Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Paisley Food and Drink Festival 2024

paisley food and drink festival

26 and 27 April, 2024 Paisley Food and Drink Festival will return to Abbey Close and Bridge Street on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 April. The free-to-attend, outdoor food and drink event will feature more than 35 delicious food and drink traders from across Scotland from 4pm to 10pm on Friday and from 12noon to […]

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Nights at the Round Table, Paisley Book Festival

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Thursday 25 April, 2024, 9 p.m. – 10.30 p.m. Lucille’s Bar – Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Cl, Paisley PA1 1JF Free, ticketed Book Raise a glass to local writers’ group Nights At The Round Table as they celebrate their 10th Anniversary as part of the Paisley Book Festival. Featuring regular and familiar faces from a […]

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Living Rent Glasgow Soul DJ Night

living rent fundraiser soul explosion

Friday, April 26, 2024, 8 p.m. – 11.30 p.m. Lynch’s Bar (179 London Road, Glasgow, G40 1PA). Buy tickets A DJ-night full of good vibes, brilliant tunes, and dance to raise funds for Living Rent Tenants’ and Community Union. Come together with comrades, friends, and fellow neighbours . DJs: Michael Rooney is a member of […]

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Imagine Something Different – 5th Paisley Book Festival kicks off on 25 April, 2024

The 5th Paisley Book Festival kicks off 25 April so why not join them and embark on a journey of discovery into the world of stories and storytelling? With the 2024 theme being Imagine Something Different: The festival is welcoming five writers from Ireland’s world-renowned literary scene, for their Ireland in Focus series, which is set to explore […]

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Halo Make Your Own T-Shirt Workshop

make your won t shirt workshop west fest 2024

Saturday 29 June, 2024 12.30 p.m. – 2.00 p.m. Part of WestFest 2024 Free Arts Workshops For Young People (6 – 12 years) at Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AW <>Join Halo’s team of specialist arts tutors for 5 saturday afternoons of free multi arts workshops including circus skills, visual art, storytelling, drama […]

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Glasgow May Day 2024

Glasgow May Day

Sunday 5 May, 2024 11 a.m. 11am Assemble George Square 11.30am March 12.45pm Rally at Glasgow University Student Union,  32 University Ave, Glasgow G12 8LX The annual celebration of workers in the city and international solidarity organised by the trade union movement through Glasgow Trades Council, held in Glasgow since 1892. A march through the […]

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WestFest 2024 Programme Launched

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WestFest- Glasgow’s biggest cultural and community festival launches their 2024 programme WestFest, Glasgow’s biggest community and cultural festival today launches the full programme for its 2024 festival, taking place from 1st to 30th June. Bursting with an eclectic array of events, performances, and activities- WestFest has something for everyone. WestFest 2024 will take place in […]

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WestFest Drag at the Bandstand

Drag WestFest

Sunday 9 June, 2024 “Drag @ The Bandstand” Lights Up Kelvingrove Bandstand as Part of WestFest 2024 WestFest are delighted to announce the return of ‘Drag @ The Bandstand’, taking place at Kelvingrove Bandstand on Sunday 9th June as part of WestFest 2024. As with their hugely successful event in 2022, the WestFest team can […]

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Loch Winnoch Feel Good Festival 2024

Lochwinnoch feel good festival

10 – 26 May, 2024 This year, the Feel Good Festival is back, bigger than ever with over 100 events lined up. And this year, thanks to funding from Renfrewshire Council’s Villages Fund, the festival will be on tour to the Renfrewshire Villages. This year, there will be events in Kilbarchan, Houston, Brookfield, Howwood and Bridge […]

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers

Village Music Project Lochwinnoch

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Wednesday, 1 May, 2024, 7.30 – 11.30 p.m. Crawford Smith and Lochwinnoch Arts Festival The Three Churches – aka Garthland Arms5 Church Street, Lochwinnoch. The purpose of the event: Meet up, play some music and have some fun! *The event will give Project Artistic Director, Musician, Producer,Tutor and Singer Songwriter James Grant a chance to meet you […]

