It is Scotland’s biggest events space, welcoming thousands every month to see popular personalities perform.
Every year, more than a million visitors flock to the music venue.
(Image: Canva) It was dubbed the second busiest venue in the world in 2019 and was among the top five in 2018.
The Hydro is consistently ranked as one of the top arenas in the world, alongside places like The O2 in London and Madison Square Garden.
Read on for all the latest OVO Hydro news, interviews and updates.
As reported by the Glasgow Times, here is a selection of the latest OVO Hydro news stories.
Deacon Blue has shared news ahead of Glasgow Hydro gig
Huge star YUNGBLUD announces ‘personal’ Glasgow Hydro show
Train station renamed ahead of Kylie Minogue’s Glasgow show
OVO Hydro’s official seating plans can be viewed at its website here.
Seat numbers at the Hydro are laid out by section, by row letter, with each seat in that row numbered sequentially from the aisle.
Glasgow Times has listed some of the most convenient hotels to stay at near the Hydro.
Among them are Crowne Plaza Glasgow, Village Hotel, Premier Inn Glasgow Pacific Quay, Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow SEC, and Campanile Glasgow SECC-Hydro Hotel.
To see more details, go here.
The maximum capacity at the Hydro is 14,300 for seated and standing in the performance bowl.
Located on the banks of the River Clyde, the Hydro is just off the M8 motorway.
Leave the M8 at Junction 19, merge onto the westbound Clydeside Expressway (A814), then follow signs for “SEC East.”
At the traffic lights, turn left and move into the right lane to enter the multi-storey car park which is open 24 hours a day with prices ranging from £6 (up to an hour) to £24 (12 to 24 hours).
The Ovo Hydro has its own train station with a direct connection to Glasgow Central.
To see alternate ways of getting there, including drop off and pick up, go here.
You will need to join OVO Live to unlock pre-sale tickets.
According to the Hydro’s website, OVO Live members enjoy perks such as up to 48 hours of advance ticket access for shows at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and London’s OVO Arena Wembley.
There’s plenty to keep you fuelled at the Hydro, with options ranging from cashless bars and street-food stalls to the sit-down Clydebuilt Bar & Kitchen.
The OVO Hydro is located at Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow.
Handbags and small carrier or shopping bags (under A3 size) are welcome in the venue, but suitcases, large handbags (A3/30 × 42 cm and above), and backpacks/rucksacks are not.
Oversized bags can be checked in at the SEC Centre cloakroom for £7.50 per item.
