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 […]
Dementia Fest – D in the Park
Sunday 21 June, 2026. 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Kelvin Way, Kelvingrove, Glasgow West End, G 7TA Celebrate Dementia Fest, on the Big Sunday, at Kelvin Way, at a free live music reminiscence concert. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with great tunes and a fun sing-a-long to some old favourites. Featuring artists from Glasgow Life’s popular […]
Dementia Heroes’ Dementia Fest 2026
WestFest 2026 has joined forces with Dementia Heroes to offer a fabulous programme of events throughout June 2026. Dementia Fest D in the Park, Sunday 21 June Dementia Fest – D in the Park Dementia Fest – Open Museum Thursday 11 June, Hillhead Library 11.30 a.m. – 1.30 p.m. Dementia Hour with S.A.M.H. – Partick […]
Dementia Hour with SAMH
Multiple Dates Throughout June Partick Library, 305 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow G11 6AB If you or someone you care for has had a dementia diagnosis, Dementia Heroes is here to help. The Nook is popping up at Partick Library during Dementia Hour with Dementia Heroes for Dementia Fest! Come along for a friendly and relaxed space […]
WestFest & Dementia Heroes Unite for Dementia-Friendly ‘D in the Park’
WestFest, Glasgow’s biggest community festival, has officially partnered with local grassroots charity Dementia Heroes to launch a month-long celebration of inclusivity and culture. Announced to coincide with Dementia Action Week, the partnership will headline the festival’s June programme with ‘D in the Park’ and the inaugural ‘Dementia Fest. ’The collaboration aims to break down social […]
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Agnes Owens Centenary Celebration – Heritage Festival West Dunbartonshire
Saturday 23 May, 2026 – 10am – 12.30pm Alexandria Library. Gilmour St, Alexandria G83 0DA Free – no need to book Agnes Owens was a celebrated Scottish author who lived in the Vale of Leven and was well known in the community. She was born 100 years ago on the 24th May 1926. The Agnes […]
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Guided History Walk around Edinbarnet and Cochno estates
Wednesday 20 May, 10.30am – 12.30pm Meet at Auchnacraig car park G81 5QW (top of Cochno Road) Free – no need to book A walk around the Edinbarnet and Cochno estate – an opportunity to learn about the history. Taking in the remains of an old sawmill which used Cochno Burn for power. Optional extension […]
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WestFest YouthWorks Free workshops age 6 – 12
Every Saturday throught WestFest Free workshops Every Saturday throughout WestFest, young people aged 6 to 12 can get involved in circus, t-shirt making, songwriting and storytelling. Places are free but there is a small fee for the t-shirts on 27 June. Circus and songwriting almost full so please book ASAP to avoid missing out! Book […]
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Friday, May 15, 2026 | Filed under: Classes and Workshops, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Kids and young people, 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
Old Kilpatrick to Bowling Walk, Heritage Festival
Friday 15 May, 2026, 6.30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join Florence Boyle, local historian, for a walk through time. Meet at the Scout Hall, Old Kilpatrick, Erskine Ferry Road. A fascinating walk. “What a pleasant way to spend a Spring evening – a walk along the Forth and Clyde Canal between Old Kilpatrick and Bowling, […]
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A Celebration of Glasgow – History, Heritage, Traditional Skills
Wednesday 17 June, 2026, 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. Cottiers, 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5PU A Celebration of Glasgow -History -Heritage – Traditional Skills Free Event – Just Come Along As part of WestFest, come along to Cottiers for a day filled with history, heritage and traditional skills. Outside, you will have the opportunity to get some […]
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Maryhill Burgh Halls Sunday 17 May 2026
Loads happening at the Halls Sunday 17 May, 2026 Maryhill Burgh Halls, 24 Gairbraid Ave, Glasgow G20 8YE Here’s the rundown Glasgow Coat of Arms exhibition 11am–5pm Our Neighbours’ photo exhibition on Kenmure Street 11am–7pm Repair Cafe: bring your broken items and get them repaired for free 12pm–3pm Everybody to Kenmure Street screening + Q&A […]
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Glasgow Society of Lady Artists at WestFest
20 June, 2026, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. At The Alf Webster Museum of Stained Glass The Kelvin, Lansdowne Parish Church, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ, UK Part of WestFest Join Dr Karen Mailley as she explores the Glasgow Society of Lady Artists (GSLA). GSLA was established by eight students of The Glasgow […]
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WestFest 2026: Full Programme Announced
Glasgow’s ‘Mini-Fringe’ is back! WestFest announces full programme for 2026 festival Glasgow’s biggest community-led cultural festival has announced its full programme for 2026, with around 300 events taking place across 60+ West End venues this June — the most ambitious programme in the festival’s four-year history. WestFest runs from 1st–28th June 2026, building on 2025’s […]
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