SEC Centre

The SEC Centre is Glasgow’s premier exhibition and event venue, part of the Scottish Event Campus. Its vast, flexible halls regularly host large concerts, trade shows, conferences, and immersive experiences, making it a focal point for major cultural and business events in the city.

SEC Centre

🎶 About the Venue

Originally opening in 1985, the SEC Centre (formerly the SECC) is Scotland’s largest exhibition and conference facility. Over the decades, it has expanded and modernised, now offering five interconnected exhibition halls and extensive meeting spaces, in total over 22,000 m² of event space. Situated on Exhibition Way in Finnieston, the SEC Centre sits at the heart of the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), alongside the OVO Hydro and SEC Armadillo. It has its own dedicated rail access via Exhibition Centre station, making it well connected to Glasgow city centre. The venue accommodates everything from large-scale concerts (in its concert halls) to exhibitions, conferences and corporate events, and has become a backbone for Glasgow’s live events infrastructure.

🎟️ What’s On at the SEC Centre

The SEC Centre hosts a wide gamut of events. Blockbuster concerts, expos, immersive exhibitions, major trade shows, comedy tours, and other large scale public gatherings.

SECC
SEC Centre Events

SEC Centre

Scottish Events Campus, Glasgow, G3 8YW.
Telephone:0141 248 3000.

These Bus lines stop near SEC Armadillo: 1, 2, 23, 26, 9, X19.

SEC Armadillo 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 SEC Armadillo.

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

🍽️ Before & After the Show

Whether you’re attending a concert, exhibition or conference at the SEC Centre, there are plenty of great spots nearby to make a day or evening of it. From relaxed pre-event meals to celebratory drinks after a show, the surrounding Finnieston area offers a fantastic mix of restaurants, bars and cafés, all within easy walking distance of the venue.

  • 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)
  • El Jefe’s — for Mexican food and margaritas, cited as a good pre-gig option.
  • Porter & Rye — a more premium option specialising in dry-aged meats and wild foods, for people wanting a standout dinner.