FESTIVAL 2018 SPECTATOR GUIDE

FESTIVAL 2018 SPECTATOR GUIDE

THE MOMENT is finally here! Festival 2018 brings you the best in music, visual art, street art, dance, theatre, design and more! Glasgow and areas hosting sport across Scotland will be buzzing with cultural events and activities at city centre festival sites, cultural venues and in communities, adding to the celebrations around the 11 days of world-class sporting action. 2 Updates and full programme information glasgow2018.com/festival Merchant City Festival The centrepiece of Glasgow s summer events calendar is back for 2018. Presenting the best in Scottish and international arts and entertainment, while showcasing the unique cultural and creative hub that is Glasgow s Merchant City. GO LIVE! at the Green A must visit destination for all the family. This innovative live experience will bring together sport, fitness, health, arts, food and drink as never before and in an engaging and exciting way to encourage people to lead healthy and active lives. George Square Glasgow s iconic George Square will be transformed into a spectacular festival site, through a programme of free events putting Glasgow and Scotland s renowned creativity in the spotlight. The cultural programme will showcase a wide range of performances from local, national and international artists. Join in with the carnival atmosphere, catch live sport on our big screen and enjoy some delicious Scottish food and drink. George Square is set to welcome citizens and visitors alike to experience a truly magnificent day out.

Local Attractions 3 There are inspiring sights and attractions just a stroll away from George Square and the Merchant City Festival including the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), The Lighthouse, City Halls/Old Fruitmarket, Trongate 103, Tolbooth Steeple and Barrowlands Ballroom. For ideas of things to do in Glasgow, places to discover and where to stay, visit peoplemakeglasgow.com

Before You Leave Home Be prepared To enter George Square, you will pass through security screening, which will include a bag search and pat down. Items such as bags in excess of 25 litres, commercial photography equipment, noise-making instruments, glass containers, bulk food, balls, inflatable items and alcoholic beverages are not allowed in any of our venues. A full list of prohibited and restricted items is available at glasgow2018.com/ georgesquare Make sure you check the full list before you arrive at the venue. Plan your journey Keep up to date with travel information at getreadyglasgow.com Don t forget your tickets Most Festival 2018 events are unticketed but if not, remember to keep your tickets with you at all times. Make sure your mobile phone is fully charged to allow you to show your e-tickets. Should you have any issues with your tickets before the event, contact your point of sale. Avoid bags For faster access to George Square, don t bring bags. If it s essential, bags should be no more than 25 litres in size and limited to one per person. Bags will be searched upon entry. Remember, there are no cloakrooms or storage facilities available at the venue. There will also be some restrictions on items such as flags and poles, which can t be over 1mx2m. 4

Before You Leave Home Listed below are the ticketed and non-ticketed opening times for George Square. Merchant City Festival and GO LIVE! at the Green opening/closing times are also detailed. For up to date information on all Festival 2018 events visit glasgow2018.com/festival Opening times Festival 2018 Wed 1 Thu 2 Fri 3 Sat 4 Sun 5 Mon 6 Tue 7 Wed 8 Thu 9 Fri 10 Sat 11 Sun 12 George Square 16:00-22:30 The Great Big Opening Party (ticketed event) 10:00-22:00 10:00-22:00 10:00-22:00 10:00-22:00 10:00-22:00 10:00-22:00 10:00-22:00 10:00-22:00 10:00-16:00 18:00-22:45 Orbital Concert (ticketed event) 10:00-22:30 10:00-22:00 Merchant City Festival - - - 10:00-22:00 10:00-22:00 - - - 10:00-22:00 10:00-22:00 10:00-22:00 10:00-22:00 GO LIVE! at the Green - 10:00-19:00 10:00-19:00 10:00-19:00 10:00-19:00 10:00-19:00 10:00-19:00 08:00-19:00 10:00-19:00 10:00-19:00 10:00-19:00 08:00-19:00 5

