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LGBTQ+ guide to Glasgow

LGBTQ+ manual to Glasgow

Glasgow is a welcoming and inclusive town, named one of Coarse Guides '5 best European LGBTQ+ destinations' (July ). Here is our instruction with top places to visit, eat, drink and stay.

Merchant City

The Merchant Capital is known as Glasgow’s LGBTQ+ district and is where you’ll find the majority of LGBTQ+ bars and clubs. It’s also one of the city’s most stylish areas, with lots of cafes, shops and arty spaces. Not to mention the historic beauty of the buildings! Check out our Merchant City guide to detect out more.

The Burrell Collection

The Burrell Collection can be found within Pollok Country Park in the southside of Glasgow. The museum is currently running a series of Queer tours where you can learn about the history, context, and meaning behind some of the most popular objects. Visit to see a list of upcoming dates.

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Best Gay Bars In Glasgow

Whether you fancy cracking conversations over cocktails or dancing 'til dawn, our diverse city has got you well and truly sorted. Head along to Merchant City's Pink Triangle for some of the uppermost tipples, DJ sets and drag shows in the biz. Just make sure to check out our guide to Glasgow's queer bars, as they really have got the city's LGBTQ+ nightlife sussed.

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Corset Club

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If you're after a quirky venue that applications much more than just drinks, The Corset Club in Glasgow is the place to go. Nestled in the historic Jacobean Corsetry building, this lock features everything from handcrafted cocktails to high-energy performances that will keep you entertained all night long. 

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Katie&#;s Bar

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Katie's Bar offers an utterly mixed bag to the city's gay nightlife. Head here for monumental pre-club partying at the weekend with a roster of disco tunes, as well as regular stay shows with drag queens hosting ev

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Lgbtq+ events in Glasgow

Summer Nights at the Bandstand
The Summer Nights at the Bandstand festival returns to Kelvingrove Park for a tenth year with 13 nights of live music from elbow, Billy Ocean, Hue And Cry, Teenage Fanclub and many more!
FREE Clear Air Cinema at QPA
Open-air cinema returns to Queen's Park Arena this summer with a selection of 'Cults & Classics' themed films!
GlasGHOST: Glasgow’s Biggest Indoor Family Halloween Experience!
Get ready for a spook-tacular adventure this October when GlasGHOST, a thrilling, family-friendly Halloween event like no other, comes to the SEC Glasgow!
Rum & Reggae Festival
Celebrate all things Caribbean with David Rodigan, Mad Professor & Sister Aisha, The Marley Revival, UB40 Tribute & many more at the Rum & Reggae Festival on Saturday 9th August!
Belter Bubbles - The Gigantic Riverside Museum Bubble Event
Whether you're 5 or 95, Belter Bubbles - The Giant Riverside Museum Bubble Event will leave you bubbling with joy!

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