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The Barrowlands is a historic music venue located in the east end of Glasgow, Scotland. Originally built in 1934 as a ballroom, it has since become an iconic concert venue known for its unique atmosphere and impressive acoustics. The building's Art Deco design, with its distinctive curved facade and neon lighting, adds to its allure and gives it a sense of grandeur.
Over the years, the Barrowlands has hosted some of the biggest names in music, including R.E.M., Oasis, The Cure, The Smiths, AFI, Green Day, U2, Blur, Bob Dylan, Björk, David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Stiff Little Fingers, Metallica, Blondie, INXS, Bloc Party, Justin Timberlake, Garbage, Sheryl Crow, Britney Spears, The Smiths, Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails, and Elvis Costello, and, more recently, The Thrash band Megadeth in 2007, popular UK indie bands such as Arctic Monkeys, Babyshambles, The Zutons and Spark of Genius.
The Barrowlands has also proven to be a popular venue with successful homegrown talent, including Travis, Mogwai, Biffy Clyro, Franz Ferdinand, Orange Juice, Aztec Camera, Horse McDonald, Lloyd Cole and the Commotions, Love And Money, Deacon Blue, Del Amitri, Teenage Fanclub, Simple Minds, Big Country, The View, Idlewild and The Jesus and Mary Chain.
Its reputation as a top music venue has made it a popular destination for both local music fans and international artists.
In addition to its music events, the Barrowlands also hosts a range of other activities, including charity fundraisers, wrestling matches, and dance events. It has become an important part of Glasgow's cultural scene, attracting visitors from all over Scotland and beyond.
Metal kings Bleed From Within have announced two headline hometown Scottish shows at The Barrowlands on Sunday 12th and Monday 13th October as part of The Zenith Tour!
READ MORECanadian indie band Men I Trust is set to bring their Equus tour to The Barrowlands on Friday 17th October!
READ MOREThe Boomtown Rats are celebrating 50 Rat Years at selected venues around the UK as part of the 'Happy Birthday Boomtown' Tour, catch them live at The Barrowlands on October 18th!
READ MOREAustralian indie-rock sensation Spacey Jane will return to Glasgow on Sunday 19th October for a headline show at The Barrowlands in support of new album, If That Makes Sense!
READ MORETennessee born country singer Jessie Murph will headline The Barrowlands on Tuesday 21st October as part of her Worldwide Hysteria tour!
READ MOREThe Psychedelic Furs have announced a run of headline shows including a night at The Barrowlands on Friday 24th October!
READ MOREThe Royston Club are a four-piece indie band from Wrexham! Catch them live when they return to Glasgow for a headline show at The Barrowlands as part of their Songs For The Spine tour!
READ MOREMulti-faceted artist and creative James Marriott has announced a tour for 2025 which will see him headline Glasgow's Barrowlands on Tuesday 4th November!
READ MOREAcclaimed Irish rock band The Saw Doctors have announced they will return to The Barrowlands for two headline shows on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th November!
READ MORELondon five-piece The Last Dinner Party embark on a huge headline tour in support of their second album From The Pyre with a date The Barrowlands on Tuesday 18th November!
READ MORELeeds indie frontrunners English Teacher have announced a tour of the UK which will include a night at The Barrowlands on Wednesday 19th November!
READ MOREBuckinghamshire singer-songwriter and TikTok star brings his Stella Artour to The Barrowlands on Friday 21st November!
READ MORECreate your very own seasonal wreath in the bright & festive setting of Barra's Art & Design with either a fizz or mulled wine on arrival!
READ MOREThe Beast UK have taken the Iron Maiden Tribute scene by storm, don't miss the chance to see them live at The Barrowlands on Monday 24th November!
READ MORETo celebrate a decade of 'Get To Heaven' Everything Everything will be touring the UK and Ireland, playing the album in full! Don't miss them live at The Barrowlands on Thursday 27th November!
READ MOREEnjoy a career-spanning set in recognition of their two-and-a-half decades together when Starsailor bring their upcoming tour to The Barrowlands on Friday 28th November!
READ MOREThe Almighty return to The Barrowlands on Sunday 30th November for another headline hometown show!
READ MOREMax McNown has just unveiled his first-ever UK and EU headline tour which will see him headline The Barrowlands on Tuesday 2nd December!
READ MORETo celebrate Great Divide's 10th birthday Twin Atlantic have announced a special homecoming show at The Barrowlands on Thursday 4th December!
READ MOREEdinburgh based singer-songwriter Calum Bowie will headline The Barrowlands on Friday 5th December!
