At the centre of Glasgow’s East End, Barras Art and Design (BAaD) is where the city comes together to celebrate music, food, art and unforgettable experiences. Set in a striking glass-roofed courtyard and spread across five versatile spaces – from the bustling outdoor backyard and main venue to the floating restaurant and bar, mezzanine and street food outlets (including Nonna Said, Shawarma Boy, Snapper Fish Bros and McBarras Burgers) – BAaD is a cultural powerhouse with something for everyone.

As the venue’s buzzing events calendar shows, BAaD thrives on variety. You’ll find quarterly makers’ markets and summer farmers’ markets alongside festive highlights such as Breakfast With Santa and seasonal wreath-making. But BAaD also knows how to turn up the volume: hosting club nights with international DJs including Hannah Laing and Melting Pot. In the past year alone, the venue has secured more than 80 weddings, booked through to 2027 and counting, cementing its reputation as one of Glasgow’s most sought-after destinations for celebrating life’s big moments.

Foodies are also well catered for. The venue recently launched and sold out its Taste Of The Calton paired dinner series, running from June to December, a showcase of the area’s culinary talent that brought diners something truly special.

With its mix of gigs, club nights, markets, dining and cultural events, BAaD captures Glasgow at its most exciting: energetic, welcoming and endlessly creative. Whether you’re discovering local talent, dancing the night away or raising a glass at a wedding, BAaD is the place to be.