 18 July 1973, but it once again re-opened for business a few months later, this time as a Bingo hall until it was closed and boarded up in 1993 until the opening night a decade later.
O2 Academy Glasgow has hosted a diverse programme of events, from music and club nights to comedy, and attracted international musicians and home grown talent to the city. Since the first notes were sung and chords struck on the stage back in 2003, there have been numerous highlights including shows from Belle and Sebastian, The White Stripes, Frankie Boyle, The Prodigy, Motorhead, Foals, Stereophonics and Snoop Dogg.
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Upcoming Events at O2 Academy Glasgow
The Main Event - CANCELLED
Prepare for the hottest drag reunion of the year as Holy T bring 'The Main Event' to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 23rd July!
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Insane Championship Wrestling: Shug’s Hoose Party
Insane Championship Wrestling is bringing its fast-paced, high-octane over 18s pro wrestling action to Glasgow's O2 Academy for Shug's Hoose Party on 25th July 2021!
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The Libertines
The Libertines will return to Glasgow on Friday 6th August 2021 with a show at the O2 Academy!
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Sleeper & The Bluetones
Two of Brit-pops big hitters, Sleeper and The Bluetones, will play the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 7th August!
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Circa Waves
Circa Waves have announced new tour for 2021 which includes a date at 02 Academy Glasgow on 17th August!
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The LaFontaines
There is no band in the world quite like The LaFontaines, don't miss your chance to catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 20th August!
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Two Door Cinema Club
Northern Irish trio, Two Door Cinema Club, are back on tour and coming to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 21st August 2021!
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Roy Orbison & the Traveling Wilburys Experience
Roy Orbison & the Traveling Wilburys Experience is a joyous, up-tempo feel-good celebration of classic pop music, catch it at the O2 Academy Glasgow on August 28th 2021!
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The Bohemians - A Night of Queen
Enjoy a high energy roller coaster ride of a concert courtesy of Queen Tribute band The Bohemians at the O2 Academy Glasgow on September 3rd!
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Agnes Obel
Critically acclaimed composer, singer and pianist, Agnes Obel will bring her captivating live show to the O2 Academy Glasgow on 4th September 2021!
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Dermot Kennedy
Irish singer-songwriter, Dermot Kennedy, follows the release of his number one debut album, Without Fear, with his biggest ever UK tour which includes two nights at the O2 Academy Glasgow!
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Tom Grennan
Bedford-born powerhouse vocalist, Tom Grennan has confirmed a UK tour for September and October, catch him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on September 15th!
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Hard Generation Presents Darren Styles
Hard Generation presents one of the scene's biggest trailblazers, DJ and producer Darren Styles live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 24th September!
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Go West & Paul Young
Go West and Paul Young, are teaming up for a co-headline tour, performing all their hits on a bumper bill of nostalgic pop! Catch them at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 25th September 2021!
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Behemoth & Arch Enemy
Two of Europe's most revered metal bands, Behemoth & Arch Enemy, are bringing their European Siege 2021 tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on 30th September!
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Becky Hill
Chart topping pop star Becky Hill is hitting the road with her biggest tour to date! Catch her at O2 Academy Glasgow on 3rd October!
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Ellie Goulding
Ellie Goulding will tour the UK in Autumn 2021 in support of her new album Brightest Blue, catch her at the O2 Academy Glasgow on October 7th!
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The Undertones
Influential punk band, The Undertones, will follow the release of their best of, West Bank Songs 1978 - 1983, with a show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 8th October 2021!
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One Night With Charlotte
Expect fun, laughter, tears and a night you'll never forget when you spend 'One Night With Charlotte' at O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 9th October!
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An Evening with Michael Bisping: Tales From the Octagon
First ever British UFC champion, Michael Bisping, takes to the stage at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 10th October where he'll be recounting tales from his journey to the top of UFC!
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Gemma Collins
The one and only Gemma Collins is inviting you to The GC's Big Night Out live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on the 21st October!
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Rend Collective
Rend Collective is an eclectic group of multi-instrumentalists from Ireland, catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 22nd October 2021!
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Rag ‘N’ Bone Man
Rag'n'Bone Man has announced a headline UK and Ireland tour to support his new album 'Life By Misadventure', catch him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 25th October!
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Heels of Hell
Bringing some of the best drag entertainment to the O2 Academy Glasgow on October 27th 2021, Heels of Hell is a Halloween spooktacular not to be missed!
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Festival of The Dead
After a sellout tour across the UK in 2019, Festival of The Dead returns to Glasgow for Halloween with their new show, Paradise Apocalypse, on Friday 29th October!
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Hardstyle Superheroes
Hardstyle Superheroes are bringing Da Tweekaz back by popular demand on Saturday 30th October at the O2 Academy Glasgow!
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Sink The Pink
Get ready for the return of Sink The Pink and its biggest and most exciting show yet for one night only at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 5th November!
