SEC Armadillo
7 minute walk from Exhibition Centre (Glasgow) station · Glasgow and West Central
The SEC Armadillo is a premier concert and conference venue located on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow. Designed by Foster + Partners, it opened in 1997 as a dedicated auditorium for the Scottish Event Campus. This landmark building is a key part of the city’s waterfront regeneration, transforming a former industrial dockside into a hub for culture and visitors.
The building is famous for its distinctive exterior, featuring a series of overlapping curved structures that create a unique silhouette. This sculptural roofline earned the venue its popular nickname and often draws visual comparisons to the Sydney Opera House. It is recognized as a significant piece of modern architecture, recently nominated for awards celebrating buildings with lasting architectural value.
Visitors to the auditorium can enjoy a wide range of events, including international conferences, corporate functions, and live performances. The venue has a flexible seating capacity of up to 3,000 people and has hosted famous moments ranging from world-class weightlifting competitions to iconic musical auditions. It offers a professional and modern space for guests to experience everything from science fiction conventions to major award ceremonies.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Concert hall
- Good for
- Architecture, Live music, Theatre & performance
- Characteristics
- 20th-century, Modernist, 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 — 17 min walk, 1.4 km
- Charing Cross (Glasgow) station — 22 min walk, 1.8 km
- Partick station — 24 min walk, 2.0 km
- Dumbreck station — 35 min walk, 2.9 km
Other places near Exhibition Centre (Glasgow)
- OVO Hydro — 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