Pat’s Home Page Blog.

Pat’s Glasgow West End Blog

Carlton Jug Band – Avant Garde

carlton jug band 2 oct

Carlton Jug Band at Avant Garde Friday 2 October, 2026 – 8.30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Good food, good music, good peeps, good dance floor…see ya there:) Avant Garde, Glasgow.34 – 44 King Street, Glasgow G1 5QT – Live music bar and restaurant. Carlton Jug Band on Facebook The Carlton Jug Band is a Glasgow […]

Read the full article: Carlton Jug Band – Avant Garde

For Sale: Three Bedroom Flat, Broomhill Drive, Glasgow G11

broomhill drive flat for sale

Offers Over 179.999 A particularly spacious and generously proportioned three-bedroom upper duplex apartment, ideally suited to a wide range of buyers and offering excellent flexibility of accommodation over two levels. The property provides three impressive double bedrooms, a well-proportioned reception room, fitted kitchen and a family bathroom. The generous room dimensions and duplex layout create […]

Read the full article: For Sale: Three Bedroom Flat, Broomhill Drive, Glasgow G11

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog, Property

CRER Black History Walking Tour – Black History Month October 2026

Sunday, 11 October, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. David Livingstone Memorial Statue, Castle St, Glasgow G4 0UZ Book place at Eventbrite Join Coalition for Racial Equality andd Rights – CRER’s official Black History Month walking tour, running for over 25 years! Taking  participants on a historical journey through Glasgow’s mercantile past, exploring how today’s […]

Read the full article: CRER Black History Walking Tour – Black History Month October 2026

Black History Month October 2026

black history month

Black History Month in Glasgow celebrates the achievements, contributions and experiences of Black people throughout history and today. Learn more about stories that have often been overlooked, and reflect on how the past continues to shape communities. With tours, talks, discussions, film screenings and more, the diverse programme helps discover the rich cultural contributions and […]

Read the full article: Black History Month October 2026

Best Shot: How to Get Published with Sheila Wakefield

scottish writers

Tuesday 29 September, 2026, 7.30 p.m. A Ruby McCann Writing School Event – Scottish Writers Best Shot: How to Get Published with Sheila Wakefield, Founder/Editor, Red Squirrel Press’ A Ruby McCann Writing School Event. The Griffin, 266 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JP Want to get published? Join us on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, for Sheila […]

Read the full article: Best Shot: How to Get Published with Sheila Wakefield

Children’s Walk for Gaza, Glasgow Green

childrens walk for gaza

Saturday  31 October, 2026, 2.30 a.m.- 4.30 p.m. ByForgotten Women Glasgow Green, Greendyke Street, Saltmarket G1 5DB A family friendly walk where children and families come together to stand in solidarity with the children and women of Gaza. Join us on Saturday, 31st October 2026, from 2:30 PM, for a meaningful Children’s Walk for Gaza […]

Read the full article: Children’s Walk for Gaza, Glasgow Green

Soul Jazz Sunday September Weekend 2026

soul jazz sunday sept weekend

Sunday 27 September, 2026 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. McCrea West of Scotland Cricket Club, 35 Peel Street, Glasgow, G11 5LU Nick Peacock and Mark Robb Long time no see! Not wanting to clash with the World Cup Final there was no traditional Glasgow Fair Party.However, Soul Jazz Sunday is back again Sunday 27th of […]

Read the full article: Soul Jazz Sunday September Weekend 2026

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog

Glasgow Americana: Dar Williams & Heather Maloney at Cottiers

dar williams

1 October, 2026, 7.30 p.m. Dar Williams is an American pop-folk singer It’s a highway, filled with deep, exotic colors and beautiful delicate things as well as the perils that come from moving so fast,” says Dar Williams, describing modern life. On her 13th album, Hummingbird Highway, out September 12 on Righteous Babe Records, Williams celebrates the colors […]

Read the full article: Glasgow Americana: Dar Williams & Heather Maloney at Cottiers

Niall Connolly and The Album Club at The Glad Cafe review Pat Byrne

niall connolly glad cafe

What a treat – a Saturday afternoon gig at The Glad Cafe. with Niall Connolly. Jim and I first saw Niall perform back in 2011 in New York City and again in Glasgow at The Dram in 2016. This time we caught him in Glasgow at the start of his UK and Europe Tour 2026 […]

Read the full article: Niall Connolly and The Album Club at The Glad Cafe review Pat Byrne

Carmunnock Village Glasgow Doors Open Days 2026

carmunnock village

17 – 20 September, 2026 The Castlemilk Hall Church Kirk Road, G76 9DT Enjoy a day in the country in Carmunnock, Glasgow’s last village. There will be guided tours of the Church which dates back to 1767. The Castlemilk Hall, the social hub of the village will host a photographic archive exhibition and there is […]

