Queen's Park Arena

Please check the event listings for detailed information regarding age restrictions for that specific event. Generally, day time events are for families with evening events for 18+ only, however there are a few exceptions to this rule, including Monday night movies and some sports screenings.

Young people and children are not allowed on the site without an accompanying guardian/adult with them at all times. There is a maximum of 1:2 adult:children ratio, although we would recommend 1:1 where possible.

The adult/guardian is responsible for the safety and well-being of any infants, children, or teenagers in their party. Age verification will be checked upon entry by SIA licenced stewards. Furthermore, Cafe/ Bar will operate under a Challenge 25 policy, and may require attendees to provide valid photographic identification (such as a driving licence or passport) as proof of age.

On Foot

Queen’s Park is in the heart of Glasgow’s Southside. Set within the park, Queen’s Park Arena is best accessed via the entrances on Pollokshaws Road, Balvicar Street or Victoria Road. There are further access points to the park on Langside Avenue and Langside Road.

By Car

Parking is very restricted in and around the Queen’s Park area, we strongly advise travelling by bicycle, foot or by one of the public transport options outlined below.

By Bike

Set within the park, Queen’s Park Arena is best accessed via the entrances on Pollokshaws There is a Nextbike Glasgow bike station at the Pollokshaws Road entrance to the Queen’s Park. There are a further 43 locations city-wide, with bikes being available for hire 24/7.

By Train

Queen’s Park Station is the closest station to Queen’s Park Arena. Trains run direct from Central Station to Queen’s Park Station with travel time being under 10 minutes.

By Bus

Buses from the City Centre directly to Victoria Road can be accessed via routes 4, 4A, 5 and 6. Routes 57, 57a & 38e drop off at Shawlands. Services 4a, 38a & the 57 & 57a link the West End to the Southside.

We utilise various marketing strategies to promote our events and activities:

• To reach immediate local residents, we also create and distribute flyers via direct mail drops throughout the year
• Social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram are a primary tool for our general marketing. Their speed, affordability, and broad reach make them ideal for reaching a large audience.
• To advertise within QPA and on-site, we post notices and posters on the QPA notice board and other designated boards.
• When promoting individual events, we often list them on sites like The List, the Skinny, and What’s on Glasgow to reach a wider audience.
• For larger events, we create press releases that we send to local papers such as Glasgow Live, The Evening Times, The Glasgowist, and the Daily Record, in the hopes of generating media coverage.

Queens Park Arena is a greenspace site and therefore can be uneven underfoot in places.

There are pathways approaching and crossing the Arena and space will be made available towards the front of all cinema viewing for wheelchair users. Aalso, there is a dedicated accessible toilet facility onsite.

If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements with us, please contact us directly at cic@inhouse.scot

This is Scotland…

Events will always take place even in instances of wet weather, so we ask that guests check the weather before attending and dress appropriately.

In instances of inclement weather, the event managers will pause events where it could be deemed dangerous and in accordance with their event safety manual which is written specifically for the venue and in accordance with the ‘Purple Guide’ recommendations. Should events be cancelled due to dangerous weather, information will be sent to all ticket holders and updates on social media platforms will be published.

Please keep an eye on our social media channels for any changes due to extreme weather but some rain won’t stop us!

Our event venue features a fully licensed cafe/bar where you can purchase a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Snacks such as fruit, crisps, pick n’ mix, popcorn, nachos, and ice cream will also be available for purchase. There will also be fresh woodfired Pizza available onsite.

Please note that, due to licensing regulations, EHO standards, and site safety policy, attendees are not permitted to bring their own drinks or food on the premises. The site offers free drinking water that attendees can get from the bar or one of the other water stations.

The only exceptions permitted are for:

-baby milk bottles

-baby sippy cups and

-empty water canisters that can be filled at water stations onsite (family and fitness events only)

Menus of what is available from site amenities will be made public in advance of the events. Fortunately , the majority of the events only last a few hours, so if there is nothing you like on the menu, we ask that you eat before or after the event

To ensure compliance with age restrictions, the cafe/bar will operate under a Challenge 25 policy, and attendees may be asked to provide valid photographic identification (such as a driving licence or passport) as proof of age.

Like all festival sites, there are restrictions on what can be brought into the licensed area.

Please note that all patrons may be asked to participate in a voluntary search upon entry whilst all bags will be searched at the entrance.

This is to ensure the safety of the staff and other customers and to comply with Scottish licensing legislation on entering licensed premises.

Refusal from customers to participate will result in no entry to the site.

We kindly ask that you do not bring:

-Weapons

-Drugs ( if a visitor is prescribed certain medication for health reasons, they must present a valid medical certificate before being allowed onto the festival site

-Drinks/alcohol or pre packaged beverages of any kind

-Food or snacks pre-packaged or otherwise

-Balls

-Permanent markers

-Bikes/scooters (There will be a small limited storage area for kids bikes within the site, however the site cannot accommodate adult bikes)

– Any other objects that may be used as weapons or considered dangerous by the event management team

Please note that, due to licensing regulations, EHO standards, and site safety policy, attendees are not permitted to bring their own drinks or food on the premises. The site offers free drinking water that attendees can get from the bar or one of the other water stations.

The only exceptions permitted are for

-baby milk bottles

-baby sippy cups and

-empty water canisters that can be filled at water stations onsite (family and fitness events only)

Please note – FREE DRINKING WATER WILL BE AVAILABLE ONSITE.