Venues
Glasgow University Union - Friday Night Social
We are excited to announce our venue for our Friday night party as none other than the Debates Chamber in the Glasgow University Union!
Located in the heart of the West End, Glasgow University Union is a historic venue with impressive architecture, original features, and a beautiful wooden dancing floor.
Loved by Glasgow dancers, the GUU has hosted many dance classes, workshops, and socials for swing dancers, including socials for GSX 2024, regular live band nights, and the Glasgow Shag Festival.
We can't wait to dance with you here in the heart of the West End of Glasgow!
The Pearce Institute - Saturday Fast Feet Brunch
We're so excited to announce our Saturday morning Fast Feet Brunch venue: The Pearce Institute! We'll be in the beautiful McLeod Hall with it's high ceilings and historic charm. Designed by Sir Rowand Anderson and completed in 1906, the PI is a Category ‘A’ listed building in recognition of its national and international importance.
The Institute was gifted to the working men and women of Govan by Lady Pearce in memory of her late husband, Sir William Pearce, under whose guidance Fairfield Shipyards became the biggest and probably the most technically advanced shipyard in the world.
And rumour has it that The Pearce Institute has a haunted history as well! If that's your cup of tea, you can read more about it here.
We'll also be laying on a brunch buffet with delicious homemade food, coffee and tea during the dance. This party will definitely be worth getting up for!
Kelvingrove Art Gallery - Saturday Outdoor Dancing
Join us for some fresh air and outdoor dancing at the beautiful Kelvingrove art gallery and museum after the brunch on Saturday!
Ideally situated in the West End of Glasgow, there are many cafés, bars, and museums for you to peruse after an outdoor boogie.
We will also have a free dance class suitable for beginners, so please bring your family and friends along to join in the fun!
Glasgow Trades Hall - Saturday Night Social
Glasgow Trades Hall was built in 1605 and was originally a public hall and official meeting place for the 14 incorporated crafts, eg tailors, weavers, bakers, masons, etc…Today it is used as a venue space for weddings and events. This Georgian beauty is dripping in historic architecture and design and will be the ultimate space for our Saturday night party!
Adelaide Place - Sunday Tea Dance
We're delighted to introduce Adelaide place as our Sunday Tea Dance venue for GSX.
If this gorgeous parquet floor looks like it's begging for some swung steps and boogie beats, then you'd be right!
Expect awesome tunes, tea, coffee & cake!
Sloans Ballroom - Sunday Afterparty
We are excited to announce the venue for our afterparty... Slap bang in the city centre we will be dancing in Sloans Victorian Ballroom!!
The entrance to Sloans is from Argyle Street where you'll first come into a historic courtyard.
Once you have climbed the mahogany staircase, you will enter the grand ballroom at the top where a fast floor, live swing band and all your pals await!
