The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom
The Barrowlands is a true Glasgow institution and a must-visit destination for music lovers. Its history and atmosphere make it one of the most unique and memorable music venues in the world!
About The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom
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The Barrowlands is a historic music venue located in the east end of Glasgow, Scotland. Originally built in 1934 as a ballroom, it has since become an iconic concert venue known for its unique atmosphere and impressive acoustics. The building's Art Deco design, with its distinctive curved facade and neon lighting, adds to its allure and gives it a sense of grandeur.
Over the years, the Barrowlands has hosted some of the biggest names in music, including R.E.M., Oasis, The Cure, The Smiths, AFI, Green Day, U2, Blur, Bob Dylan, Björk, David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Stiff Little Fingers, Metallica, Blondie, INXS, Bloc Party, Justin Timberlake, Garbage, Sheryl Crow, Britney Spears, The Smiths, Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails, and Elvis Costello, and, more recently, The Thrash band Megadeth in 2007, popular UK indie bands such as Arctic Monkeys, Babyshambles, The Zutons and Spark of Genius.
The Barrowlands has also proven to be a popular venue with successful homegrown talent, including Travis, Mogwai, Biffy Clyro, Franz Ferdinand, Orange Juice, Aztec Camera, Horse McDonald, Lloyd Cole and the Commotions, Love And Money, Deacon Blue, Del Amitri, Teenage Fanclub, Simple Minds, Big Country, The View, Idlewild and The Jesus and Mary Chain.
Its reputation as a top music venue has made it a popular destination for both local music fans and international artists.
In addition to its music events, the Barrowlands also hosts a range of other activities, including charity fundraisers, wrestling matches, and dance events. It has become an important part of Glasgow's cultural scene, attracting visitors from all over Scotland and beyond.
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Upcoming Events at The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom
Jack White
Jack White heads to the UK on his No Name Tour, don't miss him live at The Barrowlands on Monday 3rd March!
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Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand have announced a tour of the UK and Europe in support of their sixth studio album 'The Human Fear' which includes a night at The Barrowlands on Friday 7th March!
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Trance Classical
Expect the biggest tracks from the likes of Tiesto, Armin Van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Paul Van Dyk and more, reimagined by a 24 piece orchestra when Trance Classical comes to The Barrowlands!
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Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory
Singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten returns to The Barrowlands in a new form with her band The Attachment Theory on Wednesday 12th March!
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The Lathums
Wigan's The Lathums are heading out on tour in 2025, catch them live at The Barrowlands on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th March!
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Larry Dean: Dodger
Join Larry Dean as he brings his hilarious new show Dodger, about identity, heroes and the benefits of being a dafty, to The Barrowlands as part of Glasgow International Comedy Festival!
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Paddy McDonnell: Paddy Irishman
Paddy McDonnell is one of the fastest rising talents on the Northern Irish comedy circuit, don't miss your chance to see him live at The Barrowlands as part of Glasgow International Comedy Festival!
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Stiff Little Fingers
Stiff Little Fingers have announced they'll return to The Barrowlands for their annual St Patrick's show on Monday 17th March!
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Lauren Mayberry
Lauren Mayberry brings her 'Vicious Creature' tour in support of her debut solo album to The Barrowlands on Thursday 20th March!
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You Me At Six
British rock royalty, You Me At Six, take their final lap of the UK and Ireland for their farewell tour which will see them play The Barrowlands for three nights in March!
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Louis Dunford
Louis Dunford will bring his tour, in support of his debut album 'Be Lucky', to The Barrowlands on Tuesday 25th March!
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Nathan Evans & The Saint PHNX Band
Scottish singer-songwriter Nathan Evans headlines The Barrowlands, with the backing of the Saint PHNX band, on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th March!
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The Tumbling Paddies
The Tumbling Paddies are rapidly becoming one of Ireland's most popular entertainment acts, don't miss them live at The Barrowlands on Saturday 29th March!
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Luke Combs UK
Luke Combs UK, the world's leading tribute act to country mega star Luke Combs, has announced a show at The Barrowlands on Sunday 30th March!
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The Academic
The Academic will return to Glasgow on Wednesday 2nd April when they bring their latest tour to The Barrowlands!
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Olly Alexander
Olly Alexander announces, Up Close and Polari, a new European tour for 2025 which will see him headline The Barrowlands on Thursday 3rd April!
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The Zutons
The Zutons head out on tour following the release of their latest album The Big Decider, their first record together in over 16 years, catch them live at The Barrowlands on April 4th!
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Kamasi Washington
LA's beloved multi-instrumentalist, composer and bandleader Kamasi Washington had announced a headline show at The Barrowlands in support of his latest album, Fearless Movement!
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Manic Street Preachers
Welsh indie rock legends Manic Street Preachers have announced a UK tour, in support of their upcoming album Critical Thinking, they'll return to The Barrowlands for two nights in April!
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Brooke Combe
Edinburgh vocalist and musician Brooke Combe has announced a headline show at The Barrowlands on Saturday 19th April!
