The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom
The Barrowlands (more properly The Barrowland Ballroom) is an iconic dance hall and concert venue in Glasgow!
About The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom
| 244 Gallowgate, Glasgow City Centre G4 0TT | |
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The original building opened in 1934 in a mercantile area east of Glasgow's city centre. The "Barras" street market (more properly Glasgow Barrowland market), after which the area and the ballroom are named, continues until the present day. The Barrowland building includes large street-level halls used for the weekend markets, with a sizeable weatherproof hall above. The front of the building is decorated with a distinctive animated neon sign.
Noted acts that have played at The Barrowlands include 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.
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Upcoming Events at The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom
Fullhouse Play Frankie Miller
Fancy a great night of Rockin, Soulful, Sassy, Bluesy Frankie Miller music? Don't miss Fullhouse live at The Barrowlands on Friday 24th September!
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Charlie and the Bhoys
Charlie and the Bhoys will make their long awaited return to The Barrowlands on Saturday 25th September with support from Kieran Davenport!
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All Time Low
Platinum-selling quartet All Time Low have announced a 2021 tour including a night at The Barrowlands on September 27th!
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Manic Street Preachers
Manic Street Preachers are on tour in 2021 following the release of their 14th studio album 'The Ultra Vivid Lament', catch them live at The Barrowlands on 5th October!
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Peat & Diesel
Stornoway's raucous Peat & Diesel will make a much anticipated return to the Barrowlands on October 8th after their sell out show in January!
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Nothing But Thieves
Nothing But Thieves have announced a huge UK tour in support of their new album Moral Panic, catch them live at The Barrowlands on 11th and 12th October 2021!
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The Big Bounce
Big Bounce is back! After last year's online festival live from the Barrowlands, this time the whole family can get hands-on with exciting and inspiring physics at our amazing venues in the Barras!
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The Lathums
Wigan's The Lathums are heading out on tour in 2021, catch them live at The Barrowlands on Thursday 14th October!
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Skipinnish
After an eighteen month gap in live gigs, Skipinnish will perform live at The Barrowlands on Friday 15th October!
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Fun Lovin’ Criminals
Stick 'em up punk! Legendary US trio the Fun Lovin' Criminals are heading back out on the road in October, catch them live at The Barrowlands on Saturday 16th!
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Turin Brakes
Indie rockers Turin Brakes celebrate 20 years of The Optimist LP with a UK tour including a night at the Barrowlands on 17th October 2021!
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Fontaines D.C.
In support of their new record, Fontaines D.C. have announced their biggest UK tour yet for October 2021, which includes a night at Glasgow Barrowlands on the 19th & 20th!
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Billy Bragg
Billy Bragg has announced that he will tour the UK and Ireland in autumn 2021, catch him live at The Barrowlands on 23rd October!
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Sam Fender
Sam Fender has announced details of brand new UK tour, including two nights at the Glasgow Barrowland on 25th & 26th October!
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The Waterboys
The Waterboys will return to Scotland for two shows at The Barrowlands on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th October!
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Barrowland Big Shanty Ceilidh with the Famous Kimber’s Men
Dance on the famed Barrowland Ballroom floor and be part of a mass audience sing along with the UK's best sea shanty band Kimber's Men as part of Ceilidhfest 2021!
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Barrowland Big Ceilidh Live
Get your dancing shoes ready for the Big Ceilidh Live at The Barrowlands featuring Project Smok, Whiskey Kiss, Iain Macphail & his band and Flings & Things as part of Ceilidhfest 2021!
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SWG3 Presents Patrick Topping
NASWG3 is going on tour to Glasgow's beloved Barrowland Ballroom to Present the diverse sounds of tech-house producer, Patrick Topping!
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The Doors Alive
The Doors Alive is quite simply the most exciting, authentic, charismatic and sexually magnetic tribute band to pay homage to 1960's rock titans The Doors! Catch them at Glasgow Barrowlands!
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Public Service Broadcasting
Public Service Broadcasting will bring their Bright Magic Tour to The Barrowlands Glasgow on Sunday 7th November!
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Glass Animals
Glass Animals have announced details of their Welcome To Dreamland tour including a performance at The Barrowlands on Monday 8th November!
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Lee Rocker (of The Stray Cats)
Direct from the USA, for a 5-night tour of the UK, Grammy Award Nominated, Rockabilly and Bass Player Hall of Fame Inductee, Lee Rocker of The Stray Cats is coming to Glasgow Barrowland!
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Jarv Is...
Jarv Is..., the brand new band fronted by Pulp's Jarvis Cocker, will play Glasgow Barrowlands on 11th November!
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The Jesus and Mary Chain Play ‘darklands’
The Jesus and Mary Chain have announced a UK and European tour during which they'll play their second studio album, 1987's Darklands, catch them at the Barrowlands Glasgow on November 14th!
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Sleaford Mods
Sleaford Mods have announced a brand new UK tour in support of new album Spare Ribs, catch them live at The Barrowlands on Thursday 18th November!
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Insane Championship Wrestling: Fear and Loathing
Insane Championship Wrestling brings its annual Fear and Loathing event to the world-famous Barrowland Ballroom over two nights this November!
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Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes are heading on tour with fourth album, Sticky. Catch them live when they return to The Barrowlands on 22nd November!
