Refugee Festival Woodlands Community
Sunday 14 June, 2026, 11 a.m – 2 p.m. Woodlands Millennium Park, 69 Ashley St, G3 6HW IN CASE OF WET WEATHER at GAMH Community Hub (formerly Flourish House) 23-25 Ashley Street, G3 6BR Woodlands Community’s event for Refugee Festival Scotland will be looking at the migration of people and seeds and celebrating their journeys. […]
Barbie: The Exhibition at Kelvingrove Art Gallery
Opens Saturday 13 June, 2026 runs until 18 October. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG This major new exhibition at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum looks at the history and design of the world’s most iconic doll. Come and celebrate how Barbie has inspired generations across the world for over sixty […]
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Dear Green Music Scene at ARC, University of Glagow
Saturday 13 June, 2026 – 2.30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Outoor Ceilidh at St Mungo’s Square Advanced Research Centre Event by WestFest and Glasgow Folk-Music Workshop ARC, University of Glasgow11 Chapel Lane G11 6EW Come and join WestFest & Glasgow Folk Music Workshop for the annual outdoor ceilidh at the new St Mungo’s Square events space at University […]
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Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, University of Glasgow Advanced Research Centre, WestFest Glasgow's Cultural and Community Festival, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Archive Gems – Wee Dementia Film Fest
Saturday, 27 June, 2026 – 2.30 p.m. – 5.15 p.m. The National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AW A “technicolor” programme from the National Library of Scotland’s film collections. Part of the Dementia Fest – WestFest 2026 Three light-hearted films from the 1950s to 1970s showcase the […]
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Cheers for Twenty Years, Glasgow Science Festival
Thursday 11 June, 2026, 6.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Ln, Glasgow G11 6EW ‘Cheers for 20 Years’. Celebrate with party games, music and toast with the GSF team to 20 years of the science festival Join Glasgow Science Festival to say ‘Cheers for 20 Years’. Explore […]
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The Scotland Channel presents Ceilidh in the Kirk
Saturday 20th June, 2026, 7pm – 10 p.m. At Kelvinside Hillhead Church Hall, Observatory Road G12 9ER Part of WestFest Mellow Party top the bill, plus Rain Ensemble and The Wee Cabin Ceilidh Band in this televised evening of song, fun and dancing, hosted and filmed by The Scotland Channel. Bring your own refreshments Spaces […]
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WestFest: GLASGOW MADRIGIRLS – THE WELLSPRING
Saturday 13 June, 2026, 7.30 p.m. University Memorial Chapel, University of Glasgow G12 8QQ FREE – DONATIONS WELCOME A concert of a cappella vocal music celebrating the wonderful waterways around us, from fens and marshes to rivers, lochs and seas. The varied programme features folk songs, medieval cantigas, Shaker hymns and more – all performed […]
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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Tea Green Summer Market
Saturday, 27 and Sunday 28 June, 2026 | Free Entry | | 10 – 5 Sat | 11 – 5 Sun | Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AG Tea Green Pop Up Events, Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum and WestFest Join Tea Green at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum this June for an unmissable […]
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Treasures of the Vikings, Govan Book Festival
Saturday 13 June, 2026, 4.30 p.m. The Govan Stones Project 866 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 3DL Govan Book Festival with Dr Tom Horne about his new book, Treasures of the Vikings! Expect a relaxed and illustrated interview-style chat, followed by a Q&A and book signing. FREE, unticketed – Just turn up!
