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About BAaD
BAaD is a live music venue in Calton, Glasgow with a standing capacity of approximately 500. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
BAaD books DJ / Electronic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Glasgow venue directory.
BAaD — Barras Art and Design — is a beloved courtyard venue tucked inside the Barras Market in Glasgow's East End. Across its courtyard, mezzanine and beer garden it runs gigs, club nights, weddings and street-food days, accommodating anywhere from 30 to around 500 depending on the layout, with its own in-house PA and big LED screen. A characterful, creative hub at the heart of Calton.
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54 Calton Entry, Calton, Glasgow, G40 2SB
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54 Calton Entry, Calton, Glasgow, G40 2SB. See the map below for directions. Browse more Glasgow venues nearby.
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