Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Kick Up The Arts – Nicola Meighan with Jill Jackson and Carol Laula

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Thursday 2 October, 2025 Part of Glasgow Americana Cottiers Theatre, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5PU Glasgow Americana is more than thrilled to be teaming up with Nicola Meighan and her excellent podcast “A Kick Up The Arts” during the festival this year. Brining the podcast to the live stage with two of […]

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Bookface Sip and Swop with Gillian Shirreffs

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Saturday 25 October, 2025, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saints of Ingram, 158 Ingram St, Glasgow G1 1EJ Come along for a fun and cosy afternoon at Saints of Ingram in Glasgow on Saturday 25th October from 3-6pm. when Bookface is hosting a luxury raffle to support Beatson Cancer Charity. Following the success of her […]

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Melting Pot Halloween – One Night at the Museum

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1 November, 2025 – from 7 p.m. Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Rd, Glasgow G3 8RS This Halloween, the spirits of disco rise once more… Clear your crypts – Melting Pot’s Halloween Party is back!! Melting Pot returns to the Riverside Museum on Saturday, November 1st to host annual Halloween spectacular!! Party amongst the vintage museum […]

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Glasgow Youth Film Festival 2025

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 Friday 26 until Sunday 28 September, 2025 This year’s Glasgow Youth Film Festival programme is bursting with special screenings and educational events. See full programmme GYFF 2025 Opening Film   On Friday 26 September, GYFF25 opens with the Scottish Premiere of Plainclothes, the Sundance award-winning romantic thriller starring Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey. Closing Event […]

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Ocean with David Attenborough: Community Screening & Q&A at GFT

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Monday, October 13, 2025 at 10am – 12pm Doors at 9:45 a.m. By  Marine Conservation Society Afree screening of Ocean with David Attenborough, hosted by the Marine Conservation Society and followed by a Q &A. The Marine Conservation Society are hosting a free screening of Ocean with David Attenborough – a stunning documentary showing us […]

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Aye Write 2025: Denise Mina and Helen Fields in conversation with Bryan Burnett

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Saturday November 15, 2025, 4.15 p.m. Royal Concert Hall, 2 Killermont St, Glasgow G2 3NW BBC Scotland’s Bryan Burnett is joined by two crime writers extraordinaire as they peel back the layers of a good mystery. Described as “crime-writing royalty” by none other than Ian Rankin, Denise Mina draws us into the world of blood […]

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The Glasgow Shanty Festival

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 Saturday 11th October 2025, 12.30pm to 7:30pm Aboard the Tall Ship Glenlee in Glasgow, Riverside Mueseum,150 Pointhouse Rd, Stobcross Rd, Glasgow G3 8RS FREE EVENT The Glasgow Shanty Crew are delighted to announce that the Glasgow Shanty Festival will be back for another celebration of Songs of the Sea on Saturday 11th October with guest […]

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Glasgow Doors Open Days 2025 Alasdair Gray Archive

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Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September, 2025 10 a.m. The Alasdair Gray Archive, The Whisky Bond 2 Dawson Road, Glasgow G4 9SS Glasgow is a visionary city and it was Alasdair Gray who first explored this, through writing in his seminal novel Lanark (1981), the imaginative potential of what the city could hold. The tour will […]

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Walking Tour: Tracing Glasgow’s Imperial Past in Kelvingrove Park

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Saturday, October 18, 2025, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Glasgow’s often referred to as having been the ‘second city’ of the British Empire, a nickname coined in the early-nineteenth century that represented the might of its industries and the reach of its trade connections. The city’s capacity for making and exporting all manner of goods, […]

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Flight of the Wild Geese, Refuweegee Fundraiser

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Sunday 28 September 2025 – 7 p.m. Saint Luke’s  17 Bain St, Glasgow G40 2JZ A trad-night fundraiser for Refuweegee. Why is there a restoration Levy? Put very simply, the  restoration levy is an additional charge added to your ticket price which is directly invested back into the venue. This money is used for critical […]

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Autumn Fun Day – The Children’s Wood

