Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Concert hall at Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Sauchiehall Street is a concert venue with a distinctive curved stone exterior and multiple performance spaces. The main auditorium seats around 2,475 visitors, while the Strathclyde Suite accommodates smaller events with up to 400 people.
Architect Leslie Martin designed this hall, which opened in 1990 and gave Glasgow a modern concert venue. The building marked a turning point for the city's musical culture after decades without a major concert center.
This venue is home to the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and shapes the city's musical life through regular performances. Visitors experience a mix of classical music, jazz, and contemporary works that fill the program throughout the year.
The building sits centrally on a busy street and is easy to reach on foot. Parking is available nearby at Concert Square and Buchanan Galleries if you arrive by car.
Inside is the City of Music Studio, an intimate space for around 50 viewers with a completely different character from the main hall. This smaller room offers a more personal setting for specialized performances and experimental programs.
Location: Glasgow City
Inception: 1990
Architects: Leslie Martin
Official opening: October 5, 1990
Address: 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY, Scotland
Website: https://glasgowconcerthalls.com
GPS coordinates: 55.86450,-4.25292
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:21
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