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London Grammar
Introspective indie-pop trio London Grammar have announced a UK tour in support of new album, Californian Soil, catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 6th November!
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Headie One
Headie One takes to the stage with his incredible debut album, Edna! Catch him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 20th November!
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Thomas Headon
Due to phenomenal demand, Thomas Headon will now bring his UK tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 24th November!
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Foreverland Glasgow: Neon Jungle Rave
Foreverland, the World's most magical club night, will transform the O2 Academy Glasgow into a Neon Jungle for a night of immersive raving!
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Little Simz
Anyone who has witnessed Little Simz in full flow on a stage will know that live, she is a force to be reckoned with, catch her live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 28th November!
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48 Hour Party People Winter Weekender
The best tribute bands in the business descend on Glasgow for a weekend of live music, With tributes to, Oasis, Blur, Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, James, Pulp The Smiths & Shed Seven!
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José González
The wonderful Swedish singer-songwriter, José González has announced a string of dates including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Sunday 5th December!
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The Cadillac Three
The Cadillac Three are heading out on tour to celebrate their 10th anniversary, catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 7th December!
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Jessie Ware
Jessie Ware will celebrate her fourth album with a string of headline dates in December 2021 including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on the 9th!
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D-Block Europe
D-Block Europe have steadily positioned themselves as pioneers of a whole new wave of rap, catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 10th December!
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MODE ft. Symone
The stage will become a runway at MODE, the UK's first high fashion, Klub Kids' drag event, being held at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 13th December!
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Lamb Of God
Lamb of God are back in the UK for the first time in six years with their 'State Of Unrest' tour, don't miss them at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 16th December 2021!
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The Skids & Big Country
Don't miss a unique, one off evening with full electric performances from The Skids, Big Country and special guests Armory Show (with Richard Jobson) at the O2 Academy Glasgow on December 17th!
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The Charlatans - 30th Anniversary Best of Tour
The Charlatans have announced a UK tour celebrating their 30th anniversary as a band, catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 18th December!
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Supergrass
After two storming shows at The Barrowlands in February, Supergrass will return to Glasgow and the O2 Academy on Sunday 19th December!
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Funeral For A Friend
Funeral For A Friend have announced that they are back together and will tour the UK in 2022, catch them at O2 Academy Glasgow on 11th January!
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BROCKHAMPTON
America's favourite rap boyband, BROCKHAMPTON, are set for a major UK headline tour in 2022, catch them at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 27th January!
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The Stranglers
One of the UK's most exciting, credible and influential British groups, The Stranglers, are set for an extensive, full production tour including two nights at the O2 Academy Glasgow!
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The Damned
The original line-up of The Damned are reuniting for a one-off UK tour in 2022, catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 11th February!
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Pale Waves
One of the UK's most important indie-pop outfits, Manchester's Pale Waves tour their incredible second album Who Am I? stopping at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 21st February 2022!
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Blackberry Smoke
Blackberry Smoke have announced their 'You Hear Georgia Tour' will be stopping off at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 28th February!
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The Best of Bowie: Tony Visconti & Woody Woodmansey
Experience iconic Bowie hits and cult classics from his extensive back catalogue, performed by David Bowie’s former producer/bassist Tony Visconti and drummer Woody Woodmansey!
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Apocalyptica & Epica
Apocalyptica & Epica are bringing their 'Epic Apocalypse' tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 9th March 2022!
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Angels and Airwaves
Atmospheric alt-rockers Angels and Airwaves will bring their 'Lifeforms' World Tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on 13th March!
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I Prevail: The Trauma Tour
US metalcore outfit, I Prevail, have set their sights on the UK... catch them live at O2 Academy Glasgow on 19th March!
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Doug Stanhope
Comedian Doug Stanhope takes a brutal look at the stupidity of society and politics today in a vicious, no-holds-barred show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 24th March 2022!
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De La Soul - Celebrating 30 Years of De La Soul
Hailed as pioneers of hip hop, De La Soul are back on the road proving why they deserve that title, as they celebrate their 30th anniversary! Catch them at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 25th March 2022!
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The Dualers
9-piece Jamaican Rhythm & Blues band, The Dualers, will tour the UK in 2022! Don't miss them at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 26th March!
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Less Than Jake
Get ready for a huge 2022 Spring tour from ska-punk-pop pioneers Less Than Jake, which will land at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 31st March!
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Future Islands
Future Islands will bring their 'Calling Out in Space' tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 2nd April!
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Jack Savoretti
Jack Savoretti is back with a wonderful new album, 'Europiana' and a UK tour which will stop off at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 6th April!
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Bowling For Soup
Texas four-piece Bowling for Soup have announced a tour of the UK in 2022 including a return to the O2 Academy Glasgow on April 13th!
