Tramway
Reading of the Names
Mark the arrival of the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt to Glasgow with the traditional Reading of the Names ceremony, and a performance from Glaswegian women's drumming ensemble SheBoom.
The
Reading of the Names Ceremony - 2pm
An oral tradition that ensures each person
memorialised in the Quilt is remembered as an individual, not a statistic. The
format has been used where possible at all displays, with AIDS Quilt UK
supporters reading aloud the names of those commemorated on the panels.
Sheboom - 3pm, in The Hidden Gardens
SheBoom close the Reading of the Names ceremony with a jubilant performance in The Hidden Gardens, behind Tramway. Reputedly Europe's largest women's drumming ensemble, SheBoom developed out of the 1993 Glasgay! festival and have since led marches and rallies for Pride, Reclaim the Night, the STUC, CND, Women's Aid and anti-racism campaigns. SheBoom’s performance marks the Quilt's arrival in the city with unmistakably Glaswegian style. Will go ahead rain or shine.
These events will be followed by an informal gathering at nearby local pub O'Neills, featuring poetry and songs, from 4pm. All welcome to attend.
Read more about the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt exhibition at Tramway (12 Sep - 4 Oct 2026)
ACCESS
Tramway and The Hidden Gardens are wheelchair accessible. See more information about venue access on our Access page
Accessibility guides
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Large Print and Braille programme material available upon request.
Some performances may also be BSL interpreted, audio described or have further assistance available. Access information for individual events is included in their event listing.
Accessible toilets
Accessible toilets are available on all three levels of Tramway, and come equipped with handrails and emergency pull cords. Please contact Tramway prior to your visit if you have any additional requirements
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome. We can provide a bowl of water for an assistance dog. The assistance dog toilet area is located to the rear of the building.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
Wheelchair access
There is level access to all Tramway spaces and the cafe, with lift access to the upper spaces.
There are designated spaces for wheelchair users in the theatre.
Baby changing
Baby changing facilities are available on the ground floor
Baby feeding
Breastfeeding is welcome at Tramway
Cafe or restaurant
Full table service is not available. Food or drinks can be ordered at the counter and will be brought to the table.
No tables are permanently fixed. No chairs are permanently fixed.
Menus are hand held only, but are clearly presented in contrasting colours. Menus are not available in Braille.
Parking
On street only
Photography and video recording
At times, Glasgow Life will be on the premises to film and take photos.
The public are only permitted to record and take photos where explicit permission has been granted in advance.
Free wifi
There is free Wi-Fi available at Tramway, which you can access by registering through Facebook or an online form. Once registered, you can access free Wi-Fi whenever you are at Tramway.
Please note, Tramway does not offer a cloakroom or bag storage service. During large-scale and busy events bag searches may be in operation and bags larger than A3 size will not be admitted to the venue.
Location Map
Tramway is a post-industrial venue with a range of unique and versatile spaces, popular with private and corporate clients looking for a venue ‘with a difference’. Tramway is an ideal space for performances, exhibitions, private viewings, seminars, meetings and smaller scale functions.
Visit Tramway's venue hire web page to find out more.