Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Clyde Chorus at The Pearce Institute

musicians in exile

Saturday 31 May, 2025 Doors open 11 a.m. Come along to an unforgettable musical celebration with Musicians In Exile as they join forces with dlù, performers from Àrd-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu, and the Ando Glaso Collective. At The Pearce Institute. 840-860 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 3UU Buy tickets

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The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl

unlikely friendship of feather boy and tentacle girl

Friday 23 May, 2025 2 p.m. and 6.45 p.m. The Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow G41 2PE Part of Tramway’s Dance International Glasgow festival, 9 – 24 May A dynamic and visually stunning aerial show for families and children that explores the joy of friendship Two friends perform breathtaking aerial shows. They fly, spin, hang […]

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March To Celebrate World Refugee Day and Carnival at Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow

refugee festival scotland

Saturday, 21 June, 2025, 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Event by Stand up to Racism – Scotland, Perth Against Racism and Stand up to Racism Glasgow Assemble for the march 12 noon at Barrowland Park, Glasgow G1 5BG Carnival Rally, music and carnival in The Old Fruitmarket,  100 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ  hosted by Love Music Hate Racism […]

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People’s Palace and Winter Gardens: redevelopment outreach event

peoples palace project team event

Friday 23rd May 2025, 12-4pm Bridgeton Library, 2 – 16 Orr St, Bridgeton, Glasgow G40 2QH The People’s Palace and Winter Gardens are being redeveoped. Arts & crafts, museum object handling, find out about the project, meet some of the team and get involved! Free event – All welcome. Walking Tour – Glasgow Green There […]

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Kittlin Open Mic – Avant Garde

Kittlin open mic

Tuesday, 3 June, 2025 Avant Garde,  34-44 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT Kittlin Open Mic night, Tuesday 3rd June Avant Garde, Glasgow, starts 7.30pm sharp til 10pm. And every 2 months, Tuesday 5th August and 7th September. Kittlin will perform a short set then the mic is open to all you fabulous poets, musicians, storytellers. […]

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Dear Green Music Scene at University of Glasgow ARC

Sunday 15th June, 2025 – 12.30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m. St Mungo’s Square, University of Glasgow ARC, 11 Chapel Lane, G11 6EW The second edition of the Dear Green Music Scene Festival. For 2025, the ARC, the College of Arts and Humanities Sustainability Forum, Doughnut Music Lab, GALLANT, Glasgow Science Festival, Music in the University and WestFest, have all teamed up to create this […]

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The Twistettes at Big Blue

the twistelettes

Sunday 18 May, 2025, 2 p.m. 1103 The Hidden Ln, Argyle St, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 8ND Last Night From Glasgow and The Twistettes Music From Big Blue The Twistettes will be live in store to promote their album Red Door Open (released on 2nd May). Pre-orders of the album (LP, CD and digital) available now. This will […]

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Gig for Gaza – Fundraiser Medical Aid for Palestine, Glasgow

medical aid for palestine fundraiser

Monday 19 May, 2025, 7.30 p.m. The Bungalow, 15 Shuttle Street, Paisley, PA1 1YD Paisley for Palestine is pleased to present a benefit gig to raise money for the people of Gaza. Come along to enjoy an evening of music and solidarity – all for a good cause! All proceeds from the event will go […]

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Spellbound – Family Friendly Afternoon with Glasgow Studio Orchestra

Spellbolund

22 June, 2025 Cottiers, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, G11 5PU The Glasgow Studio Orchestra invites you to a FAMILY FRIENDLY performance of all things mystical and magical including music and songs from Wicked, Enchanted, Shrek and Brave. Buy tickets

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Masks We Wear: Exhibition

mask

University of Glasgow Advanced Research Centre Fantastic exhibition returning to University of Glagow ARC Monday 26 May 2025 – Friday 30 May 2025 Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Ln, Glasgow G11 6EW This exhibition features artworks by 37 young people attending Hyndland Secondary School.  ‘Masks We Wear’ showcases the work of pupils […]

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Ostriches are in the ARC – Glasgow Science Festival

