Lookback: Pia Camil

These past weeks have been a powerful illustration of the ways in which we are all connected, across continents and regardless of borders. It has reminded us of Pia Camil's 'Bara Bara Bara' - which incidentally opened in our main gallery last April, 2019. The striking...

We are CLOSED: Coronavirus update

To protect the safety and wellbeing of all who use the venue, Tramway has ceased public activity by closing. We expect the temporary suspension to continue until the end of April. This is in line with Glasgow Life's response to the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19)...

Sprog Rock and Bigg Taj set to bring in 2020 at Tramway

Sprog Rock feat Bigg Taj present Sprogmanay, 5 January PLEASE NOTE this blog was posted on 16 December 2019. Both performances are now SOLD OUTOur first event of 2020 will be a family-friendly live music gig to bring in the New Year - courtesy of Sprog Rock and special guest Bigg...

Tramway's Festive Opening Hours

**Please note Tramway's Festive Opening Hours in Dec 2019/Jan 2020**Tramway will be closed on the following days:25 December 2019 (Christmas Day)26 December 2019 (Boxing Day)31 December 2019 (Hogmanay)1 January 2020 (New Year's Day)2 January 2020Keep an eye on our website and social...

Join us for the DIG Day of Dance this Saturday

This Saturday 26 October, as Dance International Glasgow 2019 draws to a close, the final day of this year's genre-busting festival is packed with performance which will push the boundaries of what dance is, and where dance can or should be. Audiences will be able to immerse...

Hundreds of local school children learn to DIG dance

HUNDREDS OF GLASGOW schoolchildren have brought dance to the streets as part of Dance International Glasgow - and this weekend, the launch of an unusual on-street art exhibition celebrates the project, created by Dance Activist Kate E Deeming.  When the Four Corners exhibition opens in...

Dance International Glasgow 2019 launched!

Today Tramway has announced the full programme for the third ever DIG (Dance International Glasgow), which comes to the city in October. Tickets on sale now!Scotland's largest international dance festival, DIG will offer a programme that breaks new ground; a clutch of new...

Call-out - Apply now for our DIG opportunity!

Applications are open now for our new opportunity for choreographers. The scheme, a collaboration between Tramway and The Work Room - a membership organisation committed to creating a sustainable environment for independent artists working in dance in Scotland - will support...

Discover 'Tramway Supports'

As we gear up for Take Me Somewhere 2019, featuring two of the many projects we nurture here, we're taking a moment to give an insight into this little-known but integral part of who we are. Our 'Tramway Supports' strand offers artists working in contemporary dance and performance a...

Wasteland needs you - singers required

4 MALE SINGERS REQUIRED FOR NEW THEATRICAL PRODUCTION! • Are you aged 40+?• Do you have a passion for singing?• Are you part of a Community Choir, Choral Society, Operatic Society, Community Singing Group or just enjoy singing solo?• Are you interested in performing on stage as part of a new...

Our current season

There is a fantastic selection of contemporary art to experience in Tramway’s current season. Currently showing in T2 is Cécile B. Evans: AMOS’ WORLD. This exhibition represents Cécile B. Evans most ambitious installation to date and constitutes the culmination of a three-part...

Festive Opening Hours

This Christmas/New Year we are hosting the Citizens Theatre Christmas shows, and Tramway will remain open throughout the festive season with the exception of:Christmas Day, 25 December 2018New Year's Day, 1 January 20192 January 2019-when the building will be closed. Full...

See Mart Kangro perform as he shares the bill with fellow Estonian artists

Classic and new contemporary performance pieces by Estonian artists are on the bill at Tramway this November.A triple bill of work will be performed here on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 November. Start. Based on a True Story by Mart Kangro was premiered in 2001 and is regarded as a milestone...

Looking ahead to the Estonian National Ballet's Scottish debut at Tramway

This November Tramway produces and presents work as part Estonia Now, a city-wide festival of contemporary dance and performance, music, visual art and film and more by leading Estonian artists.The festival is taking place as part of the centenary celebrations of the Estonian...

Tramway’s Unlimited Festival

We’re excited about the return of Tramway’s Unlimited Festival this October.The festival supports the development of practice and presents exciting work by internationally acclaimed and emerging disabled artists across of wide range of arts forms.Contemporary dance, visual arts, sound installation...

