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 

Fanny and Alexander, 40 Anniversary, at GFT

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18 – 21 December, 2022 Drawing heavily on director Ingmar Bergman’s own memories, Fanny and Alexander is an epic, dreamlike chronicle of an extended family in early 20th century Sweden. Told through the eyes of 10-year-old Alexander (Bertil Guve) and his sister Fanny (Pernilla Allwin), the film begins with a Christmas Eve celebration and goes on to follow […]

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Thursday, December 15, 2022 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Cinema

The Muppet Christmas Carol at GFT

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Saturday, 17 December, 2022 at 11.30 a.m. Arguably the greatest Dickens adaptation of all time, this musical take on A Christmas Carol stars Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge, who must learn the meaning of Christmas with help from the whole Muppet gang. Tickets You can also come and see standard screenings of the film at GFT from Sunday 18 […]

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Hugo plus Introduction GFT

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19 December, 2022 at 5.15 p.m. December’s Scorsese screening is selected and introduced by filmmaker Raisah Ahmed. Captivating and original, Hugo is a magical cinematic experience and a masterpiece unlike anything else Martin Scorsese has made. In 1931 a 12-year-old boy lives in the walls of Montparnasse train station. Wily and resourceful, his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. […]

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Hogmanay at Cottiers 2022

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31 December, 2022 Cottiers is the perfect place to ring in tbe bells (literally!!!) One of the West End’s best-loved venues? Celebrate Hogmanay with two dining options to choose from! Hogmanay in the Theatre £70 per person Enjoy a 3-course Hog Roast dinner in the theatre, including an arrival glass of fizz and tickets to […]

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Musicians in Exile at Christmas in Glasgow

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Tuesday 20 December, 2022, 7.30 p.m. Musicians in Exile & DOPESICKFLY featuring Karen Dunbar Govan & Linthouse Parish Greenwell Street Govan G51 2YL The Glasgow Barons presents: Musicians in Exile and DOPESICKFLY // Performing their new single: We Are One – Only in Govan (Free Event) Reserve at Eventbrite Musicians in Exile: Uniting refugees via song […]

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Lizzie Reid at OranMor

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(photo by Jim Byrne) Saturday, 10 December, 2022 7 p.m. – 10 p.m The Venue, Òran Mór, Top of Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8QX Newly signed to Seven Four Seven Six, Lizzie Reid is one of Scotland’s most promising talents. An emotionally raw songwriter, Reid’s songs explore themes of love, loss, identity and modern life. […]

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Winter Solstice Celebration – Woodlands Community

Sunday 18th December, 2022 2-4pm Woodlands Community meeting room, G36HW 4-6pm Woodlands Community Garden 66 Ashley Street, Woodlands, Glasgow G3 6HW Anti-Racist Community Library’s Winter Solstice Celebration Free, drop-in. The Anti-Racist Community Library will be celebrating the winter solstice together and you are invited! Come along for a special library session with storytelling, lantern making […]

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Friday, December 9, 2022 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Free Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, Woodlands Community

Glasgow Santa Dash 2022

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11 December 2022 at 10 a.m. Glasgow Green Runners and dashers are limbering up for Glasgow’s first live Santa Dash in three years. The much-loved Christmas event will return to the city with a new route around Glasgow Green and the Gorbals.    Profits from this year’s event will be split between the Beatson Cancer […]

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Mother india Christmas Dinner Menu 2022

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Christmas Menu Mother India, 28 Westminster Terrace, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 7RU Nibbles for Two POPADOMS WITH 2 DIPS £6.50 CHILLI HOUMOUS WITH ORANGE, BEETROOT AND BREAD £6.50 G D TOMATO AND FENUGREEK BREAD £6.50 G D Starters SPICED HADDOCK WITH TOMATOES AND OLIVES 8.50 F Haddock marinated with lemon, green chillies, masala and topped with […]

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz – Tron Theatre

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Wednesday 23 November, 2022 – 8 January, 2023 When a tornado rips through her home, Dorothy Blawna-Gale and her trusty dog Tronto, find themselves landed in the mystical land of Oz. To get back to their beloved home they must embark on a treacherous and lethal journey through all sorts of hilarious bampoterry. On their […]

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Mother India Christmas Menus 2022

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Mother India Christmas Dinner Menu – A La Carte MOTHER INDIA – CHRISTMAS SET MENU Mother India, 28 Westminster Terrace, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 7RU LUNCH £28 DINNER £32 STARTERS FISH PALAU A mixture of fish cooked with arborio rice and green peas CHICKEN TIKKA AND POTATO PAKORA Chicken tikka with a mixture of spiced vegetables […]

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The Alchemy Experiment Festive Markets 2022

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The markets will run on the 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th and 18th of December, 10am to 5pm. Alchemy Experiment, 157 Byres Road, G12 1DQ Local Independent artists & makers markets with new sellers every weekend in December Further details  

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Itison and Social Bite – £5 Christmas fundraiser meals and gifts for the homeless

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itison launches its most important Social Bite fundraiser yet during cost-of-living crisis  Annual £5 fundraiser aims to provide over 100,000 meals and gifts for homeless people – As thousands of people face hardship this winter and the demands on charities to provide support increases, Scottish-based business, itison, launches the eighth year of its Social Bite […]

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Festive Family Fun Day at The Arc, University of Glasgow

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Saturday 17 December, 2022, 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Drop-in, with some free but ticketed sessions – see programme for details Advanced Research Centre , University of Glasgow 11 Chapel Lane Glasgow G11 6EW The very first Festive Family Day at The Arc. Drop-in any time between 11:00 and 15:00 Enjoy a whole host of FREE […]

