SWG3 is a leading event venue available for hire in Glasgow. With an experienced team on hand to look after all the details, our diverse and atmospheric spaces are regularly transformed to host a wide variety of events – ranging from weddings, photo shoots, corporate conferences, birthday parties and more. Enquire now to hire the venue.
Take a look at our available venue hire spaces below.
The former site of the Clydeside Galvanizers, the Galvanizers Yard's 25,000 square feet have years of history and industry built into its foundations. Now, it has been transformed and is capable of hosting up to 4000 people, making it one of Glasgow's key outdoor event spaces to hire.
Our beloved Galvanizers: a regular home to some of the most exciting events in the city, and so much more. Previously home to the sound of pounding steel and industry, it's the perfect blank canvas — with 6000 square feet of concrete, iron and steel, waiting to be hired and transformed to suit your needs.
Originally beginning life as a place for production shoots, the TV Studio is now one of the most unique event venue spaces available to hire in Glasgow, capable of holding up to 1000 people with its distinctive concrete pillars, exposed brickwork, a generously long bar and atmosphere dripping from the walls.
From its storied early days as a word-of-mouth rave space, the Warehouse has grown up to become one of the city’s best-loved event venue spaces for hire – having played host to dinners, launches, screenings, photography shoots, 48-hour live art performances and everything in between.
A space co-founded between SWG3 and iconic artist Jim Lambie, The Poetry Club is a haven for smaller gigs, film screenings, zine launches, private parties, and more. Capable of holding 125 people, and adorned in Lambie's art, it is one of the most unique event spaces available for hire in Glasgow.
A bright and airy, built-for-purpose space, the Photography Studio is the ultimate blank canvas that's ready to be hired by anyone looking for a space for shoots of any kind in Glasgow. The space can also be hired for events — having hosted everything from intimate dinners to events launches, and private receptions.
A daytime spot for meetings, coffees and people-watching, the Zinc Bar is home to a rotating constellation of residencies, and exhibitions showcasing some of Glasgow's best contemporary art. Light, spacious and stylish, it's an ideal event space to hire for meetings, private functions, dinners and other events.
Take a look below at how our spaces can be hired and transformed, with some examples of the previous types of events we have hosted.
Whilst our Photography Studio offers a dedicated built-for-purpose area for photographers and videographers looking for a professional space for shoots of any kind, the entire venue is regularly hired by national TV and film companies, photographers, and agencies for film shoots, photo shoots, and music videos.
With six different unique spaces, all with their own charm, SWG3 is a stylish, distinctive venue that's ready to be dressed for product launches and brand activations. Global brands such as Bombay Sapphire, All Saints, and a whole load more have already launched products and held successful brand activation nights at the venue.
Art is ingrained in our DNA, and we know how important it is to showcase all forms – from urban art, to fashion. We have a variety of spaces available to hire for art exhibitions, fashion shows, and everything in between. We are proud to be an event partner for GI Festival, and have hosted performances from Scottish Ballet, and National Theatre of Scotland.
With a variety of large spaces available with room for hundreds of people and plenty of stalls, coupled with great transport links to the city centre, SWG3 is the perfect venue for indoor festivals and markets. Previous events have included The National Scottish Whisky Festival, Sole Bloc Festival, Art Car Boot Sale, and various others.
We have a range of spaces, with flexible seating capacities ranging from 50 to 500 people, which makes the venue the ideal location for corporate conferences and discussions. Industry leaders such as The New York Times, The Nighttime Industries Association, and many more have all previously hired SWG3 for global conferences.
Whether you're a podcaster looking to host a live show, or a sports promoter looking to put on an event, SWG3 is home to a variety of spaces suitable for all sports, lifestyle and entertainment events. We have previously hosted live events with Open Goal, fitness guru Courtney Black, as well as Muay Thai and boxing events.
We know that in this day and age, people are always looking for somewhere a bit different to celebrate all those special moments – no matter what they are. With its cool, industrial, underground vibe, SWG3 is the perfect place for celebrating the most important moments in your life, but in a truly unique, one-of-a-kind setting.
A range of unique spaces with excellent bar facilities that can be tailored to your needs, with room for up to 500 dinner guests, makes SWG3 the perfect venue for corporate dinners, awards ceremonies, and charity balls. The Marketing Society Star Awards, and several other ceremonies have previously been held at the venue.