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..

C.W. Stoneking at Cottiers

c.w. stoneking

Tuesday, 2 June, 2026, 7 30 p.m. C.W. Stoneking is an Australian/American singer, musician, recording artist. Born in Katherine in the Northern Territory of Australia in the mid 1970s. He has lived and toured across Australia, the UK, Europe, and the U.S.A. He has independently released 3 critically acclaimed original full length albums, King Hokum, […]

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Wee Dementia Film Festival – Screening and Q & A

dementia fest wee cinema

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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The Arlington Baths Club

Arlington Baths

61 Arlington Street Glasgow, G3 6DT Telephone:0141 332 6021 info@arlingtonbaths.co.uk www.arlingtonbaths.co.uk Arlington Baths Commonwealth Games Gala Saturday 27 June Arlington Baths Club Commonwealth Games Gala Learn To Swim At The Arlingon Baths Club News at the Arlington Arlington wins Doors Open Day Award The Iconic Arlington Baths Club The Arlington Baths Club is one of […]

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Wee Dementia Film Fest, Kelvinhall

dementia fest wee cinema

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 […]

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WestFest 2026 Poets from Seahorse Publications

seahorse poets at west fest

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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Take 2: The Flight of the Dragons

the flight of the dragons

Saturday 23 May, 2026, 11.30 a.m. Love Studio Ghibli? Don’t miss this extra rare chance to watch classic 1982 animation The Flight of the Dragons this Saturday for our Take 2 screening.  With gorgeous animation from seminal Japanese studio Topcraft, which would later evolve into Studio Ghibli, and featuring the voice of Darth Vader himself, the legendary […]

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Project Ability Presents Solo Exhibition by James Gladwell

spiders 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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The Day Innocence Died: Bloody Sunday and the Fight for Justice

the day innocence dies

Sunday 7 June, 2026, 7 p.m. Inclinations Film Club presents the Scottish premiere of The Day Innocence Died. Derry, 1972. As the civil rights movement across the North of Ireland begins to secure unprecedented wins, the British state responds with lethal force, murdering 14 people and sparking a 60 year fight for justice and accountability […]

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Wilton Street Garden Fete 2026

wilton st garden fete

Sunday 7 June, 2026 3 p.m. Event by Wilton Island Association – Wilton Street Gardens Wilton Street, North Kelvinside, Glasgow G20 This year’s Wilton Street Garden Fete will take place on Sunday 7th June. They’ll have the usual fabulous mix of stalls: scrumptious bakes, food and drinks, vintage ceramics, fashion, books and art and crafts and […]

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House of Raptor – Drag and Beyond

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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! […]

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Storytelling For Adults, Alexandria

a dynasty and dragons

Doreen Hopwood Tuesday 26th May, 2026 – 11 a.m. The importance of myth, legend and folklore in heritage should not be overlooked. Doreen Hopwood will be explaining why oral tradition plays a strong role in our lives. She will also be introducing us to the second book ‘The Dragon Prince of Beithir’ in her trilogy […]

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Dementia Festival – Open Museum

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 […]

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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 […]

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Dementia Fest – D in the Park

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 […]

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Dementia Heroes’ Dementia Fest 2026

dementia fest

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 […]

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Dementia Hour with SAMH

dementia hour

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 […]

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WestFest & Dementia Heroes Unite for Dementia-Friendly ‘D in the Park’

west fest 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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Community Connections Talk: Wumming’s Work

wummings work

Monday 22 June, 2026, 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Maryhill Burgh Halls, 24 Gairbraid Avenue Glasgow G20 8YE Come to learn stories of the some of the many women who shaped Scotland. Come to Maryhill Burgh Halls for the second talk in the new monthly series Connected Community. Join Karen as she explores the women […]

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Agnes Owens Centenary Celebration – Heritage Festival West Dunbartonshire

agnes owens

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

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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Scottish Writers Centre, May Speakeasy The Griffin

Scottish Writer Centre Speakeasy

Tuesday 26th May, 2025 – 7.30 pm The Griffin *Function Suite*, 266 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JP Free Event! Come along, share your writing at SWC Speakeasy Spectacular at The Griffin’s wonderful Function Suite! Everyone welcome – members, friends and first timers to come along and share their work and encourage all writing forms, voices […]

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Heritage Festival West Dunbartonshire- Speakeasy

the clydesider

Monday 18 May, 2026 7 p.m. Fountain Tavern, 9 Bank St, Alexandria G83 0NG Part of Clydesider Heritage Festival 1 – 31 May Free No Need To Book Speakeasy Programme Balloch Boatyard in Summer – Muriel Sharples – read by Mary Irvine. “Sadly Nae Mer” – a woman’s story about working in the Dumbarton distillery […]

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Hillhead Summer Arts Academy

summer arts course

Monday 29th June – Friday 3rd July, 2026 11am–3pm Summer Arts Academy Join Halo Arts and Hillhead Youth Theatre for a week-long summer arts adventure for young people aged 6 to 12. Whether your child is a natural performer or just curious to try something new, this is the perfect place to build confidence, learn […]

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Wojtek The Bear, Album Launch, Cottiers

wojtek the bear

Thursday, 21 May, 2026  – 7 p.m. Glasgow indie-pop band wojtek the bear launch the release of their new album with a special headline performance. Support TBA. i don’t think you want to hear this is released in May 2026. It’s graceful, humorous and, above all, another collection of stunning musicianship from Scotland’s best kept secret. “A Class […]

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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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Mirrorball Showcase May 2026

mirrorball showcase

14 May, 2026, 7 p.m. Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, 153-157 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW + online The next (and final for 25/26) Mirrorball Showcase is on Thursday, 14th May! The headline poet is Isabelle Baafi, reading with Helena Fornells Nadal, Elizabeth Rimmer, Charlie Gracie, Donal McLauchlin, and Mairi Murphy. Thank you to everyone who came […]

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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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