Oran Mor
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!
About Oran Mor
| Oran Mor Byres Road, Glasgow West End G12 8QX | |
| 01413576200 | |
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Òran Mór, meaning the 'great melody of life' or 'big song', is a cultural centre and meeting place in the heart of Glasgow's West End. Inside are two bars, two restaurants, a nightclub and stunning private event space available for hire in this converted church, formerly Kelvinside Parish Church.
Refurbishment began in 2002 and Òran Mór opened its doors in June 2004. Since then it has introduced a varying programme of events including new musical talents, comedy nights, regular club nights and, of course, the hugely successful A Play, A Pie and A Pint series.
Òran Mór has also successfully hosted a range of private events including product launches, awards' dinners, weddings, fashion shows and conferences.
The Brasserie Restaurant uses Scottish produce wherever possible, freshly prepared by an in-house team of chefs. Bar meals are also served in the Whisky and Victorian Bars, incorporating the John Muir Room restaurant.
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Upcoming Events at Oran Mor
Martin Kemp: Back To The 80s
Martin Kemp brings his famous 80s DJ PARTY to Oran Mor Glasgow for the first time ever on 13th August and 8th January!
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A Play, A Pie and A Pint Autumn Season
A Play, a Pie and a Pint's Autumn season will return to Oran Mor on September 6th with another twelve brilliant plays!
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The Magic Numbers
The Magic Numbers will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the release of their debut album with a special show at Oran Mor Glasgow on 21st September!
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The Rhythm
CoolHand Records are delighted to bring you a thrilling night of quality music, featuring CRASHKID! and Land Of Rubber Men, followed by a set from DJ group Hindsight!
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The Rising
The UK's No 1 tribute to Springsteen and the E Street band, The Rising, return to Oran Mor Glasgow to celebrate the Boss' birthday with a two-and-a-half-hour show-stopping set!
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An Evening with Karl Kennedy - The Doctor Will See You Now! - CANCELLED
Join Neighbours actor Alan Fletcher at Oran Mor Glasgow as he discusses his life as a musician and actor with particular focus on his 25 years playing the legend that is Doctor Karl Kennedy!
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Paul Black: Worst Case Scenario
Paul Black brings his sell-out Fringe show, Worst Case Scenario, to Oran Mor for his live Glasgow debut!
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Blancmange
British electronic band Blancmange will perform live at Oran Mor Glasgow on Saturday 2nd October 2021!
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Thea Gilmore
Thea Gilmore takes to the road in 2021 for her first EVER tour performing completely solo, catch her at Oran Mor Glasgow on October 5th!
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Dane Baptiste: The Chocolate Chip
Dane Baptiste is back on international tour with a brand new stand-up show! Catch him at Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 8th October!
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Alan Bissett: The Red Hourglass
Don't miss a dazzling, unique performance from Alan Bissett, the Fringe First-winning creator of the classic Scottish play The Moira Monologues!
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Gin & Sing with Rocketman
Beatson Cancer Charity present their first Gin & Sing event of 2021 featuring a special screening of Rocketman at Oran Mor Glasgow on 10th October!
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Scott Matthews
Catch Ivor Novello winner Scott Matthews when he comes to Oran Mor Glasgow on Wednesday 13th October as part of a UK tour!
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Stone Foundation
British Modern Soul Group Stone Foundation have collaborated with Paul Weller, Nolan Porter, Graham Parker, Carleen Anderson, Kathryn Williams and more, catch them at Oran Mor in October 2021!
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Martin Stephenson & The Daintees
Martin Stephenson and the Daintees bring their tour, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the classic album Salutation Road, to Oran Mor Glasgow on October 15th!
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The Sensational David Bowie Tribute Band
The Sensational David Bowie Tribute Band, the UK's premier tribute to David Bowie, is coming to Oran Mor Glasgow on 16th October!
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Barrie-James
Barrie-James will launch his third album with a special hometown show at Oran Mor Glasgow on Sunday 17th October!
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The Serial Killer Next Door
Join Psychological Therapist Emma Kenny at Oran Mor Glasgow as she takes you on a journey looking at what ingredients of possibility lead to body counts by serial killers.
