Oran Mor
Formerly Kelvinside Parish Church, Òran Mór, Gaelic for 'great melody of life' or 'big song', is a thriving arts & entertainment venue in the heart of Glasgow's West End!
About Oran Mor
| Oran Mor Byres Road, Glasgow West End G12 8QX | |
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Òran Mór, meaning the 'great melody of life' or 'big song', is a cultural centre and meeting place in the heart of Glasgow's West End. Inside are two bars, two restaurants, a nightclub and stunning private event space available for hire in this converted church, formerly Kelvinside Parish Church.
Refurbishment began in 2002 and Òran Mór opened its doors in June 2004. Since then it has introduced a varying programme of events including new musical talents, comedy nights, regular club nights and, of course, the hugely successful A Play, A Pie and A Pint series.
Òran Mór has also successfully hosted a range of private events including product launches, awards' dinners, weddings, fashion shows and conferences.
The Brasserie Restaurant uses Scottish produce wherever possible, freshly prepared by an in-house team of chefs. Bar meals are also served in the Whisky and Victorian Bars, incorporating the John Muir Room restaurant.
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Upcoming Events at Oran Mor
A Play, A Pie and A Pint Spring Season
A Play, A Pie and A Pint's fabulous Spring Season features 18 wonderful new plays which will shine a spotlight emerging writers, many of whom have never written for them before!
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Sleeping At Last
Experience a rare, intimate evening with Sleeping At Last as he performs an acoustic reimagining of his most popular songs spanning two decades of music at Oran Mor Glasgow!
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Leith Ross
Leith Ross returns to Glasgow as part of their upcoming UK tour, don't miss them live at Oran Mor on Wednesday 15th May!
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Shane Smith & The Saints
Shane Smith & The Saints are heading back to the UK for a string of shows including a night at Oran Mor Glasgow on Sunday 19th May!
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Paddy Raff: Gimme A Minute!
Northern Ireland comedy sensation Paddy Raff brings his popular brand of stand-up & musical comedy to Oran Mor Glasgow on Wednesday 22nd May!
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Tom Davis: Underdog
Embarking on his biggest tour to date with his brand new show, ‘Underdog’, Tom will be exploring life as the longshot. Don't miss him live at Oran Mor on Saturday 25th May!
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Should I Delete That?
Join Em & Alex for a night of embarrassing stories, DMCs and general Should I Delete That? chaos as they bring their first ever live tour to Oran Mor Glasgow on Tuesday 28th May!
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Candlelight Spring: Coldplay and Imagine Dragons
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons at Òran Mór bathed in a lush, floral display dedicated to spring courtesy of Candlelight Concerts!
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Candlelight Spring: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Òran Mór bathed in a lush, floral display dedicated to spring courtesy of Candlelight Concerts!
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Sanctum Sanctorium
Dust down your leather jacket and paint your nails and get ready to be transported to The Dark Side of the 80s when Sanctum Sanctorium come to Oran Mor Glasgow on Saturday 1st June!
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Carlton Kirby’s True Tales of the Tour De France
On the eve of the 2024 Tour de France, Carlton Kirby, the Voice of Cycling, shares tall tales and frank opinions from his 25 years in the commentary box at Oran Mor Glasgow!
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Steve Rothery Band - 45 Year Anniversary
Steve Rothery Band celebrates the last 45 years of writing and performing with a set that includes many early Marillion tracks!
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Zara Gladman And Friends
Comedian Zara Gladman and her alter-egos – including everyone's favourite West end mum – present an evening of silliness and song at Oran Mor as part of WestFest 2024!
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Dirty Harry - Blondie Tribute
Dirty Harry is the only tribute band for the true Blondie fan! Catch them when they return to Oran Mor Glasgow on Saturday 15th June!
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Glasgow Jazz Festival: Jim Mullen Trio with Pete Johnstone & Alyn Cosker
Two generations of grooving Scottish jazz mastery combine in this mouthwatering prospect when Jim Mullen Trio performs live at Oran Mor Glasgow as part of Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024!
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The Shires
The UK's biggest country music export The Shires have announced an intimate acoustic tour for 2024 which will include two nights at Oran Mor Glasgow on Sunday 23rd and Monday 24th June!
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Oran Mor Summer Panto: Mumbelina
Come for the pie, stay for the laughs! Don't miss this year's Oran Mor Summer Panto, Mumbelina!
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Big Vern n the Shootahs
The sensational Big Vern n the Shootahs are renowned throughout the live music circuit as the ultimate feel-good band, catch them live at Oran Mor Glasgow on Saturday 29th June!
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Candlelight Spring: A Tribute to Queen
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at Òran Mór, bathed in a lush, floral display dedicated to spring!
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Candlelight Spring: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Oran Mor Glasgow, bathed in a lush, floral display dedicated to spring.
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Sofie Hagen: Will I Ever Have Sex Again?
Sofie Hagen is bringing her brand new stand-up show and her brand new book to Oran Mor Glasgow on Wednesday 3rd July!