George Square Venue Services Ticket box office Located within George Square, opening on Friday 27 July Sunday 12 August from 12:00 daily. Opening times may change. The majority of our events are free but please see page 5 of this programme for ticketed events and check glasgow2018.com/festival for further information. Age restrictions may apply, please check point of sale. Box Office Opening Times 17 July - 10 August 12:00-28:00 11 August 12:00-21:00 Information point Located in George Square. Support available includes: Championships and venue information Travel information Lost and found items Welfare point for lost and found persons Distribution of young visitor wristbands Young visitor wristbands We will be handing out young visitor wristbands for your little ones to wear in case they wander off during the excitement of the day! For more information ask a member of staff or visit the information point. Merchandise Take home your own piece of the Championships! Official Glasgow 2018 Merchandise is available from the megastore inside George Square which operates until Friday 17 August. Food and drink Supporting the vibrant Glasgow and Scottish street food scene, we will be offering a delicious selection of food and drink. Payment can be made by cash and card. Alcohol will be on sale and must only be consumed inside authorised areas You must be 18 years of age or older, with valid ID, to purchase, handle or consume alcoholic beverages Check kiosks for last orders and closing times 6 12 August 12:00-16:00

Dog spending Located on the north east corner of George Square. Only assistance dogs are allowed at the venue. Lost and found items All found items can be collected from the information point during operating hours. Following completion of the Championships, any unclaimed items will be transferred to Police Scotland. Contact them on 101 for further information. Accessible services Accessible toilets are located on Hanover Street and the north east corner of George Square. Local Changing Places toilets, with a hoist and adult-sized changing bench, are located at St Enoch Centre and Glasgow Central Station. Further information changing-places.org A number of autism friendly spaces are located across Glasgow city centre. Further information at glasgowcitystrategy.com First aid Located on the north west corner of George Square. Mobile first aiders are available. Ask a member of staff for support. Water refill Located in George Square. ATMs Located on Queen Street and Royal Exchange Square, a short walk from George Square. Baby changing Located inside accessible toilets on Hanover Street and the north east corner of George Square. Toilets Located on Hanover Street and the north east corner of George Square. Get in touch Want to provide feedback on your event day experience? Contact us at getreadyglasgow@ glasgow.gov.uk 7

Merchant City Festival Venue Services Information point Located on the corner of Wilson Street and Brunswick Street. Support available includes: Event and venue information Language assistance where available Travel information Lost and found items Welfare point for lost and found persons Distribution of young visitor wristbands Merchandise Take home your own piece of the Championships! Official Glasgow 2018 Merchandise is available from our outlet on the corner of Wilson Street and Brunswick Street. Check out the George Square megastore, operating from 18 June 17 August. Lost and found items All found items can be collected from the information point during operating hours. Following completion of activities any unclaimed items will be transferred to Police Scotland. Contact 101 for further information. Opening times Ticket box office Most events at Merchant City Festival are free. Some ticketed events will take place with tickets available from Ticketmaster or the Glasgow Life box office. For further information glasgow2018.com/festival Festival 2018 Sat 4 Sun 5 Thu 9 Fri 10 Sat 11 Sun 12 Merchant City Festival 10:00-22:00 10:00-22:00 10:00-22:00 10:00-22:00 10:00-22:00 10:00-22:00 8

Food and drink Supporting the vibrant Glasgow and Scottish street food scene, we aim to cater for everyone, including delicious vegan, vegetarian, halal and gluten free options. Payment can be made by cash and card. Alcohol will be on sale and must only be consumed inside authorised areas You must be 18 years of age or older, with valid ID, to purchase, handle or consume alcoholic beverages All alcohol sales will cease at 21:30, with pop up bars closing at 21:45 Accessible services Accessible toilets are located on Hutcheson Street and Brunswick Street. Local Changing Places toilets, with a hoist and adult-sized changing bench, are located at St Enoch Centre and Glasgow Central Station. Further information changing-places.org A number of autism friendly spaces are located across Glasgow city centre. Further information at glasgowcitystrategy.com Young visitor wristbands We will be handing out young visitor wristbands for your little ones to wear in case they wander off during the excitement of the day! For more information ask a member of staff or visit the information point. Water refill Located on the north end of Candleriggs. Baby changing Located on Hutcheson Street and Brunswick Street. ATMs Located in Merchant Square and around the city centre. First aid Located on the top end of Brunswick Street. Mobile first aiders are available as needed. Ask a member of staff for support. Toilets Located on Hutcheson Street and Brunswick Street. Get in touch Want to provide feedback on your event day experience? Contact us at getreadyglasgow@ glasgow.gov.uk 9

Travel Information George Square and Merchant City Festival are well served by trains, buses and the Subway from Glasgow city centre with a short walking distance to both venues. In order to experience a positive journey, we encourage you to follow the advice shown. Road closures There will be road closures across Glasgow and, in particular, George Square and in Merchant City. For further information visit getreadyglasgow.com Cycle parking Existing cycle parking is available at George Square and the Merchant City subject to availability. Parking There is no visitor parking available but commercial car parks are located nearby. Train Glasgow Central, Queen Street, Argyle Street and High Street train stations are all relatively close to George Square and the Merchant City. Walking route George Square and the Merchant City Festival are in the heart of Glasgow city centre and it is a short walk between the two sites. Bus Many buses stop close to George Square and the Merchant City. Subway St Enoch and Buchanan Street stations are well served from Glasgow s West End and south side. 10

