The SSE Hydro

The SSE Hydro was created by world-renowned architects Foster and Partners, who also designed the SECC's Clyde Auditorium (Armadillo), Scotland's newest national arena holds 12,000 fully seated and is the largest entertainments venue in Scotland. Now known as The SSE Hydro, the SECC national arena is the only one of its scale in the UK built specifically for concerts, conferences and events.

Modelled on Greek and Roman amphitheatres, the 45m tall building, with its distinctive silver dome, stands higher than the neighbouring Armadillo. Translucent materials used in the facade cause the building to appear to glow at night.

Like the Armadillo, The SSE Hydro has been designed from the inside out. Visitors can enjoy outstanding viewing angles from each of the 12,000 seats in the fixed, tiered and demountable seating system and the acoustics are of the highest standard. There are a wide range of food and drink outlets as well as a club seating area and VIP boxes, each capable of accommodating 12 people.

Since its opening in September 2013 the SSE Hydro has climbed to 2nd busiest live entertainment arena in the world in the Pollstar “Top 100 Worldwide Arena Venues” rankings! A phenomenal achievement for Scotland’s home of live entertainment which was benchmarked against every other major global venue (and only beaten to the top spot by London’s 02 Arena).