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The Skints
Catch eclectic and spirited London four-piece The Skints live at Oran Mor Glasgow on Thursday 21st October!
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The Ninth Wave
The Ninth Wave present 'Infancy' performed in its entirety, but not as you know it, in Oran Mor Glasgow's beautiful Auditorium!
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The Vapors
The Vapors celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut album 'New Clear Days' with a UK tour including a night at Oran Mor Glasgow on 22nd October 2021!
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Gruff Rhys
Don't miss Super Furry Animals frontman Gruff Rhys live at Oran Mor Glasgow on 24th October in support of his new album, Seeking New Gods!
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Those Conspiracy Guys
With live guests, audience interactions and a few surprises don't miss Those Conspiracy Guys when they come to Oran Mor Glasgow on 26th October!
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Cleveland Watkiss presents The Great Jamaican Songbook
Don't miss Cleveland Watkiss live at Oran Mor Glasgow as he sings the songs of Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown, Delroy Wilson and more!
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Where Is My Mind? With Niall Breslin
Bestselling author, musician, philanthropist, and former professional athlete Niall Breslin is taking his No. 1 hit podcast on the road, catch him live at Oran Mor Glasgow on 28th October!
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The Blow Monkeys
The Blow Monkeys are on tour in 2021 to celebrate their 40th Anniversary, catch them at Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 29th October!
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Nick Waterhouse
American singer, songwriter, and record producer, Nick Waterhouse has announced a UK tour, catch him live at Oran Mor Glasgow on 2nd November!
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Joep Beving
Joep Beving makes minimalist piano music, which he describes as 'accessible music for complex emotions', catch him at Oran Mor Glasgow on November 7th 2021!
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Ellie Taylor: Don’t Got This
Ellie Taylor will be bringing her new show Don't Got This to Oran Mor on 8th November following a sell out run in 2019!
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Stephen Fretwell
Stephen Fretwell is heading out on tour in support of his brand new album 'Busy Guy', catch him live at Oran Mor Glasgow on 9th November!
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Dead Men Walking
Dead Men Walking are heading back out on tour with an acoustic show full of songs and stories! Catch them live at Oran Mor Glasgow on 11th November!
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Hollie McNish
With fans ranging from Emma Watson, Pink and Benjamin Zephaniah, Ted Hughes Award winner Hollie McNish is a poet whose readings are not to be missed!
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The Men They Couldn’t Hang
British roots-rockers The Men They Couldn’t Hang will perform their blue-collar angst music live at Oran Mor Glasgow on 13th November!
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Grace Petrie
Grace Petrie's unique takes on life, love and politics, and the warmth and wit with which they are delivered, have won over audiences everywhere... catch her live at Oran Mor Glasgow on 16th November!
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Weegie Hink Ae That?
From sketches to songs aboot aw things Scottish, come see these wee comical dafties dae what they dae best at Oran Mor Glasgow!
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Nerina Pallot
Nerina Pallot is set to wow the audience at Oran Mor Glasgow with her flawless voice, musicianship and critically acclaimed song-craft!
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Big Vern n the Shootahs
The sensational Big Vern n the Shootahs are renowned throughout the live music circuit as the ultimate feel-good band, catch them live at Oran Mor Glasgow on 20th November!
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Sophia & Cinzia: The Girls Bathroom LIVE
Join Sophia & Cinzia for the live version of their podcast, The Girls Bathroom, at Oran Mor Glasgow on the 22nd & 23rd November!
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Man Of Moon
Man of Moon are a two piece psychedelic rock from Edinburgh, catch them for their biggest headline show to date at Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 26th November!
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Heimatdamisch Bavarian Oompah Band
All the way from Germany, Oran Mor welcome the best Bavarian Oompah band in the World as part of their very first tour of the UK!
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Cinderella 2: I Married a Numpty
Panto is back - oh yes it is! Enjoy an hour of sublime seasonal silliness, non-pc pantomonium, sassy songs and badass buffoonery when A Play, A Pie and A Pint return to Oran Mor this Christmas!
