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Old Fruitmarket & City Halls

Prepare to be caught under the spell of the Old Fruitmarket & City Halls as soon as you walk through its doors. Hidden from view in the city's cultural Merchant City these two adjoining spaces combine to make an ideal venue for a variety of events from concerts and exhibitions to receptions and award ceremonies.

This entrancing venue has kept all of its period charm, including its lofty vaulted roof cast iron columns and balcony and slender Victorian architecture to become one of the most sought after and unique venues in the city.

In addition to the Old Fruitmarket, conference organisers can choose form a selection of rooms within Glasgow’s oldest purpose built performance and meeting venue, The City Halls. Of a Neoclassical Italianate design, the Grand Hall is a lavishly decorated formal auditorium, with world-renowned orchestral acoustics, raked seating and balcony.

The City Halls also boasts a wide range of conference spaces ideal for smaller events or breakout sessions.  Featuring more than 9000 sq m of floor space over 7 levels, 3 dedicated bars, a café and mobile banqueting facilities The Old Fruitmarket and City Halls is an ideal and versatile venue for all events.

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  • An interior of the Old Fruitmarket and City Halls, Candleriggs Bar. A space, brightly lit by daylight with a curved, vaulted ceiling and polished wood floors. Large arched window line the length of the left wall and a narrow skylight runs the length of the roof. At the furthest end of the room a brown and white semi-circular bar sits against the wall. The far wall's arched height is bare stone but otherwise the walls are mainly white. Leather arm chairs and high wooden tables are dotted around the room.

  • An interior view from Old Fruitmarket & City Halls shows a large, 2 storey hall with a vaulted ceiling. The photo is taken from a first storey balcony, ornate iron pillars, arches and railings are visible around the hall, balcony and ceiling. The structure of the ceiling is lit with golden lights; spotlights and festoon lights around the perimeter also light the space. Bistro tables and folding chairs are arranged in small groups in front of a large, black stage with a technical lighting rig.