All of our venues are easy to find and highly accessible, whether you travel by plane, train or automobile – or even on foot! We are situated right in the heart of Glasgow city centre.
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
2 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3NY
0141 353 8080
www.glasgowconcerthalls.com
The focal point of the festival is the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, where performances take place in every available space, from workshops in the foyers to performances by world-class artists in the Main Auditorium and Strathclyde Suite.
Full wheelchair access.
City Halls & Old Fruitmarket
Candleriggs, G1 1NQ
0141 353 8080
www.glasgowconcerthalls.com
Elegant and refined, the City Halls is a traditional shoe box venue whilst the Old Fruitmarket has a carnival like atmosphere that is perfect for everything from concerts by candlelight to club nights.
Full wheelchair access.
Tron Theatre
63 Trongate, G1 5HB
0141 552 3748
www.tron.co.uk
For over two decades the Tron Theatre has gained a reputation for the dynamism of it's musical, comedy and contemporary art shows.
Capacity for 12 wheelchair users.
O2 ABC
300 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JA
0141 332 2232
www.abcglasgow.com
The O2 ABC occupies the distinctive Art Deco building that once housed Scotland’s first cinema. The venue incorporates two cutting edge live music and club spaces with four bars and an overall capacity of 1600.
Wheelchair access throughout.
St Andrew's in the Square
1 St Andrew’s Square, G1 5PP
0141 559 5902
www.standrewsinthesquare.com
This beautiful 18th century church provides an auditorium awash with natural light and magnificent solid oak floors. It is admired equally as an arts venue and conservation success.
Full wheelchair access to main hall.
Òran Mór
Byres Road, G12 8QX
0141 357 6200
www.oran-mor.co.uk
Situated in the heart of Glasgow's West End, Òran Mór, meaning 'the great melody of life' or 'big song' is our newest venue for Celtic Connections 2008.
Full wheelchair access via the Brasserie entrance on Great Western Road.
Glasgow School of Art
167 Renfrew Street, G3 6RQ
0141 353 4500
www.theartschool.co.uk
The Festival Club draws musicians and fans alike for a late-night jam session.
Wheelchair access with assistance.
The Classic Grand
18 Jamaica Street, G1 4QD
www.classic-grand.co.uk
Glasgow's newest music temple offers each visitor a defining live music experience in opulent surroundings.
Wheelchairs need carried up flight of stairs, please contact the venue in advance if attending a concert.
The National Piping Centre
30-34 McPhater Street, G4 0HW
www.thepipingcentre.co.uk
The National Piping Centre is dedicated to Highland music, specialises in the sale of bagpipes and also has a cafe/bar and hotel accommodation.
Wheelchair access to the basement, first floor and auditorium.
BBC Pacific Quay
40 Pacific Quay, G51 1DA
0141 422 6000
www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
BBC Radio Scotland and BBC Radio 2 will broadcast special live shows from their headquarters at Pacific Quay.
Full wheelchair access.
Universal
57-59 Sauchiehall Lane, G2 4JD
0141 332 8899
Universal is a relaxed and intimate space situated in Glasgow's thriving city centre bar area.
Please note that unfortunately there is no wheelchair access to the first floor where Songs of Scotland takes place.
CCA
350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
0141 352 4900
www.cca-glasgow.com
The CCA offers relaxing surroundings where everyone can encounter experimental art and enjoy the creative environment.
Wheelchair access on the ground floor and a lift to the first floor. Both the bar and CCA5 are fully wheelchair accessible.
Pearce Institute: The MacLeod Hall
840 - 860 Govan Road, G51 3UU
0141 445 6007
www.pearceinstitute.org.uk
The Pearce Institute is a relaxed and welcoming venue located in the Glasgow district of Govan.
Two wheelchair accessible entrances to the Macleod Hall.
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