
Visiting Pavilion Theatre Glasgow: what to know before you go
121 Renfield Street, G2 3AX, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Pavilion Theatre Glasgow is a theatre building in Glasgow, open since 1874, with room for about 2,100 people.
Of the 19 upcoming shows with a published time, 89% start at 19:30 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.
Most dates fall on Sunday and Thursday.
The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 6 dates.
4 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train and Bus station); the nearest is Buchanan Street railway station, 280 m away.

Key facts
- Type of venue
- Theatre building
- Capacity
- 2,100
- Opened
- 1874
- Address
- 121 Renfield Street, G2 3AX, Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Upcoming events
- 19
- Usual start time
- 19:30
- Busiest days
- Sunday, Thursday
Pavilion Theatre Glasgow, month by month
- November 20266 dates, including Boyzlife Featuring Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden, Fin Taylor and Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie
- February 20272 dates, including Al Murray - All You Need Is Guv and Mike Bubbins: Ideas Man
- March 20274 dates, including Layton Williams: Layton Live, Troy Hawke: Never Stop, Never Change! and Matt Mathews - Not What I Ordered World Tour
- April 20276 dates, including Björn Again, Dianne And Vito Back In Business and Classically Kate Bush
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Comedy (10), Concerts (4), Plays & Musicals (3) and Dance (2).
Arriving by public transport
- Buchanan Street railway stationTrain280 m
3 min walk - Glasgow Queen Street StationTrain400 m
5 min walk - Glasgow Bus TerminalBus station480 m
6 min walk - Platform 15, Glasgow Central Train StationTrain760 m
9 min walk
Arriving by car
4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 150 m from the venue.
Next events at Pavilion Theatre Glasgow




Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie
Sat 7 Nov · 19:30
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Pavilion Theatre Glasgow: practical questions
How many people fit in Pavilion Theatre Glasgow?
Pavilion Theatre Glasgow has a capacity of about 2,100; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
When did Pavilion Theatre Glasgow open?
Pavilion Theatre Glasgow opened in 1874.
What time do shows start at Pavilion Theatre Glasgow?
Usually at 19:30 (89% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.
What is the nearest stop to Pavilion Theatre Glasgow?
Buchanan Street railway station (Train), 280 m away – about 3 min on foot.
Can I park near Pavilion Theatre Glasgow?
Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 150 m away.
What kind of events does Pavilion Theatre Glasgow host?
Upcoming dates by category: Comedy (10), Concerts (4), Plays & Musicals (3) and Dance (2).
Which month has the most events at Pavilion Theatre Glasgow?
November 2026, with 6 dates, including Boyzlife Featuring Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden and Fin Taylor.
Which other venues are close to Pavilion Theatre Glasgow?
Saint Luke's (1.7 km), King Tuts Wah Wah Hut (640 m), O2 Academy (1.6 km) and Barrowland Ballroom (1.6 km).
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