City Centre / Waterfront · Large

SLESSOR GARDENS

Q: What genres does SLESSOR GARDENS book?

SLESSOR GARDENS books Rock, Indie, Pop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Q: What is the capacity of SLESSOR GARDENS?

SLESSOR GARDENS has a standing capacity of approximately 2500, classed as a large venue. See all Dundee venues for size comparisons.

Dundee waterfront for outdoor concerts.

Venue at a glance SLESSOR GARDENS · Dundee

~2500

Capacity

standinglarge

Varies

Live music

flexibleper week

–

Start time

doorsnightly

BYO

Backline

bring owngear

Rock

Books

originals+2 more

Verified

Directory status

openGX directory

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

SLESSOR GARDENS — Quick Facts

Dundee waterfront for outdoor concerts.

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The Details

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Capacity~2500 standing

Live nightsContact venue

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageYes

OriginalsYes

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Where

SLESSOR GARDENS Dundee DD1 3DP
City Centre / Waterfront
Dundee DD1 3DP

Genres

Rock Indie Pop

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About SLESSOR GARDENS

SLESSOR GARDENS is a grassroots music venue in City Centre / Waterfront, Dundee with a standing capacity of approximately 2500. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

SLESSOR GARDENS books Rock, Indie, Pop acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Dundee venue directory.

Slessor Gardens is Dundee's flagship outdoor concert space, a multi-functional parkland at the heart of the regenerated central waterfront beside V&A Dundee. With a capacity of roughly 1,200 to 2,500, it stages large-format open-air gigs and festivals across rock, indie and pop — past and upcoming names include The Libertines, Level 42, Five, Tom Jones, The Human League and Ocean Colour Scene, plus the multi-day Discovery Festival. A summer-season festival field rather than a year-round grassroots room, it's the city's main stage for touring headline acts.

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Dundee DD1 3DP, City Centre / Waterfront, Dundee, DD1 3DP

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What equipment does SLESSOR GARDENS provide?

BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Dundee venue directory.

What genres does SLESSOR GARDENS book?

SLESSOR GARDENS books Rock, Indie, Pop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at SLESSOR GARDENS?

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What is the capacity of SLESSOR GARDENS?

SLESSOR GARDENS has a standing capacity of approximately 2500, classed as a large venue. See all Dundee venues for size comparisons.

Does SLESSOR GARDENS have open mic nights?

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Where is SLESSOR GARDENS?

Dundee DD1 3DP, City Centre / Waterfront, Dundee, DD1 3DP. See the map below for directions. Browse more Dundee venues nearby.

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