Govan Book Festival – In Conversation with Alan Dimmick
Saturday, August 15, 2026 • 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. ByThe Govan Stones (Govan Heritage Trust) Part of the Govan Book Festival 2026 collection At Govan Old Parish Church, 866 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 3UU Join acclaimed Glasgow photographer Alan Dimmick for a fascinating afternoon of stories, photography and conversation at Govan Old. A Special Invitation This […]
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Brutal Glasgow Trail
Until 28 August, 2026 Explore Glasgow’s love-hate relationship with Brutalism through this interactive multimedia exhibition and trail, curated by Rachel Loughran and featuring the work of Glasgow based illustrator Nebo Peklo (Natalie Tweedie), well known for her distinctive illustrations of buildings and places in the city. Journey from Anniesland Tower to the Gallowgate Twins gaining fascinating insights into the […]
Mika & Me Optical Studios Glasgow
56 Park Road, Glasgow, G4 9JF Tel: 0141 413 5393 Email: hello@mikaandme.com Pop into Mika and Me or Book an Eyetest or Book a Free Consultation Telephone: 0141 413 5393 Email: hello@mikaandme.com Sunglasses Spa Drop of your sunglasses then pick them up refreshed, sparkling and good as new. Mika and Me Upgrade Your Glasses Bring your glasses into […]
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Doors Open Days 2026 Arlington Baths
Doors Open Days 2026 – Step into the Arlington Baths 19 and 20 September, 2026 – Check availability Arlington Baths Club 61 Arlington Street, Glasgow G3 6DT 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 […]
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Thursday, August 6, 2026 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Doors Open Days 2026, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Govanhill Street Music Festival
SUNDAY 16 AUGUST, 2026 12PM–8PM FREE Part of Govanhill International Festival 2026 – continues until 16 August Parks, courtyards, cafés, shopfronts and community spaces across the Southside will be transformed by artists, collectives and neighbours into a dispersed celebration of grassroots culture, solidarity and public life. This year’s programme spans live music, DJs, spoken word, […]
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Govanhill Book Festival 2026
7 – 8 August, 2026 Queen’s Park Govanhill Parish Church, 170 Queen’s Dr, Glasgow G42 8QZ Govanhill Book Festival is back with a packed programme of poetry, kids story-telling, fiction and politics. Buy tickets Programme Friday 7th, August 7 p.m. Jeremy Corbyn in conversation with Josie Long. They’ll be talking about Jeremy’s latest book The […]
Palestinian Film Festival – Lochinver Scottish Highlands
7 – 9 August, 2026 Lochinver Village Hall, Lochinver, Lairg IV27 4JY Lochinver Village Hall is to host a mini-festival of diverse films by well-known Palestinian film-makers. The three-day event will take place from Friday to Sunday, August 7-9 and includes talks, audience discussion and Palestinian food. The filmmakers have waived screening fee making it possible […]
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Saturday, August 1, 2026 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Maryhill Festival 2026
Saturday 8 August, 2026, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free fun filled day. Stalls Activities Food Rides Music Tesco Car Park, Maryhill.
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Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Off the Beatson Track Fundraiser
Sunday 30 August, 2026, 10 a.m. Event by Beatson Cancer Charity Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow, G3 8RS This Summer at the Riverside Museum – Annual 10k walk, ‘Off The Beatson Track’ sponsored by Allied Vehicles.Get ready to turn Glasgow yellow! Over the last twelve years, more than 25,000 superstars have laced up their trainers […]
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Saturday, July 25, 2026 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Govan International Festival and Carnival Parade
Saturday 1 August, 2026 – 12.0 – 5.00 p.m. Event by Greenpeace Glasgow Queen’s Park, Glasgow Langside Rd, Glasgow G42 9QL Event on Facebook Govan International Festival & Carnival Parade (GIFC), Meet at Victoria Road Entrance, head off at 1pm. 2-5pm food, music, stalls and games in the park.
