Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Anti-Racist Community Library – Woodlands Community Black History Month 2026

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Sunday 4 October, 2026, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free event Part of Black History Month Scotland 2026. Woodlands Community marks Black History Month with a special edition of its Anti-Racist Community Library, bringing together books, poetry, creative activity and conversation in a relaxed community setting. Visitors can browse and borrow books from a collection […]

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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 […]

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Black History Month October 2026

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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 […]

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Specialist Tour | Black History Month: African Women, Myth and Material Memory

black women myths

Tuesday 6 October, 2026, 2.30 p.m. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Rd, Glasgow G53 7NN Part of Black History Month Scotland 2026. African myth and folklore play a central role in shaping cultural identity, belief systems and collective memory. Moving between historic wooden artefacts and contemporary works, this tour explores how African women, spiritual […]

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Rip it Up at GFT

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BFI Rip It Up season GFT, 12 Rose Street, G3 6RB A series of films highlighting the intersection of music, fashion and youth counterculture, curated by GFT’s Young Ambassadors. The season celebrates youth creativity and rebellion across the decades, from Mods and Rockers to the heady underground Scottish rave scene of the 1990s. Screenings will […]

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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 […]

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Black History Month 2026 at GFT

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October 2026 A collaboration with Glasgow Film Theatre and CRER (Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights) celebrating Black History Month through feature films, documentary and discussion. Personal Problems and Intoduction – 3 Occtober, 2026 Bill Gunn’s Personal Problems is the definitive cinematic blueprint for the Black ordinary. A legendary meta-soap opera that has maintained a […]

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Carmunnock Village Glasgow Doors Open Days 2026

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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 […]

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Line Dancing In St Mungo Square

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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 […]

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Glasgow Doors Open Days 2026 – Citizens Theatre

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18 and 19 September, 2026 Step inside the restored Citizens Theatre and discover the stories behind one of Glasgow’s most iconic theatres. Wander through the building, uncover hidden corners, admire original architectural features, and get a glimpse behind the scenes of a working producing theatre. Read the full event details Uncover the theatre’s rich past […]

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Scottish Queer International Film Festival 2026

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19 – 24 October, 2026 Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose Street, Glasgow G3 6RB All screenings captioned with BSL. GFT welcomes SQIFF back for its 11th edition, presenting a euphoric programme that embraces experimentation, plays with expectations, and creates new mythologies. Come along for a journey into the fantastical, with audacious performances, innovative filmmaking and […]

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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 […]

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Samizdat Eastern European Film Festival at GFT

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6 – 11 October, 2026 GFT, 12 Rose Street, Glasgow G3 6RB Samisdat Scotland’s festival of cinema from Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus is back at GFT . Named after the practice of clandestine dissemination of censored and forbidden texts in communist states, returns for its 5th edition, bringing an ever-eclectic mix of […]

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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, […]

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Cottiers – Doors Open Days 2026

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20 September, 2026, Sunday: 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. Cottiers Tour, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5PU Formerly a church, this unique building stands tall and proud as one of Glasgow’s most unique and magical venues. Cottiers in Glasgow’s West End contains a unique interior of stained glass and decoration by Daniel Cottier. […]

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Ross Wilcock Poetry Workshop at Byres Road Book Festival

ross wilcock poetry workshop

Sunday 27 September, 2026, 5 p.m. Curlers Rest, 256-260 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8SH Part of the Byres Road Book Festival 2026 collection Poet Ross will lead a workshop, offering writers a quiet space to write. Writers will be offered a quiet space to write, including a prompt workshop station where a set of poems will be […]

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Ando Glaso Roma Fest – Symposium University of Glasgow

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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, […]

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Byres Road Book Festival 2026

byres road book festival 2026

24 – 27 September, 2026 Events are free – Book at Eventbrite See all events Some Highlights Launch Event: Acknowledging Agnes Owens: a celebration of her writing and legacy ByVisit West End Thursday 24 September, 2026, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Part of the Byres Road Book Festival 2026 collection Òran MórGlasgow,  Top of Byres Road, G12 […]

