OVO Hydro

The OVO Hydro is Glasgow’s flagship indoor arena, hosting global stars, blockbuster concerts and large-scale events. With its striking dome design and capacity of up to ~14,300, it’s the biggest entertainment venue in Scotland and a must-see for any major live performance.

OVO Hydro

🎶 About the Venue

Built between 2011 and 2013 and designed by Foster + Partners, the OVO Hydro opened in September 2013. It is part of the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), alongside the SEC Centre and the SEC Armadillo. The arena is highly flexible in design: it features fixed, retractable and removable seating to accommodate concerts, sporting events, and other large-scale shows. With a typical seated capacity of ~12,306 and standing setups pushing it to ~14,300, it ranks among the busiest and most versatile venues in the UK. Over the years, it has become a cornerstone of Glasgow’s live entertainment landscape, attracting international touring acts, large concerts, comedy shows, sports events and special presentations.

🎟️ What’s On at the OVO Hydro

OVO Hydro presents a wide range of events: chart-topping music acts, major comedy tours, large scale productions, and special events.

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OVO Hydro

OVO Hydro, SEC, Glasgow, G3 8YW.
Telephone: 0141 248 3000.

These Bus lines stop near OVO Hydro: 1, 2, 23, 26, 9, X19.

OVO Hydro is conveniently situated for motorists, just off the M8 motorway and with plenty of parking. 
Leave the M8 at junction 19 and join the westbound Clydeside Expressway (A814). Westbound on the Expressway (A814) take the cut off signposted SEC East. Turn left at traffic lights and take the right lane to access multi-storey parking. Our postcode for your satnav is G3 8YW.

The nearest subway station is Kinning Park, which is 25min walk to the OVO Hydro.

The nearest train station is the Exhibition Centre Station, which is a 5 min walk to the OVO Hydro.

🍽️ Before & After the Show

Because the Hydro lies in the SEC / Finnieston / Clyde area, here are a few options nearby (or en route) for dining or drinks:

  • Clydebuilt Bar & Kitchen — located at the East entrance of the SEC. Good option for a relaxed meal without straying too far.
  • Hopscotch @ Courtyard SEC — British / comfort-food style, just around the corner from the OVO Hydro.
  • Château-X — a steak / stylish restaurant not too far from the venue.
  • The Finnieston Bar & Restaurant — seafood, cocktails, well regarded in the local scene.
  • Fanny Trollopes — a friendly neighbourhood restaurant in Finnieston with varied menu (seafood, meat, vegetarian)
  • Derby Lane — comfort food, brunch / lunch style, relaxed atmosphere in Finnieston.
  • Gloriosa — Italian / pizza / shared plates, good for casual meals near Finnieston.
  • El Jefe’s — for Mexican food and margaritas, cited as a good pre-gig option.