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The Barrowlands is a historic music venue located in the east end of Glasgow, Scotland. Originally built in 1934 as a ballroom, it has since become an iconic concert venue known for its unique atmosphere and impressive acoustics. The building's Art Deco design, with its distinctive curved facade and neon lighting, adds to its allure and gives it a sense of grandeur.
Over the years, the Barrowlands has hosted some of the biggest names in music, including R.E.M., Oasis, The Cure, The Smiths, AFI, Green Day, U2, Blur, Bob Dylan, Björk, David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Stiff Little Fingers, Metallica, Blondie, INXS, Bloc Party, Justin Timberlake, Garbage, Sheryl Crow, Britney Spears, The Smiths, Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails, and Elvis Costello, and, more recently, The Thrash band Megadeth in 2007, popular UK indie bands such as Arctic Monkeys, Babyshambles, The Zutons and Spark of Genius.
The Barrowlands has also proven to be a popular venue with successful homegrown talent, including Travis, Mogwai, Biffy Clyro, Franz Ferdinand, Orange Juice, Aztec Camera, Horse McDonald, Lloyd Cole and the Commotions, Love And Money, Deacon Blue, Del Amitri, Teenage Fanclub, Simple Minds, Big Country, The View, Idlewild and The Jesus and Mary Chain.
Its reputation as a top music venue has made it a popular destination for both local music fans and international artists.
In addition to its music events, the Barrowlands also hosts a range of other activities, including charity fundraisers, wrestling matches, and dance events. It has become an important part of Glasgow's cultural scene, attracting visitors from all over Scotland and beyond.
The Mountain Goats are back with a new album and they're bringing it to The Barrowlands on Friday 24th May!
READ MOREOn the back of selling out MacDonald Resort Aviemore in minutes, Beluga Lagoon announce their biggest headline show at the famous Glasgow Barrowland!
READ MORELegendary US rock band Jane's Addiction head to the UK for their first headline shows for over eight years, don't miss them live at The Barrowlands on Friday 31st May!
READ MORESheffield singer-songwriter Richard Hawley will take his new 'Best Of' album on the road in 2024, he'll headline The Barrowlands on Sunday 2nd June!
READ MOREBilly Talent have added adding six new headline shows to their Europe and UK tour this summer which will see them play The Barrowlands on Tuesday 18th June!
READ MORERecreating, and paying tribute to, one of the greatest rock bands of all time, One Night of Queen is a high energy show, featuring all of Queen's greatest hits, and more!
READ MOREIn support of their brand new album, 'Little Rope', cult alt-rock duo Sleater-Kinney have announced a string of UK dates including a night at The Barrowlands on Tuesday 27th August!
READ MORERising Norwegian alt-pop trailblazer girl in red will bring her Doing It Again Tour to The Barrowlands for two nights in August!
READ MOREThe world's most acclaimed Beatles tribute band, the Bootleg Beatles, have announced a headline show at The Barrowlands on Saturday 7th September!
READ MORESelf-described 'emo cowgirl' Megan Moroney has announced her return to the UK for seven headline dates in September including a night at The Barrowlands!
READ MOREAmerican Football are thrilled to announce they'll return to the UK for a short run of special shows commemorate the 25th anniversary of LP1, don't miss them at The Barrowlands on September 12th!
READ MOREScottish indie-rockers Arab Strap have announced a massive gig at The Barrowlands on Saturday 21st September in support of their new album!
READ MOREDeath metal legends Cannibal Corpse announce a headline show at The Barrowlands on Thursday 26th September with support from Municipal Waste, Immolation and Schizophrenia!
READ MOREDon't miss Godspeed You! Black Emperor performing live at the legendary Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow on Monday 30th September!
READ MOREFormer Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan is back out on tour with his terrace style chanting choruses, danceable guitar riffs, and stadium worthy grooves!
READ MOREWunderhorse head out on their biggest UK tour to date in celebration of their latest album, don't miss them live at The Barrowlands on Tuesday 15th October!
READ MOREPublic Service Broadcasting will bring their incredible live show back to The Barrowlands on Wednesday 16th October!
READ MOREThe last gang in town The Libertines will headline The Barrowlands on Thursday 17th and Friday 18th October in support of their new album, All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade!
READ MOREJohn Grant returns to headline The Barrowlands on Monday 21st October as part of his upcoming The Art of the Lie Tour!
READ MORELA's beloved multi-instrumentalist, composer and bandleader Kamasi Washington had announced a headline show at The Barrowlands in support of his latest album, Fearless Movement!
READ MOREBiffy Clyro are are delighted to announce three shows at The Barrowlands in October celebrating their first three records Blackened Sky, Vertigo of Bliss and Infinity Land!
READ MOREExpect to hear new music from his forthcoming latest album, 66, along with fan favourites when Paul Weller returns to The Barrowlands for two nights in October!
READ MOREGRAMMY Award-nominated artist, performer, and songwriter Marcus King will bring his 'Mood Swings The World Tour' to the Barrowlands on Thursday 7th November!
READ MOREThe highly-acclaimed jazz quintet Ezra Collective will return to Glasgow for a headline show at The Barrowlands on Friday 8th November!
READ MOREBury Tomorrow have announced three special shows, featuring their biggest production ever, which will see them headline The Barrowlands on Friday 22nd November!
READ MOREThe Almighty return to The Barrowlands on Saturday 30th November for another headline hometown show!
READ MOREWith numerous studio albums and several UK Chart singles, The Damned are true pioneers from the London punk scene, famed for their legendary live shows, don't miss them live at The Barrowlands!
READ MOREDon't miss this chance to see viral sensations The Vintage Explosion, live in Glasgow at The Barrowlands on Saturday 28th December!
READ MOREFrom the Jam will tour the UK celebrating the 45th Anniversary of The Jam's fourth studio album 'Setting Sons', don't miss them live at The Barrowlands on Saturday 25th January!
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