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Theatregoers will not be disappointed with Glasgow's vibrant theatre scene and the selection of great theatres, old and new, that play host to an exciting array of stage performances all year round. The Kings and The Pavilion both date from the early Edwardian period and have showcased variety shows, musicals and comedy for over a century. The Pavilion is one of the UK's last bastions of variety theatres and has preserved its music hall traditions.

Glasgow's Theatres are not only entertainment establishments; they represent architectural excellence with stunning facades and opulent interiors. A captivating and exciting plethora of theatrical performances are staged every month of the year, from Ballet to Comedy, to Opera, to Symphonies and Pantomime. Dates, bookings and information for specific performances are available at the Box Offices of each venue.

Glasgow's Showpiece, The Royal Concert Hall stands majestically at the top of Buchanan Street and plays host to internationally renowned orchestras such as The St. Petersburg Philharmonic, The Moscow State Orchestra, to name but a few. The biggest event of all to stage at the Concert Hall is the highly successful Celtic Connections, celebrating Celtic music and arts. This festival takes place every January and draws in thousands of visitors to the city every year.

Other interesting theatres include The Tron, set in one of Glasgow's oldest landmarks, The Old Tron Church and Steeple dating back to the 16th Century. This theatre stages a melange of genres ranging from folk music to amateur dramatics and plays and provides conference facilities and meeting rooms for corporate events and private functions.

When visiting Glasgow, shows and performances are well advertised and easy to book, however, it is strongly recommended to reserve seats in advance to avoid disspointment. Should you wish to arrange a leisure or theatre break in Glasgow, an extensive list of accommodation is featured in this site with secure online booking facilities. Please find information of the main theatres in Glasgow City Centre listed below with contact details. You will be impressed with the diversity of performances that this cosmopolitan city has to offer.

The Citizens Theatre, Glasgow 119 Gorbals St., Glasgow, G5 9DS,. Tel: 0141 429 0022 Located at the site of the former Royal Princess Theatre (built in 1878) in Glasgow’s Gorbals district, The Citizens Theatre Company relocated from the Athenaeum in Buchanan Street in 1945 to this Victorian Glasgow Theatre and leased the building for 10 years.
The Arches, Glasgow 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8DL.. Box Office: 0870 240 7528  Inaugurated in 1991 by its current Artistic Director, Andy Arnold, The Arches was initially a theatre venue but today, it serves its purpose as a multi-functional venue beneath the railway arches of Glasgow Central Station. Dramatic Arts and theatre remain at the core of The Arches which is home to its resident production company, The Arches Theatre Company.
Tron Theatre, Glasgow 63 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HB. Tel: 0141 552 4267  The Tron recently re-opened its doors to the eagerly awaiting public after a major refurbishment. Since this the Tron is as popular as ever with fantastic architecture, a fantastic mix of past and present décor it is just as impressive inside as out.
Theatre Royal, Glasgow 282 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 3QA. Tel: 0141 240 1133  Home to the Scottish Ballet and Scottish Opera and other world class arts such as the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal National Theatre..
Tramway Theatre, Glasgow 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2PE Tel: 0845 330 3501  One of the leading venues for contemporary visual and performing arts venues in Europe. The Tramway's unique space allows artists, visitors, directors and producers to create visually attractive and imaginative productions.
Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow 121 Renfield Street, Glasgow, G2 3AX. Tel: 0141 332 1846  A seating capacity of 1449 people and plays hosts to comedy, musicals, pantomimes and magic shows all year round. Some of the greatest performers in show business have played their including Sydney Devine, hypnotist Robert Halpern and Billy Connolly.
Kings Theatre, Glasgow 297 Bath Street, Glasgow,G2 4JN,. Tel: 0141 240 1111  This Glasgow theatre stages everything from west end musicals to pantomime. A seating capacity of 1,785 and is one of UK's principal receiving theatres. Opened since 1904.
Glasgow Film Theatre 12 Rose St, Glasgow, G3 6RB. Tel:   0141 332 8128 Established in 1987 and opened to the public in 1989, the Tron Theater presents a programme of home produced shows, music, comedy and touring productions. An active member of the Scottish theatre community and resides a few yards from Glasgow Cross.