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The Arches in Glasgow city centre is one of Europe's leading arts venues. With its pledge to support and showcase emerging talent alongside major artists, the Arches has secured a deserved, international reputation as an exciting hub of ground-breaking creativity, with a year-round programme of live music, club nights, theatre, corporate events and visual art; winning numerous awards and media accolades along the way.  

"In the middle of town, The Arches, underneath Central Station, has established itself as the cool venue for the weirdest bands, the wildest comedy, the craziest theatre and performance art." Rupert Christiansen, The Telegraph, June 2009 

NEWS:

25 JUNE 2010

ANYONE FOR T?

As part of Arches Off-site, three artists and companies will be taking their work out of the subterranean recesses and into the sunshine for this year's T in the Park festival.

Glas(s) Performance will be presenting Tea for Two which they have already taken to supermarkets, universities, car parks and more. There's no agenda, it's what it says on the tin. It's a portable tea party and what they hope for are some really interesting conversations. Proudexposure will be presenting Head to Toe Makeover in conjunction with Conflux. Ever wanted to be transformed into your favourite piece of modern art - Warhol’s Marilyn, a Mondrian masterpiece, or even a Jackson Pollock? With the aid of make-up, hairdos and costuming, the Makeover team can turn any casual passer-by into a stunning icon, and in less than 20 minutes. Get your pad and pencil out for Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art Class, who complete the trio, with an alternative drawing class for the whole family. Catch them in the Healthy T tent and the Ecotent.

9 JUNE 2010

ARCHES TO HOUSE THE VENUS LABYRINTH

Acclaimed Danish installation-performance The Venus Labyrinth is a remarkable interactive journey into an entirely female environment. Featuring 28 installation rooms corresponding to the compartments of the human brain, each occupied by one woman, the spectator enters and journeys alone. Featuring core actors from Cantabile 2, The Venus Labyrinth is a true one-on-one experience, and a therapeutic, personal journey into your own mind. Call 0141 565 1000 for tickets.

4 JUNE 2010

BILLY BRAGG TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Tickets are now on sale for activist and folk performer Billy Bragg's show at the Arches on Monday 6th December. Call 0141 565 1000 or get your tickets online now.

4 JUNE 2010

WORLD CUP SCREENINGS AT THE ARCHES

Looking to enjoy the big games straight from work or with a large group of friends? Rather than jostle for space in your local, pop into the Arches foyer to catch the footie on the big screen. We'll be screening all of the games from Friday 11th June.

25 MAY 2010

LEGENDARY POST PUNK BAND SWANS PLAY ARCHES THIS AUTUMN

The Arches announce today that hugely influential New York band Swans will play a special gig on Monday 25th October 2010. Fronted by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira, the band were one of a few to emerge from the early 1980s NYC No Wave scene. Support comes from James Blackshaw. Tickets are on sale now.