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Viagra Boys
Swedish post-punk band Viagra Boys have announced they'll return to The Barrowlands on Monday 5th May as part of their Infinite Anxiety tour!
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The Pogues
The Pogues have announced their first UK headline tour in 13 years celebrating 40 years of their iconic album Rum Sodomy & the Lash, don't miss them live at The Barrowlands in May!
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Supergrass
Supergrass return to The Barrowlands to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album, I Should Coco, by performing the album in full, before an encore of their greatest hits!
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Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George
Rob Lamberti will bring his definitive show celebrating the music of George Michael to The Barrowlands on Friday 16th May!
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Scotty McCreery
Country star Scotty McCreery announces his long-awaited return to the UK next year, with headline dates across May including a night at The Barrowlands on Sunday 25th!
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Nessa Barrett
Nessa Barrett is bringing the Aftercare World Tour to The Barrowlands on Thursday 29th May with special guest Sombr!
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Waxahatchee
Waxahatchee returns to Scotland to play Glasgow's Barrowland Ballroom on Sunday 8th June in support of her acclaimed new album, Tigers Blood!
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The Waterboys
The Waterboys will return to Scotland in June for a run of shows including a night at The Barrowlands on Saturday 14th and Monday 16th!
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Bright Eyes
American indie rock band Bright Eyes return for another headline show at The Barrowlands on Sunday 22nd June as part of their upcoming tour!
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Stephen Wilson Jr.
Nashville-by-way-of-Indiana singer Stephen Wilson Jr. will headline The Barrowlands on Wednesday 25th June!
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Faye Webster
Heading back out on tour, singer-songwriter Faye Webster will bring her conjunction of country stoicism and alternative indie to The Barrowlands on Sunday 29th June!
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Japanese Breakfast
Japanese Breakfast will return to Glasgow for a headline show at The Barrowlands on Monday 30th June in support of new album For Melancholy Brunettes!
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Leon Bridges
GRAMMY Award-winner Leon Bridges is bringing his Leon World Tour to The Barrowlands on Tuesday 22nd July with special guests soulful Leeds trio Gotts Street Park!
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Nile Rodgers & CHIC
Nile Rodgers, multiple GRAMMY-winning composer, producer, arranger and guitarist, will bring an unforgettable live performance with CHIC to The Barrowlands in August!
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Father John Misty
Critically acclaimed, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Father John Misty has announced a night at The Barrowlands in August as part of a summer UK tour!
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Trail West Fest
Join Trail West for the flagship weekend of their 15th birthday celebrations at Glasgow's Barrowland Ballroom on the 5th & 6th September!
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Black Country, New Road
Experimental post-punk septet Black Country, New Road return to Glasgow as part of their forthcoming 2023 tour, catch them live at The Barrowlands on Thursday 18th September!
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Bleed From Within
Metal kings Bleed From Within have announced two headline hometown Scottish shows at The Barrowlands on Sunday 12th and Monday 13th October as part of The Zenith Tour!
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Bury Tomorrow
UK metalcore heavyweights Bury Tomorrow have announced they'll return to The Barrowlands for another headline show on Thursday 16th October!
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Men I Trust
Canadian indie band Men I Trust is set to bring their Equus tour to The Barrowlands on Friday 17th October!
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The Boomtown Rats
The Boomtown Rats are celebrating 50 Rat Years at selected venues around the UK as part of the 'Happy Birthday Boomtown' Tour, catch them live at The Barrowlands on October 18th!
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English Teacher
Leeds indie frontrunners English Teacher have announced a tour of the UK which will include a night at The Barrowlands on Wednesday 19th November!
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The Beast UK
The Beast UK have taken the Iron Maiden Tribute scene by storm, don't miss the chance to see them live at The Barrowlands on Monday 24th November!
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Starsailor
Enjoy a career-spanning set in recognition of their two-and-a-half decades together when Starsailor bring their upcoming tour to The Barrowlands on Friday 28th November!
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The Almighty
The Almighty return to The Barrowlands on Sunday 30th November for another headline hometown show!
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The Vintage Explosion
Get yourself along to The Barrowlands for a night of astonishing Rock n roll, Soul & Rhythm and Blues from the amazing Vintage Explosion!
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Indiepalooza
Indie-rock tribute festival, Indiepalooza, featuring leading tributes to the Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Sam Fender, Stone Roses and Kasabian comes to The Barrowlands on Saturday 10th January!
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Amaranthe & Epica
Amaranthe and Epica will unite on their European 'Arcane Dimensions Tour' which comes to The Barrowlands on Wednesday 21st January!
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The Chair 20th Anniversary with FARA
Formidable Orcadian eight-piece The Chair celebrate their 20th anniversary with a turbocharged mash-up of folk, blues, rock, dub, klezmer and more at The Barrowlands as part of Celtic Connections!
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Punk Rock Factory
After multiple sold-out UK tours, Punk Rock Factory are back and making waves with their biggest and best tour yet... don't miss them live at The Barrowlands on Friday 13th February 2026!
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