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 

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 david@galgael.org 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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Family Storytelling in the Children’s Wood, Glasgow

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Saturday 3 December, 2022 at 11 a.m. Winter Tales on the Meadow The Children’s Wood, Kelbourne, Sanda, Clouston Street, Glasgow G20 Event by The Children’s Wood and Meadow Allison Galbraith will share her winter stories with us. We will sell hot drinks and our home baking. Wrap up warm & rain proof. See you there! Grassroots […]

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Christmas Fayre, House For An Art Lover

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Sunday 27 November, 2022 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. House of an Art Lover, 10 Dumbreck Rd, Bellahouston, Glasgow G41 5BW Entry is Free! – You can just turn up on the day. Annual Christmas Fayre returns to House of an Art Lover, showcasing a range of high quality gifts and festive treats. Featuring handcrafted […]

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Golden Friendships Club Christmas Craft Fayre

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Saturday 3rd December, 2022 Golden Friendships Club, 18 Nairn Pl, Dalmuir, Clydebank G81 4AU (Just off Dumbarton Road bus route and very convenient for Dalmuir Train Station) Come along and buy Christmas gifts and handmade gifts made by Golden Friendships’ crafters.  Enjoy tea, coffee and home baking. All money raised on the day from Golden […]

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Maryhill Festival: Christmas Market

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Sunday, 27 November, 2022, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. The Christmas Market will take place at: Maryhill Burgh Halls, 24 Gairbraid Ave, Wyndford, Glasgow G20 8YE Christmas Crafts – Arts and Crafts – Community Stalls – Commercial Stalls Maryhill Festival is a consortium composed of various community organisations throughout Maryhill, working together to better the […]

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Elf Jr! – Performance Academy Christmas Show 2022

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Sunday 20th November at 1.00pm, 4.30pm & 7pm Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9HZ The Performance Academy Drama and Theatre Schools present Elf Jr! Join us for a performance filled with singing, dancing and lots of Christmas fun. Book Tickets Box Office 0141 357 4000 The Performance Academy, Scotland’s Award Winning Acting […]

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Partick Christmas Market 2022

PARTICK christmas market

Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd December, 2022. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Partick South Church, 259 Dumbarton Rd, Partick, Glasgow G11 6AB The perfect place to support local businesses and find some hidden gems! Crafts and gifts, Local Produce, Seasonal Food, Entertainment, Hot Drinks and Food. Checkout @partickchristmasmarket for update On Facebook Green Living Glasgow

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Friday, November 4, 2022 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Markets, Shopping

Christmas Event Salvation Army Partick

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Tuesday 1 November, 2022 launches 9 a.m. Salvation Army Shop, 91 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G11 6PD Event by Salvation Army Charity Shop, Partick Christmas event launches 9am on Tuesday 1st November. A great selection on gift sets , lots of new kids toys , a large selection of Christmas accessories, party wear and lots lots more, […]

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Shaking Hands With Christmas – Brian Whittingham

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The Quilt and The Book, Christmas Day The Ball and The Boots, Boxing Day A Christmas Trilogy THE FIRE AND THE TREE Christmas-Eve. Mum cleaned the grate of yesterday’s fireplace replenished it with crumpled newspaper, kindling, adding course-coal she lit, gently puffing her cheeks, blowing to fan the new-born flame. She’d stand the coal-shovel against […]

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Social Bite Helping the Homeless this Christmas

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This year Social Bite will be again opening up venues in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for Christmas dinner, festive cheer, and presents to homeless and vulnerable people. Buy a homeless person Christmas Dinner for £5 Opening Times Aberdeen 516 Union Street, Aberdeen – Xmas Eve 12pm – 4pm/ Xmas […]

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Thursday, December 16, 2021 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow

Sense Scotland Christmas Concert Online

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16 December, 2021 at 7 p.m. Join Sense Scotland’s virtual Christmas Concert, featuring your festive musical favourites and performances from people supported by Sense Scotland. To join in the free, online event all you need to do is: 1. Mark 7pm on Thursday 16th December on your calendar 2. Get friends and family involved by […]

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Calton Ceilidh Open Mic 14 December, 2021

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Music and Spoken Word The Calton Bar, 415 London Rd, Glasgow G40 1AG Tuesday 14 December, 2021 at 7 p.m. Featured Artist Doctur Normul – the East End Chanteuse. Plus performers including: Ann Marie O’Hare Spike Munro Richard Lala Lesley O’Brien Douglas Thompson Louise Malone Eileen Farrelly plus other writers featured in: Floor spots still […]

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