Citizens Theatre, Glasgow

Name: Citizens Theatre
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 141 429 0022

#80 among attractions in Glasgow

Theater, Concerts and shows

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Facts and practical information

The Citizens Theatre, in what was the Royal Princess's Theatre, is the creation of James Bridie and is based in Glasgow, Scotland as a principal producing theatre. The theatre includes a 500-seat Main Auditorium, and has also included various studio theatres over time. ()

Opened: 11 September 1878 (146 years ago)Capacity: 500Coordinates: 55°51'3"N, 4°15'10"W

Address

South Side (Gorbals)Glasgow United Kingdom

Contact

+44 141 429 0022

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Day trips

Citizens Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Enoch Centre, The 13th Note, St Andrew's Cathedral, South Portland Street Suspension Bridge.

0.4 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
St. Enoch Centre, Glasgow
11 min walk • The St. Enoch Centre stands as a bustling hub of retail activity in the heart of Glasgow, United Kingdom. Opened in 1989, this shopping centre has cemented its position as a premier shopping destination in the city, attracting a diverse mix of shoppers and visitors...
0.4 miNE
Nightlife
The 13th Note, Glasgow
11 min walk • The 13th Note is a cultural hub nestled in the heart of Glasgow, United Kingdom, known for its eclectic mix of music, art, and vegetarian cuisine. This unique venue, which has garnered a reputation as a cornerstone of the city's independent music scene, is a haven for...
~1710 ftN
Restored 1816 Catholic church and artworks
St Andrew's Cathedral, Glasgow
9 min walk • The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew or Glasgow Metropolitan Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Cathedral in the city centre of Glasgow, Scotland. It is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Glasgow.
~1630 ftN
Bridge
South Portland Street Suspension Bridge, Glasgow
8 min walk • The South Portland Street Suspension Bridge is a suspension-type footbridge across the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland linking the City Centre on the north side to the Laurieston and Gorbals districts on the south side.
0.5 miE
Obelisk
Nelson Monument, Glasgow
13 min walk • The Nelson Monument is a commemorative obelisk built in 1806 in honour of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, constructed the year after his death at the Battle of Trafalgar. It is located within Glasgow Green, a historic public park in Glasgow, Scotland. It stands 144 feet tall, and its square plinth is enclosed by cast iron railings.
~600 ftNE
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Glasgow Central Mosque, Glasgow
3 min walk • Glasgow Central Mosque is located on the south bank of the River Clyde in the Gorbals district of central Glasgow. The organization, 'Muslims in Britain' classify the Glasgow Central Mosque as, Deobandi.
0.5 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Britannia Music Hall, Glasgow
13 min walk • The Britannia Music Hall in Trongate, Glasgow, Scotland is one of the oldest remaining music halls in Britain. It is located above an amusement arcade, at 113-117 Trongate. Built in 1857/58 by and for city builder Archibald Blair whose architects were Thomas Gildard and Robert H. M.
0.4 miNW
Bridge
George V Bridge, Glasgow
11 min walk • George V Bridge is a three-arched road bridge over the River Clyde in the city centre of Glasgow, Scotland, named after King George V.
0.4 miN
Square, Visitor center
St Enoch Square, Glasgow
12 min walk • St. Enoch Square is a large public square in Glasgow, Scotland, situated south of the junction of Buchanan Street and Argyle Street, two of the city's busiest shopping streets.
~1290 ftW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
O2 Academy Glasgow, Glasgow
7 min walk • The O₂ Academy Glasgow is a music venue on Eglinton Street in the Gorbals area of Glasgow. It holds 2,500 people. It is one of two Academy Music Group venues in Glasgow; the other venue is the O₂ ABC Glasgow.
0.5 miNE
Church
St Andrew's in the Square, Glasgow
13 min walk • St Andrew's in the Square is an 18th-century category-A-listed former church in Glasgow, Scotland, considered one of the finest classical churches in Scotland, and now Glasgow's Centre for Scottish Culture, promoting Scottish music, song and dance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Citizens Theatre?

Nearby attractions include TAG Theatre Company, Glasgow (1 min walk), Glasgow Central Mosque, Glasgow (3 min walk), Laurieston, Glasgow (4 min walk), Victoria Bridge, Glasgow (6 min walk).

How to get to Citizens Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Citizens Theatre:

Metro

Bridge Street • Lines: Subway (6 min walk)
St Enoch • Lines: Subway (13 min walk)

Bus

Eglinton Street / Norfolk Street • Lines: 3, 38, 38A (7 min walk)
Eglinton Street / Cumberland Street • Lines: 3, 38 (10 min walk)

Train

Argyle Street (13 min walk)
Glasgow Central Low Level (16 min walk)