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Barrowland Ballroom

Glasgow's iconic 1,900-cap neon-signed venue.

Venue at a glance Barrowland Ballroom · Glasgow
~1900
Capacity
standinglarge
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
Start time
doorsnightly
BYO
Backline
bring owngear
Rock
Books
originals+1 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

Barrowland Ballroom — Quick Facts

Glasgow's iconic 1,900-cap neon-signed venue.

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The Details

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Capacity~1900 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

Barrowland Ballroom 244 Gallowgate
Glasgow
Glasgow G4 0TT

Genres

Rock Alternative Rock

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About Barrowland Ballroom

Barrowland Ballroom is a grassroots music venue in Glasgow, Glasgow with a standing capacity of approximately 1900. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

Barrowland Ballroom books Rock, Alternative Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Glasgow venue directory.

Barrowland Ballroom is arguably the most legendary live music venue in Scotland — a 1,900-capacity room above the Barras market in Glasgow's East End, opened in 1934. Its sprung dance floor, iconic neon sign and raw, unpolished interior have hosted everyone from indie heroes to global rock acts, who routinely name it among their favourite places to play. The crowd energy and acoustics here are the stuff of touring legend.

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244 Gallowgate, Glasgow, Glasgow, G4 0TT

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Glasgow venue directory.
Barrowland Ballroom books Rock, Alternative Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Barrowland Ballroom has a standing capacity of approximately 1900, classed as a large venue. See all Glasgow venues for size comparisons.
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244 Gallowgate, Glasgow, Glasgow, G4 0TT. See the map below for directions. Browse more Glasgow venues nearby.
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