Glasgow · grassroots venue · Verified open
Rock and pop venue in Glasgow.
Capacity to be confirmed. Rock, Pop.
Nearby venuesUpdated 12 November 2026
At a glance, 1990 in Glasgow is summed up below. It books rock and pop acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
capacity
| Live music | Varies |
| TodayClosed | 17:00–03:00Opens in 9h 24m 19s |
| Backline | TBC |
| Books | Rock · Pop |
4 photos show the inside of 1990, from the stage to the bar. It books rock and pop acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size.
Before you book 1990, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It books rock and pop acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
| Capacity | – |
| Live nights | Contact venue |
| Curfew | – |
| Sound limiter | – |
| Genres | RockPop |
| Website | instagram.com |
| Status | Verified open |
| Last checked | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
1990 is at 427 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow, G2 3LG. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 168 rooms in our Glasgow venue directory.
Glasgow G2 3LG
The nearest station is Charing Cross (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
1990 for artists: 1990 has not joined GigXchange yet, so acts vote here to bring it on - to hire the venue for a private event, choose Private hire.
| Booking email and phone | Locked |
| Fee range per act | Locked |
| How far ahead to book | Locked |
| Payment terms | Locked |
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1990 publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 19:00–03:00 |
| Wed | 19:00–03:00 |
| Thu | 17:00–03:00 |
| FriToday | 17:00–03:00 |
| Sat | 17:00–03:00 |
| Sun | 19:00–03:00 |
The stage kit at 1990 is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
This is the background on 1990, from the venue and its listings. It books rock and pop acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
1990 is a grassroots music venue in Glasgow. It books Rock, Pop.
Listing notes1990 in Glasgow stands out for its unique approach to live music, encouraging both original compositions and covers from emerging artists. With a DIY ethos, musicians bring their own PA systems, fostering an intimate and collaborative atmosphere. The venue is a key player in Glasgow’s grassroots scene, making it a hub for rock and pop enthusiasts alike.
It keeps this page true for the next act through the door.
There is 1 upcoming gig listed at 1990. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Glasgow gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.
| 27Nov · Fri | Zebra Lane presents : 1990 19:30Rock |
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| 02 | King Tut's Wah Wah Hut | 25 gigs |
| 03 | Saint Luke's | 21 gigs |
| 04 | Barrowland Ballroom up3 | 17 gigs |
| 05 | The Noble Public House Glasgow | 17 gigs |
| 06 | The Garage Glasgow New | 15 gigs |
| 07 | SWG3 down3 | 14 gigs |
| 08 | The Bungalow down2 | 13 gigs |
| 09 | The Poetry Club SWG3 | 12 gigs |
| 10 | Slay Glasgow down2 | 10 gigs |
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1990
Rock and pop venue in Glasgow.
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- Capacity
- Varies
- Live music
- 17:00
- Open today
- –
- Backline
- Rock
- Books
- Verified
- Directory status
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Last updated: 12 November 2026
1990 — Quick Facts
Rock and pop venue in Glasgow. Here are the key facts on 1990 at a glance. It books rock and pop acts. They cover its size, live nights, kit, hours and how to get there.

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Inside 1990
The stage kit at 1990 is not confirmed yet. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about and what we know about the room.
1990 is a grassroots music venue in Glasgow. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
1990 books Rock, Pop acts. This listing is part of the Glasgow venue directory.
1990 in Glasgow stands out for its unique approach to live music, encouraging both original compositions and covers from emerging artists. With a DIY ethos, musicians bring their own PA systems, fostering an intimate and collaborative atmosphere. The venue is a key player in Glasgow’s grassroots scene, making it a hub for rock and pop enthusiasts alike.
Coming up at 1990: Zebra Lane presents : 1990 — every listed date is in the What’s On rail below.
There are no fixed live nights listed for 1990 - the gigs in the rail below show when it actually runs shows. It lists rock among the genres it books. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. 1990 hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first. More rooms, open mics and what they pay: getting gigs in Glasgow.
Find 1990
1990 is at 427 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow, G2 3LG. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 168 rooms in our Glasgow venue directory.
The nearest station is Charing Cross (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find 1990 in Glasgow; G2 3LG is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Glasgow this week, or find a band in Glasgow if you book the music.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
The Glasgow League
1990 is #37 of 168 Glasgow venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.
- #1 – Blue Dog 43 gigs
- #2 – King Tut's Wah Wah Hut 25 gigs
- #3 – Saint Luke's 21 gigs
- #4 ▲3 Barrowland Ballroom 17 gigs
- #5 – The Noble Public House Glasgow 17 gigs
- #6 NEW The Garage Glasgow 15 gigs
- #7 ▼3 SWG3 14 gigs
- #8 ▼2 The Bungalow 13 gigs
- #9 – The Poetry Club SWG3 12 gigs
- #10 ▼2 Slay Glasgow 10 gigs
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1990 in brief. 1990 is a live music room in Glasgow that books rock and pop. Other rooms nearby: Airdrie Town Hall, Airdrie Working Men's Social Club and Anchor At The Abbey, or browse the Glasgow venue directory.
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