Things to do in Glasgow tonight
Ashton Lane and the West End for dinner and a film, Finnieston for the food scene, King Tut’s and the Barrowland for gigs, Sauchiehall Street and Merchant City for later.
10 picks that fit, best first. The order follows the live forecast and the time of day.
Ashton Lane and the West End
Hillhead
A cobbled lane of fairy lights, pubs, restaurants and a cinema behind Byres Road.
Mostly under cover. Good in the evening.
- £10 to £25
- In and out
- Under 2 hours
- Fine in rain
Barrowland Ballroom
Gallowgate
The sprung-floored ballroom under the neon sign that bands call the best venue in the world.
Indoors, so the rain doesn't matter. Good in the evening.
- £10 to £25
- Indoors
- Under 2 hours
University of Glasgow cloisters
Gilmorehill
Gothic Revival towers on a hill above the park, with the cloisters that stood in for Hogwarts.
Mostly under cover. Good in the evening. Free.
- Free
- In and out
- Under 2 hours
- Fine in rain
Glasgow Cathedral and the Necropolis
Townhead
The medieval cathedral and, on the hill behind it, a Victorian city of the dead with the best view in town.
Good in the evening. Free.
- Free
- In and out
- Under 2 hours
Glasgow Film Theatre
Rose Street
An Art Deco independent cinema with three screens and a bar, home of the Glasgow Film Festival.
Indoors, so the rain doesn't matter. Good in the evening.
- Under £10
- Indoors
- Under 2 hours
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut
St Vincent Street
The 300-capacity venue where Oasis were signed, with a gig almost every night.
Indoors, so the rain doesn't matter. Good in the evening.
- Under £10
- Indoors
- Under 2 hours
Theatre Royal
Cowcaddens
Home of Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet, with a striking modern foyer on an old auditorium.
Indoors, so the rain doesn't matter. Good in the evening.
- Over £25
- Indoors
- Under 2 hours
Finnieston
Finnieston
The strip of Argyle Street that became the city’s restaurant quarter, with the crane at the end.
Good in the evening.
- £10 to £25
- In and out
- Under 2 hours
Kelvingrove Park
West End
The West End’s Victorian park along the Kelvin, between the museum and the university.
Wet right now, so save this for a dry spell.
- Free
- Outdoors
- Under 2 hours
- Good with kids
Glasgow Green
Calton
The oldest park in the city, along the Clyde, with the Doulton Fountain and the Templeton carpet factory.
Wet right now, so save this for a dry spell.
- Free
- Outdoors
- Under 2 hours
- Good with kids
Good to know
What can I do in Glasgow tonight?
Ashton Lane and the West End for dinner and a film, Finnieston for the food scene, King Tut’s and the Barrowland for gigs, Sauchiehall Street and Merchant City for later. The 10 picks here all work after dark; the list is reordered for the weather, so on a wet night the indoor options come first.
What is open late in Glasgow?
Food halls, bars, theatres and a few attractions with late openings. Opening hours change, so check the official site link on each card before you set off.