Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Some Highlights: Glasgow 850 Celebrations Events

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Events celebrating Glasgow’s 850th birthday will run throughout 2025. Clyde Chorus (29-30 May): Launching with a procession around Pacific Quay led by the Lord Provost, this three-day multi-genre musical event with a focus on homegrown and local talent, will take place at iconic venues along the River Clyde, including the SEC Armadillo, SWG3, The Briggait, […]

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Celtic Connections on Campus, Glasgow Caledonian University

Celtic Connections on Campus

20 – 24 January, 2025 Glasgow Caledonian University in the GCU Students’ Association building from 20th to 24th Jan each day at 12:30. Glasgow Caledonian University Campus, N Hanover St, Glasgow G4 0BA Celtic Connections on Campus 2025 as part of Celtic Connections here at Glasgow Caledonian University: Mon 20th January, 2025 – Meallan – To The Wild […]

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Celtic Connections: Lyle Lovett and his acoustic group

Lyle Lovett and the acoustic group

Saturday 19 January, 2025, 7.30 p.m. Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY Celtic Connections proudly presents Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group with special guest Jon Muq A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his […]

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Tidelines Book Festival Scrievin’ and Scran 2025

Tidelines Scrievin and Scran 2025

Friday 24 January, 2025 7.30 p.m. Harbour Arts Centre 114-116 Harbour Street , KA12 8PZ Irvine A warming evening of poetry and prose, with a half-time hot pie included in the ticket price, this is the Tidelines-recommended recipe for warding off those January blues. Scrievin & Scran 2025 will be hosted by local professional actor […]

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Burns Night Ceilidh and Dinner at Cottiers

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Friday 24th and Saturday 25th January, 2025 Cottiers’ annual Burns’ Night celebration – a three-course meal followed by a fantastic ceilidh, led by Cottiers’ favourites The Big Stupit’ Ceilidh Band. Doors will open at 7pm for the traditional Burns’ Supper meal, followed by a night of dancing to all of your favourite Scottish ceilidh classics. […]

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Community Fayre and Volunteer Celebration

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Wednesday, 29 January, 2025, 4.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. The Whiteinch Centre, 1 Northinch Court, Glasgow, G14 0UG Community Fayre and Volunteer Celebration at The Whiteinch Centre to find out about the range of community based services and volunteering opportunities in your local communities . Free event.  Provide services? – does your organisation provide services and/or […]

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BMX Bandits Celebrate 40 Years

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Wednesday, 29 January, 2025 St Luke’s and The Winged Ox, 17 Bain St, Glasgow G40 2JZ BMX Bandits kick off their 40th year celebrations with a special show for Frets Concerts and Celtic Connections. They will play a set of BMX pop favourites from over the past 4 decades and their album Dreamers on the […]

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Partick Film Festival – Michael Caton-Jones in conversation with Paul English

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Wednesday 29 January, 2025 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Grosvenor Picture Theatre, 24 Ashton Lane Hillhead G12 8SJ Partick Film Festival Scots-born Hollywood director Michael Caton-Jones is headlining the second edition of the Partick Film Festival. The film-maker responsible for blockbusters such as Rob Roy, Memphis Belle, This Boy’s Life and Doc Hollywood will be in conversation with host Paul English, […]

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Partick Film Festival and RIG Short Film Showcase

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30 January, 2025, 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Kelvin Hall Screening Room, 1445 Argyle Street Glasgow G3 8AW Partick Film Festival presents a RIG Arts Short Film Showcase at the Kelvin Hall followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers. RIG Arts is a multi-award winning socially engaged arts charity based in Inverclyde that brings professional […]

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Partick Film Festival Kids Drama Workshop with Halo Arts (FREE)

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Kids Drama Workshop with Halo Arts (FREE) Saturday 1 February, 2025, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Partick Library, 305 Dumbarton Road Partick G11 6AB FREE drama workshop for kids (5-12) by Halo Arts at Partick Library. The event is FREE but ticketed, with spaces limited to 20 participants.  Book at Eventbrite Halo Arts is a […]

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Glasgow Film Festival 2025 – Country Focus

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Glasgow Film Festival 2025 Announces Country Focus, Special Events, and UK Wide Screenings GFF25 announces its Country Focus will be Austria with a host of films from Michael Haneke masterpieces The Piano Teacher (2001) and Hidden (2005) to groundbreaking new works such as the UK premieres of mockumentary Piggy Bank and absurdist drama Peacock GFF25 will hit […]

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog

Seahorse Christmas Party

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Tuesday 19 December, 2024 Avant Garde, 34-44 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT A party night featuring knock-out readers: Biff Smith, Chris Dolan, Polly Bee, Allan Gaw, Donna Campbell, Jenifer Harley, Martin Goldie and Graham Fulton plus raffle, cut-price books. Music from The fun-filled Carlton Jug Band. Event on Facebook

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Christmas Spectacular Glasgow Wind Band

wind band christmas spectacular

Monday 16 December, 2024 at 7.30 p.m. Govan and Linthouse Parish Church, 796 Govan Rd,, Govan, Glasgow, G51 2YL Tickets (Children and adult carers free) Christmastime is fast approaching, so what better way to celebrate than joining Glasgow Wind Band for a wonderful evening of festive favourites! This year, their “Christmas Spectacular” is situated in […]

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Artists’ Christmas Fair

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6 and 7 December, 2024  The Glasgow Art Club & Gallery The fair will be held in the historic building at  185 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4HU The fair will showcase the fantastic range of Artists and Artisans Glasgow has to offer. Attendees can savour winter-inspired cuisine and enjoy mulled wine while Christmas shopping. Saturday […]

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Christmas Market – Crafts and Treats