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Loch Lomond SpringFest 2024

spring fest loch lomond

 Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May, 2024 (rescheduled dates) Hope the sun will shine for this popular festival and only a gentle breeze for one of the biggest food & drink festivals in Scotland. For those who have booked tickets for the Loch Lomond Whiskies or Ben Lomond Gin tastings, or  foraging workshop, rebooking via […]

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Launch of WestFest 2024

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Saturday, 20 April, 2024, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Stewart Memorial Fountain, Kelvingrove Park – 1 p.m. Kelvingrove Art Gallery Steps – 2 p.m. Glasgow Botanic Gardens – 3 p.m. Come along to the launch this year’s WestFest programme! Live entertainment in each location and you’ll be able to pick up a brochure for the […]

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Saturday, April 13, 2024 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers

Paisley Book Festival 2024: A Glasgow Girl: Aasmah Mir

aasmah mir paisley book festival

27 April 2024 Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Cl, Paisley PA1 1JF We’re thrilled to welcome The Sunday Times columnist and Times Radio broadcaster, Aasmah Mir, to speak about her heart-wrenching memoir A Glasgow Girl, which parallels her experience of growing up in 1970s Glasgow with her mother’s youth in Pakistan two decades earlier. Shortlisted for the Non-Fiction […]

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Maryhill Community Flag Weekend

Maryhill Flag Community Weekend

Saturday 4 May, 2024 – 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday 5 May, 2024 – 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Maryhill Burgh Halls10-24 Gairbraid Avenue, Glasgow, G20 8YE A free, activity-filled community event celebrating the formal recognition of the flag for Maryhill. Since it was chosen by community vote in 2021, the flag for […]

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Friday, April 12, 2024 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers

Glasgow Gig for Gaza

Glasgow Gig for Gaza

Wednesday, 1 May, 2024, 7.30 p.m. Royal Concert Hall, 2 Killermont St, Glasgow G2 3NW Deacon Blue will headline the Glasgow Gig for Gaza, a fundraiser for urgent aid to the Palestinian people through  Medical Aid for Palestinians @medicalaidpal Buy tickets Other performers include: Capercaillie Admiral Fallow Duncan Chisholm & Ross Ainslie James Grant Siobhan […]

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Friends of People’s Palace, Winter Gardens and Glasgow Green, marking closure for refurbishment

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Mark the occasion with the Friends of the People’s Palace Winter Gardens and Glasgow Green On Sunday 14th April at 3:30pm we will be outside the People’s Palace with St Francis’ Pipe Band and St Dennis Children’s choir to mark the People’s Palace long overdue refurbishment. At 5pm the doors will close and not re-open until […]

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Paisley Book Festival 2024: Andrew O’Hagan – Caledonian Road

Andrew O'Hagan

28 April, 2024, 2.30 – 3.30 p.m. Loom Loggia, Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Cl, Paisley PA1 1JF Following on from his hugely successful novel, Mayflies, which was turned into a BAFTA award-winning BBC drama series last year, Ayrshire author Andrew O’Hagan joins Paisley Book Festival to introduce his brand-new novel, Caledonian Road. Described by Andrew […]

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Paisley Book Festival 2024

Imagine Something Different

    25 – 28 April, 2024 Imagine Something Different The 2024 Paisley Book Festival, themed “Imagine Something Different,” invites attendees to embark on a transformative journey into the world of stories and storytelling. Embracing the festival’s renowned radical edge, this year’s theme encourages stepping beyond conventional boundaries and seeking out new ideas with the […]

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Palestinian Makers’ Market

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Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 April, 2024 The Alchemy Experiment, 157 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8TS A chance to support Palestinians through buying produce imported by Scottish charities. Event on Facebook

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Spring Family Day – Spring Fling University of Glasgow ARC

spring fling 2024 arc university of glasgow

Saturday 30 March, 2024, 12 – 3 p.m. University of Glasgow ARC Spring Fling family day St Mungo’s Square outside University of Glasgow’s ARC building. 11 Chapel Lane, University of Glasgow, G11 6EW Pop up gala of with a range of activities, performances and stalls. Live Music in St Mungo Square Running order Performers 12.00 […]

