Irish Roots Programme – Govanhill International Festival
IRISH ROOTS Part of Govanhill International Festival 2025 – 1 – 10 August INISHOWEN TRADITIONAL SINGERS’ CIRCLE SESSION Friday 1 August, 7pm-9pm (drop in) Sharkeys, 51 Old Rutherglen Road, G5 9DT Join the Inishowen Traditional Singers’ Circle for an evening of song as living archive – a collective act of remembering, holding and passing on. […]
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Bard in the Botanics 2025
25 June – 2 August, 2025 Magic, Mayhem and Murder Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 0UE Programme A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM – This magical & enchanting new outdoor production of Shakespeare’s best-loved comedy is the perfect treat for a summer’s evening. Part of WestFest DOCTOR FAUSTUS – Marlowe’s epic drama, adapted […]
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Wednesday, July 2, 2025 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Explore the Southern Necropolis: A Walking Tour
July 20, 2025, 12 noon – 2 p.m. Southern Necropolis, 300 Caledonia Rd, Glasgow G5 0TB Meet at the Gate House on Caledonia Road Glasgow City Heritage Trust and Friends of Southern Necropolis invite you to a meander around the Gorbals Southern Necropolis with the Happy Reaper (aka Colin Mackie). Opened in 1840, the Southern […]
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Friday, June 27, 2025 | Filed under: Community event, Walks and Tours Glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
The Iron Burgh screening at The Deep End
Thursday, June 19th, 2025, 6.30 p.m. The Deep End. 21 Nithsdale Street, Glasgow G41 2PZ The Iron Burgh is a brilliant film exploring the history of Coatbridge from 1828 to 1967, as told through contemporary testimonies and reports. (The film is by Jim Sullivan, email ) At Irish History Group meets at The Deep End on […]
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | Filed under: Cinema, Community event, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Partick Film Fest-athon
Saturday, 14 June, 2025, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Partick Film Fest-athon at WestFest Partick Film Festival in collaboration with the Kelvin Hall has curated a programme of short films to celebrate Glasgow 850 at this year’s WestFest. The films feature the people and places who make this unique city that we call home. The […]
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | Filed under: Cinema, Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Glasgow 850 Celebrations, Glasgow 850th Celebrations, Pat's Home Page Blog, WestFest Glasgow's Cultural and Community Festival, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Refugee Festival Scotland 2025 – From Shore to Shore
From Shore to Shore 13 – 22 June, 2025 9am – 5pm Anniesland campus of Glasgow Clyde College 19 Hatfield drive, Glasgow, G12 0YE Free Outdoor installation. Visitors can come at any time between 9 – 5pm. There are toilets and parking facilities on site. Glasgow Clyde College Art installation of messages and stories written […]
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West End Fest 2025 – Vinicombe Street Gala
Saturday 7 June, 2025, 12 noon – 4 p.m. Vinicombe Street, (Top of Byres Road) Glasgow, G12 Come along and enjoy the return of the fabulous Vinicombe Street Gala. Taking place on the piazza just off Byres Road (opposite Waitrose). Come along and enjoy an afternoon of live music, circus performers, choirs & community groups. […]
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Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, WestFest 2025, WestFest Glasgow's Cultural and Community Festival, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
The Claypits: Past, Present and Future
Saturday 14th June, 12 noon – 2 p.m. Hamilton Hill Claypits Local Nature Reserve, 250 Ellesmere St, Glasgow G22 5LZ Free lunch & Prize Draw for taking part Join their walks and help to shape the future of the Claypits. Have your say! Hamilton Hill Claypits on Facebook
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Byres Hub Community Day 2025 – Celebrating Connections
Saturday 7 June, 2025 12 noon – 4 p.m. Byres Community Hub, Clarice Pears Building, University of Glasgow 90 Byres Road Glasgow G12 8TB Join School of Health and Wellbeing staff, students and Byres Hub community groups for their third annual community day filled with fun activities, refreshments, and chat during Glasgow Science Festival. This […]
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Movement Park Superhero School at Glasgow BMX Centre
Saturday 7 June, 2025, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Knightswood BMX, 72 Archerhill Road, Glasgow, G13 3LS Unleash Your Inner Hero! If you want to be a superhero for the day, join Movement Park Superhero School to actively unleash your potential! The action-packed day of superhero training at Glasgow BMX Centre includes: Parkour Playground – […]
