Glorious Govan Gala
Saturday 23 July, 2022, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Pearce Institute, 840-860 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 3UU
Loop Theatre proudly presents Glorious Govan – Glasgow’s first inclusive, reminiscent festival – an adventure through time, bringing local legends to life.
Heart-warming, historical, and in true Govan style, hilarious!
Explore the past and present of Govan by following their map and hearing stories of Govan Shipyards and Govanites through the ages, from Vikings to Edwardian.
Don’t miss out on the Viking Village, Main Stage Performances, Street Acts, Zero Waste Market and much much more!
Celebrate with Loop Theatre

Historical Street performances at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm
This event has been supported by the Year of Stories 2022 Community Stories Fund. This fund is being delivered in partnership between VisitScotland and Museums Galleries Scotland with support from National Lottery Heritage Fund thanks to National Lottery players.
Thanks also to funders Glasgow City Heritage Trust, The Scottish Government, Glasgow HSCP and Arnold Clark.
Huge thanks to local partners Make Do & Grow, The Govan Stones, The Pearce Institute, Halo Arts and The Glasgow Barons.
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