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Festival 2018 Glasgow

2 – 12 August, 2018

Festival 2018,  is the fabulous cultural programme of the Glasgow 2018 European Championships. Glasgow and areas hosting sport across Scotland will feature live music, circus, dance, theatre, visual art and much more at city-centre venues and in communities, bringing a carnival atmosphere to the 11 days of sporting action.

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The Great Big Opening Party Wednesday 1 August, 2018

Launch at spectacular setting of George Square to welcome the Glasgow 2018 European Championships and our friends from across Europe to the beating heart of the city.

FEATURING: Nina Nesbitt The Ayoub Sisters SACRED PAWS C Duncan and Elephant Sessions plus fireworks, special guest appearances and more!

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Cryptic Sonica in Glasgow 2018 – Portal, Pivot and Visaurihelix

@Festival2018 kicks off in Aug & we’re hosting two FREE events in George Square. On Mon 6 catch @fat_suit @alisonaffleck & the Copper Cats and @TheDt6 from 6pm. On Wed 8 the Jazz Festival All Stars host an interactive children’s concert giving an insight into the history of jazz

Times Launch Party

16:00 – Roaming acts 17:45 – the Main Stage is live! 18:00 – @TheAyoubSisters 18:45 – @mrchrisduncan 19:30 – @sacredpawsltd 20:15 – Opening Moment w. @BehindTheNoise1 21:00 – @ninanesbitt 21:45 @ElephantSession 22:15 – Fireworks!

Festival 2018 Closing Concert in partnership with Celtic Connection – 12 August

George Square

Free Event

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European Championships – 2 – 12 August, 2018

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The Kitchen Garden

Bring your appetite to the Kitchen Garden Food Village, bringing together a blend of fresh, local delicacies, live cooking demonstrations from top Scottish chefs, tasting sessions and healthy eating guidance.

This must-visit attraction will offer tasty foods from a range of the finest Scottish producers, as well as a variety of free drop in daily cooking demos for delicious healthy meal time inspiration.

Find out more at The Kitchen Garden.

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