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Glasgow's formal event venues offer a blend of sophistication and Scottish charm, ideal for hosting memorable corporate gatherings. Consider the city's rich cultural heritage and contemporary facilities when planning your next gala, awards night, or conference.

 Glasgow has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times.

HISTORY

 Glasgow is home to many iconic landmarks, from the Glasgow Cathedral to the Glasgow Science Centre

LANDMARKS

Glasgow is a culturally rich city, with a vibrant music and arts scene.

CULTURE

Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city and is located on the River Clyde. The city has a rich history and was once one of the most important centres of the British Empire. Glasgow is now a major tourist destination, with a number of museums and art galleries, as well as a lively music and nightlife scene. The city is also home to a number of excellent venues for events, including the SSE Hydro, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and Glasgow Science Centre. Glasgow is the perfect place to hold an event, with something to suit everyone.

Glasgow

The United Kingdom has an excellent transport infrastructure, with a wide variety of options for getting around.

TRANSPORT

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the world, from Big Ben to Stonehenge.

The United Kingdom has a rich cultural heritage, with a wide variety of traditional music, art and cuisine.

The United Kingdom is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of France. It is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK has a long and rich history, and its culture has been influenced by many different peoples and nations. The UK is a leading economic and political power, and is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. The UK is an excellent place to hold an event, with a variety of world-class venues and a wealth of experience in hosting events of all kinds.

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Discover top Formal Event Venues in Glasgow for corporate events. Perfect settings for galas, conferences & award ceremonies.

Formal Event Venues in Glasgow

Formal Event Venues

A versatile, industrial-chic space in Glasgow for parties, exhibitions, corporate events, and more.

Acid Bar is a versatile and stylish space within the SWG3 venue, suitable for a wide range of events and gatherings. With its cool, industrial, underground vibe, Acid Bar is the perfect place for private parties, celebrations, brand activations, and lifestyle events. It offers a unique and atmospheric setting for art exhibitions, fashion shows, and photo shoots. The space is also ideal for corporate events, conferences, and dinners, with flexible seating capacities and excellent bar facilities. Whether it's a product launch, a live show, or a sports event, Acid Bar provides a distinctive and adaptable space for various occasions.

Modern outdoor seating at Acid Bar, SWG3, perfect for networking events and casual meetings.

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Acid Bar at SWG3: modern dining space for intimate gatherings and corporate events.

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Sleek Acid Bar at SWG3, perfect for events with modern design and efficient service.

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Modern Acid Bar event space with ample seating for workshops and networking.

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Acid Bar entrance at SWG3, modern facade with brick backdrop, event venue setup.

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Events

Acid Bar

Edinburgh

SWG3

A versatile 2,500 capacity art deco venue in Glasgow. Ideal for concerts, events, and conferences.

The O2 Academy Glasgow is a versatile multi use events space available for everything from live music events, filming, weddings, parties, private dinners and receptions, and with flexible seating, plus boxes and balcony, is also suitable for awards ceremonies, exhibitions, product launches and corporate conferences guaranteed to impress any client. With onsite catering facilities, staging, AV/Technical equipment and event management support we can offer a unique experience to suit any event.

O2 Academy Glasgow venue with spacious dance floor, ideal for concerts and corporate events.

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O2 Academy Glasgow venue at night, modern space for concerts and events.

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Spacious O2 Academy Glasgow venue with elevated stage for concerts and events.

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Spacious O2 Academy Glasgow venue with stage, vibrant lighting for concerts and events.

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O2 Academy Glasgow auditorium with elegant architecture, ideal for corporate and cultural events.

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Whole Venue

O2 Academy Glasgow

The venue is large enough to use for exhibitions, fairs, dancing, and a range of activities, making it an ideal choice for diverse events. Located in the heart of Glasgow, the Barony Bar at the University of Strathclyde Students' Association boasts ample natural light during the day, creating an inviting atmosphere for your guests. In the evening, it transforms into a private bar, perfect for social gatherings or celebrations. Equipped with essential features such as flip charts, microphones, a PA system, and a projector screen, this versatile space caters to conferences, lectures, recruitment days, and meetings. With its vibrant city centre location just a short walk from major transport links, the Barony Bar is the perfect venue to host your next event, ensuring a memorable experience for all attendees.

Sleek bar area at University of Strathclyde for networking events and gatherings.

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Vibrant Barony Bar setup at University of Strathclyde for networking events and social gatherings.

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Barony Bar event space with natural light, ideal for corporate meetings and social gatherings.

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Barony Bar

University of Strathclyde Students' Association

A vibrant two-floor venue in central Glasgow for up to 900 guests. Ideal for diverse events and parties.

Full venue hire for up to 900 people lets your imagination run wild. 

You can mix and match an appealling range of event spaces for top notch networking events, awards evenings, finger food and drinks affairs, product launches, PR events and Christmas parties across two fabulous floors.

Vibrant Revolution Mitchell Street venue in Glasgow for events and meetings.

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Modern event space in Revolution Mitchell Street, Glasgow with vibrant decor and flexible seating.

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Stylish event venue in Glasgow with modern decor and flexible seating arrangements.

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Modern bar venue in Glasgow with red backlit counter, ideal for networking events.

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Stylish event space in Glasgow with sleek bar, ideal for networking and social gatherings.

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Reception

Revolution Mitchell Street, Glasgow.

A unique whisky distillery venue with modern spaces for private dining and receptions up to 180.

The Clydeside is a 5 star visitor attraction and unique exclusive use evening venue with Single Malt Whisky distillery, modern Tasting room, flexible reception space and exhibit rooms celebrating the history of Glasgow & Whisky.