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Glasgow Youth Film Festival 2026: Derek vs Derek

derek vs derek

Saturday 26 September, 2026 2 p.m. This screening will feature a pre-recorded interview with director James Dawson.  What do you do when your neighbour goes completely wild? Award-winning director James Dawson’s new documentary is set in the rolling hills of Devon, telling the story of two neighbouring farmers who share the same name but take radically different […]

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Glasgow Youth Film Festival Closing Gala: Dead Poets Society

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Sunday 27 Septemberr, 2026, 6.40 p.m. This screening will includes a live music and poetry event hosted by the SpeakEasy house band and featuring some of Scotland’s most exciting spoken word artists! Peter Weir’s timeless story of youth, rebellion, and the power of words returns to the big screen on 35mm. Robin Williams delivers one of his […]

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Glasgow Youth Film Festival 2026

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25 – 27 September, 2026 Glasgow Film’s Young Programmers present three days of films, special events and Q & As. Choose from new releases and modern classics. The theme is ‘Carpe Diem’ with films exploring stories of seizing opportunities, embracing change and making the most of life. See the full programme Friday 25 September GYFF […]

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GYFF 2026 Opening Gala: Sense and Sensibility

sense and sensibility

Friday 25 September, 2026, 6 p.m. Sense and Sensibility will open this year’s Glasgow Youth Film Festival 2026 and features a live performance from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. All tickets for this screening cost only £6.40. Buy tickets. This irresistible new take on Jane Austen’s iconic Sense and Sensibility is a charming, witty, and deeply relatable story of love […]

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Glasgow’s Lost Nightclubs Exhibition – Doors Open Days Festival Hub

lost nightclubs

17 – 20 September, 2026 Thursday 17 and Friday 18  10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Ln, Glasgow G11 6EW The Glasgow’s Lost Nightclubs Exhibition explores memories, photos and memorabilia from vanished venues, celebrating the communities, creativity and […]

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UK TOUR – Madina The Enlightened City Glasgow

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Thursday 27 August, 2026 5.15 p.m. Film starts. 5.30 p.m. The Boardwalk, 105 Brunswick St, Glasgow, G1 1TF Prepare to embark on a unique journey through time and spirituality with Madina – The Enlightened City. This exclusive UK tour offers a breath-taking cinematic exploration of the history, beauty, and spirituality of Madina, the city of […]

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Yorkhill Gala Day 2026

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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

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Young Musicians Fundraiser – celebrating the life of Hamish Imlach

hamish imlach

Saturday 5 September, 2026, 4 p.m. Event by The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall 113-117 Trongate, G1 5HD “Hi, we are Vhari, Jim, Fiona and Mairead, Hamish Imlach was our dad. Sadly it has been 30 years since Hamish left this mortal world and to commemorate we are starting a charity in memory of our dad to […]

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Reel Against Racism: Community Ceilidh

maryhill against raxciscm community ceilidh

Saturday, September 5, 2026 –   7:30 pm – 10 pm ByMaryhill Burgh Halls Trust 24 Gairbraid Avenue, Glasgow G20 8YE A night of music, dance and community at Maryhill Burgh Halls, delivered in partnership with Maryhill Against Racism Join your Maryhill neighbours for a great night of dance, music and excellent company, spread the message […]

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Glasgow Shanty Day 2026

Saturday 12th September 2026, 11.30 am to 10.15 pm Aboard The Tall Ship Glenlee, 150 Pointhouse Pl, Glasgow G3 8RS The Glasgow Shanty Crew are delighted welcome you  to their 8th Glasgow Shanty Day, Songs of the Sea with guest performers including: Tripple Muldoon’s Picnic Morgan’s Men The Sea Word Tom and NeilMcDermott The Dunblane […]

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Wedding Open Evening at Cottiers

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Tuesday 25 August, 2026, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Weddings at Cottiers Cottiers is a charming and truly unique wedding venue situated in the former Dowanhill parish church in the heart of Glasgow’s West End. If you’re looking for a romantic and special environment that will wow your guests then Cottiers is the ideal location […]

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Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers

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 […]

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