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Visiting Barrowland Ballroom: what to know before you go
242 the Gallowgate, G4 0TT, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Barrowland Ballroom is a dance hall in Glasgow, open since 1934, with room for about 1,900 people.
Of the 41 upcoming shows with a published time, 90% start at 19:00 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.
The busiest month ahead is December 2026, with 12 dates.
5 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train); the nearest is Gallowgate railway station, 330 m away.
Key facts
- Type of venue
- Dance hall
- Capacity
- 1,900
- Opened
- 1934
- Address
- 242 the Gallowgate, G4 0TT, Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Upcoming events
- 52
- Usual start time
- 19:00
Barrowland Ballroom, month by month
- November 202611 dates, including Skindred, Royal Blood and Overmono - Pure Devotion- World Tour
- December 202612 dates, including Del Amitri: Past to Present - Four Decades Of Their Greatest Music, Callum Beattie and Echo and the Bunnymen
- January 20277 dates, including Trail West and Kirsteen Harvey, Siobhan Miller Band with Kris Drever and corto.alto
- February 202710 dates, including Ewan McVicar, Bonobo: Distance In Static - Live and Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom - Indiepalooza - "the UK's BEST Indie Festival"
- March 20275 dates, including James Marriott, KEO and Brooke Combe
- April 20277 dates, including The View - 20th Anniversary of Hats Off To The Buskers, Buffalo Traffic Jam and Orbital
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Concerts (51) and Festivals (1).
Arriving by public transport
- Gallowgate railway stationTrain330 m
4 min walk - Gallowgate Central railway stationTrain430 m
5 min walk - Glasgow Green railway stationTrain480 m
6 min walk - High Street (Glasgow)Train540 m
7 min walk - BellgroveTrain800 m
10 min walk
Arriving by car
4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 80 m from the venue.
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Barrowland Ballroom: practical questions
How many people fit in Barrowland Ballroom?
Barrowland Ballroom has a capacity of about 1,900; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
When did Barrowland Ballroom open?
Barrowland Ballroom opened in 1934.
What time do shows start at Barrowland Ballroom?
Usually at 19:00 (90% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.
What is the nearest stop to Barrowland Ballroom?
Gallowgate railway station (Train), 330 m away – about 4 min on foot.
Can I park near Barrowland Ballroom?
Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 80 m away.
What kind of events does Barrowland Ballroom host?
Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (51) and Festivals (1).
Which month has the most events at Barrowland Ballroom?
December 2026, with 12 dates, including Del Amitri: Past to Present - Four Decades Of Their Greatest Music and Callum Beattie.
Which other venues are close to Barrowland Ballroom?
Saint Luke's (130 m), King Tuts Wah Wah Hut (1.9 km), O2 Academy (1.5 km) and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (1.4 km).
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