Christmas in Glasgow.

Christmas in Glasgow has something for everyone with fabulous shopping, markets and fairs, pantos and Christmas shows and, of course, great festive dining.

Things to do over the festive season including shows, pantos, shopping, festive dining, music and markets.

Christmas Movies at Glasgow Film Theatre 2019

Alternative Pantos and Christmas Shows by Fionnuala Boyle 

Alice in Weegieland, The Tron

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TRON THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS ALICE IN WEEGIELAND 1st December 2017 – 7th January 2018 Have I gone mad?  I’m afraid so, but let me tell you something, the best people usually are. Alice is bored!  All this talk of Brexit, Trump and yet another series of Celebrity Big Brother is beyond depressing.  And then if […]

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Celebrate Solstice at North Kelvin Meadow

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Thursday 21 December, 2017 4 m. – 10 p.m. North Kelvin Meadow, Sanda Street, Kelbourne Street, Clouston Street, North Kelvinside, Glasgow  G20 8PR The longest night approaches! Come together and honour the time-old tradition of the mid-winter celebration, which Christmas was born out of. Bring firewood, instruments, food and drink to warm on the open […]

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Christmas made easy at Eusebi: gifts, hampers, party and pre-prepared food

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Food, family, life and passion  ‘When it comes to Christmas Gifts we’ve got it covered’ Eusebi is looking fabulous for Christmas, the perfect place for dining out, there’s also a fabulous selection for you to takeaway from the deli and why not pick up some Christmas gifts while you’re about it. Fabulous choice of gifts […]

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The Square Christmas Menu 2017

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The Square, 6-8 Norby Road, Broomhill, Glasgow G11 7BN Tel: 0141 337 6988 Email: hello@thesquareglasgow.com Festive Menu Two Courses £18.95 – Three Courses £21.95 Available from Friday 1st till Sunday 31st December, 2017 (Excludes Christmas Day) Bookings being taken now!! Starter Sweet Potato and Cinnamon Soup Beetroot Cured Scottish Salmon Pickled Cucumber, Edamame Beans, Horseradish Cream Beef Carpaccio Brown […]

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The Rio Reunion Party, Glasgow

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20 December, 2017 – 7.00 p.m. till midnight. A big old reunion party…..April feels like an age ago! Fantastic live funk/soul/jazz from RARE GROOVE BAND plus DJ Paul Puppet playing the tunes! The Rio Pop Up Venue, 323 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3HW Event on Sauchiehall Street With Paul Puppet. 

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Thursday, December 7, 2017 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers

It’s A Wonderful Life Radio Play, OranMor

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The Venue, OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 8QX 12 and 13 December, 2017 at 7.30 p.m. Back by popular demand, for the sixth year in a row. The story of the most inspirational film of all time. The heart-warming American family classic ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is brought to the stage in a Radio […]

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Spangled Cabaret, Queen Margarets Union

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4 December, 2017 Monthly alternative variety featuring: BLACK DOVES DEREK MCLUCKIE MS TRUELOVE WAITS KIM KHAOS & LACY RAIN MARKEE DE SAW & BERT FINKLE THE CREATIVE MARTYRS THE GREAT AZIZ  OBIE THE COMEDIAN  THE MEN’S CHOIR FOR WOMEN FREE ENTRY- DONATIONS WELCOMED Queen Margaret Union, 22 University Gardens, G2 8QN Event on Facebook

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Thursday, November 30, 2017 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers

French Film Festival, GFT, Glasgow, November – December, 2017

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  GFT is proud to be one of the founding venue partners of the French Film Festival UK, which this year celebrates its 25th silver jubilee edition. The line-up features some of the most eagerly anticipated Francophone titles of the year, including: Cannes 2017 hit Redoubtable by Michel Hazanavicius (The Artist), Laurent Cantet’s critically acclaimed The Workshop, plus […]

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Wasps Artists and Makers Christmas Market, The Briggait

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10 December, 2017  11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The first Christmas market which will showcase the work of Wasps studio holders across Scotland. All work will be for sale and will include fine art, design, and craft. This is an excellent way to do your Christmas shopping whilst supporting artists, makers, and independent businesses at […]