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Louis Tomlinson
Powering into 2020 with the release of his long-awaited debut solo album, Walls, Louis Tomlinson will embark on an extensive headline tour including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow in April!
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Madison Beer
Madison Beer is heading out on The Life Support Tour in 2022 in support of her debut album, catch her live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 20th April!
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Scotland Calling
Scotland Calling is back in 2022 for another punk-rock extravaganza at the O2 Academy Glasgow featuring sets from Cockney Rejects, The Dickies, UK Subs and many more, don't miss it!
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The White Buffalo
The White Buffalo is the country crooner whose music found fame in the Sons Of Anarchy series and he's coming to the O2 Academy Glasgow on 24th April 2022!
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Skunk Anansie
Skunk Anansie have announced a massive UK tour for 2022 including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 26th April!
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Craig David presents TS5
Craig David is bringing the world-renowned DJ show TS5 back to the UK for more parties throughout the nation, catch it at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 28th April 2022!
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Ashley McBryde
Ashley McBryde is headed back to Europe in 2022 with the band! Don't miss her at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Sunday 1st May!
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Brett Eldredge
The award-winning country music star Brett Eldredge is returning to the UK for a run of headline dates which includes a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 2nd May!
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Joe Satriani
Guitar legend Joe Satriani is taking The Shapeshifting Tour across Europe in 2022, catch him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 4th May!
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Michael Kiwanuka
Don't miss acclaimed singer-songwriter, Michael Kiwanuka, when he performs live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 6th May 2022!
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Gary Numan
Gary Numan has announced an extensive UK tour for 2022 in support of his new album 'Intruder', catch him at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 10th May!
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Faith No More
Faith No More have announced at string of UK dates including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on June 7th!
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Jacob Collier: Djesse World Tour
Five-time Grammy-winning singer and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier is bringing the 'Djesse World Tour' to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 11th June 2022!
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Bikini Kill
Riot grrrl pioneers Bikini Kill are set to hit the UK next summer with a headline show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 12th June!
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Waterparks
Houston pop-rock trio Waterparks are coming to Glasgow for a huge headline show at the O2 Academy on 19th June!
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Race Chaser Live - ft. Alaska and Willam
Race Chaser Live with Alaska and Willam brings the hit drag podcast to the O2 Academy Glasgow on 16th July 2022!
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100 Eastvale Place,
Glasgow West End G3 8QG
SWG3 (Studio Warehouse Glasgow) is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary arts space in the westend of Glasgow running an annual programme of exhibitions, band nights and events!
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The Blue Arrow
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On The Fringe
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Glasgow South Side G41 3NN
On The Fringe is a welcoming creative community hub at the heart of the Southside of Glasgow!
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Queens Park Arena
Queens Park Langside Road,
Glasgow South Side G42
Queen’s Park Arena is a unique urban outdoor destination in the heart of Glasgow’s Southside. The venue can accommodate many types of events from small community events to headlining acts!
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Queen Margaret Union
22 University Gardens,
Glasgow West End G12 8QN
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The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom
244 Gallowgate,
Glasgow City Centre G4 0TT
The Barrowlands (more properly The Barrowland Ballroom) is an iconic dance hall and concert venue in Glasgow!
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The Admiral Bar
72A Waterloo Street,
Glasgow City Centre G2 7DA
Glasgow's iconic Admiral Bar on Waterloo Street is a traditional bar with a modern twist! Downstairs, you'll find a club and music venue hosting a number of live gigs and clubnights!
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Pollokshields Playhouse
Pollokshields Playhouse Albert Drive,
Glasgow South Side G41 2PE
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All Live Music Venues listings in Glasgow
SWG3 Studio Warehouse Glasgow
SWG3 (Studio Warehouse Glasgow) is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary arts space in the westend of Glasgow running an annual programme of exhibitions, band nights and events!
Read more
The Blue Arrow
The Blue Arrow is Glasgow's first underground club dedicated to jazz in the heart of the city!
Read more
Fort Theatre
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.
Read more
On The Fringe
On The Fringe is a welcoming creative community hub at the heart of the Southside of Glasgow!
Read more
Queens Park Arena
Queen’s Park Arena is a unique urban outdoor destination in the heart of Glasgow’s Southside. The venue can accommodate many types of events from small community events to headlining acts!
Read more
Queen Margaret Union
One of the two student unions at the University of Glasgow, the QMU is a not-for-profit registered charity solely aimed at providing experience, services...
Read more
The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom
The Barrowlands (more properly The Barrowland Ballroom) is an iconic dance hall and concert venue in Glasgow!
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The Admiral Bar
Glasgow's iconic Admiral Bar on Waterloo Street is a traditional bar with a modern twist! Downstairs, you'll find a club and music venue hosting a number of live gigs and clubnights!
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Pollokshields Playhouse
Pollokshields Playhouse is a grassroots project that seeks to connect people with under-used public space. Pollokshields Playhouse is a place to share...
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