Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Guided History Walk around Edinbarnet and Cochno estates

edinbarnet

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

west fest youth works

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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Old Kilpatrick to Bowling Walk, Heritage Festival

Bowling Harbour

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

traditional skills cottiers

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

maryhill burgh halls 17 May

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

glasgow society of lady artists

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

west fest

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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Paintings on Railings at West Fest

6th, 7th,13th,14,20th,  21st, 27th, 28 June 2026 Glasgow Botanic Gardens Paintings on Railings returns for WestFest 2026! Annual display of local artists showcasing paintings, drawings, ceramics and jewellery for sale at the Botanic Gardens railings (apart from 21 June where Paintings on Railings will be on Kelvin Way. Weather dependent. To exhibit EMAIL Selma (modest […]

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Creative Heritage Cafe – Dalmuir

creative heritage cafe

Saturday 16 May, 2026, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Event by Clydesiders Dalmuir Barclay Church, 1 Durban Ave, Dalmuir, G81 4JH Join Clydesider and enthusiastic community partners for a day of free, fun creative workshops and activities exploring local heritage. There’ll be something for the whole family and sessions you can sign up for on the […]

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Old Kilpatrick Graveyard, Walk and Talk

Old Kilpatrick Parish Church

Saturday 9 May, 2pm – 4pm Old Kilpatrick Bowling Parish Church, Dumbarton Rd, Old Kilpatrick, G60 5JQ Clydesider Heritage Festival 1 – 31 May, 2026 – Events Free – no need to book although donations to Action Old Kilpatrick are welcome – please remember to bring cash. Old Kilpatrick graveyard is the oldest graveyard in […]

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Foraging Walk at The Saltings, Old Kilpatrick

foraging in the saltings

Tuesday 5th May, 2026 2 p.m. ByWDC Countryside Ranger Events Part of the Nature Walks collection The Saltings Local Nature Reserve Old Kilpatrick, West Dunbartonshire A guided foraging walk around West Dunbartonshire’s Local Nature Reserve, The Saltings. Reserve a spot at Eventbrite Jean Senior has been practicing as a medical herbalist for over 20 years and has […]

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Scottish National Jazz Orchestra – Two Gils and a Bill, Royal Concert Hall Glasgow

Gils and Bill concert hall

Thursday 30 April, 2026 Gill Goldstein Celebrates the Music of Gil Evans & Bill Evans Royal Concert Hall, New Auditorium, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY Gil Goldstein is a 5-time Grammy-winning arranger, producer, pianist and accordionist. He has crossed paths with many important jazz musicians of our time, including Michael Brecker, Esperanza Spalding, Pat […]

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Merchant Sinfonia Spring Concert Glasgow

Merchant sinfonia

Saturday 30 May, 2026, 3 p.m. Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, New Auditorium, 2 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3NY Featuring music from How to Train Your Dragon and pieces from Coleridge-Taylor, Charpentier, Moross, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky and the world premiere of a new piece by Meg Curlew Join us this May for an uplifting programme of music from established […]

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WestFest 2026

westfest 2026

2 – 28 June, 2026 WestFest 2026 – returns for a fourth annual festival Important Advice for Participants Regarding Event Inclusion in Brochure WestFest are waiting on artwork and listings from a small handful of participants. They must receive them by close of play tomorrow, Wednesday 1 April or unfortunately, they won’t make it into […]

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Maid of the Loch – Hard Hat Tour – Heritage Festival

maid of the loch hard hat tour

All weekend days in May 12 noon and 2pm Maid of the Loch slipway, The Pier, Pier Rd, Balloch G83 8QX Book a tour Reduced price, hour long Hard Hat Tours of the ship and slipway. Get an exclusive update of the most recent work in the Maid’s restoration programme from knowledgeable guides. £5 (reduced […]

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Bloody Mary Sunglasses – Fail Better YCTR

Dr Normul McChuills

Sunday 29 March, 2026,  2 p.m. – 6 p.m. McChuills, 80 High St, Glasgow G1 1NL Host Doctur Normul A free daytime sunday session of live music as part of The Girobabies after-party after-care programme hosted by Fail Better and You Call That Radio from 2pm- 6pm. Avery special performance from Maighread Ní Ghrásta, all […]

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When Billy Met Alasdair

when billy met alasdair

Saturday 28 March, 2026, 7.30 p.m. Written and Performed by Allan Bissett Thr Citizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals St, Gorbals, Glasgow G5 9DS ‘Allow me to give you some advice, Billy… ’ Award-winning writer and performer Alan Bissett, creator of The Moira Monologues, takes on the dual roles of two Scottish cultural giants – Billy Connolly […]

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Byres Road Community Hub Day: A Prescription for Change

byres road community hub

Saturday, March 28, 2026, 12 pm to 4 pm UofG Byres Community Hub Byres Community Hub, Clarice Pears BuildingGlasgow, 90 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8TB Welcome to the Byres Hub Community Day 2026: A Prescription for Change Join School of Health and Wellbeing staff, students and Byres Hub community groups between 12noon and 4pm on Saturday 28th March for the […]

