Tramway

Tramway is an international art-space that commissions, produces and presents contemporary arts projects.

About Tramway

Our vision is to inspire and add to our understanding of today's world by connecting audiences and artists. Tramway is a space where you are welcomed to witness, engage, experience, participate, to be challenged and to learn...

Tramway 1
Tramway 1 is normally associated with large-scale performing arts projects. It is a flexible theatre space capable of meeting the needs of the most demanding projects and ambitious ideas through its ability to adapt and change from show to show.

Tramway 2
Tramway 2 is the principal exhibition space and one of the largest single galleries in Europe, approximately 1011 square metres in size. The original tramlines, steel pillars and the sheer scale of this space make it one of the most impressive visual arts spaces in Europe.

Tramway 3
The public space that creates a throughway between the exhibition and theatre spaces; Tramway 3 consists of our Box Office, and 'Street' area, which regularly hosts participatory activities and public events. It leads into the Café Bar and looks out onto The Hidden Gardens to the rear of the building.

Tramway 4
A studio theatre, with a seated capacity of 86. A very adaptable space Tramway 4 is often utilised as a residency space for artists, as well as hosting performances, talks, film screenings, seminars, and symposia.

Tramway 5
Tramway 5 is the street-facing gallery, it was created in 2009 as part of the redevelopment that saw the relocation of Scottish Ballet’s headquarters to adjoin Tramway. This 184 square metre space hosts both international, UK and Scottish artists’ work.

Upstairs at Tramway
The upper level includes a flexible Studio space, with a seated capacity of approximately 80, which hosts our ongoing participation programme: Junction 25, Tramway Young Critics, and Parkour. It often hosts workshops, talks and education classes by external organisations, including Glasgow Schools Youth Theatre, Indepen-dance, and Theatre Arts.

The Upper Foyer gallery space is used to show community exhibitions and participation project outcomes, and is regularly used by Time for Art and Visual Arts Studio students. It also hosts talks, workshops and participation activities.

All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact. We take every opportunity to ensure the details for Tramway are accurate, please contact us at hello[@]whatsonnetwork.co.uk if any of the above information is incorrect.

Upcoming Events at Tramway

Flo Brooks: Angletwich

7th August 2021 - 4th October 2021

Tramway, Glasgow South Side

Tramway presents Angletwich, the first solo exhibition in Scotland by artist Flo Brooks, realised in partnership with Brighton CCA!
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Niqabi Ninja

12th August 2021 - 28th August 2021

Tramway, Glasgow South Side

Combining street artwork, audio-story performance and a walk through your city, you are invited to immerse yourselves in Hana's world when Niqabi Ninja comes to Tramway!
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Ainsley Hamill Album Launch

21st August 2021

Tramway, Glasgow South Side

Join Ainsley Hamill at Tramway Glasgow for an audio visual experience as she launches her new Album 'Not Just Ship Land'!
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Nutshell Theatre presents Allotment

24th August 2021 - 25th August 2021

The Hidden Gardens, Glasgow South Side

Allotment follows sisters Dora and Maddy and their complex and quirky relationship as they live out the seasons and play out their rivalries among the plants!
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Paul Merton’s Impro Chums

12th April 2022

Tramway, Glasgow South Side

Comedian Paul Merton returns with Impro Chums, Suki Webster Richard Vranch, Mike McShane and accompanist Kirsty Newton! Catch them live at Tramway Glasgow on 12th April!
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Uncles

25th August 2022 - 27th August 2022

Tramway, Glasgow South Side

Your Uncles, Rab Florence and Iain Connell, Burnistoun, are back for another round of drinks and another round of hilarious comedy as they set the world to rights!
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