OVO Hydro
7 minute walk from Exhibition Centre (Glasgow) station · Glasgow and West Central
The OVO Hydro is a premier multi-purpose indoor arena located within the Scottish Event Campus on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow. Designed by Foster + Partners, this striking circular building opened in 2013 and has a maximum capacity of approximately 14,700. It is a central part of a wider events complex that includes the SEC Centre and the SEC Armadillo.
The venue is famous for its distinctive architecture, featuring a lightweight enclosure of translucent cushions that can be illuminated at night. This design makes the arena a recognisable landmark on the waterfront and helps it rank as one of the world's busiest indoor venues. The site has hosted major milestones, including the Commonwealth Games and the MTV Europe Music Awards.
Visitors can enjoy a diverse range of entertainment, from international music concerts and comedy tours to televised sporting competitions like gymnastics and boxing. Inside, you will find a flexible, high-tech performance space designed to host everything from world-class singers to professional wrestling and family shows. The campus also offers a vibrant atmosphere for attendees of large-scale exhibitions and international conferences.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Concert hall
- Good for
- Architecture, Fitness & leisure, Live music, Theatre & performance
- Characteristics
- 20th-century, Indoor, Nationally significant, Riverside
- Admission
- Paid admission
- Opening
- Event days only
- Region
- Glasgow and West Central
Stations within walking distance
- Exhibition Centre (Glasgow) station — 7 min walk, 0.5 km
- Anderston station — 14 min walk, 1.2 km
- Charing Cross (Glasgow) station — 20 min walk, 1.6 km
- Glasgow Central station — 22 min walk, 1.8 km
- Dumbreck station — 36 min walk, 2.9 km
Other places near Exhibition Centre (Glasgow)
- SEC Armadillo — 7 min walk from the station
- Glasgow Science Centre — 13 min walk from the station
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum — 14 min walk from the station
- The Clydeside Distillery — 14 min walk from the station
- Kelvin Hall — 17 min walk from the station
- Riverside Museum — 22 min walk from the station