Bonnie s Top Tips Be part of the Festivities! Enjoy #TheMoment Gather together in George Square Free events and activities to share A carnival atmosphere at this site Exciting and new each day and night! Merchant City Festival, have you been? It s better than ever for 2018! Entertainment and arts from near and far Come laugh in the sun and dance under the stars. SPEND 35 AND SAVE 5 Available to use in official merchandise stores and glasgow2018.com/shop * * Not applicable for use in the following Glasgow 2018 official merchandise venue stores: Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Royal Commonwealth Pool, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and Scotstoun Sports Campus. Capture #TheMoment I d love to see your moment at the Championships! Don t forget to take your sealfie with our official sealfie frames and tag #BonnieTheSeal on social media. 11

To Buchanan St Subway Main Spectator Entry To Glasgow Central Train Station To Queen St Train Station Queen St To Merchant City Festival George Square To Buchanan St Bus Station Festival Site N Hanover St Hanover St Spectator Entry S Frederick St George Square George St Cochrane St To High Street Train Station To Civic Canteen John Street 9 12 August Performance area Artist installation Cycle parking Walking route Toilets Baby change facilities Accessible toilet Food and drink Bar Ticket office Merchandise Dog spending First aid Information point Seating area Screen To Merchant City Festival 12

To George Square Merchant City Festival 4 5 August Performance area Ingram Street To High Street Train Station Visit Berlin Queen St Miller St Virginia St Brunswick St City Halls/ Old Fruitmarket Blackfriars St Ingram Street Taxi drop-off/pick-up Cycle parking Walking route Road closure To St Enoch Subway Argyle Street Stockwell St Glassford St Hutcheson St Trongate New Wynd Wilson St King St Parnie St Candleriggs Chisholm St Merchant Square Trongate Albion St Bell St Walls St Tontine Lane 2 12 August To GO LIVE! at the Green King Putt s 2 12 August High St Toilets Accessible toilet Baby change facilities Food and drink Food Water refill Craft and gift markets Merchandise ATM First aid Information point Osbourne St 13

To George Square Merchant City Festival 9 12 August Performance area Queen St To St Enoch Subway Miller St Virginia St Argyle Street Virginia Street Stage 11 12 Aug Stockwell St Glassford St Hutcheson St Trongate New Wynd Brunswick St Ingram Street Brunswick Street Stage Wilson St King St Parnie St Candleriggs Chisholm St City Halls/ Old Fruitmarket Merchant Square Trongate Tron Theatre Stage 11 12 August To High Street Train Station Albion St Blackfriars St Bell St Walls St Tontine Lane 2 12 August To GO LIVE! at the Green King Putt s 2 12 August Ingram Street High St Taxi drop-off/pick-up Cycle parking Walking route Road closure 9-12 Aug Road closure 11-12 Aug Toilets Accessible toilet Baby change facilities Food and drink Food Water refill Craft and gift markets Fruit markets Merchandise ATM First aid Information point 14 Osbourne St Glasgow Music Studios Stage 11 12 August

Hyndland A82 Botanic Gardens Glasgow s West End A81 A879 Cowlairs Park Glasgow Springburn Barnhill Cycling Springburn GO LIVE! at the Green Festival 2018 Hillhead Glasgow University Kelvinbridge A82 St George s Cross A879 A8 Partick Kelvinhall M8 Partick Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Kelvingrove Park The Tenement House Cowcaddens Govan Riverside Museum Glasgow Science Centre Exhibition Centre Charing Cross Anderston Glasgow School of Art Glasgow Central Buchanan Street Buchanan Galleries Queen Street George Square GoMA St Enoch Argyle Street Merchant City A8 High Street Glasgow Cathedral Glasgow Necropolis A8 Alexandra Parade Duke Street Ibrox Festival Park St Enoch River Clyde Bellgrove A8 A761 Cessnock Kinning Park A8 Shields Road West Street A8 Bridge Street A8 Glasgow Green People s Palace and Winter Gardens A89 M8 Bellahouston Park House for an Art Lover Dumbreck A74 Bridgeton A74

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