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Hipsway Do It For Glasgow
Don't miss Glasgow Legends Hipsway live at The Barrowlands in support of up and coming Glasgow newcomers John Rush, The Decadent Movement & Petty Cassettes as part of Ceilidhfest 2021!
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Shed Seven
Britpop icons Shed Seven have announced two nights at The Barrowlands in November where they'll be joined by special guests Mark Morris, Nigel Clark and Chris Helme performing together as MCH!
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Paul Weller
Paul Weller is heading off on his first UK tour since 2017! Catch him at the Glasgow Barrowland on Monday 29th November!
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The Darkness
The Darkness will bring their UK tour, in support of their forthcoming album 'Motorheart', to The Barrowlands Glasgow on 9th December!
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Ocean Colour Scene
Britpop legends Ocean Colour Scene will play four dates at the Barrowlands in December 2021!
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Goodbye Mr Mackenzie
After being voted 'best gig of the year' by The Barrowland crowds in 2019, Goodbye Mr Mackenzie are returning for another storming night on 17th December!
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Del Amitri: A Free Concert For NHS Workers
Del Amitri are set to play a free show for Scottish NHS staff at The Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow on Sunday 19th December!
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Del Amitri
Del Amitri have announced their first full UK headline tour since the summer of 2018 which includes two nights at The Barrowlands on the 20th and 21st December!
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Wolf Alice
Alt-rockers Wolf Alice are hitting the road from in January in support of their new album Blue Weekend, don't miss them at The Barrowlands on the 5th, 7th and 8th!
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Peter Hook And The Light - Joy Division: A Celebration
Don't miss an evening with Peter Hook And The Light for Joy Division: A Celebration at The Barrowlands performing the albums Unknown Pleasures and Closer plus an opening set of New Order material!
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Soul II Soul - Club Classics
Soul II Soul have announced they'll be touring the UK in 2022 with their Club Classics show, catch them at Barrowlands Glasgow on Friday 28th January!
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From The Jam + The Selecter
From The Jam are bringing their 'Sound Affects' 40th Anniversary tour to Glasgow Barrowlands on Saturday 29th January featuring special guests The Selecter!
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James Vincent McMorrow
James Vincent McMorrow has announced a UK tour for Spring 2022 including a night at The Barrowlands Glasgow on Wednesday 23rd February!
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Midge Ure: The Voice & Visions Tour
Midge Ure & Band Electronica are delighted to return to the road in 2022 with the 'Voice & Visions' tour! Catch them live at The Barrowlands on 26th February!
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Echo and the Bunnymen: Celebrating 40 Years of Magical Songs
Echo and the Bunnymen are heading out on a UK tour in 2022 celebrating 40 years of magical songs! Catch them at Glasgow Barrowlands on 28th February and 1st March!
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Hundred Reasons + Hell Is For Heroes
Hundred Reasons have announced a show at The Barrowlands Glasgow on 4th March with support from special guests Hell Is For Heroes!
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Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana
Rock & 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 at The Barrowlands on 5th March!
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Stiff Little Fingers
Stiff Little Fingers will bring their 2021 tour to Glasgow Barrowlands on Thursday 17th March with support from The Professionals!
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The Fratellis
The Fratellis are hitting the road for a UK tour including two nights at The Barrowlands Glasgow on 24th & 25th March 2022!
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Thundercat
Don't miss American bassist, singer and songwriter, Thundercat live at The Barrowlands on 29th March!
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Killing Joke
Post-punk turned visionary art metal act Killing Joke have announced their first UK tour in over three years which will stop off at The Barrowlands Glasgow on 6th April!
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The Mission
The Mission will bring their Deja Vu Tour to Glasgow Barrowlands on Saturday 16th April with support from The Rose of Avalanche!
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The Wombats
Liverpool's The Wombats will bring their 'All The Hits!' tour to The Barrowlands, Glasgow on 18th April!
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The Vaccines
The Vaccines have announced a UK tour for 2022 in support of their brand new album, Back In Love City, catch them live at The Barrowlands on 24th April!
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Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox
To usher in the Twenty-Twenties, famed time-twisting musical collective Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox will circumnavigate the globe in 2022 on their 'Welcome to the Twenties 2.0 Tour'!
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Twin Atlantic
Twin Atlantic are heading out on tour in celebration of the 10th anniversary of their album Free, catch them live at The Barrowlands on 12th and 13th May!
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Todrick Hall
With his latest album just released, don't miss Todrick Hall's The Femuline Tour when it comes to The Barrowlands on 22nd May!
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Run The Jewels
Run The Jewels have announced four UK tour dates for June 2022 including two nights at The Barrowlands on the 4th & 5th!
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Barraloadasoul
Northern Soul, Mod and 60s R&B alldayer, Barraloadasoul, returns to The Barrowlands for another outing on Saturday 18th June 2022!
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Fat Freddy’s Drop
Internationally regarded as one of the world's finest live draws, Fat Freddy's Drop return to the Glasgow Barrowlands on Monday 25th July!
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Bright Eyes
After a 9 year hiatus, Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis and Nathaniel Walcott have re-grouped to record and tour, don't miss Bright Eyes at Glasgow Barrowlands on September 6th!
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Trail West
After an amazing anniversary show at The Barrowlands, Trail West have announced a return gig on Saturday 17th September!
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