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The Detroit Cobras & Miranda and the Beat
The Detroit Cobras have announced a show at Oran Mor Glasgow on Thursday 4th July to celebrate the life of Rachel Nagy with Marcus Durant on vocals and special guests Miranda and the Beat!
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Jalen Ngonda
Jalen Ngonda is one of the most captivating performers on today's soul scene, don't miss him live at Oran Mor Glasgow on Thursday 11th July!
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Girls’ Night Oot!
Insideout Productions bring Girls Night Oot, the hilarious sequel to I Will Survive, to Oran Mor on Sunday 14th July!
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A Night At The Musicals
From the producers that brought you Girls' Night Oot! Insideout Theatre Productions proudly presents A Night At The Musicals at Oran Mor Glasgow!
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Alan Fletcher
Neighbours legend Alan Fletcher returns to Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 2nd August, performing his own original songs, as well as new material and a selection of country and Americana classics!
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June Carter Cash: The Woman, Her Music and Me
The story of one of country music's most iconic voices: June Carter Cash. In this raw, honest, and authentic show, Charlene Boyd gets to grips with a life less ordinary.
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Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Peacock
Star of Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You and QI Kiri Pritchard-McLean brings her brand new show, Peacock, to Oran Mor Glasgow on Sunday 8th September!
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Micky Bartlett: Thicc!
After a phenomenal 2023, Micky Bartlett brings his brand new stand-up show Thicc! to Oran Mor Glasgow on Tuesday 10th September!
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Tommy Lefroy
Transatlantic duo Tommy Lefroy are heading back to Glasgow as part of their upcoming tour, don't miss them live at Oran Mor on Thursday 12th September!
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Karen Dunbar’s Big Night Out!
Join Karen Dunbar on Friday 13th September at Oran Mor Glasgow as she goes back to her DJ roots with four decades of chart hits and floor fillers (and a few surprises too)!
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McFleetwood
Don't miss McFleetwood, one of Scotland's brightest tributes, when they return to Oran Mor Glasgow on Saturday 14th September!
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The Rising
The UK's No 1 tribute to Springsteen and the E Street band, The Rising, return to Oran Mor Glasgow to celebrate the Boss' birthday with another show-stopping set!
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Still Marillion
StillMarillion pay tribute to Marillion's Misplaced Childhood era at Oran Mor Glasgow on Saturday 21st September!
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Wishbone Ash
Experience the legendary band Wishbone Ash performing a stellar set that also includes much-loved classics from a remarkable back catalogue at Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 27th September!
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Duff McKagan
Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan will support his solo album, 'Lighthouse' with a tour of The UK & Ireland this autumn, don't miss him live at Oran Mor Glasgow on Wednesday 2nd October!
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Vonda Shepard
Vonda Shepard has announced she'll return to Oran Mor Glasgow on Tuesday 8th October with her Best Of tour!
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The Long Ryders
The Long Ryders return to Oran Mor Glasgow to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Native Sons by performing the LP in it's entirety on Thursday 10th October!
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Rachel Galvo: The Shite Feminist
Comedian, actress, singer and writer, Rachel Galvo brings her raunchy one woman show, The Shite Feminist, to Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 11th October!
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Natalie Cuomo & Dan LaMorte - The FUNNYMOON Tour
After tying the knot, comedians Natalie Cuomo and Dan LaMorte opted for an international tour instead of a honeymoon, don't miss them live at Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 11th October!
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Sambroso Allstars perform: The Buena Vista
The 7-piece all star band promise to mesmerise the crowd with their combination of Cuban Son, Latin Jazz and Rumba, from Cuba's Golden era!
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Prateek Kuhad
Hailed as one of India's leading singer-songwriters Prateek Kuhad will bring his Silhouettes Tour to Oran Mor Glasgow on Monday 14th October!
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Judie Tzuke
Judie Tzuke will perform a set of beautiful crafted songs highlighting her status as one of the UK's most acclaimed and respected singer/songwriters at Oran Mor on Tuesday 15th October.
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Bywater Call Plus Guests Lauren Housley & the Northern Cowboys
Get ready to embark on a soul-stirring journey with Bywater Call, the electrifying 7-piece Southern Soul, Roots Rock sensation hailing from the vibrant music scene of Toronto, Canada!
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Hollie McNish
With fans ranging from Emma Watson, Pink and Benjamin Zephaniah, Ted Hughes Award winner Hollie McNish is a poet whose readings are not to be missed!
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Bootleg Blondie
Bootleg Blondie is the world's official No.1 Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band! Catch them live at Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 25th October!
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Koe Wetzel
Country rocker Koe Wetzel will bring the Damn Near Normal world tour to Oran Mor Glasgow on Wednesday 30th October!
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Robert Finley
American blues and soul singer-songwriter and guitarist Robert Finley returns with his band to the UK, don't miss him live at Oran Mor Glasgow on Saturday 2nd November!
