The Briggait

The Briggait is a beautiful Grade A listed building in Glasgow’s medieval quarter, the Merchant City.

About The Briggait

	141 Bridgegate, Glasgow City Centre G1 5HZ
	01416288599
	Facebook information can be found here

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Originally built in 1873, the Briggait was the city’s fish market for over 100 years. It has now been transformed into a vibrant new home for up to 100 visual artists and cultural organisations.

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Upcoming Events at The Briggait

Exhibitions

Travelling Alone by Jules Mather

14th March 2025 - 14th April 2025

The Briggait, Glasgow City Centre

Travelling Alone by Jules Mather is a body of work where each piece is pushed on a journey, evoking the sensory experience of being in the land.

Shopping

Worth The Weight Glasgow: Vintage Kilo Sale

5th April 2025

The Briggait, Glasgow City Centre

The UKs Biggest Vintage Kilo Sale is returning to Glasgow! Don't miss this event from Worth The Weight Vintage at The Briggait on Saturday 5th April!

Shopping

Spring Clean Artists and Makers Market

12th April 2025 - 13th April 2025

The Briggait, Glasgow City Centre

Shop one-of-a-kind gems at the upcoming seconds and samples sale this April at Wasps Spring Clean Artists and Makers Market in The Briggait on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th.

Food and Drink

Copita Mezcal & Tequila Festival

10th May 2025

The Briggait, Glasgow City Centre

Enjoy a celebration of exceptional spirit, as Copita, Scotland's annual mezcal and tequila festival, returns to The Briggait in Glasgow this May!

Food and Drink

The Gin & Rum Festival

29th August 2025 - 30th August 2025

The Briggait, Glasgow City Centre

The UK's largest Gin & Rum Festival tour is returning to Glasgow! If you're thirsty for knowledge or just want to party the night away, the Gin & Rum Festival at The Briggait is for you!

Wasps Artists Studios: The Briggait

141 Bridgegate, Glasgow City Centre G1 5HZ

With over 40 years worth of expertise, Wasps are the UK's largest provider of affordable studio space for artists and creative industries!

Live Music Venues

The National Piping Centre

30-34 McPhater Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 0HW

The National Piping Centre, Glasgow was created in 1996, as the world centre for excellence in the promotion and study of the Great Highland Bagpipe.

Live Music Venues

The Glad Cafe

1006a Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G41 2HG

The Glad Cafe is the award winning cafe/music venue/creative hub of Glasgow south serving delicious food and a delectable programme of gigs and events!

Live Music Venues

Swing

183A Hope Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 2UL

Swing is an exclusive underground bar and performance club located in the heart of Glasgow’s City Centre.

Live Music Venues

Box Glasgow

431 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3LG

Opening its doors in late 2006, Box has been the home of live music in Glasgow ever since. Boasting live music 7 nights a week, free entry, and a 3am curfew, you are guaranteed to be entertained!

Live Music Venues

Avant Garde

34-44 King Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 5QT

Set in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City, Avant Garde provides great live music coupled with a great selection of gourmet food and a wide range of drinks!

Live Music Venues

Queen Margaret Union

22 University Gardens, Glasgow West End G12 8QN

One of University of Glasgow's two student Unions and home to a legendary music venue that has hosted Nirvana, Queen and many more!

Live Music Venues

Mackintosh Queens Cross

Queens Cross Garscube Road, Glasgow West End G20 7EL

Mackintosh 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.

Live Music Venues

Mono Cafe Bar

10-12 Kings Court, King Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 5RB

Mono opened in 2002, furnishing Glasgow with a unique and versatile space in which to eat, drink and discover new music!

Live Music Venues

Platform Glasgow

1000 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow East End G34 9JW

Platform is the arts centre at the heart of The Bridge, located in Easterhouse, offering a year-round programme of cutting edge performance, music, visual arts and participation.

Live Music Venues

The Ice Box Arts And Music Centre

The Ice Box Arts And Music Centre St Lukes Business Estate, Glasgow South Side G5 0TS

Glasgow's newest music and arts centre will is now open for bookings and events! Not only that, but you gotta come through the music shop to access the...

Live Music Venues