Thursday 05 June 2025, 10:30 – 15:30 Ostriches Are In The ARC University of Glasgow, Advanced Research Centre, 11 Chapel Lane, G11 6EW Speaker: Prof. Christina Young Ostriches and flowers are in Professor Christina Young’s History of Art lab at the ARC – in paintings and botanical drawings on loan from Argyll & Bute and Kew […]

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The Hangar Edition 1 – ‘Duglas Takes Over’

Friday 23 May, 2025, 7 p.m. Paisley Arts Centre, 15 New St, Paisley PA1 1EZ Duglas T Stewart and Sushil Dade For the first in this series of events celebrating music and film curated by Sushil K Dade and Radhika their guest artist and co-curator is Duglas T Stewart of BMX Bandits. The evening will feature a […]

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House of Raptor: Rugby Meets Drag Extravaganza – WestFest 2025

house of raptor

Friday 27 June, 2025, 7 p.m. Slay Glasgow, 24 Glassford Street, Glasgow G1 1UL Get ready for a night of glamour, fun and fierce performances at the House of Raptor, the Glasgow Raptors RFC’s highly anticipated annual drag fundraiser! Celebrating diversity, inclusivity and the power of community while raising funds to support the club. Featuring […]

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Lord Provost’s Glasgow 850 Twin City Concert

lord provosts concert

Tuesday, 10 June 2025 , 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Glasgow City Chambers, 82 George Square Glasgow G2 1DU Lord Provost’s Glasgow 850 Twin City Concert Come along to Glasgow City Chambers for a night of celebration and music at the Lord Provost’s Glasgow 850 Twin City Concert! This free event will bring together performers […]

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WATER POLO DEMO at ARLINGTON BATHS CLUB

water polo demo

Saturday, June 21, 2025, 12.00 – 1 p.m. The Arlington Baths Club, 61 Arlington Street Glasgow G3 6DT Experience the thrill and skill of water polo at Arlington Baths Club as expert players from Western Baths Water Polo Club showcase their agility, teamwork, and strategy in an exciting live demonstration. Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer […]

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‘Variations’– Exhibition by Marion Gardyne at Arlington Baths Club

marion gardyne art

Exhibition extended until 22 May, 2025 Open to public every day from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Glasgow artist Marion Gardyne is having an exhibition of her new artwork hosted by Arlington Baths Club. Arlington Baths Club, 61 Arlington St, Glasgow G3 6DT The exhibition explores two dimensional patterns and colour using a broad range […]

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Free Talks at WestFest

2 – 26 June, 2025  WestFest Kelvin Hall1445 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AW Part of Glasgow 850, join WestFest & Friends of Glasgow West for a series of free and fascinating talks at Kelvin Hall. All talks are fully illustrated and start at 7pm, lasting approx. 1 hour. Please arrive early to be sure of […]

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WestFest – Glasgow West End

west fest2025

1st-29th June 2025 After a hugely successful 2024 festival, comprising 131 events and reaching total audience numbers of 110,000 WestFest – Glasgow’s biggest community led, cultural festival today (Thursday 12 April) launches the programme for its 2025 festival. WestFest captures the imaginations of participants, residents and visitors in the West End of Glasgow. Taking place across […]

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Glasgow Science Festival 2025 – Starbound: Space in Songs and Science

glasgow science festival

Tuesday 10 June, 2025, 6 p.m. University of Glasgow, Advanced Research Centre (ARC), 11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow, G11 6EW Listen to the sound of space in this immersive out of this world experience. Listen live to Maaike Siegerist from the University of Glasgow perform her new EP Starbound, a series of space themed songs, accompanied […]

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A Conversation with Andrew O’Hagan, University of Glasgow ARC

an evening with andrew o'hagan

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 · 6 – 7:30pm  A conversation with Honorary Professor Andrew O’Hagan, chaired by Prof Gerard Carruthers (Scottish Literature) By College of Arts & Humanities, University of Glasgow  At: Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane Glasgow G11 6EW A conversation with Andrew O’Hagan – novelist, essayist, and Honorary […]

