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No matter which concert you choose, from orchestral to the more intimate recital, the sound in the Grand Hall will be breathtaking. The traditional shoebox style auditorium is renowned throughout the world for having some of the finest acoustics.
The elegant and spectacular Hall provides the focus for Glasgow's Centre for Music. Dating from as far back as 1841, it is the city's oldest, but most well loved, purpose built performance and meeting space.
This exciting music complex also houses top class rehearsal, recording, broadcasting and webcasting facilities. As a hub of creativity, a jam-packed programme of public workshops and classes has already benefited everyone from babies, toddlers and school groups to amateur and professional musicians.
The BBC SSO's superb new Principal Double Bass Kai Kim steps into the spotlight for a concerto by Estonian composer Eduard Tubin, and Anu Tali conducts Dvořák's dance-like Seventh Symphony.
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READ MORELorenza Borrani teams up with SCO Principal Violist Max Mandel in what many consider Mozart’s finest creation: the Sinfonia concertante.
READ MOREStruggles between love & despair inspire a pulse-raising master-piece that stirs the soul when the BBC SSO perform Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony!
READ MOREYeol Eum Son makes a welcome return with Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto, in a concert that reaches its climax with Haydn's 'Nelson' Mass.
READ MORENicola Benedetti joins charismatic Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev for an end-of-Season celebration full of romance and adventure.
READ MOREA young artist embarks on a lifelong voyage, narrated by BBC SSO and conductor Tito Muñoz. Pianist Alim Beisembayev, a luminous talent, is the soloist.
READ MOREMajestic swans take flight and Finland's greatest composer unleashes a spine-tingling melody that fills your heart with hope at the BBC SSO's closing night of their 2024/25 season!
READ MOREBearsden Choir is joined by a stellar cast and the fabulous McOpera Ensemble for an evening of joyful and exciting music which they hope you will enjoy!
READ MOREJoin the City of Glasgow Chorus for their end of season performance of Haydn's The Creation at City Halls on Sunday 22nd June!
READ MOREBernard Butler, Norman Blake and James Grant are three of the most renowned and respected musicians in Britain, join them for an evening of music at Glasgow's City Halls on Tuesday 24th June!
READ MORECelebrate WSSO Trust's 30th anniversary with a thrilling concert showcasing the brilliance of Scotland's finest young musicians!
READ MOREJoin the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and their electrifying Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev on an unforgettable journey from darkness to light!
READ MOREJoin the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Tallinn Chamber Orchestra for this special performance as they celebrate Arvo Pärt's 90th Birthday with some of his most crucial works.
READ MOREExhilarating choral splendours from across two centuries, with the magnificent Scottish Chamber Orchestra Chorus and an exceptional line-up of vocal soloists.
READ MOREViolinist Alina Ibragimova leads us from grief and fear to radiant joy in her deeply emotional concert with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra!
READ MOREYeol Eum Son returns with two of the great composer's most compelling concertos.
READ MOREMinimalist masterpieces from maverick composer Steve Reich directed by his close friend and collaborator, Edinburgh-born Colin Currie.
READ MOREBritish violinist Anthony Marwood makes a welcome return for music to captivate you and – perhaps – surprise you.
READ MOREWelcome the coming festive season with one of the tenderest, most captivating Christmas pieces ever created, performed by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra!
READ MOREScottish Chamber Orchestra's Maxim Emelyanychev invites you to immerse yourself in all the sugar, snow and sparkle of the composer's full ballet score.
READ MOREJoin the Scottish Chamber Orchestra for a thrilling journey from the music of John Adams including hypnotic pulsations to red-hot emotion and vast cinematic soundscapes.
READ MORECelebrate the full breadth of Mozart's musical glories at this sumptuous concert in the company of some passionate Mozartians.
READ MORESmouldering drama collides with daring humour in this vibrant matinee concert directed by inspirational Italian violinist Lorenza Borrani.
READ MOREDiscover – or rediscover – the compelling power of Mozart's last three symphonies as Maxim brings his vibrant visions to Scotland.
READ MOREJoin the Grumpy Gaboon and friends on this brand-new musical adventure as together they discover the importance of friendship and forgiveness!
READ MOREMaxim Emelyanychev returns with an annual highlight of the SCO Season, rediscovering the musical splendours of the Baroque.
READ MOREMendelssohn;s exhilarating Violin Concerto is the ideal showcase for the world-renowned Scottish violin virtuoso's consummate talents.
READ MORELorenza Borrani returns for a second concert of the Season with an evening of wit, humour and magical evocations.
READ MOREJess Gillam brings her invigorating musical personality to a colourful and adventurous concert.
READ MOREClassical and folk join forces for a celebration of dance, in this joyfully unconventional programme masterminded by Pekka Kuusisto.
READ MOREAndrew Manze conducts an evening of rapturous English music and striking new sounds, with Roderick Williams and the SCO Chorus.
READ MOREFlamboyant Greek-Albanian violinist Jonian Ilias-Kadesha directs a concert dedicated to the gutsy glories of Czech music.
READ MOREKaleidoscopic hues and big emotions sit side by side in this vibrant concert weaving together the Baroque era and the present day.
READ MORERiccardo Minasi is joined by the excellent SCO Chorus and a brilliant line-up of vocal soloists for Mozart's Requiem.
READ MOREJoin Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev and exceptional SCO Principal Cello Philip Higham for this varied concert.
READ MOREJoin Maxim and the SCO musicians for an electrifying and emotional conclusion to the Season – with one of the most cherished symphonies of them all.
READ MOREThe Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is one of Scotland's most prestigious venues and world renowned classical, jazz, pop, rock and folk artists take to its stages for nearly 250 performances each year!
READ MOREPrepare to be caught under the spell of Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow's Centre for Music, as soon as you walk through its doors!
READ MORECollaboration, creativity, and fearless brewing... Drygate is the UK's first experiential craft brewery!
READ MORESweeney's On The Park is open 7 days a week and has a wide range of live music to accommodate all tastes 6 days a week plus our Sunday night quiz!
READ MOREMackintosh Queen's Cross is one of Glasgow's hidden architectural gems. The only church in the world designed by the great Scottish architect, designer and artist, Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
READ MOREO2 Academy Glasgow has made an outstanding contribution to Scotland’s vibrant live music scene since its arrival in the city in 2003.
READ MOREThe Fort Theatre is home to the Antonine Theatre Group who perform at least two full-length plays and a pantomime per season. Cabaret nights are also a regular feature in the theatre group's calendar.
READ MORELocated in the heart of Glasgow, Slay Glasgow is a popular live music venue renowned for its diverse lineup of acts and energetic atmosphere!
READ MOREYou'll always find a warm welcome at O'Neill's Merchant Square in Glasgow. Ours is a place where you're free to go with the flow. Where great food and...
READ MORESaint Luke's and the Winged Ox provides live entertainment and function facilities, alongside the capacity to host periodic special events.
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READ MOREWaxy O'Connor's is Glasgow's biggest and best Irish pub; the place to go for all the sport, especially rugby and GAA, and weekly live music!
READ MOREAudio Glasgow is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the city, offering a unique and intimate live music experience.
READ MORESaddle up for the best night out this side of Nashville as Maggie's Rock 'n' Rodeo rides into town complete with its own Bull Pit, bull and Hoedown party space in the basement!
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