Opened in 2013, the SSE Hydro plays host to national and international music mega stars and has also hosted major sporting and entertainment events including the MTV music award, the Commonwealth Games and most recently the World Gymnastics Championships. Seating up to 13,000 people, the SSE Hydro is Scotland's premier music venue. The Hydro can be reached in around 10 minutes by taxi, a short ride on the underground from Glasgow Central Station, or enjoy a 30 minute stroll along the riverside.