Glasgow Icons
Start with the cultural institutions that define Glasgow.
This is the first Glasgow shelf for users who want the city's cultural map in broad strokes: major theatre, contemporary stages, opera and multi-arts performance.
5 venues
Citizens Theatre
A defining Glasgow theatre institution.
Citizens Theatre is a Glasgow theatre on Gorbals Street, presenting drama, classics, contemporary theatre and performance.
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A contemporary theatre landmark in Merchant City.
Tron Theatre is a Glasgow theatre on Trongate, associated with contemporary theatre, new writing, Scottish theatre and drama.
Explore venue →Scottish Opera
A major performing-arts company and musical institution.
Scottish Opera is a Glasgow-based performing arts company on Edington Street, presenting opera, classical music, vocal music and performance.
Explore venue →Òran Mór
A distinctive West End multi-arts venue.
Òran Mór is a Glasgow multi-arts venue on Byres Road, presenting theatre, live music, cabaret and contemporary performance.
Explore venue →Glasgow Film Theatre
Opened in 1939 as the Cosmo, Britain's first purpose-built arthouse cinema outside London, and the oldest working cinema in Glasgow — a genuine city landmark, not just a screening room.
Glasgow Film Theatre opened in 1939 as the Cosmo, Britain's first purpose-built arthouse cinema outside London, and has operated continuously on Rose Street since 1974 under its cu…
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