READ MOREEdinburgh based songwriter Hamish Hawk brings his band back to Glasgow to headline The Barrowlands on Thursday 11th December!
READ MOREOne of the UK's most enduring and best-loved bands, The Charlatans, have announced a new tour which will see them headline The Barrowlands on Friday 12th December!
READ MOREFormer Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan is back out on tour with his terrace style chanting choruses, danceable guitar riffs, and stadium worthy grooves!
READ MOREIrish folk band The Mary Wallopers have announced five massive headline shows at The Barrowlands from Wednesday 17th to Sunday 21st December!
READ MOREUnknown Mortal Orchestra has announced a headline show at The Barrowlands on Thursday 26th March in support of new album, CURSE!
READ MOREHothouse Flowers return to Glasgow in December for a fantastic night of music at The Barrowlands on Monday 22nd!
READ MOREDel Amitri are excited to announce a pair of shows to close out the year which will include a night at The Barrowlands on Tuesday 23rd December!
READ MOREGet yourself along to The Barrowlands for a night of astonishing Rock n roll, Soul & Rhythm and Blues from the amazing Vintage Explosion!
READ MOREBig Country have announced an extra special Hogmanay show at Glasgow's Barrowland Ballroom as part of their Eastworld UK tour!
READ MOREIndie-rock tribute festival, Indiepalooza, featuring leading tributes to the Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Sam Fender, Stone Roses and Kasabian comes to The Barrowlands on Saturday 10th January!
READ MOREAmaranthe and Epica will unite on their European 'Arcane Dimensions Tour' which comes to The Barrowlands on Wednesday 21st January!
READ MOREFormidable Orcadian eight-piece The Chair celebrate their 20th anniversary with a turbocharged mash-up of folk, blues, rock, dub, klezmer and more at The Barrowlands as part of Celtic Connections!
READ MORECatch Tom McGuire & The Brassholes, a colourful, hilarious bunch of wonderfully talented, animated young men, when they return to The Barrowlands on Friday 30th January!
READ MORESleaford Mods have announced a UK and Eire headline tour for early 2026 which will kick off at Glasgow's iconic Barrowland Ballroom on Friday 6th February!
READ MOREThe Academic will return to Glasgow on Thursday 12th February when they bring their latest tour to The Barrowlands!
READ MOREAfter multiple sold-out UK tours, Punk Rock Factory are back and making waves with their biggest and best tour yet... don't miss them live at The Barrowlands on Friday 13th February!
READ MORERock & Roll meets Grunge as Elvis fronts Nirvana and gives the band the front man it's been missing since '94... catch Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana when they return to The Barrowlands in February!
READ MOREAlt-rock Canadian quartet The Beaches have announced a headline show at The Barrowlands on Tuesday 17th February!
READ MOREThe Kaiser Chiefs have announced a new run of extended dates to continue the 20th anniversary celebrations of debut album Employment into 2026, including a night at The Barrowlands in February!
READ MORELegendary British DJ Fatboy Slim will bring the 'Acid Ballroom' tour to Glasgow's Barrowland for three nights on Thursday 26th, Friday 27th and Saturday 28th February!
READ MORESka-punk veterans Less Than Jake have announced they'll bring their headline 'Winter Circus Tour' to The Barrowlands on Saturday 7th March!
READ MOREMichigan emo-punk rockers Hot Mulligan have announced they will headline The Barrowlands on Sunday 8th March with support from Delta Sleep!
READ MOREStiff Little Fingers have announced they'll return to The Barrowlands as part of their 'Raise Your Voice' tour on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th March!
READ MOREDon't miss a night of all time classic hits when Clearwater Creedence Revival kick off 'The Fortunate Son' tour at The Barrowlands on Friday 27th March!
READ MORELondon's own Sammy Virji will bring his biggest ever UK headline show to The Barrowlands on Wednesday 15th April!
READ MOREHappy Mondays have announced a massive headline tour including three nights at The Barrowlands on the 16th, 17th and 18th April featuring very special guests The Farm and North Side!
READ MOREA surprise return has been announced for Wales' most fantastic five, Super Furry Animals, don't miss them at The Barrowlands on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th May!
READ MORELucia & the Best Boys will headline Glasgow's Barrowlands on Friday 29th May for a night of goth tinged electro-rock!
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READ MORESaddle up for the best night out this side of Nashville as Maggie's Rock 'n' Rodeo rides into town complete with its own Bull Pit, bull and Hoedown party space in the basement!
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