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
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Denver rock outfit Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats take their glorious third album, The Future on the road, don't miss them live at The Barrowlands on Saturday 21st May!
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Beach House
Beach House are one of the most acclaimed American musical groups of the past 15 years, don't miss them live at The Barrowlands, Glasgow on 23rd May!
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The Flaming Lips
Get ready, The Flaming Lips are back and are bringing their American Head tour to The Barrowlands on Friday 27th May!
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Bloc Party
Back with a bang with new single 'Traps' and news of sixth studio album Alpha Games, Bloc Party have announced a show at The Barrowlands on 3rd June!
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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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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 Thursday 9th June!
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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 10th and 11th June!
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Parquet Courts
Brooklyn's post punk innovators Parquet Courts are heading out on tour! Catch them live at The Barrowlands on Wednesday 15th June!
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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 June!
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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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Sharon Van Etten
Singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten is bringing her Darkness Fades Tour to The Barrowlands Glasgow on Tuesday 21st June!
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Tones And I
Self-taught Aussie music-making sensation Tones And I has announced a headline show at The Barrowlands on Friday 15th July!
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Modest Mouse
Portland rockers Modest Mouse are heading out on tour, don't miss them live at The Barrowlands on Wednesday 20th July!
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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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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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Ocean Colour Scene
Britpop legends Ocean Colour Scene will play four dates at the Barrowlands in December 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 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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Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Don't miss Godspeed You! Black Emperor performing live at the legendary Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow on Sunday 18th September!
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Elephant Sessions 10th Anniversary with Special Guests Flook
Not many ten-year-olds get to headline the Barrowlands but Highland folk-fusioneers Elephant Sessions will do just that on 23rd September!
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The Menzingers
American pop-punk rock pioneers The Menzingers roll into Glasgow on the 6th of October to take over the Barrowland Ballroom!
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Maximo Park
Maximo Park will 'play as many of their singles as they can cram in before last orders' when they bring their upcoming 'Singular' Tour to The Barrowlands Glasgow on 13th October!
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Beabadoobee
Exciting alt-indie artist, Beabadoobee, is about to head out on a worldwide tour! Catch her live at The Barrowlands Glasgow on Saturday 15th October!
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The Pretty Reckless
The Pretty Reckless have announced they'll be touring their critically acclaimed album, 'Death By Rock & Roll' this autumn! Don't miss them live at The Barrowlands Glasgow on 26th October!
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Band of Horses
Band of Horses will bring their anthemic blend of country rock and indie folk from the Pacific Northwest to The Barrowlands on 28th October!
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The Saw Doctors
To celebrate 30 years of touring, The Saw Doctors have announced a handful of special headline shows including two nights at The Barrowlands on 12th November & 9th December!
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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 on Sunday 20th November!
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The Reytons
The Reytons are kicking the doors down and taking on some of the biggest music venues in the UK on their Uninvited Tour including The Barrowlands Glasgow on 24th November!
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Happy Mondays - CANCELLED
Happy Mondays have announced a massive headline tour including two nights at The Barrowlands on 26th & 27th November featuring special guests Cast!
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Pale Waves
Pale Waves have announced a UK tour in support their new album 'Unwanted', don't miss the Manchester four-piece live at The Barrowlands on Sunday 27th November!
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Viagra Boys
Swedish post-punk band Viagra Boys have announced they'll bring their Cave World Tour to The Barrowlands Glasgow on Saturday 21st January!
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Hundred Reasons + Hell Is For Heroes
Hundred Reasons have announced a show at The Barrowlands Glasgow on 24th February 2023 with support from special guests Hell Is For Heroes!
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Father John Misty
Critically acclaimed, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Father John Misty has announced two nights at The Barrowlands Glasgow on 15th and 16th March!
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Midge Ure: The Voice & Visions Tour
Midge Ure & Band Electronica are delighted to return to the road with the 'Voice & Visions' tour! Catch them live at The Barrowlands on 18th May!
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