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Monday, June 2, 2025 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Kids and young people, Sport, Walks, Cycling in Glasgow
Love Loss Data – Lacunas Music Society
Thursday, 26 June, 2025, 8 p.m. Cottiers, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5PU Beautiful songs and evocative music, complemented with spoken word and arresting visuals, love loss data is presented by Lacunas Music Society. Part of WestFest Actress Blythe Duff – best known for her role as Jackie Reid in the long running crime show Taggart – […]
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Sunday, June 1, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, WestFest 2025, WestFest Glasgow's Cultural and Community Festival, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Come along and try Pétanque – WestFest
Friday 27 June, 2025 at 6.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. Willowbank Bowling Club, 36 Downside Road, Dowanhill, Glasgow G12 9DW Glasgow Pétanque Club invites you to come along to the piste at Willow Bank Bowling Club to try out Pétanque (French Boules). Equipment and coaching will be available, and the bar will be open for […]
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Friday, May 30, 2025 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Sport, Walks, Cycling in Glasgow, WestFest 2025, WestFest Glasgow's Cultural and Community Festival, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
CinemARC – Song of the Sea
Friday, June 13, 2025 · 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane Glasgow G11 6EW Part of Glasgow Science Festival Marking Glasgow’s 850th birthday, the ARC is taking inspiration from the fish on the city’s crest to present Song of the Sea for a family-friendly screening. This enchanting animation […]
Clyde Chorus at The Pearce Institute
Saturday 31 May, 2025 Doors open 11 a.m. Come along to an unforgettable musical celebration with Musicians In Exile as they join forces with dlù, performers from Àrd-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu, and the Ando Glaso Collective. At The Pearce Institute. 840-860 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 3UU Buy tickets
People’s Palace and Winter Gardens: redevelopment outreach event
Friday 23rd May 2025, 12-4pm Bridgeton Library, 2 – 16 Orr St, Bridgeton, Glasgow G40 2QH The People’s Palace and Winter Gardens are being redeveoped. Arts & crafts, museum object handling, find out about the project, meet some of the team and get involved! Free event – All welcome. Walking Tour – Glasgow Green There […]
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Spellbound – Family Friendly Afternoon with Glasgow Studio Orchestra
22 June, 2025 Cottiers, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, G11 5PU The Glasgow Studio Orchestra invites you to a FAMILY FRIENDLY performance of all things mystical and magical including music and songs from Wicked, Enchanted, Shrek and Brave. Buy tickets
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
WATER POLO DEMO at ARLINGTON BATHS CLUB
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 12.00 – 1 p.m. The Arlington Baths Club, 61 Arlington Street Glasgow G3 6DT Experience the thrill and skill of water polo at Arlington Baths Club as expert players from Western Baths Water Polo Club showcase their agility, teamwork, and strategy in an exciting live demonstration. Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer […]
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Free Talks at WestFest
2 – 26 June, 2025 WestFest Kelvin Hall1445 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AW Part of Glasgow 850, join WestFest & Friends of Glasgow West for a series of free and fascinating talks at Kelvin Hall. All talks are fully illustrated and start at 7pm, lasting approx. 1 hour. Please arrive early to be sure of […]
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Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Glasgow 850th Celebrations, Pat's Home Page Blog, WestFest 2025, WestFest Glasgow's Cultural and Community Festival, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
A Conversation with Andrew O’Hagan, University of Glasgow ARC
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 · 6 – 7:30pm A conversation with Honorary Professor Andrew O’Hagan, chaired by Prof Gerard Carruthers (Scottish Literature) By College of Arts & Humanities, University of Glasgow At: Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane Glasgow G11 6EW A conversation with Andrew O’Hagan – novelist, essayist, and Honorary […]
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WW1 Commemorative Plaque Unveiling at Maryhill Burgh Halls
