Music Lover Subcrawl in Glasgow

Glasgow has a renowned music scene, with popular and well known music venues all across the city. No matter if you're in the city center, west end or south side. You're sure to find a music venue with a gig to suit your tastes. With the subway system, you can easily plan your own subcrawl and explore the city's music scene.

What's Important for Music Lover Subcrawl in Glasgow

Diverse soundscapesFrom large arena gigs in the SECC or Hydro to intimate gigs in venues like the Garage, King Tuts or The Barrowland, Glasgow has a range of music venues to suit all tastes.

Rich heritageDiscover the musical history and cultural significance of each location, not just for the locals but for regular visitors to the city.

Authentic experiencesPriority access to specially curated performances with music venue passes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a music lover subcrawl?

It's a tour of Glasgow's iconic music venues, featuring live performances.

Do I need to book tickets in advance?

For larger/popular venues and performers, it's recommended to book tickets in advance. However, there is a big local music scene, so you can often find great live performances in pubs and clubs all across the city.

Are there age restrictions for venues?

Some venues may have age restrictions, especially for smaller more intimate gigs or open mics in pubs. So it's best to check beforehand.

SECC & Hydro

Visit two of Glasgow's largest music venues, the SECC and Hydro. With a range of gigs and performances all year round, there is always something to see. The SECC has seen a number of big name performers from all over the world. With Hydro catching up with the music royalty it has also hosted.

Nearest subway: Kelvinhall31 min walk from station

Explore Music Venues

Festival Visits

Glasgow is home to a number of festivals all year round. From the annual Celtic Connections to the smaller more intimate festivals like the Glasgow Jazz Festival, and more popular festivals like TRNSMT in Glasgow Green. With the subway system, you can easily get to your location on the day. Yes! No need for a tent this time.

Nearest subway: St Enoch12 min walk from station

Festivals in Glasgow

Music History Tour

Get an indepth and expanded look at Glasgow's music history with a guided tour. With a range of tours to choose from, you can find the perfect tour for your tastes. From the well known locations to smaller/lesser known spots that only a true Glasgow music fan would know about.

Nearest subway: Buchanan Street2 min walk from station

Music History

Record Store Visits

Even though digital music is becoming the standard for the industry. That hasn't meant the end of Glasgow's record stores. All over the city you can find a record store, from small tucked away locations to more prominent locations. If you are looking for one to visit we suggest Mixed Up Records, only a 7 minute walk from Kelvinbridge Subway Station.

Nearest subway: Kelvinbridge7 min walk from station

Get to a Record Store

Plan your Crawl on the Glasgow Subcrawl App

View the Glasgow Subway stations and plan your subcrawl.

Plan your Crawl

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Student Days Out in Glasgow

With a number of respected higher education institutions, Glasgow is a great place to be a student. The subway system perfectly links the city center institutions with the west end institutions, with the vibrant and growing student scene in the south side. Students can't go wrong with Glasgow for a student day/night/weekend out. From freshers events to budget student nights, budget friendly dining and hostels to suit everyone's budget, Glasgow has it all.

Student Days Out in Glasgow