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
Rhys Lewis - CANCELLED
As he prepares to release his debut album Rhys Lewis has announced a new UK tour including a night at Oran Mor Glasgow on May 12th!
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Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties
Aaron West and The Roaring Twenties are coming to Oran Mor Glasgow on 24th May with support from The Winter Passing and Luke Rainsford!
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Band of Friends - CANCELLED
Gerry McAvoy is joined by Brendan O'Neill, Paul Rose and Stephan Graf at Oran Mor Glasgow for a celebration of the music of Rory Gallagher!
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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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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 11th June!
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Wade Bowen
Texas-born country singer-songwriter Wade Bowen will perform live at Oran Mor Glasgow on Tuesday 15th June 2021!
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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 June 19th!
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Broadway in the Bar
Broadway in the Bar - A first-class professional cast from Insideout Productions will sing your favourite showstoppers at Oran Mor!
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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 Saturday 26th June!
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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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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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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 Friday 16th July!
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Sofie Hagen: The Bumswing
Sofie Hagen returns with a brand new show about the things you forget, the things you remember, and the things you wish you could forget!
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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 23rd July!
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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 July!
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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 30th July!
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Dean Friedman
Catch a rare performance by legendary singer-songwriter, Dean Friedman, at Oran Mor Glasgow on August 7th!
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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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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 Saturday 14th August!
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Chris McQueer: Runner
Chris McQueer, award-winning author of Hings and HWFG, takes a look at social media celebrity culture with the story of Scotland’s most famous influencer, Agnes Aratoria.
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Roy Ayres Ubiquity ‘Mystic Voyage’ Tour
Roy Ayers Ubiquity celebrate the 45th anniversary of their seminal 1975 album 'Mystic Voyage' with a special tour, catch them live at Oran Mor Glasgow on August 20th!
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Still Marillion
StillMarillion pay tribute to the classic Eighties 'Fish era' of Marillion at Oran Mor Glasgow on August 21st!
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The Snuts - Unplugged With Strings
The Snuts will perform debut album 'W.L.' as part of their Unplugged With Strings show at Oran Mor Glasgow on the 1st & 2nd September!
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Girls Night Oot
Insideout Productions bring Girls Night Oot, the hilarious sequel to I Will Survive, to Oran Mor on Sunday 5th September!
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Arabella Weir: Does My Mum Loom Big In This?
Don't miss the mother of all confessional shows from the bestselling author and star of The Fast Show and Two Doors Down, Arabella Weir at Oran Mor Glasgow!
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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 Friday 10th September 2021.
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Bob Dylan’s Greatest Rejected Album Tracks: An Evening with Michael Gray
After a sold out gig at the venue last year, the pioneer of Dylan Studies, Michael Gray returns to Oran Mor Glasgow on Tuesday 14th September!
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Clearwater Creedence Revival
Clearwater Creedence Revival are celebrating 50 years since the Woodstock Festival with a live show at Oran Mor Glasgow on 15th September!
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Peter Buck (REM) & Luke Haines (The Auteurs)
'Beat Poetry For Survivalists' is the new collaboration between Peter Buck & Luke Haines, don't miss them live at Oran Mor Glasgow on 16th September!
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Luca Stricagnoli
Celebrating the release of his new album 'Change of Rules' and with very special guest Meg Pfeiffer... Luca Stricagnoli at Oran Mor Glasgow is one event not to be missed!
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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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Ellie Taylor: Don’t Got This
Ellie Taylor will be bringing her new show Don't Got This to Oran Mor on 24th September following a sell out run in 2019!
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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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Tate McRae
Tate McRae has racked up millions of streams from her debut EP, All The Things I Never Said, and now she's coming to the UK, catch her live at Oran Mor Glasgow on 27th September 2021!
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Help I Sexted My Boss
Best friends, BBC Radio 1's Jordan North and Etiquette expert William Hanson are back in Glasgow with their live show 'Help I Sexted My Boss'! Catch them at Oran Mor on 28th September!
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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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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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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 19th 2021!
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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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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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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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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 18th November 2021!
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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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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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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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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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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 on December 9th!
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Oran Mor's groundbreaking lunchtime theatre programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, began back in 2004 and now commissions and produces a staggering 38 new plays each year.
Read more
The Poetry Club
The Poetry Club situated in Glasgow's West End is a hub for art, music, performance, spoken word and billows of smoke!
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The Georgic is an unpretentious community pub where you'll be given a friendly welcome, especially if you're a fan of horseracing and, on match days, football shown on the six televisions!
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