Evening hire is available from 7pm. Our beautifully designed tasting room is perfect for exquisite private dining experiences for up to 50 guests or a relaxed evening reception throughout the building, over 2 floors, for a maximum of 180.

Conversation bubbles as the sun sets over the Clyde, your guests will be delighted with our truly unique venue.


Illuminated Clydeside Distillery venue with clock tower, perfect for evening events.

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Modern distillery venue with copper stills for corporate events and private gatherings.

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Networking event in modern Clydeside Distillery venue, ideal for tech workshops.

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Whole Venue at Clydeside Distillery, vibrant exhibition space for events and networking.

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Modern event space at The Clydeside Distillery with interactive displays for gatherings.

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Glasglow

The Clydeside Distillery

A versatile conference space in Glasgow with natural light, breakout areas, and catering for up to 260.

Climb can accommodate up to 260 guests in theatre, 120 guests cabaret style and 130 guests in dinner style with presentation space. Fully air-conditioned, the room is flooded with natural daylight and is equipped with HDMI data projection. Black-out blinds are fitted. Adjacent is a large dedicated breakout zone, perfect for pre-event receptions, exhibitions, networking or informal breakout sessions, not forgetting the all important tea/coffee breaks!

Event space in thestudio Glasgow with round tables, orange chairs for corporate gatherings.

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Modern urban skyline view from Climb in thestudio Glasgow, ideal for corporate events.

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Modern meeting space in Glasgow with large windows, ideal for workshops and presentations.

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Modern lobby at Climb in thestudio Glasgow, ideal for meetings and events.

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Theatre

Business

Climb

London

thestudio Glasgow

A versatile auditorium in Glasgow for conferences, concerts, and corporate events, seating up to 624.

The Lomond Auditorium is a highly versatile and well-equipped space for conferences, meetings, corporate events, concerts, and special events. It is conveniently located in the centre of the Loch Suite within the SEC Centre, making it easily accessible from the ground floor. The space offers modern conferencing technology, including a 12m x 4m front flown projection screen and soft blend edge projection systems for high-impact presentations. With retractable seating, it can be transformed to host dinners and corporate events. The auditorium is also suitable for smaller concerts, with floor-level seating for 182 and tiered seating for 435. It is a fantastic, flexible space for smaller scale events or productions, offering first-class technical facilities and a capacity of up to 624. The Lomond Auditorium is a perfect venue for a wide range of events, from business meetings to entertainment shows.

Lomond Auditorium with tiered seating, perfect for presentations and performances.

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Lomond Auditorium with tiered seating, perfect for conferences and presentations.

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Lomond Auditorium with tiered seating, perfect for impactful conferences and presentations.

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Lomond Auditorium stage set for presentations, ideal for conferences and performances.

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Lomond Auditorium

SEC Meeting Academy

An exclusive venue in Glasgow for up to 220, featuring a bar, dancefloor, and raised seating.

Revolution Glasgow is the perfect venue for a fully exclusive space for up to 220 people. With a raised seating area, large bar and dancefloor it is the perfect space to suit everyone. From quiz nights, Christmas parties, summer parties or corporate events, Revolution Glasgow is perfect if you are looking for a space in the heart of the city centre!

Vibrant entrance with greenery at Revolution Glasgow for outdoor events and receptions.

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Stylish Revolution Glasgow venue with large windows for events and gatherings.

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Vibrant Revolution Glasgow venue with stylish decor for meetings and events.

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Stylish full venue hire in Revolution Glasgow with cozy wooden decor for gatherings.

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Stylish Revolution Glasgow venue with wooden accents for networking events and gatherings.

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Full Venue Hire 

Revolution Glasgow

Elegant multi-floor venue in Glasgow for versatile private events, meetings, and celebrations.

The Private Event Spaces at The Corinthian Club offer a versatile and elegant setting for a wide range of events, meetings, and gatherings. With five floors of private event spaces, this venue provides a unique and sophisticated atmosphere for both personal and work-related events. The spaces are suitable for hosting corporate meetings, private parties, celebrations, weddings, and other special events. The Corinthian Club's Private Event Spaces are designed to accommodate various event styles and sizes, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a stylish and flexible venue for their gatherings.

Elegant event space with round tables, ideal for corporate events and weddings.

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Elegant event space at The Corinthian Club, ideal for weddings and upscale gatherings.

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Elegant private event space at The Corinthian Club with plush seating and stylish bar.

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Private event space with sleek white table and colorful wall at The Corinthian Club.

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Elegant dining space at The Corinthian Club for intimate gatherings and corporate events.

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Private Event Spaces

The Corinthian Club

An industrial, versatile venue with a unique New York-style vibe and creative shipping container space.

Box hub itself has an industrial vibe. It has a unique New York-style warehouse feel to it. No other creative locations in Scotland never mind Glasgow offer this. Individually this industrial feeling sets it apart. However, what further diversifies and enhances its offering is the shipping container. The Creative Container is a former shipping container (although you wouldn’t recognise it) that has been repurposed to be used as another blank canvas for whatever creative use you can imagine.



Vibrant wedding reception at Vennel in Box Hub with twinkling lights and elegant decor.

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Elegant event space with round tables, floral centerpieces for weddings and gatherings.

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Elegant wedding event space with floral centerpieces and warm ambient lighting.

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Elegant dining table with candle holders for a sophisticated event at Vennel, Box Hub.

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Elegant round table with greenery centerpiece for sophisticated events in Box Hub.