Attending the festival

Everything you need to know ahead of MCF

Travel

Getting to The Merchant City could not be easier!

 

By Train

Glasgow Central Station: 15 minute walk

Queen Street Station: 11 minute walk

High Street  6 mins / Argyle St 7 mins

 

By bus

There are plenty of bus stops around Merchant City, including Glassford Street, Ingram Street and Trongate: all a few minutes walk.

 

We encourage the use of public transport however there is city centre parking nearby. 

Duke St Car park (£6 all day parking): 13 minute walk 

St Enoch Car Park: 8 minute walk

 

Plan your journey with ease at travellinescotland.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

The event will take place from Friday 24th July until Sunday 2nd August 2026.

Weekends 24th - 26th July and 31st July - 2nd August are concentrated with activity. Whilst some music and commonwealth sport viewing run throughout the full 10 days. 

 

No, most events are free and un-ticketed except for A Place at the Table events, and music events at The Old Fruitmarket.

There are also free, but ticketed events taking place at The Briggait.

  • Merchant Square
  • The Briggait
  • City Halls
  • Restaurants including Swadish, Celentano's, and Drygate Brewery
  • Streets and areas within Merchant City including Wilson Street, Candleriggs, Brunswick Street and more. 

No tickets are required to enter the festival site on the Merchant City streets. 

There will be a selection of food vendors and market stalls including craft and gifts and a farmers market at this year’s festival.

There will be accessible toilets on site

If you can't locate these easily please speak to a member of staff who will assist

Yes, there will be toilets.

No. Tickets are available to book on the festival website: www.merchantcityfestival.com  

No. You need to purchase tickets in advance of attending an event. etickets will be issued prior to the event. Please ensure you have your eticket to show on your electronic device or in print on arrival to event. 

No. Children under the age of 2 years at the time of the event are considered 'babes in arms'. They do not require a ticket and will not be allocated a seat. Children over the aged 2 years or older at the time of the event require their own ticket and seat. Please note there is no space for prams or buggies next to seats, we advise you to leave these in your car or at home.

Unfortunately not. Tickets are available for each performance and are valid only for the session and are non-transferable.

We advise that you aim to make your arrival time as close to the event time stated on your ticket. Latecomers may not be accepted.