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Friday, 26 September 2025, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Clouston/Sanda/Kelbourne Street, Glasgow G20 8QW Event by The Children’s Wood and Meadow Science Centre and RSPB Mosaic Workshop Second Hand Book Stall Apple Pressing Charlie’s Harvest Soup Admission Free  

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BLOODY SCOTLAND 2025

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Bloody Scotland 12 – 14 September, 2025 Full Bloody Scotland Programme and Tickets Friday 12th September – 12:30 – Setting the Crime Scene Opening event with Lin Anderson, Simon Toyne, Allan Gaw Albert Halls, Dumbarton Rd, Stirling FK8 2QL Making a deep incision into the world of crime fiction and science fact, talking forensics with […]

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Freshers Equinox Celebration at Woodlands Community Garden

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Sunday 21st September, 2025 Woodlands Community Garden, 91-101 West Princes St, G4 9BY Freshers (and everyone), welcome for Freshers Equinox celebration to mark the approaching Autumn. Enjoy a range of activities that build community, nourish and connect people to nature and one another. From seed saving, to mending clothes, cycling and visiting  Anti-Racist Library at […]

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Dandiya Nights 2025

Dandiya nights will take place on Friday 19th & Saturday 20h September, 2025 Back again with the amazing Symphony Live Band who will be performing both nights! This years events have been possible thanks to the following generous sponsors: BYITC Super Maths & English Specsavers Clydebank/Milngavie Reach Pharmacy Moransh Financial Services JRR Heating, Plumbing & Electrical Venues Friday 19th September: Milngavie Town Hall, 71 Station […]

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“The Pride o’ Scotland”: Scots Language Awards 2025

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The winners of the Scots Language Awards 2025 have been announced at a celebration of Scotland’s indigenous language held at Discovery Point in Dundee. Figures from literature, education, business, and the community were honoured for their outstanding contributions to the Scots leid in everyday life. The seventh annual awards saw writers, teachers, businesses, charities and […]

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Glasgow Doors Open Days 2025

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18 – 21 September 2025 Doors Open Day Festival celebrates Glasgow’s architecture, cultural heritage and encourages civic pride and connection through spaces, stories and shared experiences. The programme facilitates access to more than 150 captivating buildings, hidden spaces, factories, theatres, museum stores and  architectural and cultural gems across the city with four days of: Open […]

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Glasgow’s Craft and Flea Market

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Saturday 20 September, 2025  10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Briggait, 141 Bridgegate,Glasgow,G1 5HZ,GB Craft & Flea brings together the best independent makers, collectors, designers, and creatives from your area. Support small businesses by shopping local at our unique twist on the traditional craft market. With a wide selection of products, including ceramics, illustrations, candles, […]

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Mill Girls On Tour 2025 – Paisley Launch

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7 September, 2025, 3 p.m. &  7 p.m. In the historuc Atrium at Anchor Mill, Paisley PA1 1JR A unique depiction of the Renfrewshire mill workers A spell-binding synergy of poetry, performance and musical interludes.  Featuring Renfrewshire poets Mo Blake, Kathryn Daly, Gwen McKerrell and Tracy Patrick. Music by Scottish singer / musician and songwriter, […]

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Byres Road Book Festival 2025

26–29 September 2025 All events free. Fabulous programme with talks, readings, workshops, poetry open mic, gaelic events and ‘Glasgow on a Plate’ with top local chefs. Participating authors include: Michael Pedersen, Maisie Chan, Kirsty Logan, Chris McQueer, Rodge Glass and Ross Wilcock, The family friendly festival features Emily Dodd, Alan Windram and Book Swap for […]

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Lanarkshire Climate Action Festival

8 – 21 September, 2025 Enjoy a diverse programme of events throughout the festival: See programme See events on Facebook  Climate Action Lanarkshire on Facebook Tuesday 9 September, 1 – 3 p.m. David Livingstone Centre Would you like to enhance your comms skills and capacity to better tell the stories of the great work you […]

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Glasgow Doors Open Days 2025, Explorathon at Advanced Research Centre

