Merchant City Festival 2008
25th-28th September 2008
Festival Summary
The Merchant City is Glasgow’s rejuvenated arts and cultural area and consists of a compact grid of streets in Trongate, near Glasgow Cross. It is home to a wide range of busy restaurants, bars, designer retail outlets, arts and cultural venues, and media companies.
This annual, bustling arts and entertainment festival plays out in almost 70 venues, including outdoor locations and a stage between Wilson Street and Bell Street. A packed, four-day programme includes theatre, comedy, film, food, music and exhibitions in a repertoire of about 300 events.
Where in Glasgow?
Various venues in Merchant City.
Merchant City is 1km (0.6 miles) east of Glasgow Central Station. The area includes the Tron Theatre, The Edge, Traders Hall, Collins Gallery and Ramshorn Theatre.
How to get there?
Foot:
All venues are within easy walking distance of Glasgow city centre.
How much does it cost
A wide range of prices for different events, with many free events.
More information?
UZ Events: Merchant City Festival
125–129 High Street
Glasgow
G1 1PH
Tel: +44 (0)141 552 6027
Email:
info@merchantcityfestival.com
Website www.merchantcityfestival.com