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Soul Jazz Sundays Easter Party

soul jazz sundays easter

Sunday 5 April, 2026, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Event by Nick Peacock and Mark Robb McCrea West of Scotland Cricket Club, 40-44 Peel St, Glasgow G11 5LU Lots of incredible new tunes ready to be played! “Latin, Soul, Jazz, Funk, Edits you know how we roll!” Only £7 on the door, no presale, cash only. As ever […]

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Family Fun Day – St Patrick’s Day Festival Glasgow 2026

st patricks day festival glasgow

Saturday 14 March, 2026, 12 noon – 5 p.m. Event by St Patricks Fest Glasgow Merchant Square, 71 Albion St, Glasgow G1 1NY ***FREE NON-TICKETED EVENT*** The Family Fun Day returns for another instalment of great craic in Merchant Square !!! The Festival in conjunction with Tourism Ireland presents a day of family celebration with music, […]

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Super Nature Glasgow Film Festival 2026

Super Nature

Saturday 7 March  1 p.m. GFT then Adelaide Place Super Nature will also be screened at free cinema event, created with and for communities around Glasgow, with a special screening of Ed Sayers’ stunning debut nature documentary Super Nature, plus food, music and activities! The event is completely free, just collect your ticket from Garnethill […]

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Palestine solidarity volunteer bike ride

palestinian volunteer bike ride woodlands community

Sunday 29 March, 2026, 11 a.m. -3 p.m. For Great Ride of Return Event by Woodlands Community G3 6HW Glasgow, Meet at 11am departure back at 3pm Meet at Woodlands Community Meeting Room, 66 Ashley St, G3 6HW FREE A Palestine Solidarity group bike ride. Bring your Palestine flags and your solidarity. This ride will be […]

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Easter School Holiday Club, Platform

easter holiay club

7 th – 17th April, 2026 – 10 a.m. – 2.30p.m. Platform Cafe Bar, The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow G34 9JW Free food and packed programme of activities over Easter School Holidays. Children and families can come along to the Platform Café Bar and enjoy a free breakfast & lunch. The meals are drop […]

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Sailm nan Daoine (Psalms of the People)- Glasgow Film Festival 2026

Sailm nan Douaine

Sunday 1 March (3.45 p.m.) & Monday 2 March (2 p.m.) Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose Street, Glasgow G3 6RB Join Scottish Gaelic psalm precentor Rob MacNeacail on an uplifting musical journey from his Carlops singing group in the Borders across Scotland and Ireland as he celebrates the cultural heritage of psalm singing. In addition to lifting […]

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Hope – Fundraiser for Scottish Writers Centre

Hope fundraiser poetry flash fiction comp SWC

Hope | SWC Fundraising Competition: Poetry & Flash Fiction ByScottish Writers’ Centre The SWC is hosting their first ever fundraising comp! You are warmly invite you to share your creativity and submit an entry inspired by Hope! Hope | SWC Fundraising Competition: Poetry & Flash Fiction Deadline 28th February 2026. 23.59 p.m. All proceeds will […]

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Irish musician Mairtin O’Connor and Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Celtic Connections 2026 – Review by Pauline Keightley  Mairtin O’Connor performed with Julie Fowlis and Scottish Chamber Orchestra playing some powerful and emotive tunes. O’Connor has performed with Boys of the Lough and Riverdance. We were treated to two celebrated musicians and composers – Mairtin O’Connor and Julie Fowlis both brilliantly backed by the SCO. […]

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Pam Hogg: Style, Defiance and the Art of Being Seen

28 March, 2026 – Doors 7.30 p.m. Paisley Art Festival, Paisley Town Hall,  Abbey Cl, Paisley PA1 1JF Born in Paisley, Pam Hogg was one of Britain’s most fearless and original designers, a figure whose work blurred the lines between fashion, performance, music and protest. Refusing convention and self-taught, Pam built a body of work […]

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A World of Ceilidh Govan Music Festival 2026

Govan Music Festival ceilidh world

Sunday 22 March, 2026, 6 p.m. – 9.45p.m. Event by The Glasgow Barons Glasgow’s Grand Ole Opry, 2-4 Govan Rd, Kinning Park, Glasgow G51 1HS Dance the night away with Glasgow’s own refugee Musicians in Exile performing music of their homelands alongside Glasgow University musicians and alumni Ceithir Ceilidh band. Supported by Glasgow Riverside Innovation District. Under 16s must be […]

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Glasgow Film Festival 2026 – filmaking talent galore attending

There’s filmmaking talent galore at GFF26! Check out the highlights. James McAvoy who will attend GFF’s closing gala for the UK premiere of his directorial debut, California Schemin’. McAvoy will be joined on the red carpet by film cast Samuel Bottomley, Séamus McLean Ross and Lucy Halliday. Glasgow-based director Felipe Bustos Sierra (Nae Pasaran) will […]

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Paddy Hill: Inside Out Excerpt and Q & A

paddy hill inside out

Saturday, 14 March, 2026, 7 p.m. Event by Doctur Normul Carlton Studios, FM Promotions, Glasgow, G5 9TW March 14th 2026 heralds the 35th anniversary of the Birmingham Six’s release from jail. That evening, Carlton Studios in Glasgow will host an excerpt from the newly crafted monologue and stage play, Paddy Hill: Inside Out. Starring Conor McClean, […]

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paddy hill inside out

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