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 | |
| 01415524601 | |
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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
The Wolfe Tones - POSTPONED
The Wolfe Tones are the greatest storytellers of Ireland through music, words and vision, don't miss them live at The Barrowlands on Friday 23rd April!
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Reverend Horton Heat & The Delta Bombers Double Bill - CANCELLED
Don't miss a double bill spectacular with two of the greatest rockabilly acts of all time, Reverend Horton Heat and The Delta Bombers, live at The Barrowlands on 3rd May 2021!
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Circus of Horrors
Catch some of the greatest and most bizarre circus acts on earth as the Circus of Horrors comes to The Barrowlands with their 25th Anniversary Show!
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You Me At Six - CANCELLED
You Me At Six will embark on a brand new UK tour in 2021 in support of their new record SUCKAPUNCH, catch them at The Barrowlands Glasgow on 19th May!
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King Krule
King Krule will bring his 2021 tour to Glasgow Barrowlands on 24th May!
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Kodaline - CANCELLED
Kodaline have announced their 'Wherever You Are' UK tour for Summer 2021 including a night at The Barrowlands Glasgow on 26th May!
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The Twilight Sad
The Twilight Sad return to Glasgow Barrowlands on 28th & 29th May with support from Just Mustard & Kathryn Joseph!
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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 Barrowlands on 31st May!
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Jarv Is...
Jarv Is..., the brand new band fronted by Pulp's Jarvis Cocker, will play Glasgow Barrowlands on June 3rd!
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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 4th June 2021!
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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 2nd 2021!
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The Specials
The Specials are hitting the road again in 2021 and will stop off at The Barrowlands Glasgow on Monday 6th September!
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John Grant
Enjoy a rare stripped–back live show where John Grant will perform songs from across his celebrated career with special guest Teddy Thompson!
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Arab Strap
Scottish indie-rockers Arab Strap have announced a UK and Ireland tour for 2021 including a homecoming show at The Barrowlands on Friday 10th September!
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Teenage Fanclub
Teenage Fanclub have announced they will be embarking on a UK & European tour in September including a night at Glasgow Barrowlands!
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Black Stone Cherry
Black Stone Cherry will return to Scotland to play a headline show at Glasgow Barrowlands on Friday 17th September 2021!
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Eleven Years of Trail West
Join Trail West at the famous Barrowland Ballroom as they celebrate not 10 but 11 years together in what will be their biggest gig to date!
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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 2021 on their 'Welcome to the Twenties 2.0 Tour'!
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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 a night at The Barrowlands on 20th 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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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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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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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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