We are a registered charity, operating in the heart of Glasgow’s City Centre. Our aim is to promote and continue the legacy of the world’s oldest surviving music hall, advance the conservation and ensure the building’s future as a viable visitor attraction, museum and working venue. The Panopticon is where Stan Laurel made his debut in 1906 and the story is one of the many tales that you can hear about when you visit us for shows and open days. We have an operating stair climber for disabled access, however please contact us beforehand so that we can prepare. There is an exhibition of ephemera, a merchandise stall with postcards, bags, posters, mugs, tee-shirts etc and of course our friendly staff and volunteers will be available to regale you with tales and the history of the world’s oldest surviving music hall. Please check our What's On page for any coming events. Tours and Open Days will return in Easter 2027.  

The friends of the Britannia Panopticon Hall Trust (SCIO) Charity Number: SC029031

General Viewing Open Days will return in Easter 2027.

Please also note that the music hall is an ongoing conservation project and therefore modern luxuries such as heating are currently not available, so please dress extra warmly. 

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