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Glasgow May Day 2025

May Day Glasgow 2025

Sunday 4 May, 2025 Glasgow Trades Union Council presents: Glasgow May Day An event celebrating the contributions of the workers of the world in story and song. Through Our Labour This City Was Built! March and Rally to mark 850 years of the workers who have build this city! Assemble for march 10.30am Barrlowland Park, […]

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Glasgow Group’s Annual Exhibition at the New Glasgow Society

glasgow group

Thursday 1st May, 2025  6-8pm – Opening Exhibition runs from 2nd – 8th May, 10am – 4pm Event by Glasgow Group Artists Cooperative New Glasgow Society New Glasgow Society,, 1307 Argyle Street, Finnieston, Glasgow, G3 8TL Public reception of the Glasgow Group’s Annual Exhibition at the New Glasgow Society – would be delighted if you […]

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WW1 Commemorative Plaque Unveiling at Maryhill Burgh Halls

maryhill remembers plaque

Friday 25 April, 2025 11 a.m. Maryhill Community to Honour Local WWI Fallen at Commemorative Plaque Unveiling On Friday 25th April at 11:00am, the Maryhill community will gather for a solemn ceremony to unveil a bronze memorial plaque commemorating local men who lost their lives in the First World War. To attend please book.  The […]

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G20 Youth – Kilt Walk

g20 youth kilt walk

Saturday 26 April, 2025 G20 Youth, 21 Dunbeith Place, Glasgow G20 8HS G20 youth project will be taking part in the Kilt walk. ✨ To raise funds for G20 project. 🫶🏻 They will be walking the 14 mile big stroll from Clydebank to Balloch on Saturday 26th April. If you would like to join them and […]

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Arran Rock n Blues Masterclass

arran rock n blues fest

Saturday 3 May, 2025 – 11 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Ormidale Pavilion, Ormidale Park, Brodick, Isle of Arran In this masterclass, Krissy Matthews will talk about his equipment, how he looks for his tone in a live setting, his approach to music/ songwriting and will show you some of his licks. You will all jam […]

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Punks for Palestine Weekender

Punks for Palestine

Friday 2nd – Saturday 3rd May 2025 Benefit Gig in Glasgow at McChuills, 80 High St, Glasgow G1 1NL Great to see the punk scene everywhere* standing up in support of Palestinian human rights – here’s another upcoming benefit gig – nice one Glasgow punx! All procceeds to Viva Palestina Scotland. The Scottish Sex Pistols […]

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Picnic – Glasgow for Europe at the Botanics

Picnic Glasgow for Europe at Botanic Gardens

Saturday, April 26, 2025, 3 – 4 p.m. Glasgow Botanic Gardens Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road Glasgow G12 0UE Spring is in the air – meet-up in Glasgow’s Westend for a ‘Europe’ themed picnic in Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens The plan is to meet south of the Kibble Palace anytime from 3 pm. Hope you […]

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Strange Broth – A gathering to make, learn, play and share stories for commons and commoning

Strange Broth

Friday 25 April and Saturday 26 April, 2025. 9 a.m. – 6.30 p.m. GalGael Trust, 15 Fairley Street Glasgow G51 2SN A gathering for the commons and commoning across Scotland and beyond £5 – Tickets and Programme  Hosted by GalGael and Future Natures and brewed with commoners near and far. The world is on fire. Illegal “wars” rumble on. […]

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Games Night: Space and Place

Games night at Advanced Research Unit

Friday, April 18, 2025, 6 p.m.- 8.30 p.m. Part of the Spring Fling: Space and Place collection A games night with a difference as you explore how games and gaming help  imagine space and place. Free – reserve a spot Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane Glasgow G11 6EW

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Tree Planting at Springburn Winter Gardens

springburn winter gardens

Friday 18 April, 2025, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Springburn Park, Mosesfield St, Glasgow G21 3UD An afternoon session of tree planting in Springburn Park, Glasgow! We’re teaming up with Propagate to plant fruit trees in the gardens and have creative activities for you to enjoy. Take away goat willow cuttings and enjoy refreshments. Meet […]

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springburn winter gardens

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