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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!

The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom

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.

Upcoming Events at The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom

Leftfield

5th June 2025 - 7th June 2025

British electronic music duo Leftfield have announced they'll bring their 'Celebrating 35 years of Original Bass and Beats' tour to The Barrowlands for three nights in June!

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Waxahatchee

8th June 2025

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

Selected dates between 14th June 2025 - 16th June 2025

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

22nd June 2025

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.

25th June 2025

Nashville-by-way-of-Indiana singer Stephen Wilson Jr. will headline The Barrowlands on Wednesday 25th June!

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Faye Webster

29th June 2025

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

30th June 2025

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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Lucy Dacus

1st July 2025

Don't miss Three-time GRAMMY® award winner Lucy Dacus when she plays The Barrowlands on Tuesday 1st July!

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Leon Bridges

22nd July 2025

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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Lil Tecca

23rd July 2025

US rapper and singer-songwriter Lil Tecca heads to the UK this summer for a run of shows including a night at The Barrowlands on Wednesday 23rd July!

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Nile Rodgers & CHIC

12th August 2025 - 13th August 2025

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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The Maccabees

20th August 2025

After an emotional, euphoric goodbye in 2017, The Maccabees are reuniting and heading out on tour, don't miss them live at The Barrowlands on Wednesday 20th August!

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Father John Misty

28th August 2025 - 29th August 2025

Critically acclaimed, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Father John Misty has announced two nights at The Barrowlands in August as part of a summer UK tour!

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The Tumbling Paddies

30th August 2025

The Tumbling Paddies are rapidly becoming one of Ireland's most popular entertainment acts, don't miss them live at The Barrowlands on Saturday 30th August!

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Scene Queen

4th September 2025

US bimbocore starlet Scene Queen comes to Glasgow for her biggest headline show on Thursday 4th September at The Barrowlands!

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Trail West Fest

5th September 2025 - 6th September 2025

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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Turnover

9th September 2025

US emo band Turnover return to Glasgow on Tuesday 9th September to play their seminal album 'Peripheral Vision' in full at The Barrowlands!

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Black Country, New Road

18th September 2025 - 19th September 2025

Experimental post-punk septet Black Country, New Road return to Glasgow as part of their forthcoming 2025 tour, catch them live at The Barrowlands on Thursday 18th and Friday 19th September!

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Self Esteem

20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025

Pop icon Self Esteem has announced she'll be returning to The Barrowlands for two nights in September as part of biggest tour to date!

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The Beta Band

25th September 2025 - 26th September 2025

The Beta Band are back with their first shows in over 20 years, kicking off the UK leg at The Barrowlands on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th September!

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CMAT

9th October 2025 - 10th October 2025

Irish singer-songwriter CMAT has announced a headline show at The Barrowlands on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th October in support of new album, EURO-COUNTRY!

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Bleed From Within

12th October 2025 - 13th October 2025

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

16th October 2025

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

17th October 2025

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

18th October 2025

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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Spacey Jane

19th October 2025

Australian indie-rock sensation Spacey Jane will return to Glasgow on Sunday 19th October for a headline show at The Barrowlands in support of new album, If That Makes Sense!

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Jessie Murph

21st October 2025

Tennessee born country singer Jessie Murph will headline The Barrowlands on Tuesday 21st October as part of her Worldwide Hysteria tour!

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The Royston Club

25th October 2025

The Royston Club are a four-piece indie band from Wrexham! Catch them live when they return to Glasgow for a headline show at The Barrowlands as part of their Songs For The Spine tour!

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King King

2nd November 2025

King King, Glasgow's favourite sons return home for a landmark show at The Barrowlands on Sunday 2nd November with special guest Laura Evans!

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The Enemy

6th November 2025

Following 2024's triumphant 'Indie Til I Die' tour, Indie giants The Enemy head back out on their 2025 tour which will see them headline The Barrowlands on Thursday 6th November!

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Heaven 17

13th November 2025

Sheffield legends Heaven 17 are set to embark on their new 'Sound with Vision' UK tour this November, which will see them headline The Barrowlands on Thursday 13th!

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English Teacher

19th November 2025

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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Amble

20th November 2025

Three piece contemporary folk group Amble will headline The Barrowlands on Thursday 20th November!

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Arthur Hill

21st November 2025

Buckinghamshire singer-songwriter and TikTok star brings his Stella Artour to The Barrowlands on Friday 21st November!

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2hollis

22nd November 2025

Chicago's alt-rap visionary 2hollis has announced a headline show at The Barrowlands on Saturday 22nd November!

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Lil Tracy

23rd November 2025

Influential artist Lil Tracy brings The Blood Moon Tour to The Barrowlands on Sunday 23rd November with support from Cold Hart!

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The Beast UK

24th November 2025

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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Kingfishr

24th November 2025

Rising Irish indie-folk trio Kingfishr are heading out for their biggest run of headline shows to date which will see them play The Barrowlands on Monday 24th November!

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Everything Everything

27th November 2025

To celebrate a decade of 'Get To Heaven' Everything Everything will be touring the UK and Ireland, playing the album in full! Don't miss them live at The Barrowlands on Thursday 27th November!

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Starsailor

28th November 2025

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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Cast

29th November 2025

In celebration of the 30th anniversay of their debut album, All Change, Cast will headline The Barrowlands on Saturday 29th November with special guests Pastel!

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The Almighty

30th November 2025

The Almighty return to The Barrowlands on Sunday 30th November for another headline hometown show!

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Max McNown

2nd December 2025

Max McNown has just unveiled his first-ever UK and EU headline tour which will see him headline The Barrowlands on Tuesday 2nd December!

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Idlewild

7th December 2025

Cult Scottish Alternative rock band Idlewild return for their first UK tour in six years, don't miss them live in Glasgow when they headline The Barrowlands on Sunday 7th December!

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Caribou

8th December 2025

Canadian composer, musician, and recording artist Caribou returns for another headline show at Glasgow Barrowlands on Monday 8th December!

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Neck Deep

16th December 2025

The kings of UK pop punk Neck Deep return to Glasgow for a very special show at The Barrowlands celebrating 10 years of 'Life's Not Out To Get You'!

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The Vintage Explosion

28th December 2025

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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Big Country: Hogmanay at The Glasgow Barrowlands

31st December 2025

Big Country have announced an extra special Hogmanay show at Glasgow's Barrowland Ballroom as part of their Eastworld UK tour!

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Indiepalooza

10th January 2026

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

21st January 2026

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

24th January 2026

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

13th February 2026

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!

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Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana

14th February 2026

Rock & Roll meets Grunge as Elvis fronts Nirvana and gives the band the front man it's been missing since '94... catch Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana when they return to The Barrowlands in February!

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Avatar

16th February 2026

Swedish death metal band Avatar have announced a UK tour including a night at The Barrowlands on Monday 16th February!

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The Skids

24th April 2026

Expect the classics, the energy, and the spirit of punk when The Skids bring The Absolute Game tour to The Barrowlands on Friday 24th April 2026!

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