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Nearly Dan: The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan
Nearly Dan: The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan are real treat for all music lovers and an unmissable concert for any aspiring musician young or old, catch them at Oran Mor on December 4th!
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Cloudbusting: The Music of Kate Bush
Cloudbusting have been championed by BBC One as one of the most authentic tributes to Kate Bush in the world, don't miss them at Oran Mor Glasgow!
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McFleetwood & The Led Zeppelin Story Unledded
Don't miss McFleetwood, one of Scotland's brightest tributes, when they perform live at Oran Mor Glasgow on 10th December with support from The Led Zeppelin Story Unledded!
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China Crisis
China Crisis have announced they will play Oran Mor Glasgow on Saturday 11th December!
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Paddy Raff: Raff Out Loud
Northern Ireland comedy sensation Paddy Raff brings his popular brand of stand-up & musical comedy to Oran Mor Glasgow on Tuesday 14th December!
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Uh Huh: the Janice & Frank Story - Part 1 Christmas
Brido Hingwy presents Uh Huh: The Janice & Frank Story – Part 1 Christmas for two nights only this festive season at Oran Mor Glasgow!
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Ben Monteith
Don't miss Glasgow's busking sensation Ben Monteith live at Oran Mor Glasgow on Thursday 23rd December!
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Teddy Thompson
Teddy Thompson will be joined by special guest Roseanne Reid for a special concert at Oran Mor Glasgow as part of Celtic Connections 2022!
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The Mary Wallopers
Irish folk band The Mary Wallopers have announced a show at Oran Mor Glasgow on Saturday 22nd January as part of Celtic Connections 2022!
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Dean Wareham
AGMP Concerts presents 'Dean Wareham plays GALAXIE 500' live at Oran Mor Glasgow on 27th January 2022!
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Brendan Benson
Raconteurs co-founder and solo artist Brendan Benson has announced a show at Oran Mor Glasgow on Tuesday 1st February!
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Sons Of The East
To celebrate the release of their debut album Sons Of The East and their full five piece band are playing 28 headline shows including a night at Oran Mor Glasgow on 3rd February!
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The Chameleons
The Chameleons are back to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the 'What Does Anything Mean? Basically' album, catch them at Oran Mor Glasgow on Saturday 12th February!
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The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns
Hilarious comedy, The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns by Gillian Duffy, proves that love and relationships haven't changed that much in 200 years after all! Catch it at Oran Mor in February!
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Boards of Canada performed by Byron Wallen’s Gayan Gamelan Ensemble
Byron Wallen is 'one of the most innovative, exciting and original trumpet players alive', don't miss him live at Oran Mor Glasgow as he performs Boards of Canada!
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Dave Hause & The Mermaid
American singer-songwriter Dave Hause will perform live at Oran Mor Glasgow with his band The Mermaid on 16th February!
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The Zombies
'British Invasion' Legends The Zombies return home to celebrate their long-awaited Induction into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, catch them at Oran Mor Glasgow on February 17th!
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The Sheepdogs
The Sheepdogs blend Southern boogie rock, groove-based psychedelia, and bluesy barroom swagger into a modern rock & roll revival... don't miss them live at Oran Mor Glasgow on 2nd March!
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Nouvelle Vague
Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux bring their unique project, Nouvelle Vague, to Oran Mor Glasgow on 3rd March 2022!
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God Is An Astronaut
God Is An Astronaut will perform their album, All is Violent, All is Bright, in its entirety at Oran Mor Glasgow on 10th March 2022!
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Ray Bradshaw: Deafinitely Baby
Glasgow International Comedy Festival presents multi award-winning comedian Ray Bradshaw with his new show Deafinitely Baby, catch him at Oran Mor on 12th March!
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Stuart Mitchell: Is It Just Me?
Glasgow Comedy Festival: Join Stuart Mitchell, the longest running panellist on BBC Scotland's Breaking the News, for his new show 'Is It Just Me?' at Oran Mor Glasgow!
