Venue Profile — Glasgow
SEC Centre
SEC Centre — Glasgow venue hire
SEC Centre is Scotland's premier events destination, located on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow. As part of the Scottish Event Campus, it offers comprehensive conference and exhibition facilities with capacity for up to 14,000 delegates across multiple versatile spaces. The centre features state-of-the-art auditoriums, flexible meeting rooms, and extensive exhibition halls with modern audiovisual technology and natural riverside views. Connected to the SEC Armadillo and P&J Live venues, the campus provides unparalleled event flexibility. The venue offers professional event management services, on-site catering, and excellent transport links including dedicated rail connections. Located in Glasgow's vibrant west end with hotels, restaurants and attractions nearby, SEC Centre delivers world-class facilities for international conferences, trade shows, corporate events and major entertainment productions in Scotland's largest city.
Glasgow pricing benchmark · 2026
Day Delegate Rate
£35–£70
Meeting rooms
from £25/hr
Conference venues
from £1,500/day
SEC anchors large events; Merchant City for boutique briefs. Full 2026 benchmark →
| City | Glasgow |
|---|---|
| Venue type | Conference Centre |
| Maximum capacity | 14000 guests |
| Minimum capacity | 12000 guests |
| Address | Exhibition Way |
| Postcode | G3 8YW |
| Glasgow DDR benchmark (2026) | £35–£70 per person |
| Meeting room hire | from £25/hr |
SEC Centre hire FAQs
How much does it cost to hire SEC Centre in Glasgow?
Venue hire in Glasgow typically runs £35–£70 per person on a Day Delegate basis, with meeting rooms from £25/hr and conference venues from £1,500/day (2026 Jigsaw benchmark, updated June 2026). SEC Centre's exact rate depends on date, layout and catering scope — Jigsaw Conferences negotiates below rack rates with £60m+ annual buying power, free of charge to you.
What is the capacity of SEC Centre?
SEC Centre accommodates up to 14000 guests and is listed as a conference centre venue. Layout (theatre, boardroom, cabaret or standing reception) changes the usable headcount — our team confirms per-layout capacities with the venue before you commit.
How do I book SEC Centre for a corporate event?
Send one enquiry via the form on this page or call 0800 121 4470. Jigsaw Conferences checks live availability at SEC Centre, negotiates the rate, and returns a like-for-like Glasgow shortlist with real pricing. Venues pay our commission — you never pay booking fees.
What are typical Day Delegate Rates in Glasgow in 2026?
Glasgow Day Delegate Rates run £35–£70 per person in 2026, including room hire, basic AV and catering. SEC anchors large events; Merchant City for boutique briefs. See the full 2026 UK Venue Pricing Benchmark on jigsawconferences.co.uk/uk-venue-pricing-benchmark for all 15 cities.
Check availability at SEC Centre
One enquiry. We confirm availability, negotiate the rate and send a like-for-like Glasgow shortlist — free, zero booking fees. Or call 0800 121 4470.
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