Read the full article: Carmunnock Village Glasgow Doors Open Days 2026

Line Dancing In St Mungo Square

line dancing dod

Saturday 19 September, 2026, 12 Noon – 3 p.m. Pop on a cowboy hat and join us for FREE line dancing sessions out in St Mungo Square. Fun for all ages. Yee-ha! Come along to St Mungo Square for lively line dancing sessions led by experienced choreographers, open to all abilities. A bespoke “575” dance […]

Read the full article: Line Dancing In St Mungo Square

Queen At Sea at GFT

queen at sea

19 – 24 September, 2026 Starring Juliette Binoche, Tom Courtenay and Anna Calder-Marshall, Queen at Sea received its world premiere in competition at the Berlin International Film Festival earlier this year, where it won both the Silver Bear Jury Prize and the Silver Bear for Best Supporting Performance for both Courtenay and Calder-Marshall. The film […]

Read the full article: Queen At Sea at GFT

Friday, September 18, 2026 | Filed under: Cinema, Pat's Home Page Blog

Pressure at GFT

pressure

12 – 24 September, 2026 In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, Pressure stars Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser as General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg as they face an impossible choice—launch the largest and most dangerous invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether. Buy tickets And […]

Read the full article: Pressure at GFT

The Album Club, Niall Connolly at The Glad Cafe

niall connolly the album club

Saturday 19 September, 2026 – matinee (1.30 p.m) The Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G41 2HG Album Club began as “a book club… only with albums”. In 2019, composer & musician MJ McCarthy – former member of Zoey Van Goey, as well as occasional accordionist with Aidan Moffat, Trembling Bells, Lord Cut Glass & […]

Read the full article: The Album Club, Niall Connolly at The Glad Cafe

BFI London Film Festival 2026 at GFT

BFI London film festival

Wednesday 7 until Monday 19 October, 2026 LFF is returning to GFT for its 70th edition — and everyone is invited. Take your pick from a thrilling line-up of new films and previews, including this year’s Opening and Closing Night Galas: Elsinore and The Debut, as well as Danny Boyle’s latest film Ink, and this […]

Read the full article: BFI London Film Festival 2026 at GFT

Mackenzies: A Dog’s Breakfast Album Release LNFG

mackenzies album launch

12 September, 2026, 3.30 p.m. Tickets Mackenzies – Glasgow punk-funk agitators finally release debut album “A Dog’s Breakfast” after 40 years on LP/CD/digital on Last Night From Glasgow on 11 Sept 26. Pre-order. Join them in Hidden Lane record store Music From Big Blue to support the release and grab yourself a copy of their […]

Read the full article: Mackenzies: A Dog’s Breakfast Album Release LNFG

Thursday, September 10, 2026 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog

Social Dancing Maryhill Burgh Halls

social dancing maryhill burgh halls

Mondays 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. – 21st September and 5th and 19th October, 2026 Maryhill Burgh Halls, 24 Gairbraid Ave, Glasgow G20 8YE New senior social dancing group starting tomorrow! A lovely new senior social dancing group at the Halls, a mix of Ballroom, Latin, Jive, Line and Sequence Dancing. Come along for a bit […]

Read the full article: Social Dancing Maryhill Burgh Halls

Glass and Concrete Project Launch

glass and concrete project

Tuesday 22 September, 2026 – 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Edward House, 203 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3EX Come along to the launch of an interactive arts project exploring the past and future of Charing Cross Launching a programme of stained glass and poetry workshops, walks, film screenings, archive visits and more. Try taster sessions, […]

Read the full article: Glass and Concrete Project Launch

Siskin Green – Living in the Echo at Cottiers

siskin green

20 September, 2026, 7.30 p.m. Siskin Green are a contemporary Scottish folk trio, drawing on themes of faith, feminism and justice. They have developed a loyal following across the UK, with listeners drawn to their distinctive blend of fiery protest songs, wistful re-imagined hymns, and original songs – presented in lush vocal harmony with evocative […]

Read the full article: Siskin Green – Living in the Echo at Cottiers

Take 2: Horton Hears A Hoo at GFT

horton hears a hoo

Saturday 5 September, 2026, 11.30 a.m. GFT 12 Rose St, Glasgow G3 6RB An imaginative elephant named Horton hears a faint cry for help coming from a tiny speck of dust floating through the air. Horton suspects there may be life on that speck and despite a surrounding community, who thinks he has lost his […]

Read the full article: Take 2: Horton Hears A Hoo at GFT

Ando Glaso Roma Fest – Symposium University of Glasgow

ando glaso festival

Friday 4 September, 2026, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. 32 University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ A major free-to-attend symposium presented by Ando Glaso (Scotland’s leading Roma-led arts organisation) and facilitated by the Roma Rights Forum is taking place at University of Glasgow from 1-5pm this Friday 4 September, as part of Ando Glaso Roma Fest, […]

