What’s On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more.

Pat ByrneI have a Jaunt round the Glasgow West End notice boards to see what’s going on in the centre of the universe but I also rely on mailing lists and you getting in touch with your events. The listings are free for charitable organisations – small charge for profit making events. Email me details if you would like me to promote your event..

Intolerable Cruelty at GFT

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Monday 29 June, 2026, 8 p.m. A revenge-seeking gold digger marries a womanizing Beverly Hills lawyer with the intention of making a killing in the divorce. Starring George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Intolerable Cruelty is the June screening in our long-running Coen Brothers of the Month season. GFT 12 Rose Street, Glasgow G12 0AP Buy tickets

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WestFest: GLASGOW MADRIGIRLS – THE WELLSPRING

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Saturday 13 June, 2026, 7.30 p.m. University Memorial Chapel, University of Glasgow G12 8QQ FREE – DONATIONS WELCOME A concert of a cappella vocal music celebrating the wonderful waterways around us, from fens and marshes to rivers, lochs and seas. The varied programme features folk songs, medieval cantigas, Shaker hymns and more – all performed […]

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Tea Green Summer Market

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Saturday, 27 and Sunday 28 June, 2026 | Free Entry | | 10 – 5 Sat | 11 – 5 Sun | Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum,  Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AG Tea Green Pop Up Events, Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum and WestFest Join Tea Green at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum this June for an unmissable […]

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Treasures of the Vikings, Govan Book Festival

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Saturday 13 June, 2026, 4.30 p.m.  The Govan Stones Project 866 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 3DL Govan Book Festival  with Dr Tom Horne about his new book, Treasures of the Vikings! Expect a relaxed and illustrated interview-style chat, followed by a Q&A and book signing. FREE, unticketed – Just turn up!

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Heritage Talks: Living With Rain in Glasgow – Dr Andrew Hoolachan

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Wednesday, 17 June, 2026 at 6 p.m. ByThe National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AW Join Dr Andrew Hoolachan for a talk on rethinking Glasgow’s relationship with rain. Dr Hoolachan will discuss how we can design urban spaces that not only manage rainfall but embrace it, creating a city […]

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Westfest 2026 – Step into the Arlington Baths

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Saturday 6 and 13 June, 2026 – Various Times -Free ByArlington Baths Club Part of the Westfest at the Arlington Baths Club collection 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 pool in Europe. Our ‘A’ listed […]

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Glasgow Group’s Exhibition at The New Glasgow Society

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29th June, 2026 – 5th July 10am – 4pm Event by Glasgow Group Artists Cooperative The New Glasgow Society 1307 Argyle Street, Finnieston, Glasgow, G3 8TL Featured Artists Alan Campbell / Ashley Cook / Claire Paterson / Damian Henry / Eleanor Jones / Eva M.V. Hewitt / Graham Govan / John Ferry / Karen Strang / […]

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Heritage Talks Kelvin Hall at WestFest

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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 recent archaeological discoveries. Historic Partick Walk and Learn Heritage Talks 15 June Charles Wilson […]

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WestFest 2026: Mindfuness and Movement

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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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David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet at GFT

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Sunday 7 June, 2026 (1 p.m) and Monday 8 June, 2026 (5.30 p.m.) One man has seen more of the natural world than any other. This unique feature documentary is his witness statement. Over the past century, David Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living […]

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Access Film Club: Legally Blonde 25 year anniversary

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Monday 8 June, 2026. 6p.m. GFT, together with The National Autistic Society Scotland, is delighted to provide Access Film Club: a screening and post-film discussion in a friendly and welcoming environment. 25th Anniversary screening of Legally Blonde, the cult comedy with beauty and brains starring Reese Witherspoon. The screening will be of the new 4K restoration. […]

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Take 2: The Magic Faraway Tree at GFT

