The Glasgow Gaiety Theatre, Glasgow

#298 among attractions in Glasgow

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The Glasgow Gaiety Theatre was a cine-theatre in Anderston Cross, Glasgow, Scotland. Originally known as the Victoria Music Hall, then the Tivoli Variety Theatre, and co-founded by a grandson of James Baylis of the Theatre Royal, Glasgow it opened in 1899 presenting Musicals, variety shows and pantomimes. When it was rebuilt in 1904 it changed to operate as a cine-variety under the name of Gaiety Theatre, becoming a full cinema in 1935. The Beatles appeared there in 1963. The cinema closed in 1965. It is not to be confused with the Gaiety Theatre, Sauchiehall Street, which became the Empire Theatre. ()

Opened: 1899 (125 years ago)Coordinates: 55°51'29"N, 4°15'24"W

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City Centre (Merchant City)Glasgow United Kingdom

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The Glasgow Gaiety Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Buchanan Street, Gallery of Modern Art, Sub Club, St. Enoch Centre.

~1420 ftNE
Shopping and victorian architecture
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~1170 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
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~100 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
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~830 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
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~640 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Art Nouveau architecture
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~740 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
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~1780 ftNE
Square
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~80 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
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~1240 ftNE
Monuments and statues, Historical place
Duke of Wellington Statue, Glasgow
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~1200 ftSE
Restored 1816 Catholic church and artworks
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~1130 ftS
Bridge
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Glasgow Gaiety Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Hielanman's Umbrella, Glasgow (2 min walk), St Enoch Square, Glasgow (3 min walk), The Lighthouse, Glasgow (4 min walk), The Egyptian Halls, Glasgow (4 min walk).

How to get to The Glasgow Gaiety Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Glasgow Gaiety Theatre:

Bus

Jamaica Street / Midland Street • Lines: 2 (1 min walk)
Jamaica Street / Howard Street • Lines: 3, 38 (1 min walk)

Metro

St Enoch • Lines: Subway (2 min walk)
Buchanan Street • Lines: Subway (9 min walk)

Train

Glasgow Central (3 min walk)
Glasgow Central Low Level (4 min walk)