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Heritage Talks: Living With Rain in Glasgow – Dr Andrew Hoolachan
Wednesday, 17 June, 2026 at 6 p.m. ByThe National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AW Join Dr Andrew Hoolachan for a talk on rethinking Glasgow’s relationship with rain. Dr Hoolachan will discuss how we can design urban spaces that not only manage rainfall but embrace it, creating a city […]
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Monday, June 8, 2026 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, WestFest Glasgow's Cultural and Community Festival, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Westfest 2026 – Step into the Arlington Baths
Saturday 6 and 13 June, 2026 – Various Times -Free ByArlington Baths Club Part of the Westfest at the Arlington Baths Club collection Visit the oldest member-run swimming pool in Europe and see the spectacular Turkish Bath: one of Glasgow’s best-kept secrets! The Arlington Baths Club is the oldest member-run swimming pool in Europe. Our ‘A’ listed […]
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Heritage Talks Kelvin Hall at WestFest
Sunday 14 June, 2026 Event by WestFest and Kelvin Hall Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AW Historian and author GORDON URQUHART leads a historical ramble in the ancient and evolving village of Partick, discussing the old milling and industrial sites on the Kelvin and recent archaeological discoveries. Historic Partick Walk and Learn Heritage Talks 15 June Charles Wilson […]
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Sunday, June 7, 2026 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Dance, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, 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
WestFest 2026: Mindfuness and Movement
Saturday 13 June, 2026 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Reset, Restore and Reconnect Event by WestFest The Pyramid at Anderston 759 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8DS A unique workshop from Space Seekers to explore simple, effective tools to reduce stress, improve focus, and cultivate a sense of balance. Gift yourself two hours to slow down. Through […]
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Craftex 2026, Glasgow Trades Hall
Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th June, 2026,10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Trades House of Glasgow 85 Glassford Street, Glasgow Merchant City, G1 1UH Come along to Trades Hall in the Merchant City from Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th June for a brilliant celebration of creativity, craftsmanship and contemporary design. Discover some of the most exciting student […]
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Markets, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Outoor Ceilidh at Kelvingrove – WestFest 2026
Sunday 7 June, 2026, 2 p.m. WestFest, Visit West End and Glasgow Folk-Music Workshop Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum. Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AG Come and join WestFest & Glasgow Folk Music Workshop for our famous outdoor ceilidh at the steps of Kelvingrove Art Gallery. Led by the talented musicians of Glasgow Folk Music Workshop, come and have […]
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Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | Filed under: Dance, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Music, Pat's Home Page Blog, WestFest Glasgow's Cultural and Community Festival
An Early Midsummer Treat – West Fest 2026
Saturday 6 June, 2026, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Event by Cappella Slavonica, Ben Lunn – Composer and Conductor and WestFest Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church Saltoun St, Glasgow G12 9AR Cappella Slavonica is a small chamber choir based in Glasgow bringing the music of Eastern Europe to Scotland. For this early summer performance, we will be singing a cappella […]
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Glasgow Mela 2026
Sunday 5 July, 2026 – starts 12 noon Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow West End G3 6BY Scotland’s biggest South Asian festival Looking for the ultimate free family activity this summer? Come along to Kelvingrove Park on Sunday 5th July for the Glasgow Mela 2026! As a flagship event of the Commonwealth Games Festival, the Mela will […]
West Fest 2026: Vinicombe Street Gala
Saturday 6 June, 2026 12.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. WestFest Vinicombe Street, Glasgow, G12 8SJ – Top of Byres Road Come along for the return of the fabulous Vinicombe Street Gala. Taking place on the piazza just off Byres Road (opposite Waitrose), you can look forward to an afternoon of live music, circus performers, choirs […]
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Arlington Baths Club Commonwealth Games Gala
Saturday 27 June, 2026 – 11.30 a.m. – 4 p.m. WestFest at Arlington Baths Club Come along to the historic Arlington Baths Club for their gala- part of Glasgow Commonwealth Games celebrations. Featuring live music, sports and arts activities, water polo match and chilled poolside music. FREE and no booking required. Outside Stage 11.30 – […]