Autumn's coming: New performance season announced

After a bumper summer of sunshine, you might feel a little wistful as you put away your sunglasses and sandals. But if you are anything like us you will also be looking forward to the new season of theatre in Glasgow and beyond. Here at Tramway, we are excited to present a packed...

Samara Scott Belt and Road

From the 3rd August to the 26th October, Tramway presents artist Samara Scott's most ambitious exhibition to date, Belt and Road. Scott has created a large site specific installation in response to Tramway’s main gallery.Scott’s work is improvised in situ, using fluid and supple materials...

Guest Blog: Taking part in Celebrate ART

Celebrate ART is a new project celebrating the talent and creativity of young people which opens at Tramway this July as part of Scotland’s Year of Young People 2018.Emerging artist Alexandra Murray-Reynolds tells us what taking part in Celebrate ART has meant to her: Finding...

The Kids are Coming!

The kids are coming! On Saturday 7 July Tramway is turned over to a new generation of art lovers and art makers. Drop in to see what's happening...From 12 noon -3pm, we host a special family-friendly preview of our Children's Exhibition, featuring five artworks made with children in mind....

Guest Blog: Junction 25 on making 1,210km

Young theatre company Junction 25, made up of young people aged 12-18, have been making original theatre work at Tramway for over 10 years.They are currently working on a new show, 1,210km, in collaboration with Theatre an der Parkaue, a young theatre group from in...

Take Time Out for Take Me Somewhere

Take Me Somewhere 2018, a festival of contemporary performance for Glasgow, has got off to a fantastic start, with critical acclaim for the productions so far staged at Tramway.“Layer upon magnificent layer, it’s a play that catches the conscience…” writes Mary Brennan in...

Ballet Black are back

It’s under a month now before Ballet Black return to Tramway. Led by their Artistic Director Cassa Pancho, Ballet Black celebrates dancers of black and Asian descent, showcasing technique, precision and grace in specially commissioned pieces.The company first performed at Tramway last autumn...

Glasgow International 2018 continues at Tramway

After 18 days featuring 90 exhibitions at almost 80 venues Glasgow International 2018 finishes on Monday 7 May. But not everywhere….We are delighted to be able to say that you still have the opportunity to see two of our acclaimed exhibitions showing as part of the festival.Turner Prize...

Glasgow International 2018 at Tramway - What the critics say

As Glasgow International continues at Tramway, our three exhibitions have been attracting critical acclaim.Louisa Buck in the Art Newspaper describes Mark Leckey’s Nobodaddy as “… one of the festival’s most powerful works”’Hettie Judah in i says Leckey’s exhibition is “… inescapably powerful”.Laura...

Introducing Naomi Shoba: A personal blogpost

Six months since she began working at Tramway, Naomi Shoba tells us a little bit about what's she's doing, and why she is so excited to be involved with Tramway:'Hello. My name is Naomi. I am Senior Arts, Music and Diversity Manager for Glasgow Life Arts and Music Service and I’m based in...

30 years ago today

On 13 April 1988, legendary theatre director Peter Brook staged his epic nine hour play The Mahabharata at the Old Transport Museum, Glasgow.The building – which is now our home, Tramway -  began life in 1893 as the Coplawhill tram shed, served as the city’s main tram terminus, depot and...

Glasgow International at Tramway

The eighth edition of Glasgow International, Scotland's largest festival for contemporary art, opens this month. Taking place over three weeks every two years, the festival will bring work to seventy venues and spaces across the city. Tramway is once again...

Our spring/summer season is here

This week we unveil our new season. There are lots of great events to look forward to.... but we would say that, wouldn't we?  However, we think a quick look at some highlights will whet your appetite too.This season Tramway is integral to two of the biggest arts...

Aye Write! makes its Tramway debut this weekend

Glasgow’s Book Festival, Aye Write! comes to Tramway for the first time this weekend. From today, a weekend of fascinating events featuring leading writers is heading your way. Tonight, crime-writing pals Mark Billingham, Stuart Neville, Doug Johnstone Val McDermid, Luca Veste and...

Steven Campbell: 'Love' it while you can

This week is your last chance to see 'Love', an exhibition of work by Steven Campbell, one of Glasgow’s most celebrated artists.The exhibition of twelve large-scale collages, rarely seen together, is proving hugely popular, attracting more than 5,000 visitors since it opened in Tramway on 20...

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