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Paisley International Tango Festival 2024

Paisley international tango festival

29, 30 and  31 March, 2024 After a break of 5 years Paisley Tango will once again host another amazing tango festival. Everyone is welcome back to beautiful Paisley for another fantastic line-up of dancers from around the world for 3 days of dancing, partying, enjoyment and socialising with old and new friends. Maestros Bárbara […]

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog

Marking The Closure of People’s Palace Unitil 2027

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Sunday 14th April  2024, 3.30 p.m. – 5 p.m. The People’s Palace at Glasgow Green will close its doors on 14 April as, alongside the Winter Gardens, these iconic buildings belonging to Glaswegians forever and ever will undergo refurbishment. Friends of People’s Palace, Winter Gardens and Glasgow Green have organised a farewell event from 3.30 […]

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An Afternoon of Song from Movies and Musicals

songs from movies and musicals

Saturday 20 April, 2024, 2.30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Duntocher Church Hall, New Street, G81 6DF Performances from Kirsty Duncan and Havana Blonde Stalls from Local Makers and refreshments available to purchase. See event on Facebook Buy tickets

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Partick Thistle F.C. Annual Dinner Dance at Cottiers

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Tuesday 30 April, 2024 Celebrate the 2023/24 season at Cottiers Theatre as Partick Thistle Mens, Ladies and Academy teams host their annual dinner. Special Guest Speakers Fundraising Auction Live Entertainment Cottiers, 93 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5PU Book tickets online  Box Office 0141 357 4000

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Saturday, March 23, 2024 | Filed under: Dance, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers

Eggstavaganza Easter Sunday Glasgow Green

easter sunday festival

Sunday 31 March, 2024 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Friends of People’s Palace, Winter Gardens and Glasgow Green Free Family Event Garden Area, Glasgow Green – Next to Yellow Canopy beside The People’s Palace (FOPPWGGG) Come along and enjoy a fun day out at Easter. Balloon Modeller Face Painting Goodie Bags Fun Characters and Refreshments […]

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A Passion for Paisley Talk and Exhibition

a passion for paisley

Opening Day of A Passion for Paisley 26 March, 2024 The Exhibition – A Passion for Paisley runs from 26 March to 12 July, 2024. Great Tapestry of Scotland, 14 – 20 High Street, Galashiels, TD1 1SD Did you know that the Edinburgh Kashmir shawl industry predated the Paisley industry by forty years? In fact, […]

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Table Top Sale Knightswood

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Saturday 23 March, 2024 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. St Davids Church, 66 Boreland Drive, Knightswood, Glasgow £3 entry includes tea and coffee Great selection of stalls: Toys Books Toiletries Bric a Brac Clothing Gifts – Watch out for Sandra Stewart’s gorgeous floral gifts    

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Spring Open Day Concrete Gardens Glasgow

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Saturday 30th March, 2024 from 12-3pm Everyone welcome! Come along and celebrate Spring with tasty food, activities, crafts, grow your own kits and a chance to explore the garden and hear about what they’re up to. If you have any questions about attending the event please send a Facebook message Please come along to Concrete […]

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Home or Away: Scottish Womens Football During the First World War

Scottish Womens Football

Thursday 21 March, 2024, 5.30 – 6.30 p.m. National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EW Free Events – Register at Eventbrite The first women’s football match played in Scotland under football association rules was held at Hibernian Park in 1881. The Scottish home side took the victory over England, with a final […]

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events

Spring Fairy Fling – The Children’s Wood

Spring Fling Childrens Wood

Saturday, 23 March, 2024 – from 1 p.m. The Children’s Wood and Meadow Kelbourne/Sanda/Clouston Street, Glasgow G20 8QW Gather, mingle, meet and greet- fairies, magical creatures, forest folk: wake up spring!! With workshops, facepainting, stories, sowing seeds, cakes and drinks.

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Spring Fling Childrens Wood

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