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Band performing live at King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, with dramatic purple lighting and an engaged crowd.

Glasgow's ultimate 48 hour music guide

Enjoy a music-themed city break in the UK’s first UNESCO City of Music. Check out our guide to 48 hours in Glasgow for music lovers.

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A cozy, dimly lit cafe interior with a small table, a chair, posters on the walls, and a blue neon light.

A close-up view of a staircase with the names of musicians who performed there, including Liam Gallagher and Lewis Capaldi.

Music venues, bars and clubs

Music venues

Exterior of the Barrowland Ballroom at dusk with its famous neon sign glowing and people queuing outside.

Bars in Glasgow with free live music

A group of young musicians plays traditional instruments in a cozy pub with a Scottish flag hanging on the wall.

Clubs and late night bars in Glasgow

Backlit silhouettes of people standing together in a room illuminated by vibrant purple light beams creating a dramatic, atmospheric scene.

A variety of music types and events

Tours in Glasgow

Scottish music experiences in Glasgow

Two men are playing bagpipes indoors. One man has a beard and glasses, and the other is smiling.

Classical music in the city

Audience watching a candlelit string quartet performance inside Òran Mór, with fairy lights and arched stone architecture.

A wide-angle shot of a music festival stage during the daytime, with a crowd of people watching the performance.

Top outdoor music events Every summer, Glasgow’s parks and outdoor venues fill with music. From global stars to local acts, the city’s festivals and concerts bring people together.

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Music facts and trails

Belle and Sebastian walking trail

Evening view of Ashton Lane, Glasgow, with Vodka Wodka bar entrance, twinkling overhead lights, and people walking along the cobbled street.

6 things you didn't know about the Barrowlands

The Barrowland Ballroom at night, brightly lit with neon stars and its name, with cars and people outside.

7 stories from Glasgow's musical history

An old black and white photo of the Britannia Panopticon in Glasgow, a historic music hall, with the word "BRITANNIA" visible in large letters across the front.

A red-haired woman waving from a red tour bus in front of the illuminated "Barrowland" sign.

Why I love Glasgow's music scene

Hear from artists and experts like Eddi Reader, Roddy Hart and Stuart Braithwaite on why they love Glasgow’s music scene. Get tips on how to make the most of the UK's first UNESCO City of Music.

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