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Scrooged, The Glad Cafe

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Tuesday, 5 December, 2017 – 8pm (doors 7.30pm), £8/£6 Scrooged (Cert 12, 1 hr 41mins, 1988) The Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G41 2HGIn this modern take on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” Bill Murray stars as Frank Cross, a wildly successful television executive whose cold ambition and curmudgeonly nature has driven away the love […]

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Festive Fair and Craft Market Kibble Palace

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Sunday, 10 December, 2017 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  The Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Great Western Road, G12  Arts, Crafts and Christmas Gifts  The Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens – weird and wonderful stalls to help with your prezzie purchases.  Enjoy a browse in Glasgow’s iconic glasshouse where you will find  an array of […]

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Sunday, November 26, 2017 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Shopping

Cardonald Yuletime Festival

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Thursday 30 November, 2017, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Family friendly Yuletime festival and Christmas Lights Switch On. Lots of family fun starting at 4pm with lights switched on at 6.30pm. Event on Facebook Cardonald Library, 1113 Mosspark Dr, Glasgow G52 3BU

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Glasgow School of Art Choir, Royal Concert Hall

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Celebrate Christmas with the Glasgow School of Art Choir 9 December, 2017 – 7.30.m. New Auditorium, Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall St, G2 3NY This year, the Glasgow School of Art Choir will be kicking off the celebrations by performing their ever-popular, festive concert in one of Glasgow’s newest and finest choral venues: the Glasgow […]

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The Wonderful West End, Christmas Gala, Royal Concert Hall Glasgow

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10 December, 2017 6.30 p.m. Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3NY Celebrate Christmas in style with the magic and glamour of London’s West End, accompanied by Royal Scottish National Orchestra and City of Glasgow Chorus.  With a stocking-full of showstopping songs from the greatest musicals, to include The Phantom of the Opera, Les […]

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The Da Capo Daughters, The Square, Glasgow

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Sunday 10th December, 2017 at 7.30 p.m. The Square Bar Restaurant, Glasgow West End Be entertained by The Da Capo Daughters. Performing jazz and swing covers of your favourite songs. Including festive music to get you in the mood for Christmas! Early booking recommended! Call now on 0141 337 6988 The Square 6-8 Norby Road […]

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Sleeping Beauty, Kings Theatre Glasgow

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2 December, 2017 – 7 January, 2018   The full line-up of this year’s dreamy King’s panto! Alongside the First Lady of Scottish pantomime Elaine C Smith, who stars as The Fairy in the spectacular Christmas show, will be comedian and panto star Johnny Mac who joins her as Sleeping Beauty’s hapless sidekick Muddles, and Juliet Cadzow(River City, Balamory) […]

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The Wizard of Never Was, The Pavilion Panto 2017

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The Wizard of Never Woz Thursday 30th November 2017 to Sunday 14th January 2018 The Pavilion,  121 Renfield St, Glasgow G2 3AX It is back to traditional pantomime! The Magical story of The Wizard of Oz with a hilarious Glasgow twist! Join Dorothy as she embarks on an exciting but unexpected adventure from her home in […]

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Santa Dash Glasgow, 10 December, 2017

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Santa Dash ​​Run the fun, festive 5K! The Santa Dash is a Christmas spectacle you won’t want to miss as the city centre transforms in to a sea of Santa suits, all running for charity.​ Ready, set, go ho ho! Applications for the Glasgow Santa Dash 2017 are open now!  How to apply​ Road closure info.​

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Ricky McWhittington – a traditional Glasgow pantomime, Various Venues

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28 November – 16 December, 2017 ​​​Don’t miss the best value pantomime in town! Tickets £2.50 / £5.00 Ricky McWhittington by Alan McHugh Adapted and Directed by Bill Wright Designed by Brian Hartley   Senga McWhittington’s Sweetie Shop in downtown Glasgow is over-run by a swarm of rats, led by the villainous verminous Queen Rat! Nothing […]

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Glasgow Style Mile Carnival

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Sunday 26 November, 2017 2.30 p.m. parade from St Enoch Square. ​​​​​​The Style Mile Christmas Carnival will bring music, dance and spectacle to the heart of Glasgow.  The magical procession of festive characters will come to life as they sprinkle their magic dust over the city centre.    Sunday 26 November will be an afternoon […]

