Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

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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Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers

Glasgow Doors Open Days 2025, Explorathon at Advanced Research Centre

explorathon arc

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

victoria park spring into summer

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

open house citizens theatre

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.

clutha festival part 1 2025

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

music for mary's meals

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

Golden Friendships Music Festival

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

ukrainian family fun day

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)

eco hub university of glasgow

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

wedding couple cottiers

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

a kick up the arts

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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Glasgow Doors Open Days 2025 – The Mitchell Library

mitchell library metropolitcan

Talk and Tours The Mitchell Library – part of Glasgow Open Doos Day  18 September 2025 (09:00 – 20:00) 19 September 2025 (09:00 – 20:00) 20 September 2025 (09:00 – 20:00) The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN Explore the rich history and remarkable collections at the Mitcchell Library – talk and guided tour.  Hear about the […]

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Saturday, August 9, 2025 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Doors Open Days

Glasgow Doors Open Days 2025 – Maryhill Burgh Halls Tours

maryhill burgh halls

18/19/20 September, 2025 Free guided tours of this unique historic building. Part of Glasgow Doors Open Days Explore the stories behind the iconic stained glass windows, uncover hidden histories from Maryhill’s past, and hear surprising facts and curiosities about the Halls and the surrounding area. Maryhill Burgh Halls, 24 Gairbraid Avenue Glasgow G20 8YE Check […]

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Glasgow Doors Open Days – 1 Moray Place, Greek Thomson’s Home

1 moray place

20 September, 2025, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Alexander Thomson’s death, Glasgow Doors Open Days offers a rare opportunity to take a guided tour of his home – not normally open to the public. Experts will be on hand to discuss the features of the architecture, design and restoration, […]

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Kelvin Hall – Glasgow Doors Open Days 2025

Kelvin hall

Two Special Events Celebrating Glasgow’s Past and Present Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow G38 AW Glasgow’s Lost Buildings – Kelvin Hall – 17 September, 6.30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday, 17th September at Kelvin Hall for an in-person and virtual special talk and screening exploring Glasgow’s lost buildings — a fascinating look at the […]

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Glasgow Cathedral Festival 2025

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18 – 21 September, 2025 Glasgow Cathedral Festival returns with a bold and celebratory programme marking Glasgow 850. Inspired by the city’s reputation as a place of community and invention, this year’s festival draws together cultural and scientific influences across a range of art forms: from established classical music favourites to cutting-edge contemporary sounds, and intimate […]

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Banana Boot Pop Up Fun Day

Big banana boots day

Monday 25 August, 2025, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. St Enoch Centre, 55 St Enoch Square, Glasgow G1 4BW Fun-filled day at the St Enoch Centre as Billy Connolly’s legendary banana boots make a rare appearance – for one day only! Snap a selfie with the boots that were made famous by the Big Yin […]

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Govanhill Book Festival 2025

govanhill book festival

8 & 9 August, 2025 Come along to Govanhill Book Festival and hear from writers near and far! Launch Event – Nicola Sturgeon in Conversation Queen’s Park Parish Church, 170 Queen’s Drive, G42 8QZ Friday 8 August, 6 p.m. Ahead of the official launch of her memoir ‘Frankly’, local MSP and former First Minister Nicola […]

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The Fringe: Palestine at Govanhill Book Festival

palestine writers at govanhill book festival

Saturday 9 August, 2025, 4 p.m. Queen’s Park Govanhill Parish Church, 170 Queens Drive, Glasgow, G42 8QZ A RARE CHANCE TO HEAR PALESTINIAN AUTHORS IN PERSON! Tickets Welcome to the Fringe: Palestine presents a showcase of some of the most exciting writing coming out of Palestine today. With Palestinian poets, novelists and storytellers joining us […]

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Govanhill International Festival 2025

govanhill international festival

1 – 10 August, 2025 Highlights include: Govanhill Book Festival 2025 8/9 August Govanhill Book Festival 2025   Irish Roots programme at Govanhill International Festival & Carnival Hotblast Friday 1 August – Sunday 10 August The Hidden Gardens via Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, G41 2PE Tuesday – Friday, 10am-5pm / Saturday-Sunday, 12noon-5pm / Monday, closed […]

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BBC Radio 4 Any Questions Woodside Hall

BBC Radio 4 Any Questions Woodside Hall

29 August, 2025, 6.30 p.m. Community Central Hall Maryhill, is a charitable organisation which also run Woodside Halls.  They are reaching out to encourage people in the local comminity to participate in this live BBC Radio 4 Any Questions event . The show is one of radio’s longest-running and involves a panel of politicians, writers […]

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The Citizens Homecoming Festival

citizens homecoming festival

Citizens Homecoming Celebrations 23 August – 5 September, 2025 The Citizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow G5 9DS Homecoming Festival  Saturday 23 August, 2025 2 p.m;. – 5 p.m. Drop In – Free  Community Procession and beginning of Open House weekend, with an afternoon of free, drop-in activities for all ages. It’s your first chance […]

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Glasgow CND Commemoration Event

Glasgow CND commemoration event

Wednesday, 6 August, 2025, 11.30 a.m. Kibble Palace, Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 0UE Event by SNP CND Glasgow CND is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at 11:30 on Wednesday 6th August in the Botanic Gardens at the new peace garden. The event  will start with […]

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Monday, July 28, 2025 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers

Summer Jam 2025 Lochwinnoch

summer jam

2 – 3 August, 2025 Come along for an amazing weekend of fundraising for Teenage Cancer Trust Scotland it’s a jam packed weekend with local bands and musicians from all over the central belt Event by The Three Churches – aka Garthland Arms, Howlin Radio and Susan Busby Weekend Tickets Adults £15 Juniosr £7 Weekend Food BBQ Style Burgers […]

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Gig for Gaza – Fundraiser for MAP, Gourock

gig for gaza

Saturday 19th July, 2025, 7 p.m. Cloch Holiay Park, Cloch Rd, Gourock PA19 1BA Please come along and support fundraiser for Medical Aid for Palestinians Fab musicians lined up for you. Donations at door.  All funds go to MAP

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers

Festival of Hope: Celebrating the Life and Work of Kenneth White

festival of hope

9 August, 2025 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Scotland in Europe and Scottish Centre for Geopoetics Presents…. Festival of Hope Event by Doctur Normul and HK Buddy GalGael 15 Fairley St, Glasgow G51 2SN Talks, Workshops and Discussions with: Alistair McIntosh: enviornmental activist and author Norman Bissell: writer and director of the Scottish Centre for Geopoetics Short Film […]

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Elder Park Community Festival 2025

elder park community festival

Saturday 16 August, 2025, 12pm – 8pm Event by Sunny Govan Community Radio Elder Park, Govan Rd, Govan Glasgow G5 A Community Celebration of Creativity, Sustainability & Local Pride The heart of Govan comes alive this summer for the Elder Park Community Festival — a massive collaborative event brought to you by nearly 20 incredible local […]

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Irish Roots Programme – Govanhill International Festival

inishowen donegal

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

Clutha Bar Festival Weekend 2025

clutha bar festival weekend

Friday 11 – Sunday 13 July, 2025 Clutha Bar, 167 – 159 Stockwell Street, Glasgow G1 4SP Live Music from Early until Late Free Event Programme Check with Clutha Bar on Facebook re any changes to the programme Donate to The Clutha Trust  

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Bard in the Botanics 2025

bard in botanics

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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bard in botanics

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