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Bangla Mela, Celebrating Commonwealth Games 2026
Sunday 25 July, 2026, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Event by The Bangla Centre SCIO Barmulloch Community Centre & Library 46 Wallacewell Quadrant, Glasgow G21 3PX The Bangla Centre SCIO is delighted to invite you to a vibrant Mela-style celebration of culture, community and Commonwealth spirit. Everyone welcome for an exciting day featuring: Live concert including […]
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Thursday, July 23, 2026 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
All Elements Scottish Hip Hop Jam 2026
Saturday 25 July, 2026, 12pm–10.30pm Event by Sunny Govan Community Radio Queen’s Park Arena Queen’s Park, Glasgow G42 8QR Scotland’s only all-element Hip Hop festival is taking over Queens Park Arena! Free Entry A full day celebrating Hip Hop culture with: Live rappers and MCs DJs Breakdancers and streetdancers Graffiti artists Music producers Family-friendly activities Expect […]
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Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Commonwealth Community Festival
31 July – 1 August, 2026, 12 noon – 5 p.m. Halo Arts Victoria Park, Glasgow G14 0UN Halo Arts is partnering with Victoria Park Community Trust, at the Commonwealth Community Festival at Victoria Park (Glasgow west end) on 31 July and 1 August. This is a FREE sports, music and cultural festival with different […]
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Monday, July 13, 2026 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Arepas for Venezuela – Fundraiser
Sunday 12th July, 2026, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. ByLa Bodega, Valeria Guaimare & Estefany Correia Buy tickets Fundraiser for emergency earthquake aid</> An afternoon of food, art, and music to support communities affected by the recent earthquake in Venezuela. For decades, Venezuela has faced a profound political, economic and humanitarian crisis that has left […]
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Friday, July 10, 2026 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Voices of the Clyde
Thursday 9 July, 2026, 7.30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Event by The Glasgow Barons and Ainsley Hamill Govan & Linthouse Parish Church, 796 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 2YL Montgomery’s music shines over Govan songs of folk and steel by Norrie MacIver and Ainsley Hamill. Jessie Montgomery – Starburst (2012) Jessie Montgomery – Chemiluminescence (2025 – Scottish premiere) Ainsley […]
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Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Music, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Watershed Festival at The Briggait
24, 25, 26 July and 31 July, 1 & 2 August, 2026 The Briggait, 141 Bridgegate, Glasgow, G1 5HZ Part of the Festival 2026 Commonwealth Games programme and the Merchant City Festival. Watershed is two weekends of river rights events, talks, workshops, poetry, song, storytelling and more! Brought to you by the Who Owns the Clyde […]
Soulguided Soundbath at Arlington Baths
Sunday 5 July, 2026, 3.30 p.m. Event by Arlington Baths Club 61 Arlington Street, G3 6DT Glasgow Join Geetha Marcus for an authentic and nourishing soundbath. Using specific frequencies, rhythms and intentional silence to help restore balance, harmony and recalibrate your energy. This is a guided journey through carefully layered tones designed to calm the nervous […]
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Friday, July 3, 2026 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Wellspring – Tiles and Tales
Saturday 25 July, 2026 Glasgow City Heritage Trust, , 54 Bell Street, G1 1LQ A day of playful creative activities for all ages, responding to the beautiful exhibition about Glasgow’s very own Wellspring. Discover new additions to the exhibition in the form of artworks made by local children. Make your own clay tiles inspired by […]
Glasgow Merchant City Festival 2026
24 – 26 July and 31 July- 2 August, 2026 The Merchant City Festival returns for 2026, transforming the heart of Glasgow into a vibrant hub of creativity. From circus and dance to a dedicated family programme, bringing arts and performance out of the theatre and onto the pavement. As a flagship event of the […]
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Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog
Dementia Heroes – Family Carers Day
Saturday 27 June and 18 July 2026, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Southern Necropolis, 300 Caledonia Road, G5 0TB Dementia Heroes Festival Fund project – Going for Gold – is a celebration of health & wellbeing; proud to be advocating for a dementia aware Glasgow. Walking Tour, Activities, Refreshmenrs Supported by Friends of the Southern […]
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Saturday, June 27, 2026 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Heritage Talks at WestFest: Broomhill
25th June, 2026 at 7 p.m. Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW Historian GORDON URQUHART will discuss the development of the often-overlooked neighbourhoods of Broomhill and Balshagray, from ancient estates to the early Victorian villas of local shipbuilders, and from Edwardian tenements to the devastation wrought by postwar expressway and tunnel works. START 7PM | […]
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Heritage Talks Kelvin Hall at WestFest
25 June, 2026 at 7 p.m., Kelvin Hall Heritage Talks at WestFest: Broomhill 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 […]
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WESTFEST Presents ROBOTS AND ORANGES WITH ALAN WINDRAM
Saturday 20 June, 2026, 11.30 a.m. Join award-winning author Alan Windram for a highly interactive, fun-filled children’s event featuring his latest One Button Benny picture book and brand new book ‘Kevin The Orange’. Stories, sing-along songs, robot and mixed fruit & veg dancing, and flying fluffy oranges. Suitable for families with children aged 3–6. Book […]
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Midsummer at Mugdock
Saturday 20 June, 2026, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie, Mugdock, Glasgow G62 8EL Come along to Mugdock’s Walled Garden to celebrate this renewed space and enjoy an afternoon of live music and family entertainment.The day will kick off at 11am with music from Stuart MacFarlane before moving into the afternoon’s packed […]
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Big Sunday Kelvin Way at WestFest 2026
Sunday 21 June, 2026, Starts 11 a.m. WestFest Kelvin Way, Kelvingrove, Glasgow WestFest returns to Kelvin Way for its biggest community event of 2026. A jam-packed day of live music, choirs, brass bands, samba bands, circus performers, face painters and community stalls. FREE and no booking required
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, WestFest Glasgow's Cultural and Community Festival
Cottiers: Glasgow History, Heritage and Traditional Skills
Wednesday 17 June, 2026, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come along to Cottiers for a day filled with history, heritage and traditional skills. Outside, you will have the opportunity to get some hands-on experience with slating with the Scottish Traditional Skills Forum and demonstrations in sign writing and stone carving by Glasgow City College. The […]
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Monday, June 15, 2026 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events
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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