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Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA)

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Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA)

350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD
0141 352 4900
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  • Tuesday11:00am - 6:00pm
  • Wednesday11:00am - 6:00pm
  • Thursday11:00am - 6:00pm
  • Friday11:00am - 6:00pm
  • Saturday11:00am - 6:00pm
  • Sunday12:00pm - 6:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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The Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) is a multipurpose arts space in Glasgow – and local institution – that stages six major, international contemporary art shows every year. Alongside run numerous festivals, film screenings, spoken word events and much more, with the CCA also home to the Intermedia Gallery and tenants such as The List and the Scottish Ensemble. A decent cafe-bar and shop make the CCA worth a trip out to.

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