Nightlife and Late Nights in Glasgow | Live Music, Bars & Clubs | Visit Glasgow

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Silhouettes of club-goers with raised arms dancing in the Sub Club, lit by red stage lights and low ceilings.

Cultural evenings

Music venues

The illuminated "Barrowland" sign glows in a vibrant neon red and green as people walk on the street below at dusk.

Cinema and comedy

Glasgow Film Theatre exterior at night, with a person entering under a brightly lit marquee displaying movie posters.

Theatre and performance

Exterior of Citizens Theatre in Glasgow at night with bright red neon sign, illuminated statues on the roof, and crowds visible through large windows on the left.

What's on There's always something going on in Glasgow. From major gigs and exhibitions to musicals and underground club nights.

See what's on

A band performs on a stage under red lighting. The musicians are playing traditional instruments, including a fiddle, a woodwind instrument, and bagpipes.

Bars and clubs

Cocktail bars

A bartender in a patterned shirt strains a cocktail into a glass on a black marble bar, with shelves of bottles behind him.

Nightclubs in Glasgow

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

Late night bars

A group of people sitting at a booth-style table in a dimly lit bar with a stained-glass lampshade hanging above them.

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

Bars in Glasgow with free live music Explore the best bars offering free live music, from traditional Scottish tunes to jazz and blues.

Find free music in Glasgow

Music and group experiences

Top outdoor music events

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Glasgow's ultimate 48 hour music guide

Activities for groups

Two individuals wearing protective ponchos are in a room covered in colorful paint splatters, working on their own canvases at a splatter paint studio.

Glasgow's festival and events calendar Glasgow has a spectacular programme of events and festivals. Check out some of the best live experiences to enjoy in the city.

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