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Webster’s Christmas Menu 2017

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Websters, 416 Great Western Road, Kelvinbridge, Glasgow G4 9HZ (adjacent to Kelvinbridge Underground) Telephone: 0141 357 0151– Email: bistro@webstersglasgow.com bistro.webstersglasgow.com Christmas Menu – 2 Courses £17.50, 3 Courses £22.50 Why not combine Christmas Dinner with a Show? Webster’s  Theatre Programme More about Websters  

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Eusebi’s – Christmas Italian Style

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Eusebi Italian Deli and Restaurant, 152 Park Rd, Glasgow G4 9HB www.eusebideli.com Gift Vouchers Available Christmas Menus 2017 Christmas Lunch – Early Evening Menu Christmas Dinner Menu Natale, or Christmas, is one of the most wonderful holidays of the year, so what better way to celebrate the season than tucking into heart-warming Christmas dishes with family, […]

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Christmas Market, The Glad Cafe

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Sunday, 19 November, 2017 – 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Th Glad Cafe, 1006a Polokshaws Road, Glasgow G41 2HG Santa would like to invite you along to his Christmas Market on Sunday 19 November at Glasgow’s Glad Cafe!  This is your opportunity to let Santa know what you would love to see under your tree […]

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Tuesday, November 14, 2017 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow

Glasgow West End, Christmas Market and Christmas Tree Switch On

Christmas Lights Glasgow

West End Set To Sparkle with Christmas Market and Light Switch On Sunday, November 26, 2017 – 12 noon until 7 p.m.  Once again, Vinicombe Street will be transformed into a winter wonderland with live musical performances from local bands and rock choirs. Bella, Beatson Cancer Charity mascot will switch on the Christmas Tree lights […]

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Monday, November 13, 2017 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow

ProjectAbility at Mono

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10 November, 2017 – 14 January, 2018 Project Ability is excited to be exhibiting with Mono once again! There will be a brilliant selection of artworks on display throughout the festive period into the New Year. Big thanks to Mono for welcoming Project Ability and hosting the exhibition. Opening event on November 9th from 7-9pm… […]

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Bahookie’s Big Christmas Rock Ceilidh Bash, Cottiers

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Bahookie’s Big Christmas Rock Ceilidh Bash at Cottiers 8 December 2017 – 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm Cottiers, 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5PU Start your Christmas with a bang! (And a jig, and a rocking guitar lick).  Join Cottiers and Bahookie for a fantastic dinner and Christmas Rock Ceilidh Bash. Dinner will be served […]

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Swing Sensation Big Band Night, Glasgow University Union, 3 December, 2017

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3rd December, 2017 – 7.30 p.m. University Union, University of Glasgow, 32 University Avenue, G12 8LX Grab your partner and join Glasgow’s record-breaking dance band, Jon Ritchie’s That Swing Sensation, for a great night of fun social dancing. Lindy, Jive, foxtrot, quickstep and waltz the night away or just sit back and listen to big […]

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Christmas Dining at Cottiers Glasgow 2017

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Christmas Party Night Menu Cottiers Starters  Roast plum tomato, red pepper and basil soup Chicken liver parfait, spiced winter chutney, oatcakes Hot smoked salmon, pickled cucumber, caper and dill dressing Mains Turkey breast with sage and onion stuffing, smoked pancetta, duck fat roast potatoes, creamed Brussel spouts, chestnuts and roast gravy Roast salmon, creamed potatoes, […]

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Have Yourself A Literary Christmas with Jim Ferguson, CCA, 19 December, 2017

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Tuesday 19, December 2017: CCA: Club Room at 7:00pm  CCA: Centre for Contemporary Arts 350 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow, G2 3JD ‘Have Yourself A Literary Christmas’ with Guest Writer, Jim Ferguson It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And, at the SWC we’re getting ready to rock around the Christmas tree with the spotlight on […]

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A Celebration of the Isles with Harris Tweeds Mark Hogarth, Finsbay, 19 November, 2017

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“The islands of Scotland are some of the most enchanting places on earth. Even the tiniest of them has its own individual character and charm. Dramatic sunsets, spectacular scenery and a traditional Scottish island welcome are just a few of the things that await you.”  As many may know Finsbay is on the Island of […]

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