Reopening of People's Palace in Glasgow indefinitely delayed

The reopening of the People’s Palace in Glasgow has been delayed indefinitely.

Glasgow Life confirmed the Category A-listed building, which has been closed for two years, was hoping to reopen in 2027.

However, due to timelines, options and cost estimates “continuing to evolve”, a revised date will be confirmed for the reopening.

The attraction at Glasgow Green, including the Winter Gardens, shut for refurbishment work costing just under £36m.

A spokesperson for Glasgow Life said: “The People’s Palace and Winter Gardens is a Category A-listed building.

“The detailed survey works we have been undertaking are informing the next phase of design development.

“This process has been essential to fully understand the condition and conservation requirements of these complex historic assets and to finalise the considerable scope of restoration and redevelopment works.

“When we closed the building in 2024, we indicated an ambition to reopen in 2027.

“As is common with large-scale capital projects involving major heritage structures, timelines, options and cost estimates continue to evolve as more detailed technical information becomes available and as funding discussions progress.

“As has been the case from the outset of the project, our focus remains on delivering a high-quality restoration of the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens, which reflects the aspirations of local communities and secures the long-term future of this much-loved cultural space as an inclusive, accessible and world-class museum.

“We look forward to being able to announce an exciting reopening programme and will confirm a revised date for this as soon as practically possible.”