Vinicombe Street Christmas Celebration Glasgow West End

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Sunday 22 November, 2026 from 11 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.

Vinicombe Street, Top of Byres Road, Glasgow G12

A day of free festive entertainment, Christmas shopping at market stalls and family fun with Christmas Tree Switch-On at 5.30 p.m. – in partnership with Social Bite.

Free Event

 Programme of Live Entertainment                                                                                                                                                                                Taking to the stage throughout the day will be:

a Freddie Mercury tribute act,

Soundsational

Voice of the Town

Ivy Chizi

Rex Hooper & The Gunslingers and Rock

Choir Glasgow.

“We want to encourage everyone to come along, enjoy the festivities and make a day of it in Glasgow’s West End. It’s a great opportunity to support our fantastic localbusinesses, discover what’s on offer across Byres Road & The Lanes and get together with friends and family to celebrate the start of Christmas. We look forward to welcoming everyone.” John Turner, Chair of Byres Road & The Lanes

Social Bite Festival of Kindness

Contribute to Social Bite Festival of Kindness

Donate a gift to help tackle homelessness at Vinicombe Street Christmas Tree

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Gift Wishlist

These items have been identified by people experiencing homelessness and support staff as the gifts that will have the biggest impact:

ADULTS

  • Warm gloves & hats
  • Warm clothes
  • Winter jackets & raincoats
  • Blankets
  • Beauty and grooming products

CHILDREN

  • Warm gloves & hats
  • Warm clothes
  • Winter jackets & raincoats
  • Children’s toys

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Walking boots/trainers
  • Soaps & toiletries
  • Selection boxes
  • Hot water bottles
  • Arts & crafts sets
  • Mobile phone top-ups & SIM cards
  • Thermos flasks
  • Sleeping bags
  • Torches
  • Earphones
  • Board games
  • Shopping / supermarket voucher
  • Bedding sets
  • Mobile phone
  • Laptop

You can also donate directly to Social Bite

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