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Christmas Special Night Markets at Cottiers

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Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 December, 2022 at 5,30 p.m. until 10.30 p.m. Cottiers, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5PU The Night Market UK is back in Glasgow, and just in time for Christmas! This time an incredible event for not one, but TWO NIGHTS with over 30 different traders each night – […]

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The Nutcracker, Royal Opera, Live Screening – Cineworld

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Thursday, 8 December, 2022 at 7.15 p.m. Cineworld, 7 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G2 3AB, Join Clara at a delightful Christmas Eve party that becomes a magical adventure once everyone else is tucked up in bed. Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s score, as Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the […]

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Ashton Lane Hogmanay Party 2022

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Saturday 21 December, 2022 – 7pm-1am –  Last entry 10pm  Vodka Wodka, Jinty McGuintys Irish Bar Innis and Gunn Brewery Taproom, Ubiquitous Chip, Grosvenor Cafe, Ramen Dayo, The Gardener, Brel and more! Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 8SJ (Off Byres Road) Tickets Glasgow’s only New Year Street Party! This incredible street party is an annual sell-out with […]

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Christmas Fair George Square 2022

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 1 December, 2022 – 8 January, 2023 A Winter Wonderland in the Heart of Glasgow at George Square Enjoy festive fun at the fair in George Square under  the Christmas lights. Something for everyone with open air ice rink, see stunning views of the city from the massive observation wheel, have fun on the Victorian […]

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Monday, December 5, 2022 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow

Scottish Writers Christmas Speakeasy 2022

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Tuesday, 13 December, 2022 – 7 – 9 p.m. Come and join Scottish Writers’ annual speakeasy celebration  at the CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD For those who cannot attend in person, please register for a Zoom link to this event. Everyonewelcome – members, friends and first timers to come along and share their […]

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Three Bears Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre

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4 December, 2022 , 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Scottish Mask and Puppet Theatre, 8 – 10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale Glasgow G12 0QF Further details and other puppet shows  A very festive porridge, porridge, porridge and the 3 BEARS just love it! The metal world of Goldilicks meets the naturally wooden world of 3 BEARS, […]

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Glasgow Madrigirls – Music and Readings for Advent

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A Star is Dancing Sunday 4 December, 2022 at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. University Memorial Chapel, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ Glasgow Madrigirls’ much-loved annual concert of music and readings for Advent, featuring a cappella sacred and folk music from around the world. This year’s concert looks at the familiar Advent stories from […]

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Community event, Music, Pat's Home Page Blog

Christmas Jumper Day Whiteinch Library

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3 December, 2022 11 a.m. Whiteinch Library, 14 Victoria Park Dr S, Glasgow G14 9RL Christmas Jumper Day & Childrens’ Christmas Bookbug Bookbug 11 a.m. Library Day 11.45 a.m. Be the first to hear the new Whiteinch Library Christmas Song at 11.35 a.m. Childrens’ arts & crafts, Santa Post Box, Childrens’ pavement chalk art, books, […]

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Locavore Christmas Market 2022

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Saturday 3 December, 2022 – 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Locavore, 349 Victoria Road, Govanhill, Glasgow G42 7SA Tickets Come along for a lovely Christmas market, packed with ethical gifts and delicious organic food and wine. This year some of Locavore’s  favourite suppliers and local makers have been invited to come along and take over Locavore for […]

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Markets, Shopping

GalGael Winter Fair 2022

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Sunday 4 December, 2022 – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Event by GalGael Galgael, 15 Fairley Street, Glasgow, G51 2SN Come along to the Winter Fair. There will be a mix of art and crafts, baking, kids activities and home (well workshop!) cooked food. Contact [email protected] for stalls ‘GalGael is a working community making a […]

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Paisley Christmas Market 2022

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Starts Friday 2nd December, Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th then every weekend in run up to Christmas. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Paisley High Street Town centre Christmas Market is back on Paisley’s High Street this December! Open from 10am until 4pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in December in the run up to Christmas, […]

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Aye Write: Bobby Gillespie

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8 December, 2022 Hear Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie reading from his memoir taking him from Glasgow tenement to the release of the iconic Screamadelica. Bobby will be signing copies of his book Tenement Kid after the event. Born into a working-class Glaswegian family in the summer of 1961, Bobby Gillespie’s memoir Tenement Kid begins in Springburn, […]

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Rock Choir Live for Starchild

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Sunday 27 November, 2022 – Doors 3.30 p.m. Netherlee, Stamperland Church, Ormonde Ave, Glasgow G44 3SL Please come along this Sunday to Netherlee, Stamperland Church, to hear a magical, uplifting performance by the UK’s favourite contemporary Choir! There will also be food and drinks in the large hall after the concert and plenty of wonderful […]

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A Classical Christmas at Cottiers

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Tuesday 6 December, 2022 at 7.30p.m. Cottiers Theatre, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5PU Scotland’s exceptional vocalists from GPRO & G Juniors perform a stunning mix of classic and classical Christmas favourites. One of the most established and experienced drama schools in Scotland for thirty year. Come along and enjoy a joyful Christmas […]

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

Cottiers at Christmas

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Sunday, 4 December, 2022, 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Cottiers, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5PU Glasgow Studio Orchestra presents some magical music to get you into the festive spirit! This short concert is aimed firmly at families and children and is a great way of introducing your little ones to live music […]

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