Friday 25 April, 2025 11 a.m. Maryhill Community to Honour Local WWI Fallen at Commemorative Plaque Unveiling On Friday 25th April at 11:00am, the Maryhill community will gather for a solemn ceremony to unveil a bronze memorial plaque commemorating local men who lost their lives in the First World War. To attend please book. The […]
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Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Picnic – Glasgow for Europe at the Botanics
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 3 – 4 p.m. Glasgow Botanic Gardens Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road Glasgow G12 0UE Spring is in the air – meet-up in Glasgow’s Westend for a ‘Europe’ themed picnic in Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens The plan is to meet south of the Kibble Palace anytime from 3 pm. Hope you […]
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Sunday, April 20, 2025 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Strange Broth – A gathering to make, learn, play and share stories for commons and commoning
Friday 25 April and Saturday 26 April, 2025. 9 a.m. – 6.30 p.m. GalGael Trust, 15 Fairley Street Glasgow G51 2SN A gathering for the commons and commoning across Scotland and beyond £5 – Tickets and Programme Hosted by GalGael and Future Natures and brewed with commoners near and far. The world is on fire. Illegal “wars” rumble on. […]
Saturday, April 19, 2025 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Tree Planting at Springburn Winter Gardens
Friday 18 April, 2025, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Springburn Park, Mosesfield St, Glasgow G21 3UD An afternoon session of tree planting in Springburn Park, Glasgow! We’re teaming up with Propagate to plant fruit trees in the gardens and have creative activities for you to enjoy. Take away goat willow cuttings and enjoy refreshments. Meet […]
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Friday, April 18, 2025 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
WestFest 2025
WestFest is back for its third annual festival 1st – 29th June After a hugely successful 2024 festival, comprising 131 events and reaching total audience numbers of 110,000 WestFest – Glasgow’s biggest community led, cultural festival today (Thursday 12 April) launches the programme for its 2025 festival. WestFest captures the imaginations of participants, residents and visitors […]
Weaving Song Workshop
Tuesday 22 April, 2025 6 p.m – 8 p.m. Discover songs and poetry from Paisley’s mill heritage – create a song to remember Paisley’s mill workers. Come along and help write a radical weaver’s song with poet Jim Ferguson and musician Rebecca Maria Witherspoon Building, 10 Stone Street, Paisley PA1 2AR To book email […]
G20 Weekly Gardening Sessions
G20 Youth Glencloy Street, Glasgow, G20 Every Wednesday 12 – 2 p.m. starting 30 April, 2025 Come and help G20 create a mini Children’s Wood and garden at their G20 Community Garden in Maryhill. They’ll be building raised beds, planting, taking part in conservation activities and creating a mud kitchen. They’ve already cleared up the […]
Spring Fling 2025 at ARC University of Glasgow
7 – 18 April, 2025 Come to the ARC during the School Holidays for this FREE public programme of events and activities for all ages. Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane Glasgow G11 6EW SPACE AND PLACE ARC SPRING FLING 2025 Spring Fling – Space and Place What areas do you […]
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Thursday, April 3, 2025 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Kids and young people, Pat's Home Page Blog, University of Glasgow Advanced Research Centre, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Vocal Dynamics – Spring Concert
Thursday 3 April, 2025 at 7 p.m. Carol Jamnejad will be drumming with the choir. Come along and enjoy this free event (donations for charity welcome) and hear a rally fun selection of songs. Victoria Park Church, 259 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow G11 6AB
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Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Govan Music Festival – The Four Barons String Quartet
Friday 28 March, 2025, 7.30 – 9.30 p.m. Kinning Park Complex, 43 Cornwall Street Glasgow G41 1BA Join The Four Barons String Quartet for an unforgettable night of music, featuring a stunning program of classical and contemporary works: 🎼 Danish String Quartet selections from Keel Road 🎼 Joachín Turina – La oracíon del torero (The Bullfighter’s Prayer) 🎼 Gabriela Smith – Carrot Revolution 🎼 Ravel – String […]
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Seed Swop Glasgow
Saturday 29 March, 2025, 12 noon – 2 p.m. Gathering Ground, Old Basin House, 5-7 Applecross St, Glasgow G4 9SP Getting ready to sow this Spring? Looking for seeds or have some you’d like to swap? Pop into Gathering Ground, where you’ll find a wide variety of free open-pollinated vegetable, herb and flower seeds to […]
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
