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Glasgow, Scotland 0.0 The Workshop · Cap 150
DIY punk and hardcore space in Glasgow's East End, artist-run and all ages welcome. The Workshop is a 150-capacity volunteer-operated venue in a converted industrial unit — no frills, no pretension, and no age restrictions. Punk, hardcore, post-punk, noise, emo, screamo, and anything too loud or too weird for anywhere else. Weekly gigs Friday and Saturday, monthly all-dayer "The Forge" showcasing Glasgow's underground scene. All ages, BYOB (no bar), pay-what-you-can door policy. Run as a collective — all money goes back into the space. Ten minutes from Glasgow Queen Street station and the Barras.
The Workshop · Capacity: 150
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DIY punk and hardcore space in Glasgow's East End, artist-run and all ages welcome. The Workshop is a 150-capacity volunteer-operated venue in a converted industrial unit — no frills, no pretension, and no age restrictions. Punk, hardcore, post-punk, noise, emo, screamo, and anything too loud or too weird for anywhere else. Weekly gigs Friday and Saturday, monthly all-dayer "The Forge" showcasing Glasgow's underground scene. All ages, BYOB (no bar), pay-what-you-can door policy. Run as a collective — all money goes back into the space. Ten minutes from Glasgow Queen Street station and the Barras.

Details

Venue Name
The Workshop
Address
42 Gallowgate, Glasgow, G1 5AB
Capacity
150 standing / 0 seated
Budget Range
Unpaid
PA
Provided
Lights
Provided
Monitors
Provided
Stage
Yes (10×8ft)
Load-in
Van-friendly load-in off Gallowgate, ground level

Location

Getting Here & Access

Nearest transportGlasgow Central · 12 min walk
ParkingNone
Load-inStep-free
Step-free accessYes
Music curfew11:30pm
Parking

Gallowgate street parking; NCP nearby

Load-in

Van-friendly load-in off Gallowgate, ground level

Featured Media

Regular Nights

Fri
Workshop Live Rock & indie
8:00pm
Sat
Saturday Sessions Alternative & punk
8:00pm

House Rules

Sets: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Quiet after 23:00 — residential area. Max 100dB during events.
Van-friendly load-in off Gallowgate
Strict changeovers
Backline sharing encouraged
No stage diving
Settle merch with the manager
Confirm curfew on booking

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