George Square

Throughout the year, Glasgow's George Square is a focal point for many popular events such as Piping Live! and Glasgow Loves Christmas!

About George Square

	George Square George Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 1DU
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George Square is the principal civic square in Glasgow. It is named after King George III. Laid out in 1781, George Square is today home to the headquarters of Glasgow City Council, and boasts an important collection of statues and monuments, including those dedicated to Robert Burns, James Watt, Sir Robert Peel and Sir Walter Scott.

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Upcoming Events at George Square

Tour

Glasgow Science Festival: Science on the Streets City Centre Tour

7th June 2024

George Square, Glasgow City Centre

This free walking tour as part of Glasgow Science Festival 2024 will explore the history of science and technology in Glasgow!

Family and Kids

AJ Bell Junior and Mini Scottish Run

5th October 2024

George Square, Glasgow City Centre

Get the whole family active by joining the Great Scottish Run's family friendly activities in George Square on Saturday 5th October!

Family and Kids

AJ Bell Great Scottish Run

6th October 2024

George Square, Glasgow City Centre

The AJ Bell Great Scottish Run is an incredible weekend of running that includes a 10k & half marathon on Sunday 6th October and Junior & Mini event on Saturday 5th October!

Glasgow City Chambers

Glasgow City Chambers George Square, Glasgow City Centre G2 1DU

Glasgow City Chambers are one of the most beautiful civic buildings in the UK and a huge favourite amongst locals and tourists alike!

Live Music Venues

The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow

121 Renfield Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3AX

The Pavilion Theatre is Glasgow's favourite variety theatre and an important part of the city's cultural scene.

Live Music Venues

Waxy OConnors Glasgow

44 West George Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 1DH

Waxy O'Connor's is Glasgow's biggest and best Irish pub; the place to go for all the sport, especially rugby and GAA, and weekly live music!

Live Music Venues

The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom

244 Gallowgate, Glasgow City Centre G4 0TT

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!

Live Music Venues

Ivory Blacks

56 Oswald Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 4PL

Ivory Blacks is a 300 capacity venue run by music lovers, for music lovers in the heart of Glasgow City Centre!

Live Music Venues

SEC Centre

Scottish Event Campus Exhibition Way, Glasgow West End G3 8YW

Find out what's on at the SEC Centre Glasgow and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!

Live Music Venues

Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre

Kelvingrove Park Kelvin Way, Glasgow West End G12 8NR

The Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre offers a unique open air performance space in the idyllic grounds of Kelvingrove Park!

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

O2 Academy Glasgow

121 Eglinton Street, Glasgow City Centre G5 9NT

O2 Academy Glasgow has made an outstanding contribution to Scotland’s vibrant live music scene since its arrival in the city in 2003.

Live Music Venues

Platform

253 Argyle Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 8BL

Platform is a vibrant bar, restaurant and events venue located in the heart of Glasgow City Centre directly below Glasgow's Central Station!

Live Music Venues

ONeills Merchant Square Glasgow

71-73 Albion Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1NY

You'll always find a warm welcome at O'Neill's Merchant Square in Glasgow. Ours is a place where you're free to go with the flow. Where great food and...

Live Music Venues