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Queen's Park Recreation Ground

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Queen's Park Recreation Ground books Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Pop, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Southside park for outdoor rock and folk.

Venue at a glance Queen's Park Recreation Ground · Glasgow

c. 300

Capacity

standingmedium

Varies

Live music

flexibleper week

16:00

Start time

doorsnightly

BYO

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bring owngear

Rock

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originals+4 more

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

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Southside park for outdoor rock and folk.

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Capacityc. 300 standing

Live nightsContact venue

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageYes

OriginalsYes

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Queen's Park Recreation Ground 10
Queen's Park, Southside
Glasgow G42 8BS

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Rock

Indie Rock

Alternative Rock

Pop

Folk

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About Queen's Park Recreation Ground

Queen's Park Recreation Ground is a grassroots music venue in Queen's Park, Southside, Glasgow with a standing capacity of approximately 300. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

Queen's Park Recreation Ground books Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Pop, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Glasgow venue directory.

Queen's ‌‌‍Park Recreation Ground is an outdoor grass-pitch concert site on Glasgow's Southside, off Queen's Drive in the Queen's Park area, used for marquee 'Summer Nights on The Southside' shows staged inside a Big Top tent. Callum Beattie headlines on Friday 28 August 2026 (doors/start around 4pm) with Rianne Downey, Mark Sharp & The Bicycle Thieves and The Folk Drama, drawing on rock, indie, pop and folk. The nearest stations are Crosshill and Mount Florida. It is a seasonal outdoor event venue rather than a permanent indoor space.

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10, Queen's Park, Southside, Glasgow, G42 8BS

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What equipment does Queen's Park Recreation Ground provide?

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

What genres does Queen's Park Recreation Ground book?

Queen's Park Recreation Ground books Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Pop, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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What is the capacity of Queen's Park Recreation Ground?

Queen's Park Recreation Ground has a standing capacity of approximately 300, classed as a medium venue. See all Glasgow venues for size comparisons.

Does Queen's Park Recreation Ground have open mic nights?

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Where is Queen's Park Recreation Ground?

10, Queen's Park, Southside, Glasgow, G42 8BS. See the map below for directions. Browse more Glasgow venues nearby.

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