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Queens Park Food Festival
Saturday 6, 2026, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday 7 June, 2026, 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Queen’s Park Food Festival Queens Park Recreation Ground, Glasgow, G42 8BS BIG news! Brand-New for 2026 is the Queen’s Park Food Festival, taking place on June 6th & 7th at Queen’s Park Recreation Ground. Invite your people and […]
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Sunday, May 31, 2026 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Night Market at Cottiers
Thursday 4 June, 2026, 5.30pm – 10.30pm. Hey Glasgow Nightlighters! After a completely sold-out April event, we’re back and ready to party at Cottiers on 4th June. Whether you didn’t get the chance to join us at our busiest-ever spring market or you had so much fun you’re back again, you’ve got an evening of […]
Glasgow Film Festival reveals attendance growth for 2026 and festival dates 2027
Glasgow Film Festival’s 2026 attendance grew by 12%, attracting new audiences and filmmakers from around the UK Cinema admissions up 5% with new daily admissions records set across both weekends of the festival Opening and Closing Gala titles, Everybody to Kenmure Street and California Schemin’, received global coverage following their UK premieres at Scotland’s flagship film festival Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) attendance grew by 12% this year, reaching 37,215 across the 2026 programme of premieres, special pop-up screenings, youth and community initiatives, and Press and Industry events. Guests Attending GFF26 The 22nd edition of Scotland’s largest film festival brought film talent and audiences together in a celebration of cinema, […]
Thursday, May 28, 2026 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Film Festival 2026, Pat's Home Page Blog
Family Fun Day – Govan Stones Project
Saturday 30 May, 2026, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Event by The Govan Stones Project The Govan Stones Project, 866 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 3DL See live archaeology in Govan Old’s ancient graveyard, and stone carving & pottery demos and much more! The line-up keeps getting stronger for an Archaeology Fun Day and calling out to […]
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Wee Dementia Film Festival – Screening and Q & A
Saturday 6 June, 2026, 2.30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Glasgow Museums at Kelvin Hall A special screening of three curated films followed by a Q&A with BAFTA-winning film-maker Ian Bustard A screening as part of the Wee Dementia Film Festival. A special screening of The Demented Poets, Caught In This Moment In Time and The […]
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Wee Dementia Film Fest, Kelvinhall
Part of Dementia Fest at WestFest 2026 With – Dementia Heroes Saturday 6 June, 2026 2.30 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Wee Dementia Film Festival Screening and Q &A A special screening of three curated films followed by a Q&A with BAFTA-winning film-maker Ian Bustard A screening as part of the Wee Dementia Film Festival. Kelvinhall, 1445 […]
WestFest 2026 Poets from Seahorse Publications
Wednesday, 10 June, 2026, 6.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Oxfam Bookshop, 174 Byres Road, G12 8SN Free event Featured Poets Lesley Benzie Donna Campbell AC Clarke Jo Gilbert Linda Jackson Maggie Rabatski Part of WestFest (1 – 28 June, 2026)
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Project Ability Presents Solo Exhibition by James Gladwell
4 June – 18 July, 2026 Glasgow International, James Gladwell Reception / Press evening: 4 June, 5-8pm Opening Times 5 – 21 June, Mon-Sun, 11-5pm / 23 June – 18 July, Wed-Sat, 11-5 Free Project Ability Gallery, 1st Floor, Trongate 103, G1 5HD For Glasgow International 2026, Project Ability is pleased to present James Gladwell’s […]
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House of Raptor – Drag and Beyond
Saturday, 27 June, 2026, Doors 7 p.m. till 10.0 p.m. Event by WestFest and Glasgow Raptors The Polo Lounge, G1 1UZ Buy tickets Five years. Countless looks. Questionable decisions. And now…who will be crowned House of Raptor 2026 champion? House of Raptor: Drag & Beyond means anything could happen… and it probably will… Comedy! Live vocals and music! […]
Dementia Festival – Open Museum
Thursday, 11 June, 2026, 11.30 a.m. – 1.30 p.m. Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8AP Handle a variety of real museum objects Curious about the relationship between object handling and reminiscence, particularly for those living with dementia? If the answer is yes, join Glasgow Life’s Open Museum outreach team as part of West […]
Sonica 2026- Programme Announced
(Image: Folding Songs, Martin Green & Svetlana Spajic @Sandy Butler.jpg) Thursday 24 September – Sunday 4 October Sonica Festival 2026 unveils programme with 11 days of cutting-edge audiovisual art, experimental music, and installations across iconic Glasgow venues The programme has been announced for Sonica Festival 2026, with visionary performances, installations and immersive experiences across multiple […]
