New Hydro arena proves draw for opening night

The colourful building welcomed visitors with a light show, as its facade was lit up in blue and green.

Doors opened on Monday, and bosses at the newly-built venue are aiming to have one million people attend music, sport and comedy events each year — setting up comparisons with the likes of the 02 in London and New York’s Madison Square Garden.

Chief executive officer John Sharkey said: “It’s great to see The SSE Hydro open its doors — it’s a phenomenal building which lit up the Glasgow skyline.”