There is something for everyone in Glasgow, no matter what your musical taste.If you lean towards opera, Scottish Opera, which is based primarily in the Theatre Royal, has a wide range of performances in the 2008/9 season. The latest works include The Secret Marriage, The Two Widows, and La traviata.

If you are less operatically inclined, you can of course try taking in a performance by the Scottish Ensemble. Their Glasgow performances happen mainly in the City Halls, and upcoming events include concerts in a themed series of colours: Red, Fire, Green and so on.

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra has recently been revitalised under its musical director of the last couple of years, Stéphane Denève. His pioneering approach has made classical music reach out to a whole new audience, particularly those aged 26 and under. The best thing about this is that you can benefit from hugely discounted prices for almost any seat in the house, and not just those in the gods.

Moving from the more exclusive culture of the classical music world to the mainstream music scene, it absolutely goes without saying that Glasgow has it all. Top 10 bands such as Glasvegas, Franz Ferdinand and Belle & Sebastian to name but a few, have come out of Glasgow in recent years. The choice of venues is unparalleled: from the flagship SECC, and the ABC – an up and coming venue for music and dance – to the Barrowlands, which has attained almost cult status. Whatever your taste, there will be something for you.

A lot of people also choose to make a weekend of Glasgow: by going with the main intention of seeing a concert, you can also fit in a great deal of other stuff. There is unrivalled shopping around the West End, plenty of good quality restaurants, bars and pubs, and of course all the international hotels as well as more budget options for the cost-conscious traveller.

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