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City Halls, Glasgow's oldest purpose built performance space, has been entertaining visitors since 1841 and is renowned throughout the world for having some of the finest acoustics!

City Halls

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No matter which concert you choose, from orchestral to the more intimate recital, the sound in the Grand Hall will be breathtaking. The traditional shoebox style auditorium is renowned throughout the world for having some of the finest acoustics.

The elegant and spectacular Hall provides the focus for Glasgow's Centre for Music. Dating from as far back as 1841, it is the city's oldest, but most well loved, purpose built performance and meeting space.

This exciting music complex also houses top class rehearsal, recording, broadcasting and webcasting facilities. As a hub of creativity, a jam-packed programme of public workshops and classes has already benefited everyone from babies, toddlers and school groups to amateur and professional musicians.

Upcoming Events at City Halls

SCO 2023/24: The Lark Ascending with Andrew Manze

3rd May 2024

Vaughan Williams's captivating The Lark Ascending is one of the country's most cherished pieces, and violinist and conductor Andrew Manze is an authority on the composer's music.

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Tectonics

4th May 2024 - 5th May 2024

Tectonics, the BBC SSO's festival of new and experimental music, returns to City Halls and Old Fruitmarket on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May!

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Kelly Jones

7th May 2024

Stereophonics' frontman Kelly Jones will perform two hour long, intimate concerts at City Halls on Tuesday 7th May in support of his new solo album Inevitable Incredible!

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SCO 2023/24: Mendelssohn’s Elijah with the SCO Chorus

10th May 2024

Maxim Emelyanychev brings the SCO's 50th anniversary Season to a spectacular, choral conclusion with some of the grandest music created by one of the composers he loves the most: Felix Mendelssohn.

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BBC SSO 2023/24: Thursday Night Series - Dvořák’s New World Symphony

16th May 2024

Join the BBC SSO for Dvořák's much-loved symphony 'from the New World'.

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Bearsden Choir - Pärt, Swann, Puccini

19th May 2024

The Bearsden Choir are delighted to return to City Halls on Sunday 19th May to celebrate their 55th Season!

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BBC SSO 2023/24: Thursday Night Series - Sibelius Violin Concerto

23rd May 2024

The BBC SSO's Chief Conductor Ryan Wigglesworth closes the season with a spellbinding concert with our 2023/24 Featured Artist, the phenomenal Bomsori Kim!

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Glasgow City of Music presents: The RCS Junior Conservatoire Summer Choral Showcase

1st June 2024

The RCS Junior Conservatoire Choral Showcase is a Summer choral spectacular, featuring students from ages 8 – 18 years old who will perform in the Grand Hall of Glasgow City Halls.

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RCS & BBCSSO: Young Conductors Showcase

5th June 2024

Join conducting talent from across the UK, Austria and Finland as they direct the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in a varied programme of works by Debussy, Gregson & Elgar.

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An Evening with Mary Beard

9th July 2024

Unmask the Roman emperors with renowned classicist and historian Mary Beard. Go beyond the myths & scandals to explore their lives, challenges and legacies!

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NYOS Summer Concert

13th July 2024

NYOS is the flagship classical ensemble formed of over 100 of the most gifted young orchestral players from across Scotland, join them at City Halls for their Summer Concert!

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SCO 24/25: A Celebration of Dvořák

27th September 2024

From earthy folk melodies to richly Romantic passions, join the fun as the Scottish Chamber Orchestra launches a new Season of discoveries with an evening of Dvořák.

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SCO 24/25: Mozart Gala

4th October 2024

Expect symphonic high spirits and choral splendours on a sumptuous scale as the Scottish Chamber Orchestra's Maxim Emelyanychev directs Mozart's 'Prague' Symphony and C minor Mass.

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SCO 24/25: Baroque Inspirations

11th October 2024

Join the Scottish Chamber Orchestra to rediscover sumptuous Baroque splendours from Vivaldi and Rameau, in the company of composers who have been inspired by it.

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Pops at the Phil: The Golden Age of Radio and Early Television

13th October 2024

Take a trip down memory lane to relive the light music classics of the day featuring the music that made the programmes and the programmes that made the music!

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SCO 24/25: Coleridge-Taylor Violin Concerto

25th October 2024

Respected British violinist Anthony Marwood takes the reins as both violin soloist and director in Coleridge-Taylor's sublime Concerto.

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The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3NY

The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is one of Scotland's most prestigious venues and world renowned classical, jazz, pop, rock and folk artists take to its stages for nearly 250 performances each year!

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The Old Fruitmarket

The Old Fruitmarket Candleriggs, Glasgow City Centre G1 1NQ

Prepare to be caught under the spell of Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow's Centre for Music, as soon as you walk through its doors!

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The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom

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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!

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ONeills Grand Central Glasgow

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