Read the full article: Ando Glaso Roma Fest – Symposium University of Glasgow

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Music, Pat's Home Page Blog

‘Premature’: First clip released from brand new Scottish rom-com

premature

The film will have a Gala Premiere at Grosvenor Picture Theatre, Glasgow West End on Thursday 10th September ahead of its UK cinema release from Friday 18th September, 2026. The feature film debut of BAFTA Scotland New Talent-winner Kevin Walls was shot on location in and around Glasgow The fresh new take on the genre […]

Read the full article: ‘Premature’: First clip released from brand new Scottish rom-com

Wully Davidson: Climate Change – Glacial Lake Outflow  Floods & Glacier Collapse Floods

hubbard glacier

Glacial Lake Outflow  Floods (GLOFs) A glacial lake is a body of water in a high mounain valley, held in place by a glacial dam, which can be made of ice, glacial moraine (rocks deposited by the glacier), or a mixture of both. If the volume of water in the lake increases due to increased […]

Read the full article: Wully Davidson: Climate Change – Glacial Lake Outflow  Floods & Glacier Collapse Floods

Monday, August 31, 2026 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog, Science: Climate Change and Other Topics

Yorkhill Gala Day 2026

yorkhill gala 2026

Sunday 30 August, 2026 12 noon – 5 p.m. Yorkhill Gala Day, Overnewton Square, Yorkhill G3 8RX Live Music Stalls Dog Show Children’s Activities Raffle and Tombola Burgers and Bar Yorkhill and Kelvingrove Community Council

Read the full article: Yorkhill Gala Day 2026

Sea Shanty Workshop

sea shanty workshop

How To Sing A Shanty The Glasgow Shanty Crew and Traditional Music and Song Association (Glasgow) present a Sea Shanty Workshop as part of Glasgow Shanty Day Friday 21 August 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.  The Pearce Institute, 840-860 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 3UU Glasgow, G51 3UU (Book tickets) Led by the male harmony group […]

Read the full article: Sea Shanty Workshop

Hillhead Beer and Food Festival

hillhead beer and food festival

Friday 14 August, 2026  (1500 – 2200) and Saturday 15 August (1200 – 2200) Hillhead Sports Club, 32 Hughenden Road, Glasgow G12 9XP. Hillhead Sports Club and the associated sports club (rugby, cricket, tennis and ultimate frisbee) are hosting Hillhead Beer and Food Festival in Glasgow’s West End. There will be abulous breweries including: Williams […]

Read the full article: Hillhead Beer and Food Festival

Govan Book Festival – In Conversation with Alan Dimmick

govan book festival in conversation with alan dimmick

Saturday, August 15, 2026  •  2 p.m. – 3 p.m. ByThe Govan Stones (Govan Heritage Trust) Part of the Govan Book Festival 2026 collection At Govan Old Parish Church, 866 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 3UU Join acclaimed Glasgow photographer Alan Dimmick for a fascinating afternoon of stories, photography and conversation at Govan Old. A Special Invitation This […]

Read the full article: Govan Book Festival – In Conversation with Alan Dimmick

Brutal Glasgow Trail

brutalist trail

Until 28 August, 2026 Explore Glasgow’s love-hate relationship with Brutalism through this interactive multimedia exhibition and trail, curated by Rachel Loughran and featuring the work of Glasgow based illustrator Nebo Peklo (Natalie Tweedie), well known for her distinctive illustrations of buildings and places in the city. Journey from Anniesland Tower to the Gallowgate Twins gaining fascinating insights into the […]

Read the full article: Brutal Glasgow Trail

Every Picture Tells A Story – Exhibition Maryhill Burgh Halls

every picture tells a story maryhill burgh halls

Thursday 13th August until Sunday 11th October, 2026 Maryhill Burgh Halls, 10 – 24 Garbraid Avenue, Glasgow G20 8YE Maryhill exhibition brings the story of a 240-year-old canal to life A new exhibition exploring Maryhill’s remarkable canal heritage and its continuing role in the future of Glasgow opens at Maryhill Burgh Halls. Every Picture Tells […]

Read the full article: Every Picture Tells A Story – Exhibition Maryhill Burgh Halls

Drawing the Past: Still Life with Singer Sewing Machines

still life with singer

Thursday 13 August, 2026, 5 p.m. – 7p.m. Event by:West Dunbartonshire Council  Creative Learning At: Clydebank Library Museum Dumbarton Road, Clydebank, G81 1XH   Relax after work or a long day, with some lo-fi music, gorgeous sewing machines and likeminded artists within the Clydebank Museum space. Develop observational drawing skills while learning about the museum’s […]

Read the full article: Drawing the Past: Still Life with Singer Sewing Machines

still life with singer

Copyright Glasgow Westend 2009 thru 2017

Contact Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End | About Pat Byrne | Privacy Policy | Design by Jim Byrne Website Design