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Crash Test Dummies
Legendary Canadian band, Crash Test Dummies, return to Glasgow with their God Shuffled His feet' 30th Anniversary Tour, don't miss them live at Oran Mor on Tuesday 5th November!
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Medium Build
Medium Build, the queer singer-songwriter born Nick Carpenter, will headline Oran Mor Glasgow on Saturday 9th November as part of his upcoming tour!
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Rachel Chinouriri
Rachel Chinouriri heads out on tour in support of her debut album, 'What A Devastating Turn Of Events', don't miss her live at Oran Mor Glasgow on Tuesday 12th November!
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Elles Bailey
Award winning singer and songwriter Elles Bailey will bring her 'Beneath The Neon Glow' tour to Oran Mor Glasgow on Saturday 16th November!
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Glasgow Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival
Glasgow Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival is being held in the stunning surroundings of Oran Mor on Sunday 17th November!
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Philip Sayce + Special Guest Troy Redfern
Celebrated guitarist Philip Sayce is thrilled to return to the UK with a run of exclusive dates including a night at Oran Mor on Saturday 23rd November!
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China Crisis
Òran Mór is pleased to be bringing you an Evening with China Crisis, touring in support of their latest album release, China Greatness!
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Moving Pictures - A Tribute to Rush
Don't miss Moving Pictures, a 3-piece tribute to Canada's finest musical exports Rush, live at Oran Mor Glasgow on Saturday 8th February!
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The Nashville Nights Tour
Whether you're a die-hard country fan or looking for a night of toe-tapping tunes and heartfelt lyrics, The Nashville Nights Tour promises an evening that will leave you singing for more!
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Lou Sanders: No Kissing In the Bingo Hall
It's time for a little get together; so pull up a chair and get all cosy as Lou Sanders brings her new show, No Kissing In the Bingo Hall, to Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 7th March!
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John Shuttleworth: Raising The Oof
Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend, and 'the 42nd best reason to love Britain' John Shuttleworth is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty Yamaha organ!
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A Play, A Pie and A Pint
Oran Mor Byres Road,
Glasgow West End G12 8QX
Oran Mor's groundbreaking lunchtime theatre programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, began back in 2004 and now commissions and produces a staggering 38 new plays each year.
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Located in the Southside of Glasgow, LOKS Bar and Kitchen offers all day dining in relaxed and comfortable surroundings.
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Collaboration, creativity, and fearless brewing... Drygate is the UK's first experiential craft brewery!
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Committee Room 9 is a hidden treasure in the Merchant City which offers a warm welcome and great value!
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The West Highland Gate Beefeater in Milngavie is the perfect chargrill experience for all sizzling occasions with family and friends!
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August House is a stylish sanctuary in Glasgow's city centre offering all-day dining, and signature cocktails by our expert mixologists, with DJs 7 nights...
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Located on the Hydro doorstep, Moxy Glasgow SEC is bringing a fresh vibe to the SEC Campus with immersive social spaces, cosy and smart rooms with tech galore, and a welcome drink waiting for you!
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A Play, A Pie and A Pint
Oran Mor's groundbreaking lunchtime theatre programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, began back in 2004 and now commissions and produces a staggering 38 new plays each year.
READ MORE
Loks Bar and Kitchen
Located in the Southside of Glasgow, LOKS Bar and Kitchen offers all day dining in relaxed and comfortable surroundings.
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Six Degrees North Glasgow
Craft beer bar located in Glasgow's west end. We serve beer from the finest breweries in the UK, Belgium and afar.
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Strathclyde University Union
The new Strath Union replaces the much-loved John Street location, which closed in August 2021 prompting an outpouring of love across social media from past students and fans.
READ MORE
Missoula Glasgow
Missoula is situated on Renfield Street and provides an amazing mix of day time and evening meals with late night club nights and cocktails.
READ MORE
Drygate Brewing Co.
Collaboration, creativity, and fearless brewing... Drygate is the UK's first experiential craft brewery!
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Walkabout Glasgow
Roo burgers, amber nectar, live sport, dance floor, outdoor space. It's all here waiting for you and your mates... Aussie style at Walkabout Glasgow!
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Committee Room No9
Committee Room 9 is a hidden treasure in the Merchant City which offers a warm welcome and great value!
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Beefeater West Highland Gate
The West Highland Gate Beefeater in Milngavie is the perfect chargrill experience for all sizzling occasions with family and friends!
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August House
August House is a stylish sanctuary in Glasgow's city centre offering all-day dining, and signature cocktails by our expert mixologists, with DJs 7 nights...
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Moxy Glasgow SEC
Located on the Hydro doorstep, Moxy Glasgow SEC is bringing a fresh vibe to the SEC Campus with immersive social spaces, cosy and smart rooms with tech galore, and a welcome drink waiting for you!
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The Drake Bar
The Drake is an independent Gastro style pub located in the leafy Westend of Glasgow with high emphasis on quality affordable food and drinks in a relaxed, environment.
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