Glasgow · medium venue · Verified open
Former Clyde ferry at Anderston Quay hosting tribute nights, gigs and Christmas parties
About 350 standing. Rock.
Nearby venuesUpdated 12 November 2026
Here is The Ferry in Anderston Quay, Glasgow at a glance. It books rock acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
capacity
| Live music | Varies |
| TodayClosed | 11:00–00:00Opens in 3h 14m 10s |
| Backline | TBC |
| Books | Rock |
4 photos show the inside of The Ferry. It books rock acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size. Venue owners can claim this page and add their own photos.
Everything about The Ferry that matters before you book is set out below. It books rock acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
| Capacity | about 350 standing |
| Live nights | Contact venue |
| Curfew | – |
| Sound limiter | – |
| Genres | Rock |
| Website | the-ferry.co.uk |
| Status | Verified open |
| Last checked | 17 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Ticket listing |
You will find The Ferry at 25 Anderston Quay, Glasgow, G3 8BX. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 168 rooms in our Glasgow venue directory.
Glasgow G3 8BX
The nearest station is Anderston (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
The Ferry for artists: The Ferry 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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The Ferry 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 | 10:00–17:00 |
| Tue | 10:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–17:00 |
| FriToday | 11:00–00:00 |
| Sat | 11:00–00:00 |
| Sun | 12:00–17:00 |
The stage kit at The Ferry 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 |
Here is the story of The Ferry in Anderston Quay, Glasgow so far. It books rock acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
The Ferry is a grassroots music venue in Anderston Quay, Glasgow with a standing capacity of about 350. It books Rock.
Listing notesThe Ferry is a Glasgow institution: a former Clyde passenger ship, permanently moored on the River Clyde at 25 Anderston Quay (Windmillcroft Quay until 2005) and enclosed in a glass-and-steel atrium to become a multi-purpose entertainment venue across two decks and a mezzanine. It is best known for tribute nights, glam-rock and party events, original-artist shows, three-course dinner-and-show evenings, corporate events and private hire, and since the late 80s its Christmas party nights and Hogmanay Ceilidh have built a reputation second to none. Upcoming shows include ELO Beatles Beyond with The Lynne and McCartney Story (Friday 13 November 2026) and Martin Turner, ex-Wishbone Ash (April 2027), with Christmas Party Nights running from Friday 27 November to Sunday 20 December 2026.
It keeps this page true for the next act through the door.
There are 6 upcoming gigs listed at The Ferry. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Glasgow gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.
| 13Nov · Fri | ELO Beatles Beyond 20:30Tickets |
| 20Nov · Fri | A Night of Elvis 20:30TicketsTribute Act |
| 21Nov · Sat | 80's Party Night 20:30Tickets |
| 27Nov · Fri | ABBA Christmas Party Night 18:45 |
| 28Nov · Sat | Christmas Party Night featuring Lionel Richie & Motown Classics 18:45Motown |
| 6Dec · Sun | Brunch Christmas Party 14:30 |
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The Ferry
Former Clyde ferry at Anderston Quay hosting tribute nights, gigs and Christmas parties. Capacity about 350.
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Last updated: 12 November 2026
The Ferry — Quick Facts
The Ferry capacity: about 350 standing. Former Clyde ferry at Anderston Quay hosting tribute nights, gigs and Christmas parties. Here are the key facts on The Ferry at a glance.
By size, The Ferry is the joint 24th largest of the 80 venues we list in and around Glasgow with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: G2 (about 350), G2 (Glasgow Garage) (about 350) and Printhouse Ayr (about 350).
With room for about 350 standing, The Ferry is a medium room by our directory's sizes. The typical Glasgow room we list holds about 230, so this one is on the larger side. Mid-size rooms usually want proof you can draw - a local headline show or a support slot on a touring bill is the common way in, and promoters run many of the nights. The figure is listed, not yet verified, so check it with the venue before you plan around it.
The Ferry this week
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Inside The Ferry
The stage kit at The Ferry is not confirmed yet. The room holds about 350. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about and what we know about the room.
The Ferry is a grassroots music venue in Anderston Quay, Glasgow with a standing capacity of about 350. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
The Ferry books Rock acts. This listing is part of the Glasgow venue directory.
The Ferry is a Glasgow institution: a former Clyde passenger ship, permanently moored on the River Clyde at 25 Anderston Quay (Windmillcroft Quay until 2005) and enclosed in a glass-and-steel atrium to become a multi-purpose entertainment venue across two decks and a mezzanine. It is best known for tribute nights, glam-rock and party events, original-artist shows, three-course dinner-and-show evenings, corporate events and private hire, and since the late 80s its Christmas party nights and Hogmanay Ceilidh have built a reputation second to none. Upcoming shows include ELO Beatles Beyond with The Lynne and McCartney Story (Friday 13 November 2026) and Martin Turner, ex-Wishbone Ash (April 2027), with Christmas Party Nights running from Friday 27 November to Sunday 20 December 2026.
Coming up at The Ferry: ELO Beatles Beyond, A Night of Elvis and 80's Party Night — every listed date is in the What’s On rail below.
The Ferry doesn't list fixed live-music nights, so look at what is booked in the rail below to see when it runs shows. Its listed genres start with rock. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. The Ferry isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first. For the rest of the circuit, read how to get gigs in Glasgow.
By size, The Ferry is the joint 24th largest of the 80 venues we list in and around Glasgow with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: G2 (about 350), G2 (Glasgow Garage) (about 350) and Printhouse Ayr (about 350).
Find The Ferry
You will find The Ferry at 25 Anderston Quay, Glasgow, G3 8BX. 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 Anderston (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Ferry is in Anderston Quay, Glasgow — use G3 8BX for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Glasgow this week; if you book acts, see who’s available in Glasgow this weekend.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
What's On at The Ferry
There are 6 upcoming gigs listed at The Ferry. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Glasgow gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight. Or browse the wider Glasgow venue directory.
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Coming up: ELO Beatles Beyond, A Night of Elvis, 80's Party Night, ABBA Christmas Party Night, Christmas Party Night featuring Lionel Richie & Motown Classics and Brunch Christmas Party.
The Glasgow League
The Ferry is #18 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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The Ferry in brief. Set in Anderston Quay, Glasgow, The Ferry is a mid-sized room (150 to 499). Nearby rooms: The Flying Duck, The Garage Glasgow and The Glee Club Glasgow - or browse the full Glasgow venue directory.
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