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Saturday 6 June, 2026, 11.30 a.m A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. They’re transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures. Please note that this is a captioned screening. Every child attending a Take 2 screening receives a free ticket for themselves […]

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dj Malcolm McKenzie at The Left Bank

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Friday 5 June, 2026, 9 p.m.  The Left Bank 33-35 Gibson street, Glasgow G12 8NU Weekend djs at The Left Bank.Friday night, malcolm mckenzie takes the room. soul, groove and deep cuts. malcolm is a Buff Club graduate and a regular at adventures in paradise (soulful disco and uptown funk) and big break records. Back […]

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The Corinthian – APlay, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor

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1 – 6 June, 2026 – door 12 noon OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 8QX The Corinthian, Written by Joe McCann Directed by Martin McCormick The remarkable untold story of the world’s first Black international footballer who captained Scotland to glory. 12 March 1881. England lost 1-6 in a record home defeat to a […]

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Craftex 2026, Glasgow Trades Hall

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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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Open Mic at Avant Garde with Lesley O’Brien

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Tuesday 9th June, 2026 Lots of fabulous musicians shall be creating magical music at Avant Garde, Glasgow.34-44 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT Lesley O’Brien, will be hosting an Open Mic along with one of the Kittlin‘s + her other band, The House Band, including the wonderful Jim Byrne, Kate Kramer & Graham McIntosh. Bring your […]

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Outoor Ceilidh at Kelvingrove – WestFest 2026

West Fest, Kelvingrove Outoor Ceilidh

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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An Early Midsummer Treat – West Fest 2026

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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

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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 […]

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West Fest 2026: Vinicombe Street Gala

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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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Summer Prize Bingo and Karaoke

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Friday 26 June, 2026 at 6 p.m.- 9.30 p.m. Event by Drumchapel Panto Goodyear Social Club 307 Duntreath Ave, Glasgow G15 6SA Doors open 5.45pm eyes down 6.45pm. Prize Bingo Raffle and Karaoke. Prize Bingo and Karaoke both for adults and children. All welcome.

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Arlington Baths Club Commonwealth Games Gala

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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

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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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Night Market at Cottiers

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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 […]

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Take 2: The Lizzie McGuire Story at GFT

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Saturday 30 May, 2026, 11.0 a.m. GFT 12 Rose Street, G3 6RB Lizzie McGuire has graduated from middle school and takes a trip to Rome, Italy with her class. And what was supposed to be only a normal trip, becomes a teenager’s dream come true. very child attending a Take 2 screening receives a free […]

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Marilyn Monroe 100: The Misfits at GFT

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Monday 1 June, 2026, 12.15 p.m. and 8.15 p.m. Experience The Misfits in stunning 4K. John Huston’s haunting modern western brings together an unforgettable ensemble — Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Montgomery Clift and Eli Wallach — in a powerful meditation on love, freedom and the end of an era. Screening on what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, this is a rare opportunity to […]

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Leonora in the Morning Light

Leonora in the morning light

Saturday 30 May – Thursday 4 June, 2026 Screening on Wednesday 3 June (8.05 p.m.) will include an in-person Q&A with directors Thor Klein and Lena Vurma.  Elegant and handsomely shot biopic of the surrealist artist Leonora Carrington, portrayed with impressive nuance by newcomer Olivia Vinall. Directors Thor Klein and Lena Vurma, adapting Elena Poniatowska’s novel, focus on two key periods. In […]

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Glasgow Film Festival reveals attendance growth for 2026 and festival dates 2027

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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, […]

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Family Fun Day – Govan Stones Project

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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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The LAST EVER Vocal or Version!

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Saturday 30 May, 2026, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Event by The Rum Shack Glasgow and Shaun Galbraith The Rum Shack, 657 – 659 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G41 2AB Early Reggaer, Rocksteady, Roots, Lovers Soul, Ska… After more than 8 years of dances, this one is the final Vocal or Version session at The Rum Shack. Come along […]

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