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The Wedding Planners
The Wedding Planners is the hilarious girls' night out you won't want to miss and it's returning to Oran Mor Glasgow on 29th & 30th March!
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Eric Gales + special guest Danny Bryant
American blues rocker, Eric Gales, will bring his headline tour to Oran Mor Glasgow on 1st April 2022 with support from special guest Danny Bryant!
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Dan Patlansky
Critically acclaimed and award-winning South African singer-songwriter and guitarist, Dan Patlansky will bring his UK tour to Oran Mor Glasgow on 3rd April!
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Rachel Parris: All Change Please
Bafta-nominated comedian, Rachel Parris, is back with a brand-new show about big life changes, catch it at Oran Mor Glasgow on 7th April!
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Fleetwood Bac
Fleetwood Bac are the UK's longest running tribute show to Fleetwood Mac! Don't miss them when they play Oran Mor Glasgow on 14th April 2022!
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Jah Wobble & The Invaders of the Heart
Accompanied by his band, Invaders of the Heart, Jah Wobble is reborn into a new decade as defiant as ever with a brand new UK tour which comes to Oran Mor Glasgow on 16th April!
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Dirty Harry - Blondie Tribute
Dirty Harry is the only tribute band for the true Blondie fan! Catch them when they return to Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 22nd April 2022!
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The Jersey Notes
Following their sold out show last year and their huge success at the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow The Jersey Notes are ready to take Oran Mor by storm! Make sure you don't miss this one!
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Mystery Jets
Oran Mor are delighted to welcome back, eclectic English indie group Mystery Jets on 25th April 2022!
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Chuck Ragan
American singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Chuck Ragan brings his 2022 Europe & UK tour to Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 29th April!
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The Blockheads
Legendary Brit-Funkers, The Blockheads, will be playing all the old favourites and new material when they play Oran Mor Glasgow on 6th May 2022!
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When Rivers Meet
British husband and wife duo, When Rivers Meet, burst onto the UK Blues scene in 2019 and since then have been going from strength to strength, catch them live at Oran Mor Glasgow on 7th May!
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Two’s Company
Two's Company, at Oran Mor Glasgow, is the new comedy drama from the writer of The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns and co-writer of The Wedding Planners, Gillian Duffy!
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The Christians
The Christians will be playing their well known back catalogue and one or two favourites selected from newer albums when they perform live at Oran Mor Glasgow on 13th May!
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Made In Liverpool - Beatles Tribute
Catch Beatles tribute and residents of the world famous Cavern Club, Made In Liverpool, at Oran Mor Glasgow on Saturday 14th May 2022!
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Simply Dylan - Celebrating Bob Dylan’s 80th Birthday
John O'Connell's Simply Dylan Band will be back in 2022 for a brand-new headline tour across the UK to celebrate Bob Dylan's 80th Birthday, catch them at Oran Mor on 21st May!
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Hang Massive
Since 2011 Hang Massive have shaped the global handpan music scene, pioneering a successful electronic act with a magnetizing live show, don't miss them when they perform at Oran Mor Glasgow!
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The High Kings
The High Kings, the true heirs of Ireland’s Folk Heritage, are delighted to announce new UK dates for June 2022, including a night at Oran Mor Glasgow!
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The Absolute Jam
Fusion Functions & Events presents The Absolute Jam, Scotland's Tribute to The Jam, at Oran Mor Glasgow on 18th June 2022!
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The Skids (Unplugged)
The Skids have announced a series of unplugged' dates in support of their recent acoustic album, join them for an evening of stories and songs at Oran Mor Glasgow on 24th June!
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Dean Friedman
Catch a rare performance by legendary singer-songwriter, Dean Friedman, at Oran Mor Glasgow on August 5th!
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Gelong Thubten: A Monk’s Guide To Happiness Live
Mindfulness pioneer Gelong Thubten will bring 'A Monk's Guide To Happiness' to Oran Mor Glasgow on 4th October 2022.
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Vonda Shepard
Vonda Shepard will be returning to play a set of greatest hits and favourites with her full band, catch her at Oran Mor Glasgow on October 6th 2022!
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