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Saturday 30 November, 2024  Milton Community Garden and Food Hub  Liddesdale Square, Milton, Glasgow G22 7BT The sewing group has been busy making Christmas wreaths, Christmas cushions, doorstoppers, and Christmas purses. There will be hot chocolate, cakes, homemade soup, and hamburgers. Event on Facebook

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Winter Warmer Family Fun Day University of Glasgow

Saturday 14 December, 2024, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane Glasgow G11 6EW University of Glasgow (ARC) annual, free Winter Warmer Family Day, this year with a focus on Winter Stories. A host of festive activities. All activities are FREE and most are drop-in. You’ll find extra […]

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Kelvingrove Christmas Market 2024

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Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December, 2024 Saturday 10 a.m – 5 p.m. & Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free entry – An unmissable festive market in a fabulous venue. Event by Tea Green Pop Up Events Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AG Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum will have creative […]

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Winter Wanderland Kelvinbridge 2024

winter wanderland kelvinbridge

7 – 12 December, 2024 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Gibson St and surrounding area A wonderful wander in the heart of the West End. Tenement windows of Glasgow lit up with marvellous creations. From Gibson st to Great Western Rd, University to Woodlands, everyone can join in and make this a real spectacle. Taking […]

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Winter Solstice

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Sunday 15th December, 2024,  1 – 4 p.m. Woodlands Community Meeting Room, 66 Ashley Street, Glasgow, G3 6HWWoodlands Community Garden, 117 W Prince’s St, Glasgow G4 9BYFlourish House, 23-25 Ashley St, Glasgow G3 6DR This event is free however the*Warm Welcome Café at Flourish House is on a pay what you can basis. It’s the winter […]

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Vinicombe Street Christmas Event and Tree Switch On

Festival of Kindness

Sunday 24 November, 2024 Festive fun, live music, and the magical tree switch-on! Vinicombe Street will be alive with a Christmas Market from 11 a.m. – amazing vendors offering unique gifts Free face painting and balloon modelling Live music from 12 Noon with Sabrina Mandulu, The Rock Choir and more…. Social Bite and their Festival […]

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Seasonal Networking Event: City Food Plan Network and Development Day

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Friday 22 November, 2024 10.30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Part of the Seasonal Networking Events collection City Food Plan Network and Development Day: A focus on Community Food and Urban Agriculture Kinning Park Complex 43 Cornwall St Glasgow G41 1BA Glasgow Community Food Network would like to invite community members involved with food and growing activities in the […]

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events

Keep Talking – Literary Charity Evening Glasgow

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Tuesday 19 November, 2024, 7.30 p.m. With Jim Carruth CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD Keep Talking – An Evening With Some Of Scotland’s Leading Writers A special literary charity evening in Glasgow featuring some of Scotland’s leading writers for a 24/7 help line that offers a free health counselling support for the farming community […]

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The Kings and Theatre Royal Charity Panto Giveaway

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PANTO CHARITY GIVEAWAY If you haven’t heard the good news, to celebrate their 60th anniversary of panto at The King’s, tickets are being offered to local charities for first week of shows. Charities can apply for tickets performances from Sat 23 – Thu 28 Nov, 2024 and look forward to a high-flying adventure this festive […]

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French Film Festival at GFT

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Friday 15 – Thursday 28 November, 2024 French Film Festival UK Vive le cinéma! The much-loved French Film Festival UK returns to GFT, bringing  latest and greatest in French cinema as well as some golden oldies. The programme kicks off with Robert Guédiguian’s charming romantic drama And the Party Goes On, and a special screening […]

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Glasgow Madrigirls University of Glasgow

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Sunday 1 December, 20243 at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, West Quadrangle The University of Glasgow Glasgow G12 8QQ Madrigirls much-loved annual concert of music and readings for Advent. This year celebrating the music and poetry of the British Isles – from Cornish wassails to Hebridean lullabies, carols from medieval […]

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Mary’s Meals Christmas Market in Glasgow

Mary's Meals Christmas Market

 30th November 2024 – 10.30 am – 7.30 pm & 1 December 2024 – 12.00 pm – 5.00 pm Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow G2 3NY Free event Tickets can be obtained at the door on the day or via Eventbrite. Event description: Mary’s Meals Christmas market returns to Glasgow Royal Concert […]

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Glasgow Caring City 25th Christmas Toy Appeal & Festive Extravaganza

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25 Years of Caring At Christmas: A Festive Extravaganza! Festive Extravaganza Thursday, December 12th, 10am to 1pm Glasgow the Caring City is thrilled to announce their 25th Annual Children’s Toy Appeal! This year, they’re not just collecting toys and warm clothing for families in need – they’re throwing a Festive Extravaganza hosted by their incredibly […]

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Tuesday, November 5, 2024 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers

Hamilton Accies Bonfire Night

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Tuesday 5 November, 2024, 4.30 p.m. Display 7.15 p.m. Hamilton Community Park, New Douglas Park Cadzow Avenue, Hamilton ML3 0FT £8 Adults / £4 Children Further information

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Strathclyde Country Park Firework Display

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Tuesday 5 November, 2024 Strathclyde Country Park, 366 Hamilton Rd, Motherwell ML1 3ED Bonfire will be lit at 6.30 p.m. and 30 minute firework display at 7.30 p.m. Plus Funfair and Food outlets The Big Feed will run food outlets at the Watersports Centre concourse and the foreshore car park, and and DJ Elliot Boyce will […]

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Glasgow Film Festival Comes Of Age As First Events Announced For 2025

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Glasgow Film Festival  – 26 February to 9 March, 2025 To mark GFF’s 21st edition, the festival’s wildly popular free morning retrospectives will take a look at coming of age in the movies. From 1945 classic A Tree Grows in Brooklyn to Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird, via Gregory’s Girl, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Boyz […]

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog

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