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20th and 21st September, 2025 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Advancd Research Centre, University of Glasgow, Chapel Lane, Off Byres Road, G11 6EW From cutting-edge engineering to arts and humanities, dip into the fantastic research happening on your doorstep, with family-friendly activities and exhibits.  Part the Scotland-wide “Explorathon” festival, in partnership with Glasgow Doors Open […]

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Victoria Park – Spring into Summer

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Saturday 30 August, 2025 – 12 p.m. – 4 p.m Victoria Park,  Victoria Park Drive South, Glasgow G14 9QR Event by Glasgow Eco Trust, Victoria Park Community Trust, Glasgow and Get Neil Join Glasgow Eco Trust and Victoria Park Community Trust for a FREE family fun day with lots of activities including (subject to final confirmation) Music 12:10-12:45 Partick […]

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Open Day at The Citizens Theatre

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Sunday 24 August, 2025, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Citizens Theatre 0 Gorbals Street, Glasgow G5 9DS Celebrations continue on Sunday with another full day of free activities, welcoming Glasgow back into the Citizens Theatre. Building on Saturday’s procession and first look inside, Sunday offers even more opportunities to explore the building, take part in […]

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The Clutha Festival 2025 – Part 1.

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Friday 29th August – Monday 1st September,2025 Outdoor Stage, The Clutha Bar, 167 -169 Stockwell Street, G1 4SP Friday 29 from 5pm, Saturday 30 from 2:30pm, Sunday 31 from 12:30pm and Monday 1 Sept. from 6pm! 4 days, 2 stages, 18 acts/bands ALL FREE ENTRY! (Schedule available soon at The Clutha Bar Facebook) Music from: […]

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Music for Mary’s Meals

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Sunday 7 September, 2025, from 12 Noon Outside Nostrana, 72 Hyndland Road, Glasgow G12 9UT An afternoon of live music community and merriment from Nostrana and WestFest in aid of Mary’s Meal’s Featuring live music from local artists, and community groups. Only £10 + BF with net proceeds going to Mary’s Meals Tickets at Eventbrite […]

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Golden Friendships Music Festival

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Saturday 30 August, 2025, 2 p.m.- 10 p.m. Golden Friendships Community Hall, 18 Nairn Place, Dalmuir, Clydebank G81 4AU Clydebank, All Welcome – Come along for a full day of live music, with 8 live acts for £7.50. The Busted Coupons, James Shearer, XhibitX Lewis Baird, Sam Baird & Janet McMillan Baird, Norrie Baird, Ant […]

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Ukrainian Family Fun Day – Victoria Park

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24 August, 2025, 12 – 4 p.m. Victoria Park,  Victoria Park Drive S Whiteinch, Glasgow G14 9QR Open to everyone – music , yoga, Tennis , pickleball , football , fire brigade , face painting , model boat club , police , magician , balloon modelling , volleyball , tots games and more ! Free […]

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Glasgow Doors Open Days 2025: Eco-Hub & GUEST Gardens Tour (Late Afternoon)

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Thursday, 18 September, 2025 2.30 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. SOLD OUT Glasgow University Environmental Sustainability Team Boyd Orr Building, University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QW Come along and explore and learn about sustainable practices in the heart of Glasgow’s West End. Enjoy an in-person tour of the Eco-Hub and GUEST gardens on the University of Glasgow, […]

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Wedding Open Events at Cottiers, Glasgow West End

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Wedding Open Evening Tuesday the 19th of August, 2025, 5pm-7pm Come along to one of the next in Cottiers series of open evenings and open days for prospective wedding clients. ‘One of the most charming West End venues, perfect for those once in a lifetime special occasions.’ You’ll have an opportunity to see the venue […]

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Glasgow Americana: A Kick Up The Arts at Cottiers

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Thursday 2nd October 2025, 7.30 p.m. Cottiers Theatre, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5PU Bringing Nicola Meighan podcast “A Kick Up The Arts” to the Glasgow Americana Festival. Look forward to a great evening with performances from ill Jackson & Carol Laula Buy tickets at Cottiers Glasgow Americana 1 – 5 October, 2025 […]

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