Alexandra Music Hall, Glasgow

#261 among attractions in Glasgow

Concerts and shows, Theater

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Facts and practical information

Alexandra Music Hall, also known as the Royal Alexandra Music Hall, and as the Colosseum Hall in the early 1880s, was a music hall situated in the Cowcaddens area of Glasgow, Scotland. Built in 1867 and capable of holding 700 people it was part of the Theatre Royal complex developed by James Baylis. After changing its name to the Bijou Picture Palace in 1908 it continued to operate as a variety-cinema until 1929 before closing due to safety concerns. Scottish Television bought the entire Theatre Royal complex in the 1950s, using the old Alexandra Hall for storage until its demolishing in 1969 to create extra space for colour TV studios to the east of the Theatre Royal. ()

Coordinates: 55°51'60"N, 4°15'22"W

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City Centre (Cowcaddens)Glasgow United Kingdom

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Alexandra Music Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Buchanan Street, Sauchiehall Street, O2 ABC Glasgow, Glasgow School of Art.

~1920 ftS
Shopping and victorian architecture
Buchanan Street, Glasgow
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow, Buchanan Street serves as the bustling epicenter of the city's retail and cultural life. Renowned as one of the main shopping thoroughfares in the United Kingdom, this pedestrian boulevard is lined with architectural grandeur and a...
~730 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
4 min walk • Sauchiehall Street is a vibrant artery pulsing through the heart of Glasgow, renowned for its bustling shopping district and dynamic atmosphere. This iconic thoroughfare has long been a destination for both locals and visitors, offering a diverse mix of retail therapy...
~1610 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
O2 ABC Glasgow, Glasgow
8 min walk • The O2 ABC Glasgow is a prominent entertainment venue located in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland, known for hosting a diverse array of live performances and night-time events. Housed in a historic building that has evolved through various incarnations, the O2 ABC stands...
~1590 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art Nouveau architecture
Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow
8 min walk • The Glasgow School of Art is an iconic institution nestled in the vibrant city of Glasgow, United Kingdom. It is not only a prestigious educational establishment but also an architectural masterpiece, renowned for its significant contribution to the modern arts...
~700 ftSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Cineworld Glasgow, Glasgow
4 min walk • Cineworld Glasgow Renfrew Street is a cinema on Renfrew Street, Glasgow, located in the north-east of the city centre. It is adjacent to Buchanan Bus Station and the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, as well as being close to Sauchiehall Street and Buchanan Galleries.
~1090 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema
Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow
6 min walk • The Glasgow Film Theatre is an independent cinema in the city centre of Glasgow. GFT is a registered charity. It occupies a purpose-built cinema building, first opened in 1939, and now protected as a category B listed building.
~1000 ftSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
5 min walk • Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is a major concert and arts venue, in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. It is owned by Glasgow City Council and operated by Glasgow Life, an agency of Glasgow City Council, which also runs Glasgow's City Halls and Old Fruitmarket venue.
~1150 ftW
Church
St Aloysius Church, Glasgow
6 min walk • St Aloysius Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in the Garnethill area of Glasgow in Scotland. It is the only church in Glasgow to be run by the Society of Jesus. It is situated on the corner of Hill Street and Rose Street and is next door to St Aloysius' College, Glasgow, having a close relationship with the school.
~1870 ftSW
Church
Adelaide Place Baptist Church, Glasgow
10 min walk • Adelaide Place Baptist Church is a Scottish Baptist church in a Category B listed building in the Charing Cross area of Glasgow. The name "Adelaide Place" is taken from the former name of this part of Bath Street. The church was founded in 1829 and the present church building dates from 1877.
~1730 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St George's Tron Church, Glasgow
9 min walk • The St George's Tron Church, in Glasgow, Scotland, is a Church of Scotland church in the city centre, located in Nelson Mandela Place, previously known as St George's Place, fronting Buchanan Street at West George Street, along from Queen Street Station.
~1310 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
McLellan Galleries, Glasgow
7 min walk • The McLellan Galleries are an exhibition space in the city of Glasgow, Scotland, situated behind a frontage of shops in Sauchiehall Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Alexandra Music Hall?

Nearby attractions include Theatre Royal, Glasgow (1 min walk), College of Piping, Glasgow (1 min walk), The National Piping Centre, Glasgow (2 min walk), Ingram Street, Glasgow (2 min walk).

How to get to Alexandra Music Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alexandra Music Hall:

Bus

Renfrew Street / Scottish Conservatoire • Lines: c1 (3 min walk)
Renfrew Street / Hope Street • Lines: 3 (3 min walk)

Metro

Cowcaddens • Lines: Subway (4 min walk)
Buchanan Street • Lines: Subway (8 min walk)

Train

Glasgow Queen Street (